As the nights darken and the weather cools, there’s one meal that dominates our thinking. It is, of course, soup. Research suggests that most Americans agree with us on the fact that blending together nutritious ingredients to make a hearty, warming soup is one of the best ways to nourish ourselves throughout winter and fall. In fact, according to one study by popular soup brand Campbell’s, nearly 95 percent of Americans, regardless of age, gender, or region, say they love or like soup. Jump to the recipes Aside from being hearty and nourishing, another reason people love soup is that it’s incredibly versatile. The truth is, from tomatoes to cauliflower to sweet potatoes, when combined with vegetable broth or a can of coconut milk, pretty much any vegetable can become a soup. That means this dish is easy to make vegan, too—just leave out the meat broth and dairy. The best vegan soup recipes to make right now We’ve compiled all of our favorite vegan soup recipes below—so, next time you’re craving a big bowl of hearty broth, you know just where to come for inspiration. 1 Vegan Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken noodle soup is the most popular soup dish in the US, but, thanks to vegan chicken broth, it’s easy to enjoy the nostalgic flavor of this dish without the meat.Get the recipe 2 Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup Gnocchi is a hearty, filling addition to this creamy, Italian soup. If you prefer, you can also swap in macaroni or shells, too.Get the recipe Luke Albert 3Cauliflower Cheese Soup Packed with vegan cream cheese, this thick vegan soup is comforting, warming, and delicious. It’s guaranteed to become a new favorite.Get the recipe Sam Turnbull 4 Four Heads of Garlic Soup If you’re a fan of all-things garlicky, you will love this creamy soup, which is made with four heads of garlic, cashews, and vegan chicken broth.Get the recipe 5 Pumpkin Soup With White Beans Blended cannellini beans make for a thick, velvety texture in this tasty soup dish. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.Get the recipe 6 Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup This rich, nourishing soup gets its flavor from aromatic herbs, coconut milk, meaty mushrooms, and plenty of vegetables.Get the recipe 7 Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup Kabocha squash makes for a creamy, delicious soup, but if you can’t find it, you can also swap in butternut squash or pumpkin for an equally tasty dish.Get the recipe Mary Callan 8 Italian Meatball Wedding Soup For a delicious meaty texture, make these vegan meatballs with cannellini beans, herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs.Get the recipe 9 Thai Carrot Soup With Tamari-Roasted Almonds Thanks to ingredients like red curry paste, fresh ginger, and diced sweet potatoes, this soup is bursting with flavor.Get the recipe The New Nourishing 10 Roasted Tomato Soup With Cashew Cream This nourishing, hearty soup is easy to make. In fact, it just takes four steps and a handful of ingredients.Get the recipe Edgar Castrejón 11Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa de Fideo) When the weather is chilly, warm up your insides with this satisfying, brothy noodle soup from Mexico.Get the recipe 12 Potato Leek Soup With Broccoli Gremolata Zesty, flavorful gremolata, which originated in Milan, Italy, is the star of this hearty, creamy potato leek soup.Get the recipe Oliver Barth 13 Garlicky Butter Bean Soup With Greens This garlicky soup goes beautifully with leafy greens like kale and spinach. Top with hemp seeds to serve.Get the recipe Danielle Keith 14 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Panera Bread fans, this is your dish. Made with cashews, this soup is just as creamy, cheesy, and comforting as the chain’s menu favorite.Get the recipe Micah Silva 15 Sweet Potato Kreplach Traditional Kreplach dumplings are usually filled with meat, but you can make an equally tasty version using sweet potatoes.Get the recipe Martin Nordon 16 Miso Soup With King Oyster Mushrooms, Quinoa, and Seaweed This traditional Japanese soup is filled with nutrient-packed ingredients, making it a nourishing, healthy, and tasty winter meal.Get the recipe Jackie Sobon 17 Smoky Sweet Potato Soup This creamy, savory, satisfying sweet potato soup is ideal for cool fall afternoons. Top tip: batch cook in advance to save time throughout the week. Get the recipe Ignacio 'Nacho' Urquiza 18 Zucchini Flower Corn Soup (Chileatole) This traditional Mexican soup is thick, aromatic, and packed with flavor, heat, and spice.Get the recipe 19 Raw Spicy Avocado Jalapeño Soup Avocado on toast is a classic choice, but this creamy fruit also serves as the perfect base for a velvety flavorful soup, especially when combined with spicy jalapeños.Get the recipe 20 Tuscan Red Pepper and White Bean Soup Transport yourself to Tuscany with this delicious red pepper soup. Crispy, pan-fried white beans make the perfect topping.Get the recipe Richa Hingle 21 Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Using an Instant Pot is a simple, low-effort way to make a nourishing soup (like this comforting minestrone, for example) for the whole family.Get the recipe 22 Hot-and-Sour Shiitake Udon Soup If you’re feeling under the weather, this udon soup—which is packed with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables—is sure to help pick you back up.Get the recipe <