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35 vegetable soup recipes

Get your five-a-day in broth form.
Slow cooker curried lentil and tomato soup

A delicious way to enjoy your vegetables is in a hearty soup, where all the nutrients infuse into a comforting broth. And with these warming vegetable soup recipes, there’s no reason to not eat your vegies!

Looking for more warming winter soup recipes?

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Potato and pea soup

Potato and pea soup with pesto, ricotta cream and crispy croutons

Turn frozen peas into a tasty weeknight dinner.

Slow cooker curried lentil and tomato soup

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Indian-spiced red lentil and pumpkin soup

Indian-spiced red lentil and pumpkin soup

Creamy, aromatic and nourishing. There’s much to love about this simple Indian-spiced soup.

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Minestrone soup

Minestrone soup

The hearty Italian soup we all love.

Roast corn and quinoa chowder

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Corn and quinoa chowder

Corn and quinoa chowder

This corn and quinoa chowder with Mexican flavours of coriander, paprika and lime, served with crispy tortillas guaranteed to satisfy hungry bellies.

vegetable laksa with fried tofu

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Vegetable laksa with fried tofu

Vegetable laksa with fried tofu

Our speedy tofu laksa uses store-bought laksa paste but we’ve included the recipe to make your own vegetarian laksa paste and prep up to 2 days ahead.

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Coconut, tomato and lentil soup

Coconut, tomato and lentil soup

This hearty vegan soup is packed with flavour from lentils, fresh tomato, curry powder and coconut milk. Reduce the stock and turn it into a curry

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Tuscan bread soup

Tuscan bread soup

A great way to use up stale bread, this hearty, warming soup is an authentic Tuscan recipe.

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Mushroom hot & sour soup

Mushroom hot & sour soup

Hot and Sour soup is a Chinese soup that’s savoury, spicy and tangy. Packed with mushroom and tofu for a delicious vegetarian meal.

Mushroom soup

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Mushroom soup

Mushroom soup

Our thick creamy mushroom soup, infused with garlic and olive oil will warm you up on cool nights. The perfect hearty meal for vegetarians.

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Cream of cauliflower soup

Cream of cauliflower soup

This silky cauliflower soup is given an extra special kick from curry powder and touch of sour cream adds a tangy creaminess you’ll love.

vegetable soup

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Vegetable soup

Vegetable soup

Packed with vegetables and energy dense pasta, this soup is a quick and filling meal for families on the go. The comforting way to get your five-a-day

CURRIED VEGETABLE & LENTIL SOUP

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Curried vegetable and lentil soup

Curried vegetable and lentil soup

Wonderfully warming and packed full of flavour, this delicious curried vegetable and lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food.

CREAM OF ZUCCHINI SOUP

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Zucchini soup

Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.

Bowl of pumpkin and potato soup

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Creamy pumpkin and potato soup

Creamy pumpkin and potato soup

This classic pumpkin soup with potatoes, cream and chicken stock is known to warm up in winter but great at any time of year. Serve with crusty bread

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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Lentil and vegetable soup

Lentil and vegetable soup

This vegie-packed and satisfying lentil soup can serve a crowd or pack some away to have every day for a hearty lunch.

CURRIED KUMARA AND LENTIL SOUP

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Curried kumara (sweet potato) and lentil soup

Curried kumara (sweet potato) and lentil soup

This nourishing sweet potato and lentil soup is flavoured with mustard seeds, curry paste and curry leaves for a full-flavoured meal.

tomato and fennel soup

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Tomato and fennel soup

Tomato and fennel soup

Wonderfully fragrant and filling, serve it with crushed almonds sprinkled on top for extra crunch.

potato and leek soup with croûtons

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Potato and leek soup

Potato and leek soup

A classic combination, together potato and leek makes a tasty, creamy soup that’s perfect for lunch on a crisp, cold day. Serve with croûtons and fresh herbs.

roasted cauliflower and garlic soup with rouille

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Roasted cauliflower and garlic soup with rouille

Roasted cauliflower and garlic soup with rouille

French for “rust”, bright-orange-coloured rouille is a thickened capsicum and chilli-flavoured mayonnaise-like sauce often used stirred into, or as a garnish for, Provençal soups and stews.

cauliflowersoup

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Cauliflower and parsnip soup

Cauliflower and parsnip soup

Serve with hot rosemary bread for winning winter combo.

moroccan vegetable with harissa

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Moroccan vegetable soup with harissa

Moroccan vegetable soup with harissa

For those cooler nights where you’re wanting a bit of a spicy kick.

spiced pumpkin soup with cinnamon cream

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Spiced pumpkin soup with cinnamon cream

Spiced pumpkin soup with cinnamon cream

A smooth and creamy soup packed full of zest and spice, served with a dollop of cinnamon cream.

RATATOUILLE SOUP WITH PISTOU

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Ratatouille soup with pistou

Ratatouille soup with pistou

Turn the traditional vegetable stew into a tasty soup and elevate it with a fresh basil pistou.

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Sweet corn soup

Sweet corn soup

This Mexican-style corn soup is delicately spiced with garlic, chilli and cumin. The crunchy tortilla strips and jalapeños sour cream are both moreish, so make sure to have plenty on hand.

carrot and lentil soup vegan

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Carrot and lentil soup with coriander pesto

Carrot and lentil soup with coriander pesto

Packed full of nutrients, this hearty and comforting vegan soup from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Everyday Vegetarian cookbook is the ultimate winter warmer.

POTATO SOUP WITH CAPSICUM & ALMONDS

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Potato soup with capsicum & almonds

Potato soup with capsicum & almonds

There’s just 40 minutes between you and this bowl of goodness.

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Creamy sweet potato and fennel soup with parmesan wafers

Creamy sweet potato and fennel soup with parmesan wafers

Food for the soul; it’s beautiful served hot straight off the stove-top, topped with crisp parmesan wafers for crunch.

Australian Women's Weekly soup recipes

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Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds

Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds

Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.

SPICED CARROT SOUP WITH SMOKED ALMONDS

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Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds

Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds

Carrot soup is always a family favourite. We’ve modernised this this version and packed it with spices and served it with smoked almonds, coriander and sliced red onion.

spinach, rocket & pea soup with brie croûtes

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Spinach, rocket & pea soup with brie croûtes

Spinach, rocket & pea soup with brie croûtes

Full of complex flavours, the sweetness of green peas, peppery rocket and the iron-green of spinach, all topped off with mustardy grilled brie croûtes.

spiced lentil and roasted kumara soup

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Spiced lentil and roasted kumara soup

Spiced lentil and roasted kumara soup

A light, meat-free meal full of vitamins and flavour. Serve with crusty bread.

CREAM OF CELERIAC SOUP

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Cream of celeriac soup

Cream of celeriac soup

Silky smooth and deeply nourishing, this soup is lifted by lemon and chervil and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Chai-roasted pumpkin soup with honey walnuts

Chai-roasted pumpkin soup with honey walnuts

The classic recipe you know and love with an added walnut crunch.

Cauliflower Cream Soup with Mushrooms
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Cauliflower cream soup with mushrooms

Cauliflower cream soup with mushrooms

This creamy and fragrant soup is a classic winter warmer.

vegetable soup recipes

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Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche

Broccoli and kale soup with lemon creme fraiche

Get your serve of nutritious vegies while you warm your body and soul with this comforting soup.

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