Vegetarian Appetizers, Soups and Side Salads
(Recipe Collection)

This warm creamy soup tastes decadent and heavy, without any extra calories or fat. Submitted by THEFRONTBURNER

Gazpacho is one of my favorite summer meals, and it's no coincidence that it's also one of the easiest to make. It's simply a chilled, usually blended vegetable soup of Spanish origin.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor while also cutting the calories in each serving. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Serve this black bean salsa known as cowboy caviar at your next potluck. Submitted by JANAE55

This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: replace chicken with meat substitute or just cut out all togetherSubmitted by CHEF_MEG

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I love making this soup throughout the fall and winter. It's filling, healthy and stores well. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread.Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Submitted by JASMINASIN

Delicious first course for winter holiday meals.Submitted by PRIMA_DONNA

After one sip of this savory pumpkin soup, you will be surprised to find it packs a little heat. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Miso is a fermented bean/grain paste that originated in Asia. Always add your miso just before removing the soup from the heat.

Tahini replaces mayonnaise for a creamy texture and adds a tangy flavor, plus some fiber, protein, and calcium. Submitted by CHEF_MEG