13 Healthy Soup Recipes

Soup’s on and these recipes will have you feeling great. They’re chock full of nutrient-packed ingredients—and best of all, quick and easy to prepare.

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Chickpea, Vegetable, and Pesto Soup

Paul Sirisalee

Top this veggie-packed soup with pesto for an extra boost of flavor.

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Minestrone

John Kernick

Spinach is a superfood that gives this classic soup vibrant color and important nutrients.

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Vegetable Soup

Maura McEvoy

Potatoes, green beans, and broccoli make this dish filling without packing too many calories.

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Creamy Mashed Potato and Leek Soup

Miha Matei

Surprise! This soup gets its velvety texture from the potatoes, not cream.

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Mushroom Barley Soup

Petrina Tinslay

Barley is a whole grain packed with vitamins and minerals, and may reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken, Fennel, and White Bean Soup

Kana Okada

Slowly cooking the chicken over low heat helps keep the meat tender.

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Ginger Chicken Soup With Vegetables

 

Warm up to this invigorating soup made from freshly grated ginger and root vegetables.

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Smoky Pea Soup

Susie Cushner

Ham bone gives this thick and hearty soup a smoky flavor.

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Christopher Baker

Serve this fruity, three-ingredient soup for breakfast or as a dessert.

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Autumn Squash Soup With Orange Zest and Nutmeg

Bill Steele

Stir ground nutmeg into this soup to impart a warm and fragrant scent.

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Beef and Bean Chili

Hans Gissinger

Semisweet chocolate adds depth to this rich and satisfying stew. 

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Cannellini Bean Stew

Christopher Baker

Use canned beans to help save on time. Remember to rinse and drain the beans to remove excess sodium.

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Spring Lentil Soup

Wendell Webber

No need to pre-soak the lentils—just add them to the soup and simmer until tender.

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