For pure soothing satisfaction and nourishment, it really is hard to beat a steaming bowl of homemade soup. It’s soul food like no other, and there’s a soup out there to suit all tastes, preferences, and dietary requirements.
So here are 8 healthy and nutritious soup recipes to keep you warm and happy whilst the weather’s still cold (or even when it’s warm, why not?).
Sweet potato and coconut soup (BBC Good Food)
A simple and nutritious soup. You can have this one ready to serve in just 20 minutes. The sweet potato and coconut milk make for a rich, creamy, and satisfying combination. And the addition of Thai curry paste provides an extra boost of flavour!
Sweet potatoes are also a source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese. And coconut milk is said to have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.
Turmeric, carrot, and parsnip soup (The Inspired Home)
Loaded with turmeric and cinnamon, both of which are well known for their health-giving properties, this is a winter soup par excellence. Because really, what’s more wintery than a bit of parsnip and carrot (Brussels sprouts aside…)?
Easy 1-Pot Tomato Soup
Sometimes all you need is a bowl of good old-fashioned tomato soup. It’s a nourishing, comforting, crowd-pleasing classic. And this one-pot version from the Minimalist Baker is absolutely perfect: minimum fuss, minimum equipment, maximum taste!
Curried Beetroot Soup With Tandoori Chickpeas
Surely there are few things in the world that look as healthy and nutritious as beetroot soup? There’s just something about that deeply vibrant purple that speaks to the soul. It’s goodness in a bowl!
Beetroots are one of the few vegetables that contain the antioxidant betalains, which is what gives beets their colour.
One-Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup (Minimalist Baker)
Minestrone: the thick, hearty Italian soup filled with veggies and beans. If we’re being honest, Italian food is always going to be a winner, and there’s something particularly comforting and satisfying about a big steaming bowl of minestrone. Grab your favourite gluten-free pasta and you’re ready to go!
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup (Nourishing Amy)
Surely one of the best things about soup (aside from being incredibly satisfying) is its potential for nourishment. You can easily get most of your five-a-day in a single bowl. That’s why recipes like this one tick all the boxes for us. Not only do you get a tasty soup, but you get one that’s packed with (wait for it): carrots, parsnips, butternut squash and sweet potato. If that’s not healthy, we don’t know what is.
Simple Cauliflower Soup (All Recipes)
Sometimes the best things in life are the simple things, and it’s hard to get more simple than this cauliflower soup. Requiring a grand total of six ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) and 30 minutes, this is an absolute go-to recipe for cauliflower lovers.
Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup (Connoisseurus Veg)
Red lentils are one of our favourite foods. They’re versatile, budget-friendly, incredibly nutritious, and tasty! And a good red lentil soup is, at least in our book, hard to beat. There are plenty of recipes out there, but this is one of our personal favourites.
Food, glorious food
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