17 Healthy Soup Recipes
I can eat soup on repeat from September through March. It’s a staple in my house, and I have it at least a couple of times a week.
I rounded up my favorite quality soup recipes into this list of 17. It covers everything from homemade chicken noodle to multiple chili varieties, lentil soup, and some healthy twists on classics as well.
17 Healthy Soup Recipes
1
Healing Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Healing Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup starts with a slow-cooked whole chicken for a rich homemade bone broth. Shredded chicken, noodles, fresh celery, carrots, and lemon juice and zest come together for a bright, nourishing finish.
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
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2
Easy Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Super healthy, easy-to-make, and absolutely bursting with flavor, this Avgolemono Soup Recipe combines chicken, veggies, and orzo in a creamy egg yolk-thickened broth with lots of fresh lemon and dill.
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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3
High-Protein Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This cozy, protein-packed chicken tortilla soup combines tender shredded chicken with bone broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, lentils, and a hint of chipotle heat, all brightened with fresh lime and finished with crisp baked tortilla strips.
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
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4
Kathee’s Healthy Chicken Chili
This Healthy Chicken Chili is a beloved family recipe, passed down from my step-mom, Kathee. Rich, smoky, and nourishing, it’s a bowl of comfort you’ll crave all season long.
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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5
Slow Cooker Chili (No Beans)
A healthy slow cooker chili (no beans) recipe that’s perfectly spiced and packed with protein. Comes together in the crockpot with very minimal prep for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
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6
High-Protein Turkey Chili with Lentils & Quinoa
A thick, smoky, and flavor-packed chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, lentils, and quinoa for a hearty, high-protein meal that’s still under 450 calories per serving with 53 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber. Perfect for meal prep and cozy nights in.
Total Time 1 hour
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7
High-Protein Taco Soup
This high-protein beef taco soup is a one-pot, protein-packed meal loaded with bold Mexican flavors. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week.
Total Time 45 minutes
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8
High-Protein Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
All the cozy comfort of classic stuffed cabbage rolls, turned into a hearty, high-protein soup. Lean ground beef, lots of vegetables, tender rice, and a richly spiced tomato broth.
Total Time 1 hour
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9
Crockpot Birria Soup
This Crockpot Birria Soup is a flavorful spin on traditional birria, transforming the smoky, tender beef into a cozy soup. Finished with sweet corn, fresh lime, and a crunchy tortilla topping.
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
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10
High-Protein Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Everything you love about classic broccoli cheddar soup — creamy, cozy, and comforting — made lighter, more nourishing, and high in protein. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
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11
Creamy High-Protein Lasagna Soup
This Creamy High-Protein Lasagna Soup has all the cozy, slow-simmered flavor of classic lasagna in just 40 minutes. Plus, it's made in one pot, has over 40 grams of protein, is under 500 calories, and is topped with a bright lemon ricotta Parmesan mixture that makes it extra special.
Total Time 40 minutes
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12
Creamy White Lasagna Soup with Sausage
This creamy white lasagna soup is made with chicken sausage, tender noodles, and a silky garlic-Parmesan broth. Finished with a bright lemon ricotta topping, it’s cozy, comforting, and ready in 40 minutes.
Total Time 40 minutes
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13
Creamy High-Protein Black Bean Soup
A cozy, creamy black bean soup with bold Mexican flavors and an impressive 31g protein and 24g fiber in every bowl.
Total Time 35 minutes
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14
Trader Joe’s Copycat Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains
Lentils, quinoa, flax, veggies and spices simmer together for a homemade version of the Trader Joe’s Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains. It’s hearty, cozy, and packed with flavor just like the original.
Total Time 50 minutes
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15
Crockpot Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Curry
This Crockpot Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Curry is a cozy, warming dinner made with creamy coconut milk, butternut squash, and protein-rich lentils. Easy to meal prep, full of warming spices, and perfect for fall or winter nights.
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
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16
Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew
This Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew is a cozy, slow-cooker take on Alison Roman’s iconic recipe. Made with chickpeas, coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, and greens, it’s creamy, spiced, and deeply comforting — perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
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17
High-Protein Minestrone Soup
This high-protein minestrone soup is cozy, hearty, and genuinely filling. Made with chicken sausage, kidney beans, bone broth, and high-protein pasta, it’s a nourishing one-pot dinner that’s perfect for meal prep and cold nights.
Total Time 45 minutes
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I hope that this roundup of healthy soup recipes gave you the inspo you needed for cozy season.
Am I missing one of your favorite recipes? Tell me in the comments below.
Enjoy,
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