10 Vegetarian Soups That Actually Fill You Up
Ten meatless soups, stews and chilis ranked by protein per serving — beans, lentils, split peas and cheese doing the work — with cost and cook time.
The complaint about vegetarian soup is that you're hungry an hour later, and it's usually a protein problem, not a soup problem. Fix it with the pot itself: beans, lentils, split peas and a hard cheese push a meatless bowl from about 6g of protein to 15–18g without adding meat or much money. This list is ranked by protein per serving, most filling first.
Anychef catalog data: 50 of our soups, stews and chilis are meatless, at a median $1.30 a serving and 40 minutes — 47 of them under $2, and 49 of them feed four or more. Median protein across the meatless pot is 14g; every recipe below beats it. Costs are per-serving estimates, not measured prices.
The list
1. Lentil & Vegetable Soup
18g protein320 cal$1.80/serving45 min
Hearty lentils simmered with carrots, celery, and spinach in a savory broth, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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2. Three Bean Chili with Toppings
18g protein380 cal$1.90/serving50 min
Hearty chili packed with three kinds of beans and tomatoes, slow-simmered until flavors meld into pure comfort.
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3. White Bean And Rosemary Stew
16g protein310 cal$1.40/serving45 min
Creamy white bean stew with garlic, rosemary, and roasted vegetables.
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4. Smoky Kidney Bean Chili
16g protein340 cal$1.50/serving40 min
Deep, warming chili packed with kidney beans and smoky spices, a satisfying weeknight meal that tastes even better the next day.
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5. Hearty Black Bean Soup
15g protein290 cal$1.00/serving35 min
Smoky, cumin-scented black beans simmered thick and partly blended, a pantry hero that costs pennies and eats like a feast.
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6. Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
15g protein360 cal$1.70/serving35 min
Velvety blended cauliflower loaded with sharp cheddar, all the comfort of a cheese soup with vegetables doing the heavy lifting.
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7. Classic Vegan Chili
14g protein310 cal$1.80/serving45 min
Hearty, warming chili loaded with beans and tomatoes, comfort in a bowl and perfect for feeding a crowd.
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8. Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
14g protein380 cal$1.80/serving35 min
Silky, comforting tomato bisque paired with crispy, gooey grilled cheese for the ultimate classic duo.
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9. Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
14g protein240 cal$1.90/serving35 min
Tender broccoli florets in a smooth, cheesy broth, a nutritious and warming soup that pairs perfectly with crusty bread.
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10. Moroccan Chickpea Stew
13g protein350 cal$1.40/serving40 min
Chickpeas and sweet potatoes simmered in a warmly spiced tomato broth, an exotic-tasting stew from everyday pantry staples.
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