The approaching cold days are the perfect time to indulge in hearty and warm comfort food.
What better way to keep yourself cozy than with a bowl of delicious oatmeal soup?
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This nutritious dish is comforting and packed with vegetables, making it a healthy choice.
My kids enjoyed this oatmeal soup recipe just as much as they liked my butternut squash, vegan mulligawny, and vegetable barley soup.
It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into their diet. If you have it as a meal substitute, it can also help with weight loss goals.
The cooking time is short, and the ingredients are easily available at grocery stores. There's no reason for you not to try this new way of enjoying a simple soup.
Why I love this
- My kids started to like oats more. It was a perfect way to add soluble fiber to their diets.
- It's a great recipe for a cold wintery day.
- Nutritious and comes with a ton of health benefits.
- This oatmeal soup is vegan.
- Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices.
- Oats, the main ingredient, create a creamy soup base and bring a slightly nutty flavor to the soup.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats
- Mixed Vegetables(frozen) -Go with your favorite vegetables like green beans, carrots, celery, sweet potato, potatoes, green peas, etc.
- Green onions
- Ginger and garlic
- Coconut milk
- Spices - Black pepper, red chili powder, cinnamon powder
- Tomatoes
- Bayleaf
See the recipe card for a list of ingredients and quantities, plus recipe instructions. You can find the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Instructions
Place a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add in chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic. Saute until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute. Add rolled oats and saute for 1 minute.
Add mixed vegetables and spices of your choice. Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Add 4 cups of water or vegetable broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add coconut milk and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of green onions or chili flakes on top. Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of this oatmeal soup filled with vegetables.
Variations
- Steel-cut oats can be used instead of rolled oats. Be sure to soak them for a long time for consistency.
- For a heartier soup, you can add in some cooked or canned beans like chickpeas or black beans.
- Add two green chilies for a spicier kick.
- Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for a richer and thicker soup.
Tips
- For a creamier texture, you can blend some or all of the soup before adding coconut milk.
- If you are adding vegetables, be sure to chop them into small pieces to get a uniform consistency.
Serving suggestion
This oatmeal soup can be enjoyed as a meal on its own, or you can pair it with some crusty bread or crackers for a more filling and satisfying meal.
Storage
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Can I make oats soup in Instant Pot?
You can make this oatmeal soup in an Instant Pot for a quicker and more convenient cooking method. Simply follow the instructions and ingredients listed above, but instead of simmering on the stovetop, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a quick release of pressure. Enjoy your warm and comforting oatmeal soup in no time!
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📖 Recipe
Oatmeal Soup Recipe With Vegetable
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup green onions - chopped
- 1 tomato - chopped
- 3 garlic clove - chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger - grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 4 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mixed vegetables - frozen
Instructions
- Place a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add in chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic. Saute until fragrant.½ cup green onions, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic clove
- Add Chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute. Add rolled oats and saute for 1 minute.1 tomato, 1 cup rolled oats
- Add mixed vegetables and spices of your choice. Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1 bay leaf, ½ cup mixed vegetables, Salt to taste
- Add water or vegetable broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add coconut milk and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.4 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of green onions or chili flakes on top. Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of this oatmeal soup filled with vegetables.
Notes
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- For a creamier texture, you can blend some or all of the soup before adding coconut milk.
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- If you are adding vegetables, be sure to chop them into small pieces to get a uniform consistency.
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Amy
Honestly I have never tried a savory oatmeal but it makes sense! I love pepper too and would probably go heavy on that!. This sounds really filling and inexpensive too!
awayfromthebox
I've never heard of this! But, like with grits, I bet oats are amazing savory as well as sweet. Interesting flavor combination - I think I might have to try this!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
What a creative idea! I've never thought about putting oatmeal in soup before, but I use it in veggie burgers all the time as a binding agent, so I imagine it's a great way to thicken up soup.
Anne Murphy
I love seeing savory recipes for oatmeal. It's one of the most readily available whole grains, it's so easy to cook, almost everyone already has it in the pantry, and almost everyone already likes it!
Your seasoning combination looks wonderful.
Ribas with Love
This is definitely a new ideas for me but one I truly like. I love eating oatmeal but yes, it gets kinda of boring eating the same oatmeal recipe everyday. Will definitely have to try yours, as I wouldn't give up on this healthy grain for beans... Lol!!
Renz
Yess. I never never thought of doing oatmeal like this. I also love the use of coconut oil. And coconut milk makes everything taste better. Thanks for sharing
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
Like so many other commenters, I am highly intrigued! I've never heard of oatmeal soup but I bet it's satisfying!
Heather
What a clever idea! I never thought of turning oatmeal into a soup before! I love the idea of using coconut milk in almost everything, so this is right in my recipe wheel house! Looking forward to trying this out!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Heather! I know after many years of eating oats last month I decided to make oats soup. It turned out very good and my whole family loves it!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
This is such a grand idea. I've never heard of Oatmeal in soup but it sounds and looks really good especially with the seasonings you've used. Look forward to trying this recipe soon 🙂
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks:) Hope you will like this too:)
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
Loving this savory oatmeal recipe. I've never had it in soup, but the flavors sounds incredible. I bet our family would love this on a cold winter night. This sounds incredibly filling and full of flavor, yum!
markr356
Oatmeal soup? I have been making soups for years and I take great pride in trying new things. But I have never made soup with oatmeal. Given how much I love porridge (and how thick it is) then it would make sense to use oats in soup. Also, love the use of ginger, my favorite!
Byron Thomas
This has got to be the most interesting recipe I have read all week! Why have I never heard of oatmeal soup? We love oatmeal in our family, so it's always a part of our pantry. I'm most certainly going to give this dish a try - oh, and cinnamon too! Wow. I'm seriously excited. LOL
Hanady | Recipe Nomad
Wow I've never used Oatmeal like this before but it does sound really really good! I've got plenty of coconut milk right now so perfect way to use it!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I am so intrigued by this recipe! I love the idea of using coconut milk. I'm really looking forward to trying oatmeal soup!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Amy! I really like to hear from you 🙂
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I've never ever heard of this! What a neat idea- It makes sense because I love using barley in soup. Have you ever tried 'oatmeal milk'? I bet you could use that instead of coconut milk too. I'll have to try this!
Uma Raghupathi
Yes I used oat milk. My family likes coconut flavor. So I added coconut milk:) please try this with oat milk, and let me know how it turned out:) Thanks!