Meatless meals are traditional during Lent and soups make excellent meatless dishes. This collection features 40 meatless Lenten soup ideas. The soups range from simple favorites like tomato soup and lentil soup to traditional soups from around the world.
Why Eat Soup during Lent?
The idea of Lent is a time of penance and sacrifice when you embracing self discipline and simplicity. And soups are one of the simplest and easiest to make of all meals.
Soups are also commonly associated with religious monasteries, where they are regularly served for lunch or dinner. Many churches of all different denominations host soup and bread potluck lunches or dinners during Lent to encourage fellowship.
Soups are wonderful for sharing with friends and family. They are easy to make, easy to transport and easy to stretch to serve a few more people. Just throw some extra carrots or potatoes along with some water into the pot and your soup can feed a crowd.
Lenten Meal Variety
If you aren’t used to eating meatless dinners it can be easy to get into a rut with meatless Lenten meals. When I was growing up my mom had two meals she made for dinner on Fridays in Lent – Tuna Sandwiches or Fish Sticks.
She is allergic to shellfish, so she didn’t like to cook with any seafood, and my Dad didn’t appreciate vegetarian meals. So we ate Tuna or Fish Sticks, which were ok, but I try to be a little more creative when feeding my family!
With this list of soups you should find some amazing inspiration for soup dinners. There are traditional favorites, like lentil soup and minestrone soup, along with others inspired by cultures all over the world.
Some of these soups are cooked in the slow cooker, some on the stove top and some in a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. Whatever your cooking ability you can find one that will work for you.
Many of these soups can be ready in less than 30 minutes too! Add a crusty loaf of bread and dinner will be ready in no time at all.
While soup is simple it is doesn’t have to be boring. Add some variety and culinary excitement to your Lenten journey this year.
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Colcannon Soup – Irish Potato Soup with Cabbage
This creamy Irish Potato Soup is made from potatoes mixed with cabbage for an Irish inspired meatless soup for Lent. This soup is perfect for serving on St. Patrick's Day!
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veganhuggs.com
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup is rich, creamy and satisfying! It’s perfect for weeknights and it will be on your table in no time!
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kimandkalee.com
Crockpot Potato Soup
This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe is the ultimate comfort food! You can throw it together in a few minutes, and it's so creamy and delicious!
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4
Vatapa with Mussels
Vatapa is a Brazilian soup that is traditionally made with shrimp or fish. This recipe uses mussels which are cooked in a broth made from coconut milk and beer. This makes for a rich broth with a distinctive flavor.
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www.christinascucina.com
Cullen Skink – Smoked Haddock Chowder
Just a smoked haddock chowder with a funny Scottish name, Cullen Skink is a delightful soup and perfect for Lent.
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6
Thai Shrimp Soup
Creamy coconut milk flavors this Thai inspired shrimp soup. The soup combines shrimp with cabbage and green curry paste for a tasty seafood dish that is an easy 30 minute dinner.
Check out this recipe
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www.bowlofdelicious.com
Instant Pot Fish Stew
This Instant Pot Fish Stew is a perfect way to incorporate more fish into your diet! And it only takes 20 minutes to make start to finish in your pressure cooker (but you can make it on your stovetop or slow cooker too!).
Check out this recipe
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daybydayinourworld.com
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Full of vegetables and easily customized for seasoning, this Lentil Soup is a great dish for any meatless meal. Instructions for making it in a crockpot or on the stove.
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www.supergoldenbakes.com
Greek Lentil Soup
Greek Lentil soup is traditionally eaten during Lent but delicious any time of the year!
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foodmeanderings.com
Red Lentil Spinach Soup
This easy and healthy Red Lentil Spinach Soup is a hearty and delicious vegetarian meal that's ready in 30 minutes!
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11
beyondmeresustenance.com
Instant Pot Adzuki Bean Soup
Adzuki beans are not just for sweet Asian-inspired treats! Instant Pot Adzuki Bean Soup with Miso, Winter Squash, and Kale combines nutrient-rich adzuki beans with a Japanese-style miso broth and hearty fiber-rich vegetables in a soul-warming vegan and gluten free soup.
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alittleandalot.com
White Bean and Kale Soup with Wild Rice
This simple vegetarian soup is packed with wild rice, white beans, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and kale. It is both hearty and light, homey and filling without weighing you down.
Check out this recipe
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theschmidtywife.com
Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup is a hearty and delicious vegetarian soup made in the crockpot using canned goods and fresh ingredients.
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recipesfromapantry.com
Spicy Slow Cooker Bean Soup
This Spicy Slow cooker Bean Soup is loaded with warming spices, black-eyed beans and sweetcorn, all in a base of vegetable stock, to give you a comforting meal that your whole family will love.
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15
Italian Tortellini Soup
This hearty soup combines zucchini with tomatoes and cheese tortellini for a quick and easy weeknight meatless soup.
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cadryskitchen.com
African peanut stew with sweet potatoes
African peanut stew is a vegan & gluten-free one pot meal. This recipe includes chickpeas for an extra punch of protein. Make a big pot of stew on Sunday for easy meals throughout the week. The flavors only get better with time
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sundaysuppermovement.com
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
A rustic, comforting dish using paprika, soy sauce, and sour cream for an earthy, simple mushroom soup recipe you'll love!
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ramshacklepantry.com
Garlic Soup – Aigo Bouido
This Aigo Bouido, or garlic soup, is a Julia Child classic. While it is so simple, it is restorative and so comforting.
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www.fusioncraftiness.com
Chinese Vegetable Soup With Tofu
This authentic vegetarian Chinese vegetable soup is a light clear soup with a simple onion broth. Tender cabbage and scallions are added at the end. Tofu perfectly balances this soup. Enjoy a small bowl as an appetizer or serve large bowls of this delicate soup with some dumplings for a complete meal.
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www.veggieinspired.com
Vegan Ramen Noodle Soup
It’s quick, easy, and super flavorful! The perfect balance of noodles, veggies, and broth. Top it off with as much hot sauce as you can handle. It’s a 30 minute meal you’ll crave!
Check out this recipe
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www.theroastedroot.net
Thai Coconut Soup with Vegetables
Thai Coconut Soup is a flavorful, creamy yet tangy soup made with lemongrass, coconut milk, broth, ginger, and lime juice. Add vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and zucchini for a light and refreshing meal! The best part – this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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www.krumpli.co.uk
Vegetarian Provencal Soupe au Pistou
Soupe au Pistou is a classic vegetarian dish from the south of France featuring the best vegetables of the season in a simple vegetable broth seasoned with Pistou, a close relative of pesto!
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www.sidewalkshoes.com
Slow Cooker Minestrone
The Slow Cooker Minestrone is so delicious! Every bite is filled with vegetables, beans and pasta in this one pot meal. Hearty and filling, it’s a classic Italian Soup!
Check out this recipe
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thekitchengirl.com
Minestrone Soup
This Minestrone Soup is a nutritious vegetable soup with fresh veggies, light tomato broth, Italian seasoning, and short cut pasta. It has classic flavors of an Italian Minestrone for its relatively short cooking time. It’s naturally vegan, family-friendly, and can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stove!
Check out this recipe
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happykitchen.rocks
One Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup
This hearty vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and whole grains. Perfect comforting vegan winter soup full of flavor and nutrients!
Check out this recipe
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www.veganrunnereats.com
Mushroom Soup with Chickpeas and Mushrooms
This chickpea and shiitake mushroom soup is hearty and filling, entirely plant-based, oil free, kid friendly (my toddler eats every last spoonful!), and better yet, it can be made both in the Instant Pot or on the stove.
Check out this recipe
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girlheartfood.com
Vegetable Rice Soup
This creamy (dairy free) vegetable rice soup, is loaded with veggies and hearty rice…easy to prepare and so delicious!
Check out this recipe
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emilykylenutrition.com
Turmeric & Coconut Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
This smooth and creamy, vegan, gluten-free & whole30 friendly Turmeric & Coconut Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque is an antioxidant packed, anti-inflammatory one-pot-wonder the whole family will love.
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www.greedygourmet.com
Zucchini and Leek Soup
Keep things light and fresh this Lent with Zucchini & Leek Soup. Filled with vegetables, you won't miss meat!
Check out this recipe
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quitegoodfood.co.nz
Cauliflower and Walnut Soup
A satisfyingly creamy and earthy cauliflower and walnut soup topped with smoky, crispy crumbs.
Check out this recipe
31
bellyfull.net
Creamy Asparagus Soup
This recipe for Creamy Asparagus Soup is the best use of fresh asparagus! Silky smooth, rich, and tangy, it is absolutely wonderful and so easy to make!
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www.easyanddelish.com
Cauliflower Curry Soup
A Low Carb Cauliflower Curry Soup that can be prepared in 30 minutes and makes for a perfect, healthy weeknight dinner. It’s also vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Whole30, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for Lent!
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thriftyjinxy.com
Roasted Carrot Soup
This delicious roasted carrot soup recipe is so easy to make. It has a fun bright color and an awesome taste to go with it. Perfect for cold winter nights or work lunch.
Check out this recipe
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www.currytrail.in
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This easy broccoli cheddar soup is thick, creamy, cheesy and loaded with flavors. It’s better-than-panera-bread-soup.
Check out this recipe
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www.littlesugarsnaps.com
Mushroom Thyme & Blue Cheese Soup
Creamy Mushroom Thyme & Blue Cheese Soup is pure comfort food in a bowl. Ladle into large bowls as a stand-alone supper.
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www.frieddandelions.com
Pumpkin Curry Soup
Pumpkin Curry Soup is the cozy meal you’re craving! Packed with flavor, and loaded with potatoes and garbanzos, it’s a complete meal in a bowl!
Check out this recipe
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profusioncurry.com
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup is power-packed wholesome vegetarian dinner to feed a hungry crowd in about 30 minutes! Each tasty bowl is plant-based protein rich and can easily be made dairy free + vegan.
Check out this recipe
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www.justalittlebitofbacon.com
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup is easy, creamy, and perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner or for company. Great with fried croutons, slices of crusty bread, or grilled cheese.
Check out this recipe
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www.joyousapron.com
Simple Tomato Soup
This homemade Simple Tomato Soup is delicious, easy to make and so flavorful! Highly recommend serving with toasted baguette!
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Mexican Tomato Soup with Corn Dumplings
This soup combines traditional Mexican flavors like tomatoes, hominy, and chiles, and adds in bite sized corn dumplings for a soup that is rich and filling without any meat.
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Meatless Lenten Soup
This potato soup is a an Irish inspired Lenten soup!
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cups cabbage about 1/4 of a cabbage
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup cream
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes. Add to a sauce pan along with salt, pepper, vegetable broth and water.2 potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 cup water
- Bring the pan to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- While the potatoes cook dice the onions and thinly slice the cabbage.
- When the potatoes are done pour the potato mixture into a blender and set aside for a little while to cool.
- Turn the heat on the sauce pan down to medium low and add the olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes, then add the cabbage and thyme, and cook for 10 minutes.1 onion, 4 cups cabbage, 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Turn the blender on and blend the potato mixture until smooth. An immersion blender also works for blending it.
- Return the potato mixture to the sauce pan and mix with the cabbage.
- Add the cream and heat on low heat for 5 minutes. Don’t let it boil.1/2 cup cream
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Nutrition Information
Serving: 1g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition facts are estimates.
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What a wonderful resource for meat free soups, especially as we head into the Lenten season! Thanks for including my Cullen Skink recipe!
I’m really new to Lent having left the Baptist denomination for Episcopalian. I’m excited to have some new and interesting options! Thanks for including my adzuki bean soup!
What a great collection of soups! These should keep me warm and fed through Lent and beyond.