Healthy Soup Recipes

It doesn't get simpler than this quick take on the classic Mexican soup, especially if you use store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken.

Brighten your winter with this bright, lively soup that tastes like spring. It comes together in a flash, especially if you use store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and pesto.

A puree of sweet potatoes, apple, and leeks gets an earthy spiciness from a chipotle chile coated in adobo sauce—which can be omited for spice-free eaters. The silky Sweet-Potato Soup relies on its fresh ingredients, not heavy cream or butter, to achieve its rich flavor.

This chicken soup is loaded with kale, zucchini, chickpeas and carrots for a hearty meal.

Thanks to mild-mannered baby spinach and silky sautéed leeks, this weeknight-friendly broccoli soup not only gets an extra boost of nutrients like iron and vitamins B and C—it also takes on a most vibrant color of green and boasts a velvety texture without any heavy cream in sight! A drizzle of tangy crème fraîche and a few crunchy pretzel nuggets serve as the finishing touches to this wholesome and warming bowl.  

Broccoli is at its peak from October through April—that's the best time to puree it in a soup like this one.

This is no simple soup, it's a richly-flavored dish that features lots of spice and aromatics. Use our Whole Roasted Tomatoes as a base.

This silky take on cream of mushroom soup is actually cream-less; coconut milk is subbed for traditional dairy making a satisfying plant-based soup. The humblest of mushrooms: button or cremini—which are both inexpensive and easy to find—anchor the recipe and white or yellow miso pumps up their earthiness without overwhelming them.

This hearty fresh corn soup doesn't take long to make and it can be your main course.

Pressed for time? Using store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and curry paste means you can get this vibrant, flavorful soup on the table in under half an hour.

For a hearty lunch or dinner, make this Passover holiday classic with a twist—no meat!—with this family lunch or dinner recipe from Jonathan Safran Foer, author of "New American Haggadah."

This sweet and mellow fall soup features aromatic spices, including coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and ginger for vibrant flavor.

With this method of cooking, you get tender and moist chicken as well as a tasty broth, which you can use in a variety of dishes.

Tender broccoli rabe adds a welcome pop of green (and a generous dose of fiber!) to this lentil-and-tomato soup spiced with coriander and cumin.

Asolid Tuscan-style soupincludes an Italian variety of kale, cavolo nero, that has crinkly leavesand a near-spicy bite (look for the greenat farmers' markets or gourmet groceries);the dish gets significant protein fromcannellini beans.

Extra-virgin olive oil, which has a distinct taste and is ideal for dressings and drizzling, serves as the base for this polenta and spinach soup.

Whole peeled chestnuts add structure to this pumpkin soup, texture that's important if the squash is too watery. 

One of the world's oldest health foods, lentils are nutritional powerhouses. Their high protein and fiber content steadies blood sugar, staving off hunger. Create this Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro for a tasty and nutritious meal. 

This healthier take on a classic soup includes lots of greens, diced tomatoes, and turkey meatballs. Parmesan cheese brings salty, savory flavor and dried breadcrumbs add a bit of texture.

Enhance chicken broth with scallions, ginger, and fish sauce for plenty of low-fat flavor.

Cozy up with this warming, Southeast-Asian-inspired soup that features a lemongrass-scented broth, silken tofu, and tender noodles. To ward away any sign of a cold, a serving of vitamin C-packed broccolini is stirred in at the end.

Adding pre-steamed broccoli florets to soup with olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic cloves makes a complete hearty meal.

Keep it simple: A head of cauliflower whirled in a blender with collard greens becomes a virtuous soup, ready in 20 minutes. The cauliflower's texture makes this dairy-free soup creamy.

This soup is smooth and creamy with a dash of spice.