Chaz Dean Spices Up Thanksgiving With Vegan Soup Creations

  • By Lexie
  • Nov. 28, 2025, 1:10 p.m.

Chaz Dean: From Hair Salons to Holiday Kitchens

Chaz Dean is a name synonymous with hair care innovation, and now he's turning heads in the kitchen. Having cemented his status as a lifestyle tastemaker, Dean is moving from his iconic salons in Los Angeles and beyond into the world of culinary delights, just in time for Thanksgiving. Known for launching Wen, a pioneering hair-and-body brand in 1993, Dean has always been about holistic beauty and clean ingredients. It's no surprise that his vegan lifestyle has seamlessly intertwined with his latest culinary creations.

Dean's dedication to cruelty-free products is reflected in his plant-based recipes. "I definitely connect the two as I’m vegan," Dean recently shared with Athleisure Mag. This philosophy extends to his culinary explorations, where his love for animals and the planet takes center stage.

A Harvest of Vegan Flavors

Nestled in his Los Angeles compound, complete with a thriving garden, Dean has crafted two vegan soups that promise to be the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving feast. His Apple Pumpkin Harvest Soup is a velvety blend of autumn flavors, from savory vegetables to spiced apples and pears, while his Roasted Potato Pumpkin Soup combines warm aromatics and caramelized veggies, offering a hearty addition to the holiday table.

These soups, infused with seasonal ingredients and vibrant spices, are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a plant-based holiday. With Dean's recipes, the transition from beauty to the kitchen feels as natural as a SoCal sunset.

Bringing California Vibes to Thanksgiving

From his lush garden packed with herbs and citrus to the soulful taste of his soups, Chaz Dean's culinary creations bring a touch of California freshness to the Thanksgiving table. His Apple Pumpkin Harvest Soup, crafted with love and layers of flavor, serves as the ideal holiday starter. Meanwhile, the Roasted Potato Pumpkin Soup offers a rich, creamy experience with each spoonful, reminiscent of a Malibu-style blend of culinary artistry and natural beauty.

With these vegan soups, Chaz Dean invites everyone to indulge in a plant-deep feast, embodying his long-standing belief that beauty – and good taste – starts from within.

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With bright pink hair and a sharper tongue, Lexie Blaze lives for LA’s messiest moments. From red carpet slips to DM leaks, her stories hit fast, hot, and unapologetically raw. Drama doesn’t scare her — it fuels her.