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    The Best Vegan Soup, Stew, and Chili Recipes

    Nov 7, 2016 · by Katie Koteen · Modified: Aug 28, 2024

    Vegan soup, chili, chowder, bisque and stew, here we come! Fall has arrived and what better way to get all wintery than a big pot of something warm and hearty cooking on the stove.

    Making really great vegan soups comes down to having a handful of reliable recipes and a few of the tools that make it so much easier. Dust off that crockpot, we’re going to make some soup!

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    Let’s start with recipes, as there are few things you can have prepared ahead of time, that make most of these recipes easy enough for a weeknight. There are the obvious ones, like chopping your vegetables early, but one of my favorite time savers is to have cashew cream already prepared and in the freezer.

    You can make a big batch and freeze it in ¼ cup Tupperwares. Then when it’s time to make, soup just pop a frozen cube into your soup and let it thaw. This technique also works great for freezing leftover coconut cream, wine and broth.

    And speaking of freezing, remember most soup recipes freeze really well! So don’t get burnt out eating an entire pot of the same soup all week long. Freeze some in lunch size portions and tuck it away for a few weeks.

    When it comes to kitchen tools for soup making, my hands down favorite piece is my dutch oven. It’s the perfect size for darn near everything and the absolute workhorse of my kitchen.

    After many years of contemplation (and a few junk dutch ovens), I sprung for the swanky Le Creuset, but the Lodge is also superb if you’re looking for something more affordable.

    My second favorite tool would have to be a really great wooden spoon. Sounds kinda silly, right?

    But something about have a simple, well made spoon makes cooking more enjoyable for me. A wise woman once told me, if you use it everyday, buy a good one.

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    curry ramen

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    corn soup

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    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    I set out to make a soup that’s a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy – and this is it. Roasted red bell pepper, cauliflower, and almond milk yogurt combine for an ultra-comforting winter meal.

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    Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Pasta and Spinach

    This Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Pasta and Spinach would make a great first course or satisfying lunch on a cozy fall day.

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    Vegan Tomato Bisque Soup

    Tomato Bisque

    This tomato bisque recipe comes by way of, Tal Ronnen, my favorite vegan chef. All of his recipes are delicious, but his method can be a bit persnickety at times. This version of his classic has been simplified and the results are still perfection. If you're interested in the more authentic version, check out his

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    White Bean Chili

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    I like to make this chili often and topped with some sliced avocado, parsley or cilantro. It's the perfect veggie version of a white chicken chili. I typically use the Beyond Meat, Beefy Crumble for this, but any of those fake crumbly meats will do just fine. If you're interested in making this a little

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    Bourbon Mango Black Bean Chili

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    I don’t know about you, but chili is on heavy rotation in my house this time of year. It’s frigid outside, and all I’m craving is warm and hearty foods. Are you with me? This recipe is an exotic twist on a classic weeknight dinner. The mango makes it a bit sweeter than traditional chili,

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    If you would rather make this is in the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker of your choice), check out the Notes section for ingredients and additional instructions.

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    Spicy Peanut Soup with Coconut and Kale

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    Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

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    If you have a favorite soup making tip, we would love to have you share it with us!

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