9 Deliciously Easy Vegan Soups and Stews

Soups and stews make such an easy, comforting weeknight meal. This is a collection of my very favorite easy vegan soups and stews.

I could eat soup and stew year-round.

OK, I do eat them year-round. But my obsession goes into overdrive when the leaves start changing color. That’s when it’s time to really beef up that arsenal of vegan soups and stews!

Easy Vegan Soups and Stews

The vegan soup and stew recipes on this list are ones that I make often love. They’re tried and true faves, so they aren’t going to represent every variety under the sun.

What they do represent is a party in your mouth. Join me!

15 Minute Coconut Noodle Soup

Coconut Noodle Soup that comes together in 15 minutes flat. It’s all about multitasking and choosing the right noodles.

1. 15-Minute Coconut Noodle Soup

I am medium obsessed with coconut soups, and this is one that my whole family loves. Not only is this soup a delicious, hearty, one-bowl meal, but it truly takes 15-20 minutes to make. The recipe instructions walk you through how to get this meal on the table in no time flat.

Coconut Red Curry Soup with Tofu in the Instant Pot

Coconut Curry Soup with Tofu made in the Instant Pot brings the heat and the flavor, and you can adjust the spiciness to suit your taste. It’s ready in less time than it takes to wait for a takeout order.

2. Instant Pot Coconut Curry Soup

Along with a love for coconut soup, I have a big-time curry obsession, and this quick and easy curry hits the spot every time. This soup is a fave because it ticks all of my favorite boxes: creamy, spicy, veggie-packed. And, since you make it in the Instant Pot, it’s very hands-off.

Wild Rice Soup

This hearty soup from my friend Amy at Veggies Save the Day is total comfort food. It’s packed with wild rice, beans, and veggie in a creamy broth.

3. Easy Vegan Wild Rice Soup

This is another Instant Pot soup recipe (there are a lot on this list!), which means it’s super easy to make.

Vegan Pumpkin Soup (with Instant Pot and Stove Top Directions)

A cozy bowl of Vegan Pumpkin Soup with sweet corn and tarragon is perfect on a chilly evening. Make this healthy dish on the Instant Pot or on the stove.

4. Vegan Pumpkin Soup

Nothing screams, “FALL!” like pumpkin soup. This is a thick and hearty soup that you can make in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It’s a little different from the pumpkin soups you normally see. Instead of ginger as the dominant spice, this soup stars tarragon, and it’s a real treat on a chilly evening!

Creamy Pressure Cooker Potato Soup

Creamy Pressure Cooker Potato Soup has become a fast family favorite in our house. It’ a great way to sneak some chickpeas into my bean-hating child’s bowl, and there’s no dairy at all in this creamy, veggie-packed soup recipe.

5. Pressure Cooker Vegan Potato Soup

This is another family favorite vegetarian soup recipe. It’s got lots of hearty potatoes, sweet corn, and healthy greens. It’s rich and creamy, and so filling. You can really make a meal out of this soup!

Vegan Chicken Stew

Y’all, my family can’t get enough of this Vegan Chicken Stew. It’s packed with veggies, beans, and hearty potatoes and is so simple to make in the Instant Pot or on the stove.

6. Vegan Chicken Stew

My family is obsessed with this vegan chicken stew, and I’m so glad! It’s got lots of veggies in it, and it’s super easy in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. You can use any chicken-style seitan you like to make this dish – we’ve tried several different brands, and they all worked great.

Vegan Beef Stew

Rich, flavorful Vegan Beef Stew cooks up in a flash in the Instant Pot, and it’s even quick and easy on the stovetop.

7. Vegan Beef Stew

What can I say – we love a stew! This one isn’t as veggie-intensive as the chickenless stew, but it is a bit ol’ bowl of comfort food. Serve it as-is or dish it up over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes to up the heartiness factor even more. This recipe includes stovetop directions, in case you don’t have an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Chili with Canned Beans and Tofu

Instant Pot Chili with Canned Beans and Tofu is one of my family’s favorite meals, and it’s so, so easy to make!

8. Instant Pot Chili

You can make this hearty Instant Pot chili with or without the tofu. You can simply skip the tofu or substitute another can of beans of your choice. My kid loves to mix up the beans that we use in this recipe, which has been a lot of fun! My favorite sub he made was when we used crowder peas and black eyed peas instead of the beans the recipe originally called for.

Red Curry Soup with Lentils

Make this rich, flavorful Red Curry Soup with whatever veggies you want! Serve this very slurp-able soup with large soup spoons. For a brothy soup, add more coconut milk or water.

9. Vegan Red Curry Lentil Soup

This recipe—from Vegan Richa’s cookbook, Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen—is a cozy one-bowl meal. It’s a red lentil soup in deeply-seasoned curry broth.  Richa’s cookbook is packed with easy, flavorful recipes. I highly recommend adding it to your cookbook shelf!

Do you have any favorite simple vegan soups and stews that you bust out during the colder months? I’d love to hear about your faves in the comments!