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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Best soup storage containers
- 20 oz meal mugs from Corningware
- 1 pint mason jars
- Crock Pot lunch warmer
- 24 oz thermos
- reusable plastic freezer jars
Recipe video
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.
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 soup is an easy 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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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 cocktail (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
Debbie Dorombozi says
. Healthy Turkey Taco Chili Recipe was amazing. Thank you
Denise says
So glad you enjoyed!
TusaRebecca says
Thanks so much for the recipe roundup! I printed several and look forward to getting them in our meal plan line-up!
Denise says
I hope you find some winners!