Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Healthy Meals 20 Simple, Healthy Soup Recipes for Every Season By Betty Gold Betty Gold With more than a decade of experience writing and editing food and nutritional content, Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and acting senior food editor at Well+Good. Betty has also spent time working in product analysis at Good Housekeeping and in food production on The Martha Stewart Show. Highlights: * Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York University * Industry professional for 11 years * Served on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping Magazines * Worked in publications department at James Beard Foundation Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 3, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Caitlin Bensel Choosing our favorite form of comfort food is an impossible task, but if pressed, we'd have no choice but to select soup (please don't tell lasagna). Soup is just the thing for warming you up from the inside out, plus it's the perfect blank canvas for stirring your favorite form of protein—from shredded chicken or hearty cuts of beef to beans, tofu, and seafood—with vibrant vegetables, fresh herbs, and (of course) a rich and restorative broth. You can whirl it up with an immersion blender for a velvety-smooth texture, or leave your ingredients intact. Whatever way you serve it, soup's on—and these recipes will have you feeling great. Each one is chock-full of nutrient-packed ingredients, and best of all, quick and easy to prepare. 01 of 20 Crispy Tofu and Rice Noodle Soup Caitlin Bensel Whether you're a fervent vegan or a full-time carnivore, you're going to love this rich and restorative plant-based tofu and rice noodle soup. It's bursting with ribbons of Swiss chard and tamari-soaked tofu, all swimming in a spiced vegetable broth that's spiked with ginger, garlic, tamari, and star anise. Consider it the most warming winter meal. Get the recipe 02 of 20 Creamy Miso White Bean Soup Recipe Caitlin Bensel You can make this magic miso and white bean soup recipe for your entire family with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. The combination of white miso paste, cannellini beans, butter, and extra virgin olive oil makes for the most silky—think velvet—texture, spoonful after spoonful. Get the recipe 03 of 20 Carrot and Red Lentil Soup Greg DuPree Restaurant-quality soups don't have to be fussy to be deeply delicious and satisfying. Take this simple soup for example: It's an easy-to-make mixture of red lentils, carrots, onions, fresh herbs, and lots of ground spices, but deeply complex in flavor. The key to building rich vegetable flavor is giving the carrots and shallots enough time to release water before adding the cumin, turmeric, and ginger. Coconut milk brings both creaminess and a silky body, resulting in a jewel-toned soup that tastes as wonderful as it looks. Get the recipe 04 of 20 Whole-Grain Minestrone With Parmesan Crisps Caitlin Bensel Nothing says comfort food like a steamy bowl of vegetable-packed minestrone, which is made extra hearty here with whole grain farro in place of pasta and DIY parm crisps for bites of umami on every spoonful. Speaking of Parm, don't throw out those rinds; you'll use one here to infuse the broth with deep flavor. Get the recipe 05 of 20 Red Lentil Squash Soup With Lemon Caitlin Bensel This silky red lentil soup soothes and satisfies with generous amounts of vegetables and a touch of heat. The recipe combines carrots, butternut squash, a cornucopia of spices, and harissa paste for layered flavor; fresh ginger adds a surprising amount of warmth, too. Get the recipe 06 of 20 Ginger Meatball Ramen With Greens and Scallions Caitlin Bensel Clever combination alert! Spaghetti and meatballs meet brothy ramen noodles in a dinner that will have you wondering how you've lived so long without it. Three elements combine to make this recipe an instant classic: delicious pork meatballs (seasoned with fresh ginger, scallions, and soy sauce), a miso-spiked broth, and of course, squiggly instant ramen noodles. Get the recipe 07 of 20 Red Cabbage and Beet Borscht Caitlin Bensel A bowl of this jewel-toned soup packs in five different vegetables for an ultra-healthy meal. The beets, cabbage, and carrots add bright flavor, substantive body, and best of all, tons of plant fiber to keep you full. Toasted caraway infuses the broth with a nuttiness that is matched by the earthy root vegetables. Get the recipe 08 of 20 Cod and Clam Chowder With Smoky Oyster Crackers Caitlin Bensel This tasty remix of a traditional chowder recipe is refreshingly modern thanks to beautiful in-shell littleneck clams that cozy up alongside chunks of tender cod. Leeks and fennel join in with onion to make an deeply aromatic base, and you'll infuse the broth with a generous dose of wine and clam juice to add acidity and umami flavor. Get the recipe 09 of 20 Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Lime Caitlin Bensel If you've never had Peruvian-style chicken soup, then you're in for a treat. In addition to the standard ingredients (chicken, carrots, peas) you'll add bell pepper, cumin, and potatoes, plus a generous dose of lime-scallion-herb puree for a brighter and spicier bowl of flavor. It's great to clear out a cold or just to warm up on a wintery night. Get the recipe 10 of 20 Vegetable Soup Maura McEvoy Potatoes, green beans, and broccoli make this dish filling without packing too many calories. 11 of 20 Creamy Mashed Potato and Leek Soup Miha Matei Surprise! This soup gets its velvety texture from the potatoes, not cream. 12 of 20 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. 13 of 20 Slow-Cooker Chicken, Fennel, and White Bean Soup Kana Okada Slowly cooking the chicken over low heat helps keep the meat tender. 14 of 20 Ginger Chicken Soup With Vegetables Michael Paul Warm up to this invigorating soup made from freshly grated ginger and root vegetables. Get the recipe 15 of 20 Beef and Bean Chili Hans Gissinger Semisweet chocolate adds depth to this rich and satisfying stew. 16 of 20 Smoky Pea Soup Susie Cushner Ham bone gives this thick and hearty soup a smoky flavor. 17 of 20 Autumn Squash Soup With Orange Zest and Nutmeg Bill Steele Stir ground nutmeg into this soup to impart a warm and fragrant scent. 18 of 20 Chilled Cantaloupe Soup Christopher Baker Serve this fruity, three-ingredient soup for breakfast or as a dessert. 19 of 20 Chickpea, Vegetable, and Pesto Soup Paul Sirisalee Top this veggie-packed soup with pesto for an extra boost of flavor. 20 of 20 Cannellini Bean Stew Christopher Baker Use canned beans to help save on time. Remember to rinse and drain the beans to remove excess sodium. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit