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.

Mushrooms, barley, veggies, and chick peas make a hearty and healthy stew.

An easy, incredibly flavorful soup that tastes best just barely warm.

It sounds a little weird to make soup out of salad ingredients, but this beautiful cold soup is light and refreshing: Lettuce soup recipe

Here’s what a member of the Veggie Table forum had to say about this recipe: “Everyone I have made this for loves it, be they vegetarians or meat eaters. My girlfriend hates chili and after months of insisting that she try it she finally gave in. Now she wants to make it any chance she gets. If you have not tried this and like something a little spicy I suggest you make it.” Interested? Here’s the recipe: vegetarian chili

Roasting is one of the easiest ways to get tons of flavor out of just a few ingredients: Roasted Leek and Carrot Soup

This white bean and tomato soup flavored with sage and thyme is an elegant alternative to minestrone soup.

Rich, cold, and a lovely shade of orange, carrot vichyssoise swirled with a balsamic reduction will impress your friends and delight your tastebuds – only you will know how simple it is to prepare: carrot vichyssoise recipe

Although time-consuming, this is an easy and very delicious recipe for mock beef bourguignon made with either seitan or tempeh: Mock Beef Bourguignon

A lovely, rich soup made with asparagus, leeks, and mushrooms and topped with a corn and bell pepper garnish: Asparagus Leek Soup