24 Best Healthy Soup Recipes to Feel Cozy and Nourished

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.

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SHOP BLENDERS

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.

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Lentil soup is pure comfort, but also one of the healthiest vegetarian meals you can make! Fill yourself with protein, vitamins, and cozy warmth.

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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!

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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.

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SHOP BOWLS

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SHOP DUTCH OVENS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.