24 Healthy Soup Recipes to Nourish You During the Chilly Months
They're more than just good for the soul.
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A comforting bowl of soup is good for the soul—but these healthy soup recipes are good for the body, too! Whether they're chock-full of vegetables or hearty proteins like chicken or beans (or both!), you can feel good about serving these healthy soups for dinner any night of the week. Then save the leftovers for lunch the next day!
While many of these soups are filling enough to be served on their own, you can also choose to serve them up with your favorite vegetable side dish. In fact, the best soup recipes are a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your family meals. Simply toss some green beans and carrots into the turkey burger soup or stir some spinach or kale into an easy lentil soup. Even topping off a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with good-for-you avocado is a great way to add a boost of nutrients to the table.
Best of all, these healthy soup recipes are all so easy to make. There are even several Instant Pot recipes and slow cooker recipes that will help you get soup on the table in a fraction of the time. Just add the ingredients, turn on your appliance, and you're ready to go. That means there's no excuses when it comes to making a healthy dinner! Then stay cozy and nourished even during the chilly days of the year with these good-for-you soup recipes.
Pumpkin Soup
Creamy soups don't have to be full of actual cream to be velvety and luxurious. This autumnal delight relies mostly on pureed, freshly roasted pumpkin, which is full of nutrients and flavor, instead.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Soup recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Get all the nourishment and flavor from a chicken pot pie but in an easier and healthier soup version. If you want to cut down on the carbs, just take a smaller piece of the cheddar crust dippers.
Get Ree's Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe.
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is pure comfort, but also one of the healthiest vegetarian meals you can make! Fill yourself with protein, vitamins, and cozy warmth.
Get Ree's Lentil Soup recipe.
Pasta Fagioli
This hearty soup becomes thick and rich thanks to canned white beans and is chock-full of vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and kale. Best of all, it comes together in just 45 minutes!
Get the Pasta Fagioli recipe.
Albóndigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Tender meatballs, good-for-you zucchini, hearty potatoes... it'll be hard to resist an extra large bowl of this soup. It also has a nice kick from a jalapeño and added spices.
Get the Albóndigas recipe.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This soup is filled to the brim with hearty chicken, black beans, and veggies. But it’s the toppings that really set it apart. Finish each bowl with healthy diced avocado and swap the sour cream for a dollop of plain Greek yogurt instead.
Get the Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
Hamburger Soup
Skip the carbs from the bun and make hamburger soup instead! You can throw in any veggies you have on hand, like diced zucchini, green beans, corn, mushrooms, or peppers. The options are endless!
Get Ree’s Hamburger Soup recipe.
Vegetarian Enchilada Soup
This soup might be vegetarian-friendly, but it’s not lacking in flavor or heartiness. In fact, it’s made with bold enchilada sauce, veggies, and two types of beans. Plus, tortilla chips for added crunch.
Get Ree’s Vegetarian Enchilada Soup recipe.
Italian Meatball Soup
Ree calls this soup "sneaky" because while meatballs might be the main event, there are also plenty of vegetables, too. Onions, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, and celery bring flavor and nutrients to the comforting bowl.
Get Ree’s Italian Meatball Soup recipe.
Posole
This traditional soup is smoky and comforting with loads of slow-cooked pork and hominy. The rich flavors pair well with lightened-up garnishes, like bright lime juice, shredded cabbage, radishes, and cilantro.
Get the Posole recipe.
Taco Soup
When the craving for tacos hits, try a soup version instead! It lets you skip the never-ending bowl of chips and tortillas for a healthier bowl of veggies, beans, and ground beef.
Get the Taco Soup recipe.
Italian Wedding Soup
This soup is light and broth-y, but it's still packed with mini meatballs and pearl couscous to make it filling enough for a family dinner. Stirring some good-for-you spinach in at the end is an added bonus.
Get the Italian Wedding Soup recipe.
Vegetable Soup
Bring on the veggies with this comforting bowl of soup! It's chock-full of carrots, corn, green beans, zucchini, and spinach. Plus, the cannellini beans make it filling, too.
Get the Vegetable Soup recipe.
Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup
This is a fresh twist on a classic chicken noodle! Instead of big egg noodles, it uses orzo instead. And to brighten things up, there's a good dose of lemon juice, too.
Get Ree's Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
It's easy to make lentil soup, but it's even easier with an Instant Pot. Add spinach, carrots, and turmeric for even more health benefits.
Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Just like stuffed peppers, this soup is an easy way to get dinner on the table fast. It's made with lean ground beef, but you can also use ground turkey if you prefer.
Get the Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe.
Cabbage Soup
Besides for the obvious (cabbage), this soup is packed with hearty beans and flavor-boosting vegetables. It's delicious on its own but you can also add in some shredded rotisserie chicken if you have extras laying around.
Get the Cabbage Soup recipe.
Turkey Burger Soup
Thanks to lean turkey and a slew of veggies, this soup is filling enough for even the hungriest of cowboys. You'll love that it comes together in one pot, too.
Get Ree's Turkey Burger Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This hands-free recipe puts your slow cooker to work so it couldn't be easier to whip up on weeknights. Not to mention, you won't need to soak the split peas before cooking them—now, that's a win-win!
Get the Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe.
Leftover Turkey Soup
This is such a smart way to use up all those Thanksgiving leftovers. The fresh lemon juice is optional, but it certainly does add a delicious zesty kick!
Get the Leftover Turkey Soup recipe.
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