30 Comforting Gluten Free Vegan Soup Recipes. (2024)

You’ll be ready for the colder weather with this collection of comforting gluten free vegan soup recipes! There’s something for everyone here…from lighter recipes to heartier chowders and chilis.

When the cold weather hits, it’s time to pull out the soup pot and make some delicious soup.

I thought I’d share a nice selection of warm, delicious, hearty, cozy, comfort in a bowl recipes today. You know, in case you have rain and chilly temps in the forecast.

These delicious soups are all gluten free and vegan, and they all look amazing! I know what I’ll be making during the long winter months.

Photos: Top:The Roasted Root, Left:Cookie + Kate, Right: The Pretty Bee

What are some good grains to use in gluten free vegan soups?

There are many grains that are gluten free, including:

  • quinoa
  • white rice
  • brown rice
  • wild rice
  • millet
  • gluten free pasta

What type of broth should I use in these soup recipes?

There are many different brands of vegetable broth and stock available. Just be sure to read the label and make sure that it’s certified gluten free, and that there aren’t any hidden non-vegan ingredients inside. As always, if you aren’t sure about a particular brand, be sure to call and ask if it’s safe for your particular dietary needs.

You could also make your own vegetable stock – it’s easy! Try this recipe if you’re not sure where to begin.

Minestrone with Quinoa from The Roasted Root – Minestrone is an easy budget friendly recipe that’s super filling on a cold day.

Curry Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Soup from Pinch of Yum – There’s nothing boring about this vegan soup with lots of curry spices, eggplant, and peppers.

Creamy Gluten Free and Dairy Free Tomato Soup from Faithfully Gluten Free – Tomato soup is a must make recipe in the winter months. Serve with a creamy, golden brown, vegan grilled cheese.

Creamy Healthy Broccoli Soup from Recipe Tin Eats – This is a light and healthy soup for a chilly afternoon, and a great way to get more veggies into your kids.

Carrot and Sweet Potato Immunity Soup from Healthy Nibbles and Bits – I love carrot soup – it’s so comforting!

Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder from Crazy Vegan Kitchen – Corn chowder is perfect at the end of summer or in early fall. Serve with fresh bread for an extra treat.

Best Ever Quinoa Chili from Making Thyme for Health – Everyone needs a great chili recipe for game day! This vegan version is hearty and delicious.

Creamy Tomato Florentine from The Pretty Bee – A simple tomato soup is perfect for those days when you’re in a hurry, but need something flavorful and easy.

Vegan Tortilla Soup with Avocado from Healthy Gluten Free Family – This is a great soup to serve alongside some veggie tacos on Taco Tuesday.

Vegan “Clam” Chowder from Fork and Beans – You will be surprised at the secret ingredient in this recipe!

Rosemary White Bean Soup from The Pretty Bee – Rosemary adds a lot of flavor to this hearty white bean soup. We love this with fresh cornbread or soft vegan breadsticks.

10 Spice Vegetable Soup from Oh She Glows – If you’re looking for a soup with a lot of flavor, this is it! The custom blend of spices really makes this recipe special.

Spicy Red Lentil with Veggies from Maria Ushakova – Lentils are a great way to add protein to your soups! This is an easy and hearty soup perfect for a winter day.

Cauliflower, Coconut, and Lime Soup from Coconut and Berries – Canned coconut milk makes this soup super smooth and creamy. This is a good one to try if you’re missing creamy dairy soups.

Corn, Quinoa, and Sweet Potato Chowder from The Pretty Bee – Corn and sweet potatoes are a great combination, and go very well with the ancient grain, quinoa.

Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup from Naturally Ella – Curried pumpkin soup is the perfect thing to serve on an autumn evening. Try it with homemade gluten free crackers.

West African Peanut Soup from Cookie and Kate – This one is not for those with peanut allergies, but it’s a nice recipe to try if you need a change of pace and you’re able to enjoy peanuts.

Gluten Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder from Foodie Crush (use non-dairy milk) – Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable, and it’s the perfect texture for this delicious chowder.

Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup from The Skinny Fork – I think the crunch of pepitas on top of this hearty bean soup is a genius touch!

Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup from The Pretty Bee – If you miss mushroom soup, you have to try this vegan version – it’s full of flavor and so creamy.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup from My Whole Food Life – Roasted red peppers really boost the flavor of this dairy free soup.

Spicy Thai Curry Noodles from Heather Christo – Noodle soup is just what the doctor ordered on those days when you just aren’t feeling well.

Lentil and Quinoa Chili from Ambitious Kitchen – Lentils and quinoa turn this veggie chili into a very hearty, protein-packed dish.

Vegetarian Posole from Oh My Veggies – This is a colorful vegan recipe that gets tons of flavor from delicious poblano peppers.

Eggplant, Onion, and Tomato Stew from One Green Planet – This is a thick stew that would be perfect served over light and fluffy Jasmine rice.

Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup from Oatmeal with a Fork – I love the vibrant green of this split pea soup! The fact that it’s made in the slow cooker is a real time saver.

Copycat Panera’s Autumn Squash Soup from Kim’s Cravings – Squash soup is velvety smooth, and full of flavor. Serve this classic recipe with crusty artisan bread.

Creamy Coconut Corn Chowder from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian – Corn chowder is made extra decadent with the addition of creamy coconut milk.

Sweet Potato Quinoa Stew from The Roasted Root – A simple stew that’s very creamy even though it’s dairy free? Sign me up! So many of my favorite dairy free soups were very creamy and rich, and I miss that texture. This recipe is a great substitute.

“Cheesy” Broccoli Soup from Running on Real Food – Cheesy soups are so good, and with the delicious dairy free cheeses available, there’s no reason to miss out even if you’re dairy free!

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili from Tasty Yummies – A good slow cooker chili recipe can help make busy weeknights go smoother.

This post is part of my 31 Day series:

Want more comforting dairy free, gluten free, andallergy friendly recipes? Check out my ecookbooks: , and Allergy Friendly Comfort Food. These cookbooks are full of vibrant, tasty, easy to make recipes that are allergy friendly.

This post was originally published in October 2014. It has been updated.

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FAQs

What is the best gluten-free flour for soup? ›

White rice flour: fine wheat substitute

Made from finely milled white rice, rice flour is a great substitute for wheat flour. It works very well as a thickening agent because it prevents liquid separation – it is particularly good for soups, gravies and sauces but can also work for cakes, cookies and crackers.

How do you thicken soup without gluten? ›

If you don't have cornstarch handy, flour is a similar alternative that can be used to thicken soup (for a gluten-free option, you can also use arrowroot flour). There are a few ways to incorporate flour into soup, which work to avoid clumping and the raw taste of flour.

What is the secret to soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
Oct 9, 2022

Does anyone make gluten free soup? ›

Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Gluten Free Soup starts with high-quality chicken stock, fresh cream and tender chicken raised without antibiotics for deliciously smooth flavor.

What is the best flour for gluten intolerance? ›

Common Flours
  • Brown Rice Flour. Brown rice flour is about as close to a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour as it gets since it provides structure and a “wheat-like” flavor. ...
  • White Rice Flour. ...
  • Oat Flour. ...
  • Almond Flour. ...
  • Almond Meal. ...
  • Cornstarch. ...
  • Potato Starch (NOT Potato Flour) ...
  • Buckwheat Flour.

What are the best gluten-free grains for soup? ›

Quinoa. Quinoa is related to spinach and comes in several varieties and colors. It is high in protein, fiber, vitamin E and rich in magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Quinoa is often used like rice, paired with vegetables, added to soups and stews, or as a bed to any number of savory toppings.

What is a good substitute for flour in soup? ›

Arrowroot, cornstarch, tapioca, rice flour and other starch thickeners can be dissolved in cold water and added to the soup or stew.

How do vegans thicken soup? ›

How to Thicken a Soup with Pureed Beans or Hummus. Blend 1½ cups cooked beans, lentils, or chickpeas with ½ cup water or broth until completely smooth. Add 2 tablespoons bean puree per 1 cup soup or stew, then stir until fully incorporated.

What is a gluten-free alternative to thicken sauce? ›

Arrowroot starch works in these sorts of dishes, too. Some sauces are thickened by starting with a “roux” (a butter + flour mixture), traditionally made with wheat flour. White rice or sweet rice flour is a perfectly good substitute.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
Nov 19, 2014

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What makes homemade soup taste good? ›

To make a good soup, you have to build flavours as you go. Vegetables like onion, garlic, celery and carrots — referred to as "aromatics" — are part of most soup recipes for this very reason, sautéed in oil or butter as a first step of flavour-making.

Is progresso soup really gluten-free? ›

Progresso has many soups that are certified gluten-free. We are a proud partner of the Celiac Disease Foundation and are committed to continuously expanding our gluten free soup options.

How to go 100% gluten-free? ›

Choose naturally gluten-free grains and flours, including rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, cassava, coconut, arrowroot, amaranth, teff, flax, chia, yucca, bean flours, and nut flours.

Is there a gluten-free Campbell's soup? ›

Do you have any gluten-free products? We have hundreds of different products across our portfolio that are gluten-free. These include Campbell's Condensed Gluten Free Soups, Campbell's Tomato Juice and most of our Pace salsas, Prego Italian sauces, Swanson broths and stocks, and V8 juices.

Which gluten free flour is most like regular flour? ›

In contrast to tapioca flour, which is made from a starchy liquid extracted from the cassava root, cassava flour is made by grating and drying the whole root. This flour is gluten-, grain- and nut-free. It's most similar to white flour and can easily be used in recipes calling for all-purpose flour.

What can I use instead of wheat flour in soup? ›

Tapioca Flour (Gluten-Free)

This flour, made from a dried root called cassava or manioc, is great for thickening soups and stews. And you may be able to use it in equal amounts in recipes that call for wheat flour.

What kind of flour do you use for soup? ›

White all-purpose flour works best for thickening soup as opposed to wholemeal flour. If you have made a large pot of soup, add 2 tablespoons (16 grams) of flour.

What flour can I use instead of gluten free soup? ›

Arrowroot and tapioca starch to name two. Sorghum flour is the best substitute I've found. It thickens nearly the same as wheat flour in the same ratio. It has a mild color so it won't darker light sauces.

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