10 Amazing Vegetarian Soups to Kick Off the New Year

It’s not a secret that I’m spending less time in the kitchen since I left London. It seems that the more I stay away from the kitchen the more I get to appreciate food. In fact, as a result of a rather strict self-judgment, I am never too enthusiastic about what I cook while I am more objective when it comes to tasting meals prepared by others.

I’m in Italy now, in my mother’s house, and I know it won’t be easy to make way to the stove (my relatives like keeping their meal traditional, hence I am not welcomed in the kitchen). All I have to do is getting served. Not bad, isn’t it? Food tastes really great! Having someone to prepare my food is not just a luxury, though. It is also becoming an easy way to lose control over how much I eat (“eat this, eat that, food can’t be wasted, ect”).

If you can picture the abundance of a typical Italian Christmas menu you can also understand why I am not feeling like cooking these days. As much as I love Italian cuisine, I’d feed myself with healthy asian soups and skip both Panettone and pasta. Here is why I am sharing with you this collection of vegetarian soups: they are light, packed with veggies, nutrients and heartwarming. Above all, they are the best way to keep myself warm and take a break from heavier festive dishes.

30-minute vegetarian pho – Oh My Veggies

Vegetarian Curry – Pickled Plum

Lemongrass Coconut Soup {Vegan} – Earthy Feast

Kabocha Squash, Fennel + Ginger Soup W/ Spciy Coconut Cream (V + GF) – Dolly and Oatmeal

Miso and Soba Noodle Soup with Roasted Sriracha Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms – The Bonjon Gourmet

Cauliflower Potato and Leek Soup – Making Thyme For Health

The Best Coconut Soup, Ever – My New Roots

Hearty Alphabet Soup – Tiffany Bee

Easy Tomato Soup in a Blender – FoodRecipesHQ

Red Lentil (Vadouvan) Curry Coconut Stew – Wild Greens and Sardines

Can you see how much my tastes are influenced by my just concluded Asian trip? I am probably going to spend the next few days trying to show my family that it is possible to enjoy a soup made with not-so-typical ingredients (at least for Italians) such as lemongrass and coconut milk. What about you? Did you also try to add new recipes to your traditional family menu?