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Vegetable Soup Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com Updated October 14, 2020
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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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Many vegetarian chilies eat more like soups, but ours is built to satisfy a meat-lover. 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.

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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.

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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. "This is the one my husband liked best. Roasting the corn kernels makes the difference."

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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 (University of Minnesota Press, $29.95).

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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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Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

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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Apple Harvest Chili

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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Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew

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.

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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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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Pumpkin, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew

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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Curried Lentil Soup

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Karen Scott from Park Forest, Illinois, fell in love with this spiced specialty when her daughter, Sandy Rutkowski, served her a bowl. "I thought it was out of this world," Karen says. Curry powder and fresh ginger give otherwise bland lentils a spicy base in this meatless main dish.

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Ratatouille Bisque

Ratatouille Bisque
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This pale orange, chowderlike soup gets a sprinkle of goat-cheese croutons in a recipe from Oakleys Bistro in Indianapolis. You'll get a healthy helping of veggies in this meal: eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, leeks, sweet peppers and tomatoes.

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So-Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

So-Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
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You'll think autumn in a bowl when you feast your eyes on this soup, which Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan, considers her fall comfort food. "It's the best sweet potato soup," she says.

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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.

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Creamy Brie Soup

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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Spiced Pumpkin Bisque

Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
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The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena, Illinois, serves this creamy, curried soup throughout the fall and winter. You can make your own crème fraîche for the garnish, or use purchased crème fraiche or sour cream.

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Smoked Tomato Soup

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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Steaming Sweet Butternut Bisque

Steaming Sweet Butternut Bisque
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Combine leeks, garlic and butternut squash in this pureed hot soup that's studded with corn and seasoned with cumin and nutmeg.

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Cream of Any-Vegetable Soup

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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Old-Fashioned Cream of Tomato Soup

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Try serving this rich tomato soup with burgers or toasted cheese sandwiches.

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    1 of 21 Hearty Vegetarian Chili
    2 of 21 Vegan Gumbo
    3 of 21 Peperonata with Potatoes and Egg
    4 of 21 Three Sisters Corn-and Chili Chowder
    5 of 21 Maple-Chile Butternut Soup
    6 of 21 Chili Verde with Corn Bread Croutons
    7 of 21 Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder
    8 of 21 Apple Harvest Chili
    9 of 21 Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew
    10 of 21 Thai Butternut Squash Soup
    11 of 21 Pumpkin, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew
    12 of 21 Curried Lentil Soup
    13 of 21 Ratatouille Bisque
    14 of 21 So-Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
    15 of 21 Ginger-Carrot Soup
    16 of 21 Creamy Brie Soup
    17 of 21 Spiced Pumpkin Bisque
    18 of 21 Smoked Tomato Soup
    19 of 21 Steaming Sweet Butternut Bisque
    20 of 21 Cream of Any-Vegetable Soup
    21 of 21 Old-Fashioned Cream of Tomato Soup

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