Are you looking for comforting winter soups and stews that are both tasty and healthy? This post has 9 different healthy winter soup ideas that are easy to make, super tasty, and packed with nutritious ingredients.
When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing I crave more than a warm bowl of soup or a hearty serving of stew.
However winter soups and stews can tend to be high-calorie, packed with cream and butter, and overall not quite healthy enough for the average weeknight meal.
This roundup includes winter soup ideas that are both cozy and healthy so you don’t have to compromise on your healthy goals to satisfy your cravings.
So without further ado, let’s dive into these 9 cozy yet healthy winter soups and stews!
Contents
- Tasty Winter Greens Soup
- Slow Cooker Chili
- Salmon Chowder
- White Bean & Mushroom Stew
- Avgolemono
- Anti-Inflammatory Red Lentil Soup
- Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
- Anti-Infammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
- Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut & Turmeric
9 Cozy Yet Healthy Winter Soups and Stews
1. Tasty Winter Greens Soup
Although you may not immediately think of winter as a great time for fresh produce, there are lots of greens that are in season in the colder months. From leeks to brussels sprouts and cauliflower, winter produce is a great way to keep your immune system high and your diet filled with micronutrients. This Tasty Winter Greens Soup is a blended soup that’s absolutely packed with veggies — but don’t worry it’s super delicious and comforting too!
Prep time: 40 to 55 minutes
Nutrition info: 500 calories | 6g protein | 20g carbohydrate | 20g fat
2. Slow Cooker Chili
Is there anything that screams healthy winter soup more than a bowl of warm chili? This healthy slow cooker chili is a family recipe and is super easy to make. It has over 32 grams of protein per serving and makes the best leftovers so we recommend making a double batch and freezing some leftovers for a lazy night in the future.
Prep time: 5 hours
Nutrition info: 336 calories | 32g protein | 47g carbohydrate | 3.7g fat
3. Salmon Chowder
While fish is not always the first thing that comes to mind when I think of cozy comfort foods, this Salmon Chowder is the perfect combination of warming and healthy. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and filling potatoes, this soup will leave you satisfied without being overly heavy.
To make it even healthier, try replacing the heavy cream with Greek yogurt. At the end of the cooking process, remove the chowder from the heat and slowly add in Greek yogurt until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Nutrition info: 469 calories | 23g protein | 34g carbohydrate | 26g fat
4. White Bean & Mushroom Stew
This cozy and comforting White Bean & Mushroom Stew might just be the perfect winter meal. It’s easy to make, comes together in just one pot and is wonderfully nourishing for the body (and soul!)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Nutrition info: 403 calories | 17g protein | 62g carbohydrate | 11g fat
5. Avgolemono
Avgolemono is a Greek chicken soup that’s absolutely bursting with flavor from fresh lemon, dill, and comforting creamy broth. However, unlike other creamy soups, this recipe uses egg yolk as the thickener making it healthier and dairy-free.
Prep time: 50 minutes
Nutrition info: 377 calories | 32g protein | 32g carbohydrate | 13g fat
6. Anti-Inflammatory Red Lentil Soup
If you’re looking for a light but comforting dinner, look no further than this Anti-Inflammatory Red Lentil Soup. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and packed with healthy ingredients like fiber-rich lentils, turmeric powder, and olive oil.
Prep time: 40 minutes
Nutrition info: 264 calories | 11g protein | 34g carbohydrate | 10g fat
7. Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
If you’re a fan of blended soups, you’re going to love this Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup. It’s a twist on the classic broccoli and cheddar soup and brings tons of flavor from the roasted garlic and cheesy cheddar.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Nutrition info: 268 calories | 10g protein | 13g carbohydrate | 21g fat
8. Anti-Infammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
If you’re looking for a super clean dinner that will help boost your immune system while warming the soul, you need to try this Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup. It’s made in one pot, is packed with veggies, and full of flavor.
Prep time: 60 minutes
Nutrition info: 413 calories | 28g protein | 18g carbohydrate | 26g fat
9. Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut & Turmeric
This Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut & Turmeric has affectionately been nicknamed “The Stew” because it’s just that good. It’s a classic recipe from Alison Roman and hits every single time. Plus it’s super healthy, filling, and comforting — really the perfect winter soup.
Prep time: 55 minutes
Nutrition info: 667 calories | 19g protein | 56g carbohydrate | 45g fat
These 9 winter soups and stews strike the perfect balance between being warm and comforting while still being healthy and nutritious. They are the perfect way to warm your soul in the colder months and also make great leftovers or meal prep.
They are the healthy winter soup ideas I return to year after year and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
I’m so curious to hear if you try any of them so let me know in the comments below!
Bon appétit,
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