Miso soup, or miso shiru, is a typical Japanese soup that comes in many varieties. This one is spiced up with pumpkin, onion, and optional curry powder.
A lovely, creamy vegetarian/vegan soup which is the essence of mushrooms: Mushroom bisque
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This garlicky soup is easy, quick, and delicious: Tortellini soup
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This hearty, herby tomato lentil soup is delicious fresh, and even better made ahead of time.
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This delicious, colorful bell pepper soup can be served hot or cold.
It sounds a little weird to make soup out of salad ingredients, but this beautiful cold soup is light and refreshing: Lettuce soup recipe
An extremely rich and filling chowder: recipe for corn chowder
A lovely, rich soup made with asparagus, leeks, and mushrooms and topped with a corn and bell pepper garnish: Asparagus Leek Soup
An easy, incredibly flavorful soup that tastes best just barely warm: Potato Zucchini Soup
This interesting, lemony soup is traditional in Greek cuisine. Serve with Greek salad, hummus, and spanakopita for a veggie Greek meal.