Healthy Soup Recipes

Cabbage soup

This warm and comforting soup is made with regular cabbage using a four-sided grater, which we use to shred almost all the vegetables. The fine shavings thicken the broth as it simmers and infuse the soup with vitamins and minerals. For a brighter color, add some chopped parsley.

Recipe: Cabbage soup

Bean and legume soup

Giada's Spicy Bean Soup is warming, filling, and loaded with nutritious vegetables.

Recipe: Bean and legume soup

Vegetarian lentil soup

Enjoy comfort with a serving of lentil soup. Alton's dish is rich in fiber, potassium, folate, and other B vitamins.

Recipe: Vegetarian lentil soup

Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Noodles

This chicken soup is loaded with healthy vegetables. Add some herbs and lemon zest to store-bought broth; the rich flavor makes it taste like it's been simmering all day.

Recipe: Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Noodles

Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

The secret ingredient in this creamy and light soup is skim milk.

Recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

Carrot and ginger soup

Guy's Creamy Carrot Soup is thick and rich, yet under 200 calories per serving.

Recipe: Carrot and ginger soup

Minestrone with Parmesan

Swiss chard, carrots, white beans, and spinach combine in Bobby Flay's hearty vegetable soup.

Recipe: Minestrone with Parmesan

Mushroom soup with caraway seeds

Instead of using cream to thicken the soup (which also adds extra fat), the recipe uses a little crème fraîche for garnish.

Recipe: Mushroom soup with caraway seeds

Fisherman's soup with cod and scallops

Rachel's thick, hearty soup is packed with vegetables and seafood.

Recipe: Fisherman's soup with cod and scallops

A hearty and healthy minestrone with three types of legumes

Rachel's Minestrone is a healthy and flavorful soup that's best enjoyed with a thick slice of bread.

Recipe: A hearty and healthy minestrone with three types of legumes

Mushroom soup with hummus

Hummus and Greek yogurt add flavor and richness to this aromatic soup.

Recipe: Mushroom soup with hummus

Tomato Tortilla Soup

Ellie's tomato soup has a subtle Latin American flavor. Baked tortillas add texture without the excess fat that comes with deep-frying.

Recipe: Tomato Tortilla Soup

New England Clam Chowder

Traditional clam chowder calls for heavy cream or cream of choice, but Ellie's recipe uses 2% milk and just 2 tablespoons of cream. The result is a creamier soup with much less fat.

Recipe: New England Clam Chowder

Tomato soup with shrimp

Serve Marcela's Mexican-spiced soup with a green salad for a light lunch or dinner.

Recipe: Tomato soup with shrimp

White Bean and Swiss Chard Soup

Roasted bell peppers add a smoky flavor to this vegetable soup. Serve with garlic-rubbed bread for the perfect rustic Italian dinner.

Recipe: White Bean and Swiss Chard Soup

Italian Wedding Soup with Meatballs and Orzo Pasta

This classic soup features orzo pasta, which resembles rice grains, for a delicate texture.

Recipe: Italian Wedding Soup with Meatballs and Orzo Pasta

Vegetable Ribollita with Savoy Cabbage, Spinach and Celery

In Italian, the word ribollita means "cooked twice." This version of the recipe makes a thick and rich soup, loaded with beans and vegetables. For a Tuscan twist, drizzle the soup with olive oil and sprinkle with pecorino cheese.

Recipe: Vegetable Ribollita with Savoy Cabbage, Spinach and Celery

French Three Onion Soup

Sprinkle a serving of hot French onion soup with Gruyere cheese—a little goes a long way to adding a burst of flavor.

Recipe: French Three Onion Soup

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Creamy yet low in calories (thanks to the low-fat milk), this hearty soup is loaded with shrimp, rice, corn, and celery.

Recipe: Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Vegetable soup with ravioli

This simple vegetable soup features store-bought cheese ravioli. You can use beef broth for a richer flavor, or make it vegetarian with vegetable broth.

Recipe: Vegetable soup with ravioli

Chicken curry soup with rice

For a fun new twist on the classic chicken soup, add curry powder, rice, and fresh herbs.

Recipe: Chicken curry soup with rice

Tomato and nut soup

Peanuts and curry powder might not be the most common ingredients in tomato soup. But once you try this recipe, you'll never want to make soup the same way again.

Recipe: Tomato and nut soup

Minestrone soup

Soup is a wonderful way to add more vegetables to your diet. One serving of Ellie's hot minestrone contains five types of vegetables plus protein-rich red beans.

Recipe: Minestrone soup

Miso soup

Why order restaurant delivery when you can make this comforting miso soup at home? The key ingredient in this recipe is the dashi broth, which is easily made with just two ingredients.

Recipe: Miso soup

Indian Red Lentil Soup "Masurdal"

For an Indian twist, Aarti lightly toasts the cumin seeds before adding the other spices.

Recipe: Indian Red Lentil Soup "Masurdal"