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35 Healthy Soup Recipes That Are Cozy and Comforting

Updated on December 22, 2023

Chicken noodle, minestrone, lentil and more—we’ve got healthy recipes for all your favorites.

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Our Best Healthy Soup Ideas

Nothing chases away the chill like a cozy bowl of soup, especially one that’s made with plenty of good-for-you ingredients. Soup makes an easy, healthy lunch since it can be made ahead and stored in the freezer—and there are so many varieties to choose from that it’s nearly impossible to get bored of soup. Plus, many soups can be made from simple pantry staples like beans and pasta, so it's a great, budget-friendly meal, too. Whether you’re craving chicken noodle, minestrone or creamy broccoli Cheddar, you’ll find all the recipes you need right here—starting with this recipe that celebrates the humble cabbage. We use a box grater to make quick work of the veggies in this soup. The fine pieces simmer and melt into the broth, adding body, not to mention plenty of vitamins and minerals. Add some chopped flat-leaf parsley if you want a pop of color.

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Grated Pasta Chicken Soup

Cozy up to a bowl of this easy chicken soup filled with fresh homemade egg noodles. The key is to make a quick 5-ingredient pasta dough and then simply grate it directly into store-bought chicken broth using a box grater. Rounded out with some veg and shredded rotisserie chicken, it’s a perfect freezer-friendly make-ahead weeknight dinner.

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Minestrone Soup

Eating soup is a great way to eat more vegetables. In one steaming bowl of Ellie's minestrone, you'll get 5 kinds of vegetables plus protein-packed kidney beans.
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Lentil Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of lentil soup. Alton's version is packed with fiber, potassium, folate and other B-vitamins.

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