Delicious Vegetarian Soup Recipes

There is just something about a good soup that warms your body.  I consider myself somewhat of a soup-a-holic, if I had to survive off of one food it would be soup.  There are so many possibilities when cooking it, it can be savory, spicy, light, cold, warm, and the list goes on.  I decided to make my favorite Chunky Pepper Potato soup for dinner tonight so I am going to share a few of my favorite vegetarian soup recipes.

Chunky Pepper Potato Soup

Ingredients-

• ½ cup chopped onion
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups almond milk
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions-

• In a sauce pan cook onion until it is tender and stir in potatoes, peppers, and broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in milk and cornstarch and stir until smooth.  Bring to boil and stir for 2 minutes until thickened.  Add the salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Enjoy!

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Ingredients-

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 (1 lbs.) package of frozen pepper and onion stir fry mix
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 (4 oz.) cans chopped green Chile peppers, drained
• 4 (14 oz.) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (11 oz.) can whole kernel corn
• 12 oz. tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 avocado, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions-

• In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil and stir in the pepper and onion stir fry mix, garlic, and cumin.  Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.  Mix in the tomatoes and Chile peppers then pour in broth and season with salt and pepper
• Bring to boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add corn into the soup and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.  Serve with tortilla chips and top with cheese and avocado.
• Enjoy!

Cool Fresh Tomato and Avocado Soup- so yummy can you can get almost all the ingredients at the farmers market! :)

Ingredients-

• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 avocados, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ¼ cup cucumber, chopped
• ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. cumin
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Handful of sliced romaine lettuce

Instructions-

• Combine all the ingredients together, except the avocado, in a large bowl.  Lightly mash with a potato masher and stir in 1 cup of water.
• Cover and let chill for at least an hour and then stir in the avocado and romaine lettuce.
• Enjoy!

I hope these yummy soup recipes ignite the “soup-a-holic” in you!  I know we are going to be eating good at home tonight.

Go Green and Stay Keen,

Julie