The Best Vegan Creamed Soup Recipe Collection: Oil-Free Plant-Based Recipes

Contrary to intuition, cream soups don’t necessarily involve dairy cream. Rather “creaming” is a cooking technique used to achieve a rich, velvety texture and highlight key ingredients. I’ve put together a collection of 22 delicious, plant-based oil-free vegan Creamed Soup Recipes to help get you started. They’re in alphabetical order, based on their key ingredients.

Asparagus: Asparagus Tarragon Pea Soup – Oil-Free Vegan Recipe

The flavors of Spring shine in this simple Asparagus Tarragon Pea soup.  The trick to this dairy-free, oil-free recipe is using green peas and potato to create creamy texture. A light and delicious recipe!

Beans: Chipotle Black Bean Soup

Smoky, creamy, satisfying black bean soup — there’s nothing quite like it.  This easy, healthy, fat-free vegan recipe gets smoky spice from dried chipotle peppers and Mexican flavors from cumin and marjoram.  Packed with healthy vegetarian protein and gluten-free fiber, make a big batch of this in your Slow Cooker for a future meals

Beets: Beet Cabbage Borscht

Sweet beets pair with other sweet root vegetables for this hearty, oil-free Beet Cabbage Borscht soup.  Savory onion, leeks, and cabbage create balanced, satisfying flavor.  This classic recipe is a must-have for cold winter nights. 

Broccoli: Vegan Cream of Broccoli Super Soup

The pure, natural flavor of broccoli shines in this easy, fat-free soup.  The trick to this dairy-free,  gluten-free recipe is creamy white cannellini beans.  They are pureed into the soup for rich texture and healthy protein and fiber.  

Carrot: Creamy Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup with Ginger, Turmeric, and Coriander

This simple plant-based carrot soup is full of warm, satisfying flavor. Spicy ginger balances the delicate sweetness of fennel. Coriander adds a subtle herbaceous flavor. And, turmeric adds golden color. This healthy vegan recipe is full of immunity-boosting ingredients.

Carrot: Creamy Carrot Soup from Forks Over Knives

This bold-hued Creamy Carrot Soup from Forks Over Knives is perfectly sweet and seriously comforting. Peeling the red bell pepper helps make this carrot soup extra silky. Dress it up with a drizzle of rich cashew cream, pomegranate seeds, and chopped fresh parsley for a festive fall presentation. 

Cauliflower: Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup – Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Recipe

This creamy plant-based Loaded Cauliflower Potato Soup has all the right flavors with no cream, oil, or extra calories. Simple to make and ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll love this easy recipe.

Cauliflower: 5-Ingredient Creamy Cauliflower Curry Soup

Sweet cauliflower and Indian spices come together in this rich, satisfying soup.  This easy oil-free recipe is perfect for a chilly winter night:  Just throw everything in the pot, simmer for 20 minutes, and then puree.  Enjoy with a side of rice, a spinach salad, or even use as a sauce for roasting vegetables.  This is will quickly become one of your favorite healthy, plant-based vegan recipes.

Corn: Vegan Potato Corn Chowder from Vegan Yack Attack

This creamy Vegan Potato Corn Chowder from Vegan Yack Attack is chock-full of veggies, super satiating and the perfect comfort food! Gluten-free, Soy-free.

Cucumber: Chilled Vegan Cucumber Dill Soup

Light and refreshing, this herbaceous Chilled Vegan Cucumber Dill Soup is perfect for a summer meal. Traditional milk and yogurt is swapped out for plant-based coconut milk.  This easy recipe can be made in just minutes.  

Greens: Anna Thomas Classic Green Soup — Oil-Free Version

This classic green vegan soup is based on a recipe from Anna Thomas. She set the foundation of using a mix of dark greens like kale and chard. Cilantro, caramelized onion, and starchy potato add layers of flavor. This version is oil-free and simplifies the process for a one-pot meal.  Simply saute and then puree everything in a blender until smooth and creamy. A healthy, satisfying dish. 

Lentils: Middle Eastern Yellow Lentil Soup

Learn how to make Middle Eastern yellow lentil soup with this simple, satisfying vegan recipe. This is a staple in Lebanese cooking, with potato, onion, and Bebir chili powder. Serve with A Plant-Based Salad for a delicious and healthy, oil-free meal.

Parsnip: Roasted Parsnip and Garlic Soup with Mushrooms from Fat Free Vegan

This creamy soup from Susan at Fat Free Vegan celebrates the natural sweetness that comes from roasting parsnips. Paired with roasted garlic, it provides a lovely balance of flavors.

Peas: Simple Vegan Pea Soup from A Virtual Vegan

Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! This recipe from A Virtual Vegan uses just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!

Potato: Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup

This Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup is so simple and, yet, so satisfying. Smoked paprika balances the comforting flavors from seeks, potatoes, and garlic. An updated, oil-free plant-based version of the French classic, vichyssoise, this will soon become a part of your regular soup repertoire.

Split Peas: Smoky Yellow Split Pea Soup

Smoky, creamy, and completely satisfying… this vegan recipe is a cinch to make and freezes well.  Yellow split peas offer healthy nutrition, rich in fiber and protein.  This easy, gluten-free soup will feel like a warm hug.

Squash: Butternut Squash: Butternut Apple Bisque Soup with Microgreens

This Butternut Squash Apple Bisque celebrates simple fall flavors. Five seasonal ingredients come together. Start with sweet butternut squash and apples. Then, onion adds a savory twist. Finally, fresh rosemary and sage add classic seasonal notes. Plus, you roast it all together to bring out deep, intense flavor. The beauty of this healthy plant-based recipe is that these simple flavors shine.

Squash: Asian Red Kuri Squash Creamy Miso Soup

This creamy plant-based soup combines sweet Red Kuri squash with salty miso paste. Subtle spicy heat comes from fresh ginger. It has the perfect balance of Asian flavors. Plus, fun garnishes like sliced scallions and black sesame seeds add an elegant touch. It’s the perfect soup for a chilly fall night. Or, make a bowl when you’re feeling under the weather.

Sweet Potato: African Curry Sweet Potato Plant-Based Peanut Butter Soup

Spicy curry powder, creamy sweet potatoes, and rich peanut butter come together for comforting and satisfying African Curry Sweet Potato Plant-Based Peanut Butter Soup. Inspired by the groundnut stews of Ghana in West Africa, you’ll love those balance of flavors in this healthy, vegan recipe.

Tomato: Kumato Tomato Healthy Oil-Free Gazpacho Soup

Gazpacho soup is a traditional Spanish dish, served chilled. It’s best enjoyed during the hot days of summer, when tomatoes are in peak season. The sweet, natural juices of the tomatoes burst with fresh, healthy flavor. Yet using heirloom tomatoes highlights this even more. A touch of Sherry vinegar, a dash of Worcestershire, and a kick from spicy peppers can make this simple recipe shine.

Tomato: Easy Vegan Tomato Soup from Nora Cooks

Learn how to make the BEST Vegan Tomato Soup with this simple recipe from Nora Cooks! Silky smooth, dairy free but creamy and made with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. 

Zucchini: Creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup from Zardy Plants

This bright and creamy Vegan Zucchini Soup from Zardy Plants is thick, healthy, and completely delicious. This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect easy meal or side.

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