23 Healthy Soup Recipes (2024)

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Posted: 2/12/21Updated: 2/12/21

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23 healthy soup recipes that are nourishing and easy to prep! Filled with hearty and healthy ingredients, there are vegetarian, meat-based, Instant Pot and slow cooker options.

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Soups are one of my favorite things to cook, because they are the ultimate one pot meal! I love that most soup recipes are packed with healthy vegetables that help stay on track with healthy eating. They are easy to cook, store really well, and warm you up on a cold day.

Not only that but soup is one of the most freezer-friendly meals out there! I love stocking up my freezer with soup because it means I'll always have something to eat when I run out of meal prep lunches, or defrost when we have guests in town.

Today we're rounding up 23 healthy soup recipes, and there's something for everyone!

Tips for preparing and storing soup

  • Always taste your soup before serving. Often it might need a little 'something' after cooking, like a squeeze of citrus, splash of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce, or a little extra salt
  • I love swapping cream for a potato. Sounds weird but pureeing a potato helps get your soup nice and creamy-- cauliflower can also work!
  • consider making a double batch of soup and freezing half!
  • When freezing soup, leave ¼ of the container empty to account for expansion of the soup when it freezes

How to store soup- soups store well in the fridge and many will keep for up to 4 days. Freeze for 3-6 months.

Food safety- reheat until steaming hot and do not reheat more than once.

Meal prep it-Cook a big batch ahead and portion out through the week. Leftovers can often be frozen for long term storage.

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Check out four of my favorite cozy soup recipes! They are easy to prep, filled with nourishing ingredients, and keep well for meal prep. You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Lightened up Broccoli Cheese Soup

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Vegetarian soups

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of fully loaded vegetable soup! With a flavorful tomato broth and fresh vegetables, it tastes way better than from a can, and keeps well in the fridge.

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Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Healthy broccoli cheese soup that is thickened with a potato and does not contain heavy cream. Packed with healthy vegetables, yet comforting and satisfying. Gluten-free.

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Creamy roasted cauliflower soup is simple, healthy, and so unbelievably tasty! Loaded with veggies, low carb, vegan-friendly, and works great for meal prep.

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Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Thai coconut curry soup is full of delicious Thai curry flavors in a creamy coconut broth. With chickpeas, fresh veggies, cilantro, lime and noodles, it's a filling and delicious meal that will warm you to the tips of your toes.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is thick and hearty, loaded with lentils, vegetables and fresh herbs. A tasty vegan soup recipe that works great for meal prep!

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Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Thai curry sweet potato soup is full of nourishing ingredients including red lentils, sweet potatoes and coconut milk that will fill you up while keeping things healthy.

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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This cozy butternut squash soup recipe is creamy and rich, with a delicious hint of sage and maple syrup. The perfect blend of sweet and savoury, it's ready in under 30 minutes and is great for meal prep!

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Meat-based soups

Healthier Beef & Barley Soup

Beef and barley soup is thick, hearty, and full of umami and rich beef flavor. The perfect soup to cozy up with on a colder day, it tastes even better on day 2!

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Sausage and White Bean Soup

Sausage and white bean soup is hearty, filling and oh so tasty! Filled with orzo, veggies and lots of flavor, it's the perfect cold weather soup to warm you up.

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Italian Sausage Soup with Farro

This Italian sausage soup with farro is hearty and nourishing. Made with spicy Italian sausage, tons of vegetables, and farro. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s so easy and meal prep friendly!

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed pepper soup with ground turkey, bell peppers, rice, and tomatoes! This soup is freezer and meal prep-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free. Easy to prepare with healthy, wholesome ingredients.

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Instant Pot Soups

Vegan Slow Cooker Peanut Stew (Maafe-Inspired)

Slow cooker peanut stew is vegan comfort food at it's finest! With chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter, it's inspired by the West African peanut stew, maafe. You can assemble this ahead and freeze as a crockpot freezer meal.

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Instant Pot Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Creamy, smooth, and sinfully cheesy, this Instant Pot cauliflower soup is easy to prep and tastes even better on day two! With just 235 calories per serving, it’s a healthy yet totally delicious lunch option.

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Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup

Hearty and healthy, this Instant Pot vegetable beef soup has tender chunks of beef and plenty of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. The pressure cooker gets this soup on your table quickly, and in a hands off way.

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Instant Pot butternut squash soup! Creamy and rich, with a hint of sage flavor to compliment the nutty and slightly sweet butternut squash. The pressure cooker helps cook this soup quickly and in a hands-off way, and it tastes even better on day 2!

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Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup (Vegan)

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Instant Pot carrot ginger soup! Made with carrots, ginger, coconut milk, thyme leaves, and a squeeze of lime, this soup is both easy to prepare, and tasty to eat.

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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew

Instant Pot Tuscan chicken stew is heathy comfort food at it's best! Full of veggies, with a boost of flavor from fennel seeds, rosemary and balsamic vinegar. Quick and simple to prepare!

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Slow Cooker Soups

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This Thai Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a twist on a classic comfort recipe. Tropical, yet cozy, it's made with butternut squash, Thai red curry paste, and coconut milk!

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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Corn Soup (Vegan)

This vegan slow cooker potato corn soupis aneasy and deceptively healthy. Easy to prep ahead and re-heat for easy lunches.

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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Crockpot chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food made easier: no sauteeing, loaded with noodles, and totally satisfying.

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Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe

Crockpot taco soup recipe is a hearty but healthy soup loaded with your favorite taco ingredients and flavors! No sauteeing and crockpot ready in 15 min.

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Crockpot Broccoli Turmeric Soup (keto, vegan)

This super healthy broccoli, ginger and turmeric soup is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients and will warm you right up on a cold day.

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Slow Cooker Chickpea Tortilla Soup (Freezer to Crock Pot)

Slow cooker chickpea tortilla soup which can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer! A great way to stay out of the kitchen this summer.

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  1. Whitley Jones says

    This was really good! Hearty, filling, and healthy. I did add a little more celery and also a small can of peas, so I had to add more liquid. I think some of it also boiled down some. I added about one extra can of chicken broth and one extra can of the tomato co*cktail (I used V8). My husband did the shopping and brought home canned green beans, but next time I make this I will use fresh ones and I bet it will be even better! This is a great diet food. I'll be having some for lunch tomorrow

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  2. Debbie Dorombozi says

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    . Healthy Turkey Taco Chili Recipe was amazing. Thank you

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    • Denise says

      So glad you enjoyed!

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  3. TusaRebecca says

    Thanks so much for the recipe roundup! I printed several and look forward to getting them in our meal plan line-up!

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    • Denise says

      I hope you find some winners!

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FAQs

What is the healthiest soup you can eat? ›

Here are 7 healthy soups to fit your diet.
  1. Vegetable Soup. Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. ...
  2. Tomato Soup. Tomato soup is a favorite low calorie and low fat food. ...
  3. Minestrone. Minestrone is very low in carbohydrates and calories. ...
  4. Black Bean Soup. ...
  5. Chicken and Vegetable Soup. ...
  6. Miso Soup. ...
  7. Turkey Soup.

What is the healthiest soup to eat when sick? ›

Chicken and wild rice may be the best soup for a cold as each ingredient provides a number of health benefits. Chicken and rice are a great source of protein, onions are known to have antiviral properties, carrots support antibody production, and research has shown that garlic may reduce the severity of cold symptoms.

What makes homemade soup healthier? ›

7 smart tips for making a healthy soup

Use more vegetables in your soup than meats or grains. Add fresh herbs at the very end of cooking. Add milk to stocks to make a creamy soup. Add it after the vegetables are soft cooked.

What are the three of your 5 a day soups? ›

  • Cajun chicken with mango & quinoa. ...
  • Piri piri veggie traybake. ...
  • King prawn, fennel & butter bean stew. ...
  • Carrot & lentil soup with zaatar, toasted flatbreads and chilli oil. ...
  • Tuscan-style cannellini bean & vegetable soup. ...
  • Roasted tomato & squash soup. ...
  • Pumpkin, chestnut & borlotti bean stew.

What is the unhealthiest soup? ›

Just avoid these five soups listed below, and swap them out for the healthier alternatives we've provided:
  1. Clam chowder. Anything with the word "chowder" in it is probably going to be high in cream, fat, and calories. ...
  2. Potato soup. ...
  3. Lobster bisque. ...
  4. Chili. ...
  5. Broccoli and cheese soup.
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Is it better to eat soup or salad when sick? ›

Chicken soup has been a go-to for sickness for generations — and for good reason. It's an easy-to-eat source of vitamins, minerals, calories, and protein, which are nutrients your body may need in larger quantities while you're recovering from an illness.

What soup is good for cough and phlegm? ›

Which soups can help with a cough that brings up phlegm? Soups with ingredients like loquat leaf, apricot kernel, and bitter almond are believed to be effective in reducing phlegm. You can also try soups with herbs like platycodon root and fritillary bulb, which are believed to have expectorant properties.

Why do doctors recommend eating soup when we are sick? ›

The sodium in the recipe helps relieve sore throat pain (the same principle behind gargling warm salt water), the heat helps clear nasal congestion, and can relieve pain and sinus pressure.

Is it OK to eat homemade soup everyday? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

Is soup healthier than a sandwich? ›

Of course, there are exceptions to every rule-a creamy clam chowder will pack in more calories than a small turkey sandwich crammed with vegetables, for instance. But as a rule, soup is the better choice. Why? Soup has a high water content, which can help you feel full.

What are the healthiest vegetables to put in soup? ›

Root vegetables such as squash and potatoes add a good element of heartiness and fiber. Carrots and zucchini hold up well in broth and kale or Swiss chard add nice flavor, a splash of color and a serious dose of nutrition. Tomatoes and tomato paste give your recipe an Italian twist.

What is the best soup to eat everyday? ›

6 delicious and healthy soups
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
Apr 27, 2020

What is the 1 week soup only diet? ›

One of the most popular soup diets, the cabbage soup diet is a 7-day eating plan that involves eating a chicken- or vegetable-broth-based soup that contains cabbage and other low carb vegetables. In addition to cabbage soup, you can also have one or two other low calorie foods, such as skim milk or leafy greens.

Can you lose weight with eating a bowl of soup daily? ›

Souping can be an effective way to lose weight if it's done correctly. Eating soup every day as part of a balanced and healthy diet can help you reduce your overall calorie intake and increase your intake of vegetables, fiber, and nutrients, which can lead to weight loss.

What is the No 1 soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

Can you be healthy just eating soup? ›

May induce weight loss: Though evidence for soup-based diets is lacking, some research has found that eating soup as part of a regular diet may have some health benefits, including weight loss. In a 2011 study, soup intake was associated with lower body mass index (BMI) and smaller waist circumference.

What is the healthiest broth to use for soup? ›

Non-gmo beef or chicken bone broth is the healthiest option to drink. Beef and chicken are both great options because they are high in protein, collagen, gelatin and amino acids for gut health and skin hydration.

Is soup good or bad for weight loss? ›

Soups are an excellent and tasty addition to your weight loss diet plan, but the key is to pick the right type of soup. Low-calorie vegetable-based soups can help fill you up and reduce overall calorie intake, while cream-based soups and those loaded with high-calorie ingredients should be avoided.

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