Vertical photo of Ham and Fresh Pea Soup in a blue and white patterned bowl.

Healthy, Hearty Soups for Cold Winter Days!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 2, 2021

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Ten of our favorite healthy soups, perfect for cold winter days. These veggie-filled recipes will warm you right up!

We're always looking for a healthy and delicious lunch option. But when it's freezing cold outside, it's hard to want to eat salads. These soups are the answer! They are filled with hearty, seasonal, vegetables and delicious flavors. Make a big pot and have it throughout the week for an easy lunch. They are light and lean but still super cozy. Enjoy!

Overhead vertical photo of Golden Split Pea Soup in a pot surrounded by toasted crostini.

This fabulous Golden Split Pea Soup is the epitome of healthy comfort food. Lots of veggies, golden split peas, and bits of tender ham are simmered together to create a delicious meal-in-a-bowl!

 

Overhead vertical closeup photo of Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with crispy pancetta and feta cheese on top on a blue and white patterned plate and bowl.

There are a zillion Butternut Squash Soup recipes out there, but this one takes things over the top! Literally! This silky smooth, flavorful soup is topped with crispy pancetta, salty Feta and a sprinkle of fresh thyme… so delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Golden Roasted Cauliflower Soup in a blue Staub pot and in a bowl with toppings and grilled bread.

This silky smooth Golden Roasted Cauliflower Soup is loaded with nourishing veggies that are roasted till sweet and caramelized. It's so delicious, even non-cauliflower lovers will love it!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Fire-Roasted Tomato Basil Soup in a pot surrounded by small soup bowls and garnished with fresh basil leaves.

A creamy, super delicious Tomato Basil Soup with no cream! A scoop of Greek yogurt and lots of healthy pureed veggies are the creamy secrets!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Ham and Fresh Pea Soup in a blue and white patterned bow with a pot of the soup in the background.

A delicious take on an old classic, ham and split pea soup, this Ham and Fresh Pea Soup is healthy, vibrantly-hued and is loaded with fabulous, flavor!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup topped with melted mozzarella cheese in blue and white patterned serving bowls.

This Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup comes together quickly, is bursting with fabulous flavor and loaded with lots of healthy veggies!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup in a white serving cup.

No one will know you cheated just a bit with this Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup. Honestly, no one will care! It's so easy and so… delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Fresh Spinach Soup in small blue and white patterned serving bowls with a bowl of croutons nearby.

Healthy, delicious and vibrantly green, this creamy, Ballymaloe Fresh Spinach Soup (with no cream) comes together in less than an hour and has been bringing rave reviews for over 50 years!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Roasted Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup in blue and white patterned serving bowls.

Roasted Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup- If you love lots of flavor but want to cut back a bit on calories, this delicious, healthy Thai-inspired soup is perfect for you!

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7 Comments

  1. Chris: I think the ad frustration comes in when we look for recipes on our iphones. I have no problem whatsoever when on my computer. Your frustrated readers might avoid searching on their phone if ads are a problem.
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  2. I love your web site and recipes. I made your lemon thyme shortbread cookies and then printed out the adorable labels. The friends I gave these to thought I had bought them since they looked so professional! Thank you SO much.
    Diane S

  3. Love your soups! My favorites are Ballymaloe Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Tomato. Keep individual portions in my freezer to microwave at any time.

  4. Your site is becoming VERY frustrated. Too many ads and always asking me to subscribe when I am already a subscriber. Don’t know how much longer I will be using your fabulous site if I continue to be harassed by more ads or required additional subscription requests...too bad I did admire what you were doing. Diane K

    1. Hi Diane,
      I’m sorry for your frustration. I would love to have a site without ads but is is how we pay our bills and make a living. It’s very expensive to run a website and we have a number of people we employ to help us with all the details.
      I don’t really like watching ads on television but it the price I pay for being able to see shows I enjoy for free. It’s the same for us, the way we can offer tested and tried recipes to our readers for free.
      Again, I’m sorry for your frustration. I hope you find a quality site sans ads.
      Kind regards, Chris