14 Healthy Creamy Vegan Soups

This post is a collection of 14 healthy creamy vegan soups for all seasons. They are easy to make, nutritious, satisfying and delicious. The post includes tips for making soups creamy.

I love making soup recipes of all kinds but creamy vegan soups are by far my favourite type of soup and one I make most frequently.  And it's not just a coincidence - there are good reasons for this. 

Because they don't contain high-fat dairy products, such as cream and butter, vegan soups are potentially some of the healthiest soups around. You can sometimes add a splash of coconut milk or olive oil (though not every vegan soup requires this, much in the same way as not every non-vegan soup needs lashings of cream) but as long as it's done in moderation your soup will still be healthy.

Creamy vegan soups are ...

• incredibly easy to make!  Most of the time it's just a case of throwing it all together and pureeing into a smooth and delicious bowl of goodness.
• a great way of including more vegetables in your diet. 
• an easy way of taking advantage of seasonal offerings.
• perfect for feeding fussy eaters! Making creamy soups is a clever way of sneaking extra veg and pulses into their diet.  If they love tomato soup you could add a bit of sweet potato and red lentil to it and no one will ever know (see recipe below)!
• an effective method of using up leftover vegetables.  A good example are broccoli rice patties with cheese.  Use the broccoli florets to make the patties and add the stems into a soup.  So nothing gets wasted!

How to make a soup more creamy

1.Using the right ratio of vegetables to stock/water is one of the best ways of ensuring your soup has the right thickness and is creamy.  This is why I often recommend cooking the soup using some of the stock and topping up with more if needed once the soup is ready.

2. Make sure you use a good stick blender and puree the soup until as smooth and creamy as possible.  Different vegetables have different textures and some soups may need to be pureed longer than others.

3. Pulses (beans, lentils and peas) are great natural thickeners and will make your soups super creamy so use these whenever possible.

Soups with lentils

Lentils are high in fibre and protein, low in sodium and saturated fat and make a fantastic natural thickener.  They don't require soaking, cook very quickly and have the ability to turn simple soups into creamy, hearty meals. Lentils have a slightly nutty, mild flavour, perfect to use with any vegetable.

1.Tomato and Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato

This simple, nutritious tomato and lentil soup is creamy, delicious and has the added goodness of sweet potato. It’s low in fat, gluten free and vegan.

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 35 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes

2. Red Vegetable Soup

This delicious creamy red vegetable soup is incredibly nutritious, gluten free, vegan and ready in just over 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes

3. Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This easy, nutritious vegan roasted butternut squash soup is full of spice, warmth and flavour.  Creamy and comforting, it goes down a treat on a cold day. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes

Creamy soups with beans

Canned beans are another convenient, easy ingredient, perfect for adding substance and a creamy finish to any soup.

4.Creamy Spinach and Bean Soup

Stay warm this winter with this nourishing, healthy creamy spinach bean soup – it’s gluten free, vegan and super easy to make.  Add some chilli for a bit of heat!

Prep Time: 6 minutes, Cook Time: 14 minutes, Total Time: 20 minutes

Vegan soups with peas

Green split peas are another great natural thickener for soups also adding sweetness and colour. They don't require soaking though typically take a little longer to cook than lentils, for example.

Garden peas (or petits pois) are different in that they are usually sold frozen and require just minutes to cook (even from frozen).  They are even sweeter than split green peas and will add a lively green colour to your soup (especially if it also contains other green vegetables).

5. Vegan Split Pea and Potato Soup

This hearty, vegan split pea soup is tasty, nutritious and naturally gluten free.  It is simple to make, doesn't require much chopping and the peas don't need to be soaked!

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 55 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour 

6. Quick Spinach and Pea Soup

This healthy, vibrant vegan green pea soup with spinach is gluten free and super easy to make.  Ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 20 minutes

Adding potato to soups for creaminess

Humble potato is a fantastic natural thickener and a great substitute for legumes in soups.  It's cheap, widely available and creates a super creamy finish in seconds.

7. Creamy Beet Soup with Fennel

This aromatic, delicious creamy beet soup with kale and fennel is full warmth, colour and veggie goodness.  It’s also gluten free and vegan. Ready in under 40 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 40 minutes

8. Creamy Zucchini Potato Soup

This creamy zucchini potato soup is full of goodness and made using a handful of ingredients.  Delicious and filling it is made from scratch and ready in 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes

9. Creamy Mushroom Potato Soup (Dairy Free)

This minimalist creamy mushroom potato soup is filling yet light and low in fat despite the hearty appearance.  It’s made using mixed mushrooms, including a small amount of porcini for a more intense, richer flavour.

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time; 25 minutes, Total Time: 40 minutes

All-vegetable vegan creamy soups

10. Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach

This creamy roasted sweet potato soup with spinach and garlic is super easy to make, full of veggie goodness and delicious flavours.  Made using a handful of vegetables this soup takes less than 10 minutes to cook!

Prep Time: 35 minutes, Cook Time: 9 minutes, Total Time: 44 minutes

11. Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

This hearty, delicious roasted root vegetable soup is made from scratch but is super uncomplicated, quick and easy to throw together. Most of the work is done in the oven and the soup itself takes only about 5 minutes to cook!

Prep Time: 40 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes

12. Creamy Broccoli Spinach Soup (Vegan)

This creamy broccoli spinach soup is made using a handful of ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes! It is super nutritious, rich and creamy, vegan and absolutely delicious! The post also contains tips for making broccoli rice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 15 minutes

13. Creamy Pumpkin Carrot Soup (Vegan)

This dairy-free pumpkin carrot soup is a warming and delicious autumnal recipe.  Lightly spiced and simple to make it comes together in just over 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes

14. Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with Basil Drizzle

This sweet and tangy roasted red pepper tomato soup with basil drizzle is deliciously nourishing, full of vegetable goodness and, above all, bursting with flavour.  It's also suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. Step-by-step instructions included.

Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes

Related vegan soup recipes

• Polish Kohlrabi Soup (Zupa z Kalarepy)
• Red Cabbage Winter Vegetable Soup
• Vegetarian Borscht Soup (with Beans)

Check out also this collection of over 15 easy vegan salads.

Serving suggestions

Creamy dairy free soups are delicious with croutons, garlic bread, toasted seeds and nuts, a drizzle of oil or coconut milk or dollop of plant-based yogurt.

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