When the weather cools down or you simply need a nourishing meal, soup is the ultimate comfort food. These 9 easy healthy soup recipes are perfect for cozy nights, busy weekdays, or anytime you want something warm, light, and satisfying. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they bring together flavor, nutrition, and that soul-soothing comfort we all crave.
Start with a classic chicken and vegetable soup, loaded with lean protein and fresh veggies for a balanced bowl. For a plant-based option, try a lentil and spinach soup—rich in fiber, iron, and earthy flavors that keep you full. If you love creamy textures without the heavy cream, a silky carrot ginger soup or cauliflower soup delivers all the richness with a healthy twist.
Looking for something hearty? A bean and kale soup or a hearty minestrone makes the perfect meal-in-a-bowl, packed with vitamins and flavor. You can also spice things up with a Thai-inspired coconut soup or a light but zesty lemon chicken orzo soup for a refreshing boost.
These soups aren’t just about nutrition—they’re about comfort. With simple ingredients, minimal prep, and big flavors, they prove that eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing coziness. Serve them with a slice of whole-grain bread or a light salad, and you’ve got a complete meal that’s both nourishing and delicious.
With these 9 easy healthy soup recipes, you’ll always have a go-to dish for cold nights, busy days, or whenever you need a warm hug in a bowl.,
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.
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.
Healthy White Bean and Kale Soup
This healthy soup has the perfect balance of sweet from the slow-cooked leeks and fennel, smoky from the paprika and spicy from the chile flakes. Roasted red pepper and a touch of vinegar add tang, and the kale and smashed and whole cannellini beans give it heartiness and body. A sprinkle of umami-rich Parmesan on top makes it extra satisfying.
Chrysanthemum Tofu in Miso Soup
Chrysanthemum tofu is popular on social media for its unexpected display of tofu delicately cut to resemble a gorgeous flower floating in a bowl of soup. It’s a dish that’s considered a test of knife skills for Chinese chefs, but it’s also very doable (and inexpensive!) to master at home once you know a few tricks. We suggest you use wooden chopsticks, so you don’t accidentally cut through the soft tofu block, and to form your flower right on top of a plastic bowl scraper (sometimes called a dough scraper) so you can easily transfer it to your soup bowl. We found this technique even more successful than using one of the flower-making gadgets sold for the task. Chrysanthemum tofu can be served in a variety of clear broths, chicken being the most popular, but we’ve opted for a Japanese-style miso soup using dashi powder and miso paste; it’s delicious and ready in minutes.
Super Green Lentil Soup
This vibrant, healthy and satisfying lentil soup is packed with eight vegetables (10 if you include the herbs) and gets its fresh flavor from tomatillos and cilantro. Tender green lentils provide a hearty base, and there’s a little heat from jalapeño and poblano. The finishing touch of baby spinach, sweet peas and lime juice guarantees each bite is beautifully green and bright.
Vegan Curried Vegetable Chowder
This creamy vegan soup is hearty enough for a whole meal, thanks to chickpeas and a host of vegetables. To make it even more filling, you can add a scoop of cooked rice or noodles just before serving. When selecting a vegetable broth for this recipe, try to find one that is lighter in color and flavor so it doesn’t overpower the other components.
High-Protein Sausage, Bean and Barley Stew
Simmer up this satisfying stew of rich, smoky flavors for what just might be your go-to one-pot meal. Kielbasa, kidney beans, bone broth and barley pack in protein from all sides for a generous 22 grams per serving, while celery, carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes give you plenty of excellent veggie nutrients. And with an ample eight servings you’re likely to have enough to enjoy later in the week or to freeze for longer storage — delicious, healthy and convenient!
Hearty Pastina Soup
Inspired by Greek avgolemono soup, the broth of this hearty pastina soup has a luscious mouthfeel because it’s thickened with tempered beaten eggs. The soup is studded with shredded chicken and kale, and the tender pastina gives this soup a creamy and comforting porridge-like consistency. A good squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh dill add the perfect amount brightness.
Healthy Mini Meatball and Stars Soup
This flavorful and filling healthy soup is filled with mini turkey meatballs that are packed with veggies, plus tiny star-shaped pasta to add a little fun and heartiness. It’s a great dinner in a bowl that comes together in less than an hour.
