The Best Healthy Soup Recipes

Delicious Soup Recipes

Soup season is in full swing at my house and that means I’m pulling out all of my favorite vegan soups, Instant Pot stews, and Crockpot chilis.

A warm bowl of soup full of healthy ingredients makes a great one-dish meal that can be served for lunch or dinner. You can easily meal prep one of these recipes ahead of time, double the batch and freeze some for later, or make a huge amount to feed a crowd!

To start off, an easy option like this Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup has the perfect blend of taco seasonings, chicken broth, and beans for a fun spin on Taco Tuesday. 

Or, try out this Healthy Cauliflower Soup that is flavor-packed with sautéed onions, cashews for a velvety, creamy texture, and chicken stock to bring it all together.

You can’t go wrong with this Cream of Asparagus Soup with coconut milk instead of the heavy cream. It’s so simple, and amazingly vegan.

Helpful Healthy Soups Tips & Tricks

• The basics of making soups takes 5 steps. Chop vegetables and proteins. Sauté the vegetables. Add aromatics and sauté more. Combine remaining seasoning ingredients, liquids, and proteins. Cover with a lid and cook until heated through.
• Storage is simple. You can freeze for 4-6 months or refrigerate in an airtight container for 4 days, whether you need to stock up on freezer meals, meal prep, or keep leftovers. (Learn more about how to freeze soup!)
• Reheating is quick.​ Pour the soup back in a pot, cook over medium-low heat, and cover until heated through.
• Soup is versatile. Instant Pot, Dutch oven, blender, Crockpot… you name it, you can make soup in anything!
• Have fun with ingredients!​ Add in any favorite vegetable for added nutrition, or if you don’t have a certain ingredient, it can be easily substituted.
• For a thicker soup, check out this post all about How to Thicken Soup​. Or learn how to make a slurry!
• Simmering is key. Simmering by covering with a lid really allows all of the flavors to meld together. Don’t ever skip this step!
• Toppings to switch it up. Whether it’s cheddar cheese, croutons, a grilled cheese sandwich, crusty bread, or sour cream, toppings and side dishes can add extra flavor and nutrition! Try out this Homemade Croutons Recipe to get started.

21+ Best Easy Soup Recipes

Maybe it’s a cold night, a chilly day, or you’re just craving something to warm you from the inside out. Whatever the time of year, these healthy and hearty soups are sure to become part of your weekly rotation!

1. Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup

Make the best Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe in a fraction of the time thanks to your Instant Pot! Carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and squash combine with shredded chicken and tons of fresh herbs for a soup that’s not only delicious, but also incredibly nutritious and comforting! You’ll want to cozy up with a big ole’ bowl of this soup year round.

2. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Enjoy a big bowl of roasted butternut squash soup that is made with coconut milk and other Whole 30, vegan, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly ingredients. This vegan butternut squash soup is full of oven-roasted and baked butternut squash and makes a wonderful main dish, appetizer, or side dish recipe.

3. Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup is a marriage of flavors made in heaven! Ground sausage and beef are rolled into meatballs, simmered with flavorful broth and pasta, and served with leafy greens in this authentic recipe. You can also easily make a few simple substitutions for a healthier version!

4. Best Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup is the perfect fall and winter recipe if you’re looking for a quick and hearty dish. Simply combine ground beef, red and green bell peppers, rice, tomatoes, and spices to create a healthy soup the whole family will enjoy. This cozy meal is delicious for a weeknight dinner, or freeze some and save it for later!

5. Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup makes a healthy and gluten free dinner recipe that can be thrown together easily during a busy week or meal prepped ahead of time!  Make Crock Pot chicken tortilla soup for your family dinner tonight!

6. Chicken and Dumpling Soup

This homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup is the perfect comfort food recipe for a cozy winter day and is secretly so easy to make! The fluffy dumplings, creamy broth, olive oil, and shredded rotisserie chicken are sure to warm you up from the inside out. And because it’s made with healthier ingredients than the traditional dish, you can feel good about going back for a second bowl!

7. Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

While the ingredients may be simple, the flavors are anything but boring in this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe. Tender, shredded chicken and healthy veggies combine with hearty orzo pasta in a creamy and tangy lemon-flavored broth. Plus, a secret ingredient balances out the acidity of the lemon juice and it will make you want to slurp up every last bit!

8. Pumpkin Chili

Traditional beef chili is getting a flavor upgrade with this easy and healthier Pumpkin Chili Recipe! A few secret spices and seasoning ingredients help to round out the hearty beef. Make a big batch and watch your friends and family gobble it up all Fall and football season long!

9. Chicken Enchilada Soup

Enjoy the flavors of your favorite Mexican dish without all of the work in this Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe! A can of enchilada sauce and taco seasoning mix combine with shredded chicken thighs, corn, tomatoes, and black beans for an easy meal the whole family will love. This soup is perfect for freezing and pulling out when you need a quick, warming dinner.

10. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a quick and easy creamy soup recipe that is bursting with fresh tomato flavor! Meal prep this vegan, Paleo, and Whole30 tomato soup for an easy weekday lunch. You can also serve this healthy homemade tomato soup with a toasted baguette or grilled cheese for a filling plant-based dinner.

11. Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Thanks to this Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe, you can now enjoy all of the delicious flavors you know and love in the traditional dish but in a fraction of the time! A creamy, herb-backed broth is full of carrots, peas, and shredded chicken and served with flaky pie crust crackers. Your family will keep requesting this cozy and comforting meal all Fall and Winter season long!

12. Healthy Cauliflower Soup

A healthy Cauliflower Soup recipe that is ultra creamy, loaded with cauliflower, and can easily be made vegan, and dairy-free. This easy cream of cauliflower soup requires no roasting of cauliflower and can be made in only one pot for a quick and delicious nutritious recipe!

13. Creamy Pumpkin Soup

The naturally sweet and savory flavors of a roasted whole pumpkin get turned into a creamy and cozy soup that is lick-your-bowl-worthy! This Easy Pumpkin Soup recipe is made from a fresh pumpkin that is roasted in the oven and then blended together with coconut milk, herbs, and Fall spices. You can serve this gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan soup for a healthy appetizer at Thanksgiving or make it the main meal this Fall and Winter season.

14. Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ultra filling, super nutritious, cream of asparagus soup is made vegan by using coconut milk instead of heavy cream. This healthy recipe can be served warm or chilled so you can enjoy your gluten-free and dairy-free cream of asparagus soup year-round!

15. Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder

Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder is a quick and easy gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan soup recipe that is full of flavor!  This nutritious soup recipe can be ready-to-eat in under 30 minutes!

16. Creamy Beet Soup

This Easy Beet Soup recipe is made ultra creamy by using a dairy-free coconut milk and full of fresh ginger and garlic flavor.  Load it up with your favorite dried herbs and serve it as a healthy appetizer, side dish, or even as the main course for dinner! This healthy vegan soup tastes incredible served warmed or even chilled.

17. 30-Minute Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Quick and easy gluten-free chicken noodle soup is the perfect remedy for the cold and flu season!  In under 30-minutes, you will be sitting down to a bowl full of America’s favorite classic soup recipe.

18. Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot Beef Stew is a healthy, easy, and comforting soup recipe to make in the pressure cooker.  Learn how to make a Whole30, gluten-free and dairy-free pressure cooker beef stew recipe that is full of the most tender beef stew meat and loaded with delicious vegetables!

19. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili

Instant Pot Turkey Chili is a quick, easy, and healthy ground turkey recipe.  It is made with red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning.  This ground turkey chili is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be ready in 45 minutes!

20. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A comforting and cozy recipe for slow cooker white chicken chili that will keep you warm and healthy during these cold winter months!  This Crock-Pot chili recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, low-fat, and can easily be made dairy-free.

21. Healthy Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Chili

Snuggle up to a bowl full of this hearty Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Chili that is full of black beans, crushed tomatoes, corn, and tons of sweet and spicy flavor.  Make a big batch of it for a small crowd on game day or freeze the leftovers for another easy Fall or Winter dinner.  Even the picky kids and spouses in your household will fall in love with this sweet potato soup recipe!

22. Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole is a Louisiana classic healthy soup recipe that starts with the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, is spiced with a bit of hot sauce, and then served over a bed of white rice.  This easy shrimp creole recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be ready in under 45 minutes!

23. Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo recipe that is made the authentic way by beginning with a roux, adding the “holy trinity”, and tossing in andouille sausage and fresh Gulf shrimp.  This Cajun gumbo recipe is perfect for a Mardi Gras dinner party or enjoying year-round!

24. Zuppa Toscana Soup

Zuppa Toscana Soup is a copycat recipe of the favorite Olive Garden classic.  This zuppa toscana recipe is one of the best Instant Pot soup recipes and has instructions to make it in the Crock-Pot or on the stove.  It is a healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!

25. Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup is a hearty and healthy dish that is surprisingly easy to make at home. This classic, Italian meal is full of vegetables, white beans, pasta, and herbs in a savory broth. Once you know how to make this quick and easy copycat recipe, you may never have to go back to the restaurant for this dish again!

​26. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a quick and easy 30-minute recipe that’s full of flavor from a jar of salsa and taco seasoning! Simply combine chicken, red peppers, onions, beans, and corn in a pressure cooker for the best family-friendly meal. This traditional Mexican dish is perfect for a busy weeknight and can be as spicy or mild as you like.