Hearty and Healthy Vegetarian Chilis, Soups, and Stews

White cannellini beans give this chili its name. Have fun with the toppings. Here we use radishes, avocados, and jalapeños, but chopped red onions and a dollop of sour cream are always tasty additions.

Adding spinach at the very end of cooking give this soup it's bright vibrant green color. Pretzel nuggets make for a fun garnish, but they can be replaced with croutons if you'd like.

This vegetable-packed soup is made with anelli, a very tiny pasta meant for use in soup. If you can't find it, use ditalini or orzo.

Black beans and sweet potatoes together make a filling and satisfying vegan main course. The chili is topped with avocado for a fresh, creamy addition and crushed tortilla chips for crunch.

This glorious, colorful soup may win over non-beet lovers with its lively ginger flavor. Pro-tip: Wear food prep gloves when peeling and chopping the beets to spare your hands from being dyed red from the juices.

An upgrade on the usual split pea soup, this one gets the addition of spinach and an unusual garnish: barley. Add a swirl of yogurt and you have a perfect supper a chilly night.

Dal is often considered a dip, but here it's turned into a delicious soup packed with golden-hued vegetables. It is topped with a mound of halved cherry tomatoes that have been cooked quickly with ginger and shallots.

This is a great recipe to use when you need to clean out the vegetable bin. You can mix and match just about any vegetables you'd like to flavor and color this delicious soup. Adding a parmesan rind to the soup is a great trick for adding surprising depth of flavor.

A handful of quinoa gives this hearty soup a little texture (and health) boost. It is garnished with shredded cheese that can be omitted if you'd like it to be vegan.

A powerhouse soup this, look for bags of supergrain blend in the grocery store,  several companies make them and they often contain the tiny powerhouse, quinoa. Use any blend of fresh mushrooms you like for this recipe, but if shiitakes are included, be sure to trim the tough inedible stems off before cooking.

This classic cozy soup puts a few broccoli florets aside to be broiled and used as a delicious garnish. It's served with cheese toasts for a serving of cheesy comfort.

Kale and white beans are a match made in heaven. Stir in farro for added texture and nutrition.

All you need is a grilled cheese sandwich and you are in kid (and grown-up) heaven.

Lentils and mushrooms and kale—this is a powerhouse soup, a vegetarian meal sure to satisfy, and just the thing for a cold winter day.