35 Healthy Soup Recipes
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Published Nov 18, 2023, Updated Jun 12, 2024
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These healthy soup recipes are perfect for when you’re craving a comforting meal that’s easy to make. From chicken noodle and vegetable soup to lentil stew and chilis there’s something for everyone!
I love making a different soup every week, especially during the fall and winter months. And with these 35 healthy soup recipes I’m sharing today there’s no reason to ever get bored of the same soup. I’ve got everything from a variety of chilis and stews to chicken wild rice soup, vegetable soup and tomato bail soup. There’s definitely something for everyone!
Why You’ll Love These Soup Recipes
- Easy to make – All of these recipes are easy to make over the stovetop or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
- Meal prep – As I mentioned I love making a weekly batch of soup. One recipe makes a big batch so its great for meal prep and feeding a crowd.
- Healthy and delicious – All of these soup recipes are packed with vegetables, protein and tons of flavor, which makes it nutritious and super satisfying!
Let’s dive in! Here are all of my favorite soup recipes:
Chicken Soups
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup is loaded with veggies, black beans, shredded chicken and topped with homemade crunchy tortilla strips. It's comforting, easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
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Mexican Sweet Potato Chicken Soup
This hearty Mexican sweet potato chicken soup is loaded with veggies, lean protein and has a smoky, sweet flavor from dried guajillo Mexican peppers. Grain/gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and whole30 friendly.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Make chicken noodle soup from scratch with this simple recipe that cooks up in under 30 minutes! It's warm, comforting, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This slow cooker chicken wild rice soup is creamy and comforting, but still nourishing with lots of veggies, shredded chicken and wild rice. Added bonus: it’s so easy to whip up!
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This lemon chicken orzo soup combines fresh veggies, orzo pasta and shredded chicken in a lemony broth. It's healthy, comforting and packed full of flavor.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This chicken enchilada soup is packed with flavor and a hint of spice. It tastes just like traditional chicken enchiladas but with a fraction of the effort and can easily be made in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or over the stove top.
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Chicken Fajita Soup
Whip up this slow cooker chicken fajita soup for a comforting and healthy meal that’s packed with flavor and a hint of spice.
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Vegetarian Soups
Easy Vegetable Soup
This easy vegetable soup recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and has amazing flavor. It's hearty, comforting and tastes so much better than store-bought.
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Mushroom Barley Soup
This mushroom barley soup combines fresh vegetables and pearled barley in a vegetarian broth. It's hearty, comforting, packed full of flavor and comes together in just one pot!
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Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is super creamy and easy to make! It combines butternut squash with coconut milk, carrots, fresh ginger and sage for a delicious and comforting fall meal.
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Cabbage Lentil Soup
This cabbage lentil soup is warm, cozy and loaded with health boosting ingredients like miso and apple cider vinegar.
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Easy Black Bean Soup
The perfect vegan black bean soup recipe! It's healthy, easy to toss together and super flavorful. Instructions included for the slow cooker and stovetop.
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Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup combines loads of fresh vegetables with beans and pasta in a delicious tomato broth. It's healthy, comforting and sure to become a new family favorite!
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Cabbage Soup
This cabbage soup is healthy, comforting and loaded with flavor! It's packed with veggies and comes together quickly for a nourishing meal that's perfect for cold days.
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Vegan Lentil Soup
This vegan lentil soup is bursting with flavor from roasted garlic. It tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but cooks up in less than an hour in the Instant Pot.
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
This slow cooker minestrone soup is packed with fresh veggies, beans and seasonings. Pop everything in your slow cooker and come home to a warm and comforting meal.
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Vegan Curried Pumpkin Soup
Comforting and filling vegan curried pumpkin soup made with coconut milk and cannellini beans. The beans give this pumpkin soup a nice, thick texture and add a little protein!
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Carrot Parsnip Soup
This carrot parsnip soup is creamy, flavorful and has a good amount of protein thanks to the quinoa! It's such a satisfying and delicious vegetarian soup.
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Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Easy and healthy, this lightened up broccoli cheddar soup uses cauliflower for a creamy base and packs a ton of veggies into a comforting and cheesy bowl of soup. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Tomato Basil Soup
Make tomato basil soup from scratch with this simple and delicious recipe that's made with roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and fresh basil. It's creamy, comforting and packed with tons of flavor.
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Quinoa Vegetable Soup
Keep warm with this hearty quinoa vegetable soup. It's packed with a ton of veggies and plant-based protein. It's easy to make in the slow cooker and makes great leftovers! Gluten-free and vegan, as long as you skip the cheese.
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Sweet Potato Soup
This vegan sweet potato soup combines sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, spices and coconut milk for a velvety smooth soup that is loaded with flavor. It's so rich and creamy you won’t even miss the dairy!
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Cauliflower Soup
This easy cauliflower soup is thick, creamy and packed full of flavor. It's vegan, dairy-free and comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Vegan Potato Soup
This easy vegan potato soup is creamy, hearty and loaded with flavor. It's a comfort-food classic that will quickly become a family favorite.
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Chilis and Stews
Easy Vegetarian Chili
The best vegetarian chili recipe made with three different beans, veggies and sweet corn. It's thick and hearty, comes together quickly on the stovetop and has such a rich, robust flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
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Healthy Brunswick Stew
This healthy Brunswick stew is just like the southern classic, but made with simple and wholesome ingredients – no ketchup or BBQ sauce needed!
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Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili is made with kidney and black beans, corn, tomatoes and a blend of spices. It's the perfect meal to serve for game day or as an easy dinner!
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White Bean Chicken Chili
This healthy white bean chicken chili is loaded with cannellini beans, corn and green chiles. It has a ton of flavor and cooks up in just 30 minutes.
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Lentil and Kale Stew
This healthy lentil stew is loaded with kale and uses fresh salsa for a boost of flavor. Added bonus: it’s budget-friendly and cooks up in 45 minutes!
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Vegetarian Green Chili
This vegetarian green chili is made with fresh tomatillos, poblano peppers, green chiles, black beans and corn. It's hearty, comforting, has a ton of flavor and cooks up in just 30 minutes.
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No-Bean Chili (Beef Chili)
This no-bean chili combines grass-fed ground beef, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes and a robust blend of spices. It's thick, hearty, super flavorful and perfect for meal prep.
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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili
Not your average chili, this butternut squash and turkey chili features red lentils and is simmered in a creamy coconut milk and tomato broth. It can be made in your pressure cooker or on the stove top!
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Butternut Squash Red Lentil Stew
This butternut squash red lentil stew features coconut milk and a robust blend of spices. This stew is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. Vegan + gluten-free.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
A vegetarian chili made in the slow cooker for all of you busy bodies! Prep the veggies ahead of time, throw them in the slow cooker and dinner will be waiting for you at the end of the day.
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Turkey Soups
Leftover Turkey Soup
This turkey soup is packed with fresh vegetables, couscous and loads of herbs! It's comforting, flavorful and the perfect recipe to make with leftover turkey.
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Taco Soup
This easy taco soup recipe combines all your favorite taco ingredients in one pot – ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning. It's packed with flavor and a hint of spice and is perfect for meal prep.
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Healthy Soup Recipes
These healthy soup recipes are perfect for when you're craving a comforting meal that's easy to make. From chicken noodle and vegetable soup to lentil stew and chilis there's something for everyone!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cup carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼- inch thick slices
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 96 ounces low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if desired
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, about 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and once the water is boiling, cook your egg noodles according to the package, drain and set aside.
- In a separate large pot or Dutch oven, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat to warm. Add the carrots, celery and onion to Dutch oven and sauté for about 7 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir intermittently. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper, salt, and bring to a boil. Allow mixture to boil gently for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are fork-tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, parsley, lemon juice, if using, and boil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until chicken is warmed through.
- Taste soup and add salt to taste. This will vary based on how salty the brand of chicken broth used is, how salty the rotisserie chicken is, and personal preference. Make any necessary seasoning adjustments (i.e. more pepper, herbs, etc.) and remove the bay leaves.
- When ready to serve, add about ⅔ cup of cooked noodles into a bowl and scoop soup over the noodles and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Chicken broth: You can use regular chicken broth if desired. You probably won’t need to add any additional salt.
- Want to cook chicken directly in the broth? Add the chicken when you add the chicken broth and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. When chicken is fully cooked, remove and shred. Add chicken back into soup along with fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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