17 Healthy Soup Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

Nothing beats a cozy bowl of soup at the end of a busy day-especially when it's nourishing, full of flavor, and easy to pull together. Whether you want something light yet satisfying or a hearty meal packed with wholesome ingredients, these healthy soup recipes fit the bill.

This collection of healthy soup recipes is full of options for easy weeknight meals, bringing together simple, wholesome ingredients with minimal effort. I've curated a diverse collection of soups here, from light yet filling to heartier options to keep you satisfied longer. They highlight fresh produce, lean proteins, and nutrient-dense ingredients, making them healthy and light dinner recipes suitable for those following a Mediterranean diet.

These easy dinner recipes make it simple to serve something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. Many of these soups can be prepped ahead of time, made in one pot, or even frozen for later, giving you plenty of flexibility for getting dinner on the table fast. Pair your soups with a salad, such as kale tahini Caesar salad or arugula and roasted pepper salad for a complete, well-rounded meal.

Dinner doesn't have to be complicated to be nourishing and delicious. Scroll through the list, pin your favorites, and bring a warm, wholesome meal to the table tonight.

1

Spiced Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

This hearty and warming spiced carrot and red lentil soup is the ultimate in light and healthy dinner recipes. It's rich and velvety, with just enough spice to make it interesting without taking away from the sweet and earthy carrot flavor. This is far and away my favorite new recipe I've made this year!

Spiced Carrot and Red Lentil Soup at Parsley & Parm

2

Kristina Cadelina

Vegetarian Lasagna Soup with Herbed Ricotta and Kale

This vegetarian lasagna soup with herbed ricotta and kale is a dreamy, delicious, and healthier take on lasagna soup. It clocks in at about 45 minutes from start to finish, making an excellent choice for a family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Vegetarian Lasagna Soup at When Salty and Sweet Unite

3

Danielle Madden

Instant Pot Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup

We all know that the Instant Pot is incredibly useful for fast and healthy dinner recipes, and this scrumptious ginger chicken & rice soup is the perfect example! The balance of flavors is really spot-on, and it's freezer-friendly to boot.

Instant Pot Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup at Project Meal Plan

4

Spring Vegetable Minestrone With Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a deeply underappreciated vegetable, and also one of my very favorites! It's sweet and crunchy and while it's named after turnips I think it tastes like a sweet broccoli stem. This spring vegetable minestrone features both the flesh and the greens of the kohlrabi plant, and make this a unique and delicious minestrone soup recipe.

Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Kohlrabi at Parsley & Parm

5

Herman Chan

Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

I have only recently discovered Herman Chan's food blog, Herman At Home, and I'm absolutely hooked. His Thai coconut curry noodle soup is perfect for when you want a creamy Asian-inspired soup with the heat of red curry and a generous helping of veg. This one's a definite keeper!

Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup at Herman At Home

6

Annabelle Randles

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

This Moroccan chickpea soup recipe from The Flexitarian is rich, hearty, and loaded with warm Middle Eastern flavors. Hot and spicy flavor lovers will enjoy the addition of harissa, while those averse to the heat can leave it out without missing it. This recipe clocks at about 35 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight soup recipe.

Moroccan Chickpea Soup at The Flexitarian

7

Anne Danahy

Delectable Mushroom Barley Soup

I love adding grains to my soups to improve fiber content and make them heartier. Mushrooms and barley is one of my favorite combos! This delicious Mushroom Barley Soup from Craving Something Healthy is packed with flavor and all the goodness necessary for a filling and delicious meal.

Mushroom Barley Soup at Craving Something Healthy

8

Smoky Vegetarian Chili with Beans

This veggie-loaded chili recipe is smoky and rich despite not having any meat. It has plenty of fiber and protein and boasts a well-balanced chili flavor that will satisfy even the most dedicated beef chili devotee. It also begs to be finished off with all your favorite toppings, and accompanied by honey whole wheat cornbread.

Smoky Vegetarian Chili With Beans at Parsley & Parm

9

Christina Musgrave

Escarole Soup

I've just recently started seeing escarole in grocery stores after not seeing it for a couple of years, and I am beyond excited to cook with it again. Let's make escarole soup a thing in 2025! It is amazingly nutrient-dense and absolutely delicious in this Italian-inspired soup featuring turkey sausage, cannellini beans, and Parm.

Escarole Soup at Tasting With Tina

10

Jem Mantiri

Green Olive Soup with Olive Oil

I was so intrigued by this recipe from The Fruity Jem that I made it immediately...and who knew that green olive soup could be so flipping delicious! If you are an olive lover like me, you must buy a jar of your favorite green olives and make it immediately. You'll never look back.

Green Olive Soup with Olive Oil at The Fruity Jem

11

Natasha Levai

Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

This recipe for Ukrainian borscht is not particularly weeknight-friendly as written, but a simple swap of store-bought broth for homemade brings it into weekday dinner territory. The mix of beets, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots provides a smorgasbord of nutrients, making this a nutritional star in our lineup of healthy soup recipes.

Ukrainian Borscht Recipe at Natasha's Home

12

Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp

Still one of my most popular recipes four years after it was published, this roasted tomato and fennel soup is all the things you want your tomato soup to be: rich, creamy, and tomato-y, with a light anise-flavored boost from the fennel. The Parmesan shrimp is 100% optional, but turns this surprisingly decadent soup into a complete meal.

Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup at Parsley & Parm

13

The Art of Food and Wine

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Olive Garden fans, this one is for you! I actually prefer homemade pasta e fagioli to the restaurant version, and this recipe is particularly quick and easy and delicious.

Pasta e Faglioli Soup Recipe at The Art of Food and Wine

14

Allie Albanese

Healthy & Comforting Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Campbell's split pea soup was a fixture of my childhood, but my kids have always preferred a vegetarian version such as this one from Allie at Parched Around the World. It's got plenty of herbs and spices to replace the traditional ham hock, and a surprise ingredient at the end that brightens the flavors to perfection.

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup at Parched Around the World

15

Ayla Clulee

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

This recipe for Mediterranean lentil soup from Cooking Gorgeous makes a quintessential Mediterranean diet meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and lots of veg, all cooked in beautifully seasoned tomato-based broth.

Mediterranean Lentil Soup at Cooking Gorgeous

16

Elysia Cartlidge

Turkey Sausage and Kale Soup

This turkey sausage and kale soup from Haute and Healthy Living pairs Italian flavors with one of my favorite nutritional pairings: beans and greens. It's a delicious, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for easy weeknight meals.

Turkey Sausage and Kale Soup at Haute & Healthy Living

17

Marina Helene Dsouza

Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe

As a Minnesota native I'm always on the lookout for a healthy soup recipe using wild rice. This vegetable wild rice soup recipe from Masala Herb has everything I'm looking for...lots of vegetables and flavor to go with the pleasing, earthy flavor of wild rice.

Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe at Masala Herb

Have a question about one of these recipes? Want help adapting a dish to your dietary needs? I'm always happy to chat, so feel free to leave a comment or reach out. And if you've got a favorite healthy soup recipe to share, feel free to share a link in the comments.

Bookmark this post for those "what's for dinner?" moments when you want something hearty, cozy, and healthy, perfect for fall and winter dinners.

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