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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Comforting Soup Recipes That Are Actually Good for You

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 13, 2025, updated December 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Warm and hearty soups are the perfect comfort food, especially when the weather turns chilly. These 22 recipes not only provide a cozy meal but also pack in plenty of nutrients to keep you feeling good. From classic mushroom to copycat gnocchi versions, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup (Vegan!)
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This creamy soup is packed with comforting flavors and is completely dairy-free. It's full of veggies, making it a healthy option for the family, and you can whip it up in just one pot in about an hour.

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    15 Bean Soup

    15 Bean Soup Crock Pot.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This is a comforting meal that you can prepare and let cook on its own. This slow cooker ham and bean soup is really simple to make.

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    Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup

    Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
    Photo Credit: My Quiet Kitchen.

    Wild rice soup is packed with vegetables like kale and butternut squash, and it's simple to prepare in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It's creamy but light, and completely dairy-free!

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    Miso Vegetable Soup

    A bowl of miso vegetable soup.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This comforting spring soup is packed with healthy ingredients, flavorful broth, and tender vegetables in every bite. It's quick to prepare and can be easily adjusted to suit your taste.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and barley in a flavorful broth. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it simmer all day, and enjoy a warm meal when you get home.

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    Authentic Mulligatawny Soup

    Authentic Mulligatawny Soup (Vegan)
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    Mulligatawny Soup is a classic Indian dish packed with vegetables and lentils in a creamy coconut broth, perfect for anyone looking for a vegetarian or vegan meal. It’s quick to prepare, taking less than an hour, and is a great option for busy weeknights.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Roasted red pepper soup with cheese.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a creamy and smoky roasted red pepper soup. This easy vegetarian dish combines jarred roasted red peppers, smoked Gouda, heavy cream, and dried herbs for a delicious meal.

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    Potato Leek Soup

    Potato Leek Soup.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run.

    This potato leek soup is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. You can get it ready in just 10 minutes and have it done in under an hour.

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    Miso Mushroom Ramen

    a bowl of miso mushroom ramen.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A quick and tasty dashi pairs perfectly with some of the most flavorful mushrooms you'll ever enjoy. This is a great option for a healthy soup that’s easy to prepare.

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    Tapado – Guatemalan Seafood Soup with Coconut Milk

    Tapado – Guatemalan Seafood Soup with Coconut Milk.
    Photo Credit: A Taste for Travel.

    Tapado is a tasty seafood soup from the Caribbean coast of Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. This comforting dish features a rich coconut broth filled with fresh fish, lobster, shrimp, plantain, and yucca, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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    Spicy Chicken Soup

    Spicy chicken soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy chicken soup is perfect for when you want something warm and flavorful. It’s quick to make, low in carbs, and freezes well, so you can always have it ready to enjoy.

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    Spicy Jerk Chicken Soup

    Spicy Jerk Chicken Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    This spicy jerk chicken soup is packed with flavor and heat from Jamaican jerk seasoning. It's a great choice for a hearty meal that warms you up.

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    Taco Soup

    Taco Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Soup combines seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a tasty take on taco night. Top it off with your favorite ingredients for a colorful and satisfying meal.

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    Apple Parsnip Soup

    Apple Parsnip Soup
    Photo Credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    This creamy Apple Parsnip Soup is both warming and tasty, made with easy-to-find ingredients. It takes little time to prepare, so you can have dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

    Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
    Photo Credit: My Quiet Kitchen.

    This vegetable soup is a great choice when you want a light and healthy meal. It comes together in just 40 minutes, and you can easily prepare it in an Instant Pot or on the stove.

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    Black Eyed Pea Soup

    A bowl of black eyed pea soup.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Black Eyed Pea Soup is a simple and filling dish that's both affordable and healthy, featuring dried black eyed peas. It cooks quickly in an instant pot or slow cooker, making it perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

    Chicken noodle soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy soup is packed with Thai flavors and is great for when you want something warm and comforting. It's a perfect choice for chilly days or when you need a little pick-me-up.

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    Roasted Bell Pepper Soup

    Roasted Sweet Bell Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: Raising Generations Nourished.

    Roasting sweet bell peppers with creamy sweet potatoes and carrots creates a smooth and velvety soup that kids will love. This is a great option for a healthy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    One Pot Creamy Chicken Soup

    A bowl of creamy chicken soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This soup is packed with tender ditalini pasta, shredded chicken, and fresh vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. It's a warm and comforting dish that everyone in the family will love.

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    Thai Ginger Coconut Soup

    20-Minute Almost Vegan Thai Ginger Coconut Soup
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Ginger Coconut Soup is a simple and tasty dish that’s great for spring. It swaps out galangal for ginger, creating a comforting flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of coconut milk.

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    Instant Pot Turkey Soup

    A bowl of Instant Pot Turkey Soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This soup is warm and comforting, packed with turkey and a refreshing lemon taste. It's a great option for a healthy meal that doesn't require much work.

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    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate vegan comfort food! It's loaded with tons of veggies, and pillowy soft gnocchi in a creamy, flavorful broth. It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish with simple ingredients you've likely got in the kitchen already!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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