Most people think of soups as something you eat during the Winter or Fall season, but there’s no reason they can’t be enjoyed during Summer too. Plus, soups can actually cool you off because they increase your internal temperature, making you sweat, and when the sweat evaporates you become cooler. Cool, huh? Enjoy!
This Black Bean Soup by Adam Sergott is simple and delicious!
2. Slow Cooker Mung Bean Soup
Source: Slow Cooker Mung Bean Soup
The health benefits of mung bean soup are plentiful, and the particular blend of spices added to this Slow Cooker Mung Bean Soup by Wendy Irene only makes it more advantageous. The recipe makes a large batch of soup so you can feed your family, and have leftovers that are great for when you want something convenient.
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This is the easiest meal prep soup you can make. It is loaded with vegetables and plant-based protein. The umami flavor of the soup based is so addictive you will want to eat it for lunch all week. Plus, this Pour-Over Spicy Miso Noodle Soup by Erin Bruns is super nutritious.
4. Creamy Pea, Spinach, and Cashew Soup
Source: Creamy Pea, Spinach, and Cashew Soup
Without Peas and Spinach, the soup wouldn’t have its wonderful vibrant color and creaminess, not to mention the punch of nutritional goodness. Kids know no different and enjoy it anyway, so it’s a winner all around. This Creamy Pea, Spinach, and Cashew Soup by Jo Pratt is spectacular!
5. Golden Roasted Cauliflower Turmeric Coconut Soup
Source: Golden Roasted Cauliflower Turmeric Coconut Soup
This soup is creamy and comforting — without any actual cream — and infused with a wonderfully deep, rich flavor from the roasted cauliflower. Honestly, caramelizing your cauliflower first is a total game-changer! This Golden Roasted Cauliflower Turmeric Coconut Soup by Tara Weir is dairy and gluten-free and suitable for vegan, paleo, and keto diets. Better still, it’s easy to make and packed with vitamins and minerals, disease-fighting antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber.
6. Mexican Rice Soup
Source: Mexican Rice Soup
No cholesterol, low-fat, high in fiber, high potassium, keeps you full and is so simple dinner time stress is greatly reduced. Sounds like this Mexican Rice Soup by Wholesome LLC is a winner all around!
7. Hearty Chickpea Soup
Source: Hearty Chickpea Soup
This warm and comforting Hearty Chickpea Soup by Pascale Naessens comes together easily and is packed with flavor!
8. French-Inspired Lentil Soup
Source: French-Inspired Lentil Soup
Bacon is added to a traditional lentil soup recipe to add a smoky warm flavor. You have to try this French-Inspired Lentil Soup by Erin Bruns.
This Black Bean Tortilla Soup by Maggie Wescott is vegan, gluten-free, and an easy weeknight meal that you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes.
10. Carrot Harissa Soup
Source: Carrot Harissa Soup
Cheers to longer days, Summer rain, and big bowls of spicy Carrot Harissa Soup by Claire Ragozzino in our bellies.
11. Sweet Potato and Jackfruit Coconut Soup
Source: Sweet Potato and Jackfruit Coconut Soup
Nothing beats a comforting soup, packed full of vegetables and flavor, on a cool evening. This is a weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Adjust the amount of paprika you use depending on the level of spice you desire—and maybe even add a teaspoon or two of hot sauce. Serve with creamy mashed avocado and fresh dill to balance out the spice and take this Sweet Potato and Jackfruit Coconut Soup by Maria Gureeva to the next level!
Reprinted with permission from Earthy Vegan Eats by Maria Gureeva, Page Street Publishing, Co. 2021. Photo credit: Maria Gureeva.
12. Celery Soup
Source: Celery Soup
You’d never guess that this creamy Celery Soup by Keri Bevan is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free! This makes a wonderfully warm dinner or lunch!
13. Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
Source: Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup
This smoky Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup by Alison Corey is smooth and satisfying. It’s a versatile recipe you can use to flavor in many ways. Top it with chopped cashews, cilantro, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. It’s rich in vitamins and nutrients, low in calories and fat, oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. It’s mild enough for the kids and spicy enough for adults with a few shakes of red pepper flakes on top.
14. French Onion, Fennel, and Green Lentil Soup
Source: French Onion, Fennel, and Green Lentil Soup
This French Onion, Fennel, and Green Lentil Soup by Stephanie McKinnie is a twist on the classic French onion soup with the addition of French green lentils and crunchy fennel fronds. It has such a depth of flavor that will soothe your soul.
You might consider it a bit audacious to make chickpea soup with vegan noodles entirely from scratch, but once you discover how easy it is, you just might keep that soup pot out for the duration. You don’t want to miss this Chickpea Noodle Soup by Denise Perrault.
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