When it's cold and wintry outside, reach for one of these flavorful soup recipes that will make you feel warm and cozy. From brothy tomato soups to creamy curries, these dishes are comforting and nutritious. Plus, it's loaded with anti-inflammatory seasonal vegetables like broccoli, scallions, and sweet potatoes, which can help fight nasty symptoms of chronic inflammation like digestive issues, mental fog, and muscle pain. Masu. Recipes like slow cooker cabbage roll soup and chicken and dumpling soup are so healthy and delicious that you might want to add them to your permanent soup rotation.
spicy potato and kale soup
Spicy sausage (chorizo in this case) pairs beautifully with hearty vegetables. Substitute collards or mustard greens for the kale, depending on your preference. If you don't have chorizo available, you can also use warm Italian sausage in this soup.
slow cooker cabbage roll soup
This slow cooker cabbage roll soup has all the flavor you want in a classic cabbage roll, and the slow simmering gives it a bold, warm flavor. This flavorful soup has a hint of sweetness and the heat of hot sauce. The tomatoes and caraway seeds help create depth, but don't overshadow the other flavors. A garnish of brown rice completes the dish.
Roasted cauliflower and potato curry soup
In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from becoming mushy. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the soup a rich, smooth texture. Serve with sour cream or yogurt, depending on your preference.
chicken and gyoza soup
This hearty and warming chicken and dumpling soup includes whole grain biscuits that add fiber while keeping the texture light. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.
carrot soup
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This easy carrot soup recipe is a great way to use up those forgotten bags of carrots in your produce drawer. Carrots are cooked with flavorings like onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, then pureed into a silky smooth soup that's delicious for dinner or perfect for packing for lunch.
cabbage stuffed soup
Like stuffed cabbage? You'll love this easy cabbage soup. It has all the classic flavor of stuffed cabbage without the hassle of stuffing.
creamy turnip soup
This healthy turnip soup recipe transforms humble turnips into a creamy, velvety soup with just a tablespoon of butter. Enjoy as an appetizer or side soup. The mini salad above is optional, but I love the texture of the vegetables and the pop of flavor from the vinaigrette.
Coconut curry squash soup with spiced seeds
In this curried butternut pumpkin soup, I leave the soft chunks of pumpkin intact to give the soup texture. If you're starting with a whole pumpkin, you can toast the seeds instead of pepitas.
Creamy chicken & mushroom soup
This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. A mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, and bone-in chicken adds flavor to the soup. If you're in a hurry, you can also omit the chicken breasts and add the rotisserie chicken at the end instead.
Wonton soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts
How about wontons for weekday dinner? You can make it faster than you think. No need for frozen wontons. To speed up the prep time, I used wonton wrappers from the grocery store. We added autumn vegetables Brussels sprouts and umami-rich mushrooms to the filling to enhance the flavor and texture.
Butternut squash, tomato, chard and chickpea soup
A vegan soup recipe filled with colorful vegetables. All these vegetables give this soup a rich source of fiber, keeping it low in calories and satisfying. This combination may help you lose weight over time and reduce belly fat. Bright turmeric adds a golden hue to the flavorful soup, while cumin and ginger give it a bright, fresh finish. And the best part? This healthy soup recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish.
Cabbage and sweet potato soup with sausage and mustard
A warming cabbage soup full of flavor. The bratwurst and mustard add flavor, while the sweet potato and apple slaw on top add sweetness and crunch. Savoy cabbage adds texture to this soup, perfect for this cold season.
Shiregikuku (radish soup)
This rustic soup is traditionally made with dried radish leaves, but this recipe by chef Dennis Lee of California's Nam Stonepot restaurant features a fresh soup. In Korea and some Asian markets, young radishes are sold, mainly the green part, which is perfect for making this dish. Lacinato kale is a good alternative. Finish the meal with rice and kimchi. Click here to learn more about the recipe.
Pumpkin Soup
This silky pumpkin squash soup has warm flavors and a slight spicy kick from Fresno chiles. The apples add a pleasant sourness and sweetness that complements the coconut milk. This vegan soup makes a solid meal as a starter course for any fall meal, or double the amount and serve with a green salad.
Slow Cooker Mulligatawny Soup
This is a soup with a long history (mentions in English date back to 1784) and is now easy to make with modern equipment. Although technically a British soup, its origins are clearly Indian. (The name means “pepper water” in the South Indian language of Tamil.) The sweetness of the apple and coconut milk balances the garlic, ginger, curry, and cayenne pepper.
