What’s more comforting that a bowl of soup on a chilly day? That might just be a hot bowl of plant-based soup featuring pasta or noodles. Here’s a selection of vegan pasta and noodle soups with Asian, Italian, and other global inspirations.
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Let’s dive into these delectable soups …
Asian-inspired vegan noodle soups
Soba Noodle Soup with Tofu, Greens & Shiitake Mushrooms: When you want to warm up quickly, here’s a soba noodle soup that’s ready from start to finish in 30 minutes or less.
Vegan Pho, a popular Vietnamese soup, presents a pleasing composition of rice noodles and fresh herbs in a simple broth. It’s easy to swap beefy-style plant protein or seitan into this delicious vegan adaptation.
Udon Noodle Soup with Crisp Vegetables: In this Japanese-style soup, udon noodles in a hot broth are topped with crisp raw vegetables, making for an offbeat and pleasing presentation. It can be made minutes before you wish to serve it.
Roasted Butternut Squash Miso Soup is embellished with hearty soba (buckwheat noodles) and baby spinach. Once you’ve baked the butternut squash, this simple and pretty miso soup comes together quickly.
Tofu Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup will please anyone who loves Asian flavors. Simple to make and naturally vegan, it’s ready to eat in no time. Enjoy snow or snap peas, bell pepper, baby corn, and noodles in a readymade broth, gently seasoned with ginger.
Quick Asian Noodle Bowls with Colorful Vegetables offers an easy delivery system for an array of colorful vegetables. Featuring bean thread noodles, this might just become your go-to recipe when you crave a warming Asian-style dish in minutes.
Quick Ginger-Miso Noodle Soup: In this Japanese-inspired soup, noodles are cooked in broth and are topped with crisp raw vegetables, making for a fun and offbeat presentation. Use soba, udon, or any other long, thin noodle (even ramen) for this recipe — they all work!
Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup from Vegan Huggs is loaded with umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, tender veggies, silky tofu, creamy coconut milk, and plenty of noodles, it’s a dish you’ll crave again and again. Best part? It’s ready in just 35 minutes!
Easy Homemade Vegetarian Miso Ramen from Chef JA Cooks is tasty, easy, and ready in 20 minutes. Your cravings will be satisfied with this flavorful and easy soup.
Vegan Soba Noodle Soup With Kombu Dashi is another from Chef JA Cooks, presenting a composed bowl. It features hearty soba noodles and the bold Japanese sea vegetable combo.
Asian Mason Jar Soup from Eat Plant Based is a meal prep dream, requiring minimal effort and zero cooking. Simply layer the fresh ingredients in a jar, add the broth base, seal the lid, and you’ve got yourself a delicious, ready-to-eat meal — when you’re ready to eat, just add water!
Plant-Based Pasta Soups
Curried Spinach and Chickpea Soup with Ribbon Noodles is a warming melange of flavor, texture, and color. The aroma that permeates your kitchen as this cooks is most enticing.
Vegan Mac and Cheese Soup is a soothing bowlful in a base of pureed white beans. It’s a favorite comfort food converted into a soup that’s mild and cheesy, yet completely dairy-free.
Hearty Pasta Vegetable Soup is an Italian-inspired medley of veggies in a light tomato base. Not quite minestrone, and definitely not ribollita, yet with a mild Italian accent, this pasta vegetable recipe can be enjoyed all year round, even on cool summer evenings.
Italian Pasta and Bean Soup (pasta e fagioli) is a cousin to minestrone, and one that’s naturally plant-based. With a gently seasoned tomato base, this hearty main dish soup is a welcome warm-up on a chilly day.
Tuscan Minestrone Recipe with Orzo Pasta from The Pasta Project is filled with healthy seasonal vegetables, beans and pasta. It’s a perfect Italian cold weather comfort food that’s easy to make. Jacqui recommends eliminating the Parmigiano Reggiano for vegetarians and vegans (or feel free to use vegan Parmesan).
Umbrian Lentil Soup with Pasta from The Pasta Project is a traditional one-pot vegan soup recipe from Umbria in Central Italy. It’s easy to make and seriously delicious.
Vegan Lasagna Stew is everything you love about traditional lasagna but served in a comforting soup bowl. Contributed by Kim Campbell, it’s a plant-based twist on a contemporary classic.
Vegan Tortellini Soup from The Stingy Vegan features vegan tortellini in a creamy tomato broth. It’s comforting, hearty, and very delicious!
Vegan “Chicken” Noodle Soup, or chick’n noodle soup if you prefer, is truly a bowl of comfort. You can make this recipe with a variety of chick’n-style plant proteins, or opt for baked tofu.
Vegan Chicken and Stars Soup is super cozy and comes together in just 30 minutes. Delicious and warming, this soup is amazing all year round, but it is especially perfect for chilly or rainy weather.
Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup is a delicious vegan take on the classic chicken noodle soup. It’s loaded with common ingredients for a simple homestyle recipe. Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Escarole Soup from My Pure Plants will be ready for you to enjoy with just 15 minutes of cooking time. Light and flavorful, in addition to pasta it features escarole, a leafy green that deserves more use.
Sopa de Fideo from Vegan Huggs is a delicious Mexican noodle soup featuring toasted noodles in a rich, tomato-based broth. It’s simple to make, budget-friendly, and uses everyday ingredients. This cozy, hearty meal is sure to be a family favorite!
Sopa de Fideo (Instant Pot method) from The Belly Rules the Mind is a filling and savory soup that cooks up in minutes, making it an easy choice for weeknight dinners or as a quick make-ahead meal on a Sunday afternoon. Dunk in Mexican Bolillo Bread to enjoy every last drop.
Lemony Spinach Orzo Soup is simple, lively, and comes together quickly. Orzo is rice-shaped pasta that cooks up fast and has a lovely mouth feel. Spinach, parsley, and dill give the soup a fresh flavor.
Vegan Orzo Soup from Zardy Plants is super easy to make in 30 minutes or less It has a lemon chicken soup vibe and is packed with veggies, vegan protein, and so much flavor that you might not have leftovers.
Vegetable Orzo Soup from The Rustic Foodie is a hearty Italian vegan dish! It’s made with orzo pasta, carrots, and green beans, and simmered in a savory tomato broth.
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