Summer Soup Recipes (Dairy Free, Vegan) ~ Veggie Inspired

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These easy Summer Soup Recipes are made from garden fresh vegetables and are perfect for the warmer months of spring and summer! Enjoy them by themselves or pair them with a salad or sandwich as part of a heartier meal.

9-photo collage of summer soup recipes. — Pictured: 1) Quinoa Vegetable 2) Vegan Carrot 3) Corn Chowder 4) Cold Cucumber 5) Creamy Summer Squash 6) Velvety Green Vegetable 7) Summer Bean Stew 8) Tomato Gazpacho 9)Garden Veggie Beanless Chili

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I love soup and eat it all year long, even the filling comfort food varieties meant to be winter soups. It is an easy way to use up a lot of fresh produce.

Summer is the perfect time to serve a bowl of soup! Gardens are overflowing with vegetables and herbs. Using fresh produce allows their best flavors to shine which means less ingredients needed to make them taste super delicious.

If you just can’t stand the thought of a hearty, hot bowl in the middle of August, you’re in luck. These summer soup recipes are light and delicate and many of them are meant to served chilled.

What soup can be served cold?

Technically, most varieties can be served cold, if desired, but there are many traditional recipes that are meant to be served chilled. You might be familiar with Spanish Gazpacho, a chilled tomato based dish. You’ve probably also heard of French Vichyssoise, a cold potato leek recipe. There are plenty of other cold soup varieties from other cultures as well.

What to pair with summer soup

These soup recipes can easily stand on their own, but if you’re looking for a heartier meal try serving one of these tasty options alongside or topping off your bowl with some healthy extras.

Salads

Sandwiches

Toppings

Other ideas

Garlic bread
Crusty Bread
Avocado Toast
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Follow Your Heart and Field Roast are my fave vegan cheese brands)
Crackers

I hope you love these recipes as much as we do! If you try any of them, please leave a comment below with your feedback.

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Vegan Carrot Soup

You need just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to make this delicate garden fresh soup that's perfect for summer.

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Cold Cucumber Soup

This cool and creamy soup is made easily in a blender and served chilled, making it the perfect light meal for hot summer months.

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Quinoa Vegetable Soup

This veggie packed soup tastes light and fresh, but is packed with flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 30 minutes!

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Velvety Green Vegetable Soup

Creamy green vegetable soup topped with green peas, fresh dill, & mint leaf.

Full of leafy greens, broccoli, aromatics, creamy white beans, and fresh herbs, this healthy soup has the perfect balance of flavors that even the kids enjoy!

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Summer Corn Chowder (Dairy Free)

Two bowls of summer corn chowder topped with halved cherry tomatoes, jalapeno slices, and green onions.

There is nothing better than fresh sweet corn in the summer! Combined with a few other garden veggies, broth, and spices, this soup is a go-to the whole family loves.

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Summer Stew

Loaf of sliced bread behind a bowl of summer white bean vegetable stew.

Using the best of your summer garden or farmer's market, this soup comes together in just 30 minutes and can easily be made ahead.

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Beanless Garden Vegan Chili

Bowl of veggie chili soup topped with jalapeño slices.

Chunky and "meaty" from fresh garden produce like zucchini and eggplant, this lightened up version of chili has all of the flavor and not a bean in sight!

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Cream of Celery Soup with Olive Oil and Watercress