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Soup is a go-to in my house, and we make it a LOT here at CleanFoodCrush! Especially in the colder months, when there’s almost always a soup or stew warming up on the stove.
Not only are they comforting and tasty, but there are several other reasons to eat soup and try some new ones!
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Is Soup Good For You?
Soup is good for you for many reasons, and I’m not just talking about for your health! Here are 5 great benefits of soup:
1. Soup Saves Time & Effort
Soups are effortless to make and don’t take a lot of time. Plus, they’re excellent for meal prepping, as they often taste better the next day, and they freeze really well. So, if you have a busy week ahead, make a massive batch of your favorite, stick it in the freezer, and save yourself a lot of time and hassle in the future.
2. Soup Has Nutritional Benefits
Besides cream-based soups, most are incredibly healthy and loaded with valuable vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. They’re also an effortless way to meet your daily vegetable goal and get fiber into your diet.
3. Soup Is Budget Friendly
Making soups and stews can save you a lot of money! You can use leftovers in the fridge and veggies that are about to go bad so they don’t go to waste or frozen produce, which is often cheaper.
4. Soup Is Both Hydrating & Filling
Soups are primarily liquid and often contain many ingredients high in water, such as bone broth, celery, or tomatoes. That makes them an incredibly hydrating food, which is especially important in the winter and colder months.
Soups are also satiating and, depending on the recipe, are filled with protein and a variety of ingredients. Soup is a high-volume food that fills your stomach more, so it’s a great filling meal.
5. Soup Can Boost Your Immune System
If your immune system needs a boost, then you should definitely add soup to your meal plan!
Thanks to the aforementioned nutrients, most soups are great at fighting common illnesses such as the cold or flu.
They’re loaded with powerful antioxidants that help boost the immune system, such as garlic, carrots, spinach, and turmeric. And as a bonus, hot soups can help soothe sore throats.
There are many reasons that I love to experiment with soup recipes and fill up a hot pot on the stove when the temperature starts decreasing. Over the years, I’ve come up with several recipes that I LOVE.
25 Healthy Soup Recipes
1. Quick Chicken Tortilla Soup
You can’t beat the flavor of this chicken tortilla soup! Exploding with tomatoey goodness, a bit of spice, and creamy coconut milk, this tasty soup is just so good! It is packed with protein and ready for the perfect meal prep lunch or light dinner! I love to add a squeeze of lime and some chopped avocado for even more great flavor and texture.
2. Lemon Ginger Leftover Turkey Soup
This fresh lemon-ginger turkey soup uses leftover turkey breast for a quick, healthy meal. It is the perfect light lunch or meal prep right after Thanksgiving, plus, it has a slightly Asian flare to it. Here are even more ideas for using up leftover turkey!
3. Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup
If you are a lemon and artichoke lover like me, then your are going to love this Tuscan style artichoke soup! It is light, lemony, and super budget friendly. I love this soup during the warm summer months since it is so light and refreshing. I also love adding a bit of shredded chicken breast to up the protein! Lemon + artichoke lovers are going to be in pure bliss with this bright, zesty, beautiful soup!
4. Rachel’s Simple Pumpkin Soup
This simple pumpkin soup recipe is one of the best! Plus it is super easy and healthy! Using natural, whole ingredients like pumpkin puree, bone broth, and spices, this squash soup becomes a nutritional powerhouse that is good for your vision, your immune system, and could even reduce your risk of cancer! Plus, it is great for your skin too! You can use pumpkin OR butternut squash, as they are completely interchangeable, and I enjoy either one.
5. Chicken Vegetable Packed Soup
This chicken and vegetable soup is full of all the reasons you should eat more soup! It contains healthy protein, healthy veggies, and healthy bone broth for an easy soup you can make on the stove or in the crockpot. Whenever I have cooked shredded chicken in the fridge that needs to be used up or veggies about to go bad, I make this quick and tasty soup.
6. Quick + Creamy Zucchini Soup
Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of creamy, comforting goodness! This soup is quick to make, full of nutrition, and in under 20 minutes, you’ll have a deliciously smooth zucchini soup that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
7. Easy French Onion Soup
The temperatures drop, and I immediately want a bowl of French onion soup!
Also, bone broth is a rich source of protein, collagen, and minerals that’ll make your taste buds and body happy!
8. Roasted Cauliflower + Carrot Soup
The flavors in this roasted cauliflower and carrot soup complement each other in a unique but comforting blend.
A nourishing warm bowl filled with an aromatic and soothing blend of some of the earth’s finest ingredients!
9. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Comfort food in a bowl! What else could you want during the Winter season?!
This chicken pot pie soup has all the creamy, satisfying flavors of chicken pot pie with the ease and simplicity of a pot of soup.
10. Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Having a good tomato soup recipe in your back pocket is essential! With the red peppers, this soup couldn’t be tastier.
11. Creamy Broccoli Chicken Soup
This creamy broccoli chicken soup is one of my all-time favorite quick, simple, and creamy protein-packed soups! It couldn’t be more satisfying and nutritious.
12. Butternut Squash + Green Lentil Soup
Did you know squash is full of health benefits? Butternut squash and green lentil soup is an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and B. It’s also rich in antioxidants and high in fiber and water, which helps digestion and hydration!
13. Hearty Swedish Meatball Soup
Absolutely PACKED with flavors, this Swedish meatball soup is a staple in my house, especially all through Fall and Winter! It is rich, creamy, and packed with protein!
14. Pumpkin Jalapeno Soup in a Roasted Pumpkin
There are many reasons to add pumpkin to your diet – thanks to its vitamins and minerals, it helps protect your heart, lungs, and kidneys and battle high blood pressure. PLUS, it’s low in calories, tastes great, and is good for your skin. This pumpkin and jalapeno soup is the perfect way to help you add more to your diet this fall!
15. Homemade Egg Drop Soup
Egg drop is one of my favorite dishes to order when we get Chinese food. This egg drop soup is NOT traditional Egg Drop Soup, but it is a quick homemade version to give you all the flavors you’re craving with more nutrients and protein!
16. Chickpea Soup with Turkey Meatballs
Loaded with bright flavors and crave-worthy homemade meatballs, this meatball and chickpea soup is every bit as delicious as it is good for you.
17. Lemony Chicken Rice Soup
Hearty chicken and broth, flavorful veggies, fiber-packed brown rice, and a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice + zest to keep it bright! This lemon chicken and rice soup is something you’re going to want on repeat.
18. Creamy Mushroom Soup
Our creamy mushroom soup is rich-tasting and super cozy! Slightly earthy and extra comforting flavors, thanks to the mushroom.
19. Pesto + White Bean Soup
I’m obsessed with homemade pesto, and it only tastes better in this pesto and white bean soup!
Also, beans are loaded with good-for-your-gut fiber, something a lot of us struggle to get enough of.
20. Creamy Chicken + Mushroom Soup
This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is a nutritional powerhouse, featuring protein-rich chicken, immune-boosting mushrooms, and a variety of sautéed vegetables. And the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf provide an extra boost of antioxidants!
21. Budget-Friendly Creamy Bean Soup
This creamy bean soup is EXCELLENT for cleaning out the fridge and using up any veggies you may have on hand. Add them in! Plus, beans are incredibly affordable.
22. Creamy Tikka Masala Soup
This creamy tikka masala soup is perfect for lovers of Indian foods and especially flavorful meals! If you have leftover chicken in your fridge from this weekend, then you should definitely save this recipe to try later.
23. Crockpot Creamy Green Chile Chicken Soup
I love a creamy green chile soup throughout the winter months! This version is pretty easy to throw together; then it simmers all day in your crockpot while you’re at work or out exploring.
24. Veggie-Packed Turkey Bean Soup
Utterly packed with veggies and protein, this turkey bean soup is nutrient-dense, easy, and warm – great for those cold days ahead.
25. Roasted Cauliflower Cream Soup
This soup is simple enough for a quick weeknight meal throughout the colder months! It’s roasted cauliflower and leek soup that is full of caramelized flavor plus it makes the perfect low carb meal or side dish. During the holiday season, this is a super simple and healthy dish to add to your holiday table!
Eat More Healthy Soups
There you have it! Enough recipes to last the entire Winter season. Your weekly menus will be loaded with tasty meals and veggies that are full of nutritional value.
Let me know in the comments below what your favorite soup is and if you try any new ones from this list. I’d love to hear what you think!
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