The best way to stay healthy is through frequent hand-washing and avoiding sick people. It’s also important to stay hydrated and load up on certain nutrients like the ones found in these soup recipes. Your immune system needs nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, to keep you healthy. Luckily, these soup recipes contain at least 20% of two or more of these vital nutrients. Recipes like our Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup and our Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup are comforting and nourishing options to help you stay well.
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Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.
This chicken-miso soup is a nourishing bowl that’s fresh and comforting. Sweet carrots, tender chicken and plenty of spinach simmer in a light broth, then get a savory boost from umami-rich white miso stirred in at the end. Ready in under an hour, it’s the kind of recipe that feels good on a chilly evening or anytime you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup
Photographer: Ali Redmond.
This cozy soup combines tender cabbage and creamy cannellini beans with aromatic spices. A splash of lemon juice brightens every spoonful. It’s light yet satisfying and easy enough for a weeknight.
20-Minute Black Bean Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This effortless soup takes only 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor, while cream cheese adds a silky texture.
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.
This simple butternut squash soup is the perfect appetizer or side dish for fall. The butternut squash cooks alongside aromatics like onion, thyme and garlic before getting pureed into a smooth soup. You can use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot for fewer dishes. Serve this soup alongside mains like roasted chicken or fish for a hearty meal.
Marry Me White Bean Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.
Here, the flavors of Marry Me Chicken (sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream and Parmesan) are transformed into a hearty, soul-warming vegetarian soup. Finished with basil and extra cheese, it’s cozy, crowd-pleasing and sure to win hearts at the table.
Creamy Chickpea Soup
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.
This creamy chickpea soup comes together in just 20 minutes. Cream cheese adds a velvety texture that feels cozy and comforting. Garnished with cilantro and crunchy tortilla strips, it’s a one-pot meal that’s weeknight-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
High-Fiber Vegetable Stew
Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.
This vegetable stew is a cozy dish for two that highlights the best of late-summer, early-fall produce. Simmered with warm spices and a savory broth, it’s delicious served with warm naan on the side for dipping.
Chicken Potpie Soup with Tater Tot Topping
This bubbling stewlike soup is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey—and a perfect vehicle for crispy, puffy tater tots. This easy dinner recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Spring Green Soup with Chicken
This savory green soup has a richer flavor, thanks to the browned bits from sautéing the chicken in a little oil. Packed with veggies like asparagus, spinach, celery and leeks, it’s a full-bodied dish that will warm you up.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This vegetarian soup is full of aromatic vegetables, brown lentils and fresh spinach. A splash of balsamic vinegar brightens the flavor, and a garnish of radish and parsley gives this comforting soup a fresh finish.
Vegan Minestrone Soup
This vegan minestrone soup is heavy on the green vegetables (it has peas, zucchini and kale, to name a few!). If you miss the tomatoes, feel free to add them to the mix. Crispy garlic croutons float on top and soak up the flavorful broth.
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Soup
Thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta, this slow-cooker soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.
Cream of Broccoli Soup
This creamy broccoli soup recipe gets its flavor from a mixture of aromatic vegetables, including leeks and celery. Enjoy this easy homemade cream of broccoli soup as a comforting appetizer or pair it with a sandwich or salad for lunch or dinner.
Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup
Swap out your basic butternut squash soup for this fragrant version that includes sweet potato and a medley of spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander and saffron. A drizzle of maple syrup and a few drops of orange water brighten the flavors, while a sprinkle of sumac adds a pop of color and a tangy edge.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.
Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens
Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Creamy butternut squash soup with ginger, cumin and turmeric is a nice change of pace from grilled cheese’s usual tomato soup partner. Layering apple slices into grilled cheese sandwiches adds a little crunch to a favorite soup dipper.
Beefy Italian Vegetable Soup
This one-pot, easy-to-make soup is so full of beef and vegetables that it could almost be called a stew. Beans, mushrooms, kale, chunks of tomatoes and beef sirloin will fight for space on each spoonful.
Slow-Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
You’ll never guess this crock pot butternut squash soup is just dump-and-go simple. The boost of flavor from maple syrup, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes all the difference!
Italian Wedding Soup
Jen Causey
Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this classic Italian soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Lemony Lentil Soup with Collards
You don’t need broth for this lentil soup –it’s rich thanks to the browned bits in the bottom of the pan that meld into the soup, packing it with flavor. Ground coriander, from the seed of the cilantro plant, has a floral, citrusy flavor that dovetails nicely with the lemon.
Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel Soup
Bold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup recipe.
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,
Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this cabbage soup packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. Plus, it makes a big batch to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week.
Vegan Gnocchi Soup
This Italian-inspired vegetable-packed soup features flavorful herbs, mushrooms, kale and tomatoes. Shelf-stable potato gnocchi are vegan, but if you want to make this soup gluten-free or lower in carbs, try cauliflower gnocchi instead.
Tuscan White Bean Soup
A pound of dried beans is the inexpensive foundation for this simple, hearty meal. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Potsticker & Vegetable Soup
Skip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.
Lentil & Root Veggie Soup
French green lentils and black lentils hold up well with long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Adding Parmesan rinds gives the soup a rich, savory flavor.
