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Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 18, 2022
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Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili, maple-chile butternut soup, buffalo corn-potato chowder and ratatouille bisque are just a few of our vegetable soup recipes that deliver great flavor and nutrition.
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Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Hearty Vegetarian Chili
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Bulgur wheat and mushrooms combine to mimic the texture and flavor of ground beef; chili powder, smoked paprika and chocolate stout lend deep, authentic flavor without a long simmer.

Related: Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes

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Vegan Gumbo

Vegan Gumbo
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If you usually walk past the okra at the farmers market, stop—and make this nutritious meat- and dairy-free take on the New Orleans classic. The recipe comes from Lachelle Cunningham, who is a chef and advocate for the Twin Cities soul food scene.

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Peperonata with Potatoes and Egg

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This classic Italian braised-pepper stew freezes beautifully. Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg. This recipe is from her book Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables.

Related: Vegetable Recipes from Midwest Chef Abra Berens

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Creamy Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup
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Unsweetened coconut milk adds the "creamy" into this quick-cooking blend of sweet potatoes and cauliflower, seasoned with coriander, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper.

Related: Creative Cauliflower Recipes

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Chili Verde with Corn Bread Croutons

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Bulgur wheat lends meaty texture, fiber and protein to soups and stews, where it can cook in the broth. In our sweet and savory chili, we match the grain with salsa verde, peppers and edamame—a weeknight meal that makes it oh-so-easy to be green.

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Maple-Chile Butternut Soup

Maple-Chile Butternut Soup
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This is a great dairy-free (and cholesterol-free, too) soup in its own right, but a drizzle of Asian-spiced maple syrup adds a wonderfully unexpected kick and dramatic red flourish. The recipe comes from The Birchwood Cafe Cookbook.

Related: Simmering Soups and Stews

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Three Sisters Corn-and Chili Chowder

Three Sisters Corn-and Chili Chowder
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Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan, kept cooking with the native American "three sisters"—corn, beans and squash—until she created this satisfying soup. "I've been experimenting with corn chowders for a while," she notes. "Roasting the corn kernels makes the difference."

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Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

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Inspired by Buffalo chicken wings, this zesty twist on classic cheesy potato soup is perfect for dishing up on game day.  (The recipe doesn't call for chicken, but you can add it if you like.)

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Pumpkin, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew

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This hearty soup boasts a bounty of veggies and seasonings, including pumpkin or squash, fresh ginger, lime juice, cumin and fresh cilantro.

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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash, chicken broth, coconut milk, brown sugar and seasonings combine for a creamy, rich soup. For added flavor, top with Thai Gremolata, a mix of fresh basil or cilantro, chopped peanuts and finely shredded lemon peel.

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Apple Harvest Chili

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Fresh apple, dried fruit and cashews add color, sweetness and crunch to a ready-in-45 vegetarian chili. For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what's inside), garnish with apple slivers.

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Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Soup with Polenta Croutons

Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Soup with Polenta Croutons
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Polenta squares crisp up in the oven, becoming croutons that soak up the soup's rich flavors. Caramelized onions and fresh chives add pops of flavor to the butternut squash.

Related: Easy and Delicious Butternut Squash Recipes

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Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew

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Here's a main-dish soup loaded with veggies. Need to reduce the sodium? Use only one can of French onion soup and replace the other with 1-1/2 cups water.

Related: Hearty Slow-Cooker Soups, Stews and Chilies

 

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Ginger-Carrot Soup

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Combine caramelized onions, ginger, carrots and a sweet potato for this creamy, pretty soup.

Related: Good-For-You Carrot Recipes

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Smoked Tomato Soup

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Smoked tomatoes give all-American tomato soup a twist of Ozark flavor. Thyme, garlic and onion bring more depth to the taste.

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Cream of Any-Vegetable Soup

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Simmering for hours is so Sunday afternoon! On weeknights, whip up this easy and nutritious soup using whatever veggies you have on hand.

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Spiced Pumpkin Bisque

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The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena, Illinois, created this creamy, curried soup. You can make your own crème fraîche for the garnish, or use purchased crème fraiche or sour cream.

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Creamy Brie Soup

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White wine, cream, white wine vinegar, Brie and fresh herbs create a rich appetizer or main dish. Our recipe also tells you how to adjust the ingredients to make Brie Fondue.

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    1 of 18 Hearty Vegetarian Chili
    2 of 18 Vegan Gumbo
    3 of 18 Peperonata with Potatoes and Egg
    4 of 18 Creamy Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup
    5 of 18 Chili Verde with Corn Bread Croutons
    6 of 18 Maple-Chile Butternut Soup
    7 of 18 Three Sisters Corn-and Chili Chowder
    8 of 18 Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder
    9 of 18 Pumpkin, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew
    10 of 18 Thai Butternut Squash Soup
    11 of 18 Apple Harvest Chili
    12 of 18 Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Soup with Polenta Croutons
    13 of 18 Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew
    14 of 18 Ginger-Carrot Soup
    15 of 18 Smoked Tomato Soup
    16 of 18 Cream of Any-Vegetable Soup
    17 of 18 Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
    18 of 18 Creamy Brie Soup

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