As a Mexican dietitian passionate about both traditional cuisine and plant-based nutrition, I’m excited to share my favorite plant-based yet traditional Mexican soups. These comforting recipes are perfect for celebrating the richness of Mexican food while embracing a healthier, plant-forward lifestyle.
Whether you’re craving the bold flavors of menudo, the warmth of pozole, or the satisfying texture of albóndigas, I’ve created recipes that honor my family traditions and are also heart-healthy, delicious, and nourishing.
You’ll fall in love with my poblano bean soup to my sopa de fideo, these soups are packed with flavor and nutrition—perfect for any time of the year. Make sure to save this for a rainy day and send them to a loved one who loves vegan Mexican soups as much as I do. Let’s dive into these mouthwatering vegan Mexican soup recipes!
Pozole Verde
The best pozole verde you will ever have. Savory, cozy, satisfying, authentic, and nutritious! Make this delicious soup for a special occasion or batch-cook it for the entire week.
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Albondigas soup is the best meal to cozy up with during the cold months. It is a hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup with vegetables like corn, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and chayote. The broth is super rich in flavor from tomatoes and guajillo chili peppers.
Sopa de Fideo
The soup that takes me back to my childhood! Sopa de fideo is a simple yet comforting pasta soup that is a staple in every Mexican household. It’s a super easy 6-ingredient, short angel hair-style pasta in a light and savory tomato broth Make it your own by adding your choice of protein, and veggies.
Caldo De Pollo (Vegan)
Mexican chicken soup or caldo de pollo is a cozy yet simple soup that is packed with flavor AND nutrients. It is the perfect soup to have when you’re feeling under the weather or when it’s a little chilly outside.
Pozole
Pozole Rojo is one of the more comforting Mexican soups out there. Hearty and flavorful soup made with hominy, seasoned jackfruit, and a savory chili broth that warms your soul! This authentic Mexican soup is typically made for special events and holidays.
Sopa Tarasca
Sopa Tarasca is like the Mexican version of a creamy tomato soup. It is a comforting and low-effort bean soup recipe that requires a few basic ingredients and about 20 minutes of time. This soup is high in protein and the perfect way to create a whole new dish with beans.
Menudo
Vegan Menudo is just as comforting as authentic Mexican Menudo soup, but much easier to make and added health benefits. It’s made with a savory chili broth, two different kinds of mushrooms, and hominy. It’s perfect for a cold winter day o para la cruda (for a hangover).
Poblano Bean Soup
This poblano bean soup is savory, comforting, and easy to make. Even though it isn’t a traditional Mexican soup, it has all the authentic Mexican flavors we love starting with a salsa verde broth. The roasted poblano peppers, frijoles, corn, and avocado create an addicting texture. Aside from being flavorful and satisfying, it is also nourishing and perfectly balanced. Perfect soup for a cold winter day!
Sopa de Coditos
Sopa de Coditos is a simple yet comforting pasta soup that is a staple in every Mexican household. It’s a super easy-to-make, 6-ingredient elbow pasta in a light and savory tomato broth. Very similar to sopa de fideo but different texture pasta. Which one is your favorite?
Mexican Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)
It seems that people either love or hate lentils. I love lentils, and this is my favorite lentil soup ever!! The lentils are simmered with serrano chile, onion, tomato, garlic, and cilantro until tender. It is a spicy and incredibly satisfying vegan lentil soup.
Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
Charro Beans or Frijoles Charros are hearty beans stewed in a flavorful Mexican broth with a spicy kick. This satisfying recipe is a vegan version without the cholesterol but all the flavor. Made with only 8 main ingredients and can be ready in under 20 minutes!
Bean and Kale Soup
This Bean and Kale soup is more Mexican-American but nonetheless is a nourishing bowl of comfort. It’s creamy, herby, and packed with protein and veggies. Made with Peruvian beans, kale, carrots, potato, spices, garlic and some fresh lemon zest.
Easy Mexican Fava Bean Soup
This easy Mexican fava bean soup or sopa de habas is made with dried fava beans and inexpensive basic pantry ingredients. Make it in the Instant Pot for a quick meal any day of the week. It’s easy to make, healthy and very nutritious!
Calabacitas, Corn, and Tomato Soup
This soup is a comforting dish that will make you feel great. It’s easy to make, filled with veggies, and topped with melted cheese and corn chips. Calabacitas, corn, and tomato soup is a vegan Mexican dish that will soon become your favorite.
Veggie Chayote Soup
My friend Alexa from Alexa Fueled Naturally makes this delicious soup that you’ll want to try this winter. “This Veggie Chayote Soup is the perfect soup to warm you up on colder nights!”
I hope this vegan Mexican soup recipe round-up has inspired you to try these traditional and heart-healthy plant-based Mexican soups! Each one is a celebration of our rich culture, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor when making nutritious choices.
There is no better feeling than enjoying a warm bowl of soup to keep you cozy and satisfied during a cold winter day. I hope you try at least one of these incredible vegan Mexican soups because you’ll be missing out if you don’t! If you want to make your meal extra special I recommend making some homemade tortillas de maiz to complement your caldo de Pollo, poblano bean soup or frijoles charros.
From the comforting warmth of plant-based albóndigas to the bold, hearty flavors of pozole and menudo, these soups bring all the satisfaction of classic Mexican dishes with a plant-forward twist. Whether you’re looking to boost your veggie intake or simply want to explore new ways to enjoy traditional favorites, these recipes will surely bring joy and nourishment to your table. ¡Buen provecho!
