Winter is here and theres nothing more satisfying than a piping hot bowl of delicious soup on a cold night (or day!). Its easy to find great recipes that are loaded with meat, but what about your vegan loved ones? Keep reading to explore six vegan soups you can make this winter that will be a complete crowd pleaser. You may even have a few unexpected guests for dinner if they know youre cookin!
If you know anything about Bible history, you might recognize the name Jacob. His brother Esau wanted a bowl of lentil soup so much he traded his inheritance for it to Jacob. And so, Jacobs lentil stew recipe was born. This stew is loaded with red lentils and pearl barley, loading it with protein as well as plenty of fiber and lots of texture. Veggies like diced onion, celery and carrots provide added nutrition, while seasonings like ground cumin, minced garlic, dried parsley and a bay leaf provide plenty of flavor. Freshly chopped cilantro and a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice give the whole pot that little something extra. Make sure you remove the bay leaf once the stew is done. Ladle it into your favorite set of soup bowls and serve with warm, crusty, butter-soaked bread.
This delicious soup is made on the stove or using a Philips Multi-Cooker. Its all up to you. But its great for detoxing and its loaded with all kinds of good-for-you nutrition. We use adzuki beans and cubed sweet potato for tons of texture, fiber and protein. Shredded mustard greens or kale make it even healthier, while fresh garlic and ginger add plenty to please your taste buds. You can use tamari or soy sauce along with red miso paste to finish it all off. Its hot, fresh and perfect for all of you sweet potato aficionados out there.
Speaking of sweet potatoes, this is another yummy dish youll want to add to your recipe roster. Not only is this one vegan, its gluten free too! You can make it on the stove or in the Multi-Cooker, and either way it tastes amazing. This stew has some unique flavors, but we start with sweet potatoes and red lentils. Then we add in lots of flavor using diced yellow onion, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger and chopped lemongrass. Seasonings like cumin, sea salt, ground turmeric and freshly chopped cilantro complete this explosion of intrigue.We use full-fat coconut milk and veggie broth, and you can garnish with fresh lime wedges, should you so desire. We know you will love this one, so make extra for leftovers!
How about a little Central and South American flavor? This soup can be made as mild or spicy as you can stand by adjusting how much chile pepper you use or swapping out the type of pepper. Either way, its tasty with a bit of kick. We usequinoa for significant protein, fiber and texture. Veggies include yellow corn, red bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes for a little extra bulk. Minced garlic, ground cumin and a pinch of salt season it well, and you can garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro, and a bit of lime juice for even more pizzazz. This is one great bowl of soup we know the whole family will love!
In keeping with the quinoa and spice theme from the above recipe, heres another soup with a kick you can try. We use organic quinoa grain andBlack Turtle beans for this dish, along with white onion (not yellow), diced tomatoes, canned hominy and diced celery. We use a tomato sauce veggie broth, with spices like smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper for seasoning. Be sure to add your favorite hot sauce to taste. You also may want to have plenty of crackers on hand for dipping. Just saying.
Finally, we have one last dish that puts a little pep in your step with the flavor department. Try this zesty twist on an old fave. We use red lentils, along with veggies like diced carrots, yellow onion, poblano peppers, black beans and crushed tomatoes. Seasonings include garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and chili powder. You can garnish this soup with a bit of lime and top with plenty of tortilla chips. Just keep in mind this recipe only serves 3-4 people, so you might want to double it up if you want any the next day! There you have it. Six vegan soup recipes to make this winter and warm you from the inside out. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.