Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Get ready to pull out your slow cooker or soup pot when that first fall breeze arrives! We have 100-plus healthy soup recipes on our website, but if you’re not sure where to start, these 9 are some of our readers’ favorites. We’ve organized them according to purpose, like “Best for Inflammation” and “Best for Energy,” so it’s easy to choose which soup to make based on your needs. From veggie-packed bowls to quick dinners, you’re going to love making nutritious recipes like our Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup and our Chicken Chili Verde all season long.
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Best for Inflammation
For an inflammation-fighting spoonful, this Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup is the whole package. Featuring leafy greens and legumes, this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties that will help you feel your best. An anti-inflammatory diet has loads of benefits and focuses on fruits, veggies, healthy fats and whole grains. It’s been linked with reduced risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.
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02 of 09
Best for Energy
If you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, soup can be an energizing lunch. Try this Curried Chicken & Cabbage Soup. It’s packed with 27 grams of protein, which will help keep you feeling full until dinnertime. Because staying hydrated is essential for keeping your energy levels up, it also contains water-packed ingredients like cabbage, carrots and potatoes (plus broth).
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03 of 09
Best for Using Up Fall Produce
Whether it’s an abundance from your garden or from the farmers’ market, this Slow-Cooker Creamy Butternut Squash-Apple Soup will help you use up your stock of seasonal produce. Butternut squash, parsnips, Granny Smith apples and fresh herbs star in this creamy, comforting soup that our readers call “delicious and easy.”
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04 of 09
Best for Protein
Protein is more than just a satisfying nutrient for muscle growth. It can also improve your hair and skin health, support your immune system and boost your energy. Our Chicken Chili Verde has a whopping 32 grams of protein per serving, thanks to the chicken and beans. Eat it for dinner and enjoy it for lunch the next day.
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05 of 09
Best for an Upset Stomach
Fall means pumpkin picking and scary movies, but it also means cold and flu season is upon us. For days when your schedule is packed with stomach cramps and minimal movement, try this brothy Chicken & Bok Choy Soup with Ginger & Mushrooms. This soup offers countless ways to help you feel better. Ginger is not only an anti-inflammatory ingredient that can help lower stomach bloat and discomfort, but it can also help reduce nausea and vomiting. Hydrating ingredients like bok choy, mushrooms and broth will help you fight off a viral illness quicker.
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06 of 09
Best for a Quick Dinner
Got 20 minutes? Then you have plenty of time to make Italian Wedding Soup. This four-step stovetop soup recipe is a staple in many Italian households, and it’s full of herbaceous, cozy flavors and protein for a satiating dinner. One reader writes that this recipe is permanently on their soup rotation—and we’re right there with them, because it’s on ours, too!
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07 of 09
Best for Gut Health
A gut-healthy diet prioritizes fiber- and probiotic-rich foods for digestion support. If you’re looking to incorporate more foods for your gut health in your regular eating pattern, this Very Green Lentil Soup is a great place to start. It’s packed with gut-friendly ingredients like onions, lentils, spinach and broccoli and totals 9 grams of fiber per serving. If your gut isn’t used to a lot of fiber all at once, go for a smaller portion of this soup at first.
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08 of 09
Best to Eat More Vegetables
If your refrigerator is overflowing with vegetables, and you have no idea how you’re going to use them all up before they spoil, we’ve got your solution—Clean-Out-the-Fridge Vegetable Soupwhere the name speaks for itself. It calls for any hard, soft and leafy veggies that you already have on hand, making this soup completely customizable and convenient. Toss in a can of white beans or some shredded chicken for added protein and a more filling bowl.
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09 of 09
Best for Immune Health
Whether it’s a cold, sinus infection, strep throat or simply allergies as the weather changes, this Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup may help you feel better and offer you a sense of comfort. It’s recipe developer Danielle Centoni’s favorite immune-supporting bowl to make for someone who’s sick—and we can see why. An excellent source of vitamins A and C, this soup is a delicious way to help you take in nutrients that you need when you’re under the weather. This is one of our readers’ favorites!
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