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Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

When it’s cold and wintery outside, reach for one of these flavorful soup recipes to help you feel warm and cozy. From brothy tomato soups to creamy curries, these dishes are comforting and nutritious. Plus, they’re packed withseasonal, anti-inflammatory vegetableslike broccoli, leeks and sweet potatoes to help combatpesky symptomsof chronic inflammation like digestive issues, mental fog and muscle aches. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup and Chicken & Dumplings Soup are so healthy and tasty that they might just make it into your permanent soup rotation.

01of 15Spicy Potato & Kale SoupKelsey HansenSpicy sausage—in this case, chorizo—pairs beautifully with hearty greens. If you like, substitute collard or mustard greens for the kale. If you can’t get chorizo, hot Italian sausage will also work in this soup.View Recipe

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Spicy Potato & Kale Soup

Kelsey Hansen

Spicy Potato-Kale Soup

Spicy sausage—in this case, chorizo—pairs beautifully with hearty greens. If you like, substitute collard or mustard greens for the kale. If you can’t get chorizo, hot Italian sausage will also work in this soup.

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02of 15Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll SoupPhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey DavisThis slow-cooker cabbage roll soup has all the essential flavors of a classic cabbage roll and simmers away to create bold, warming flavors. This savory soup has just a hint of sweetness plus heat from hot sauce. The tomatoes and caraway seeds help create depth but don’t overshadow the rest of the flavors. The brown rice garnish rounds out the dish.View Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis

This slow-cooker cabbage roll soup has all the essential flavors of a classic cabbage roll and simmers away to create bold, warming flavors. This savory soup has just a hint of sweetness plus heat from hot sauce. The tomatoes and caraway seeds help create depth but don’t overshadow the rest of the flavors. The brown rice garnish rounds out the dish.

03of 15Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry SoupIn this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.View Recipe

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Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

04of 15Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe

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Chicken & Dumplings Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

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This hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.

05of 15Carrot SoupAntonis Achilleos (Photographer), Kay Clarke (Prop Stylist), Emily Nabors Hall (Food Stylist)This easy carrot soup recipe is a great way to use up a bag of carrots that were forgotten in your produce drawer. The carrots cook together with aromatics like onions, garlic and fresh herbs before being pureed into a silky smooth soup that’s delicious for dinner or packed up for lunch.View Recipe

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Carrot Soup

Antonis Achilleos (Photographer), Kay Clarke (Prop Stylist), Emily Nabors Hall (Food Stylist)

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This easy carrot soup recipe is a great way to use up a bag of carrots that were forgotten in your produce drawer. The carrots cook together with aromatics like onions, garlic and fresh herbs before being pureed into a silky smooth soup that’s delicious for dinner or packed up for lunch.

06of 15Stuffed Cabbage SoupLike stuffed cabbage? You’ll love this easy cabbage soup. It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.View Recipe

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Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Like stuffed cabbage? You’ll love this easy cabbage soup. It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.

07of 15Creamy Turnip SoupDiana ChistrugaIn this healthy turnip soup recipe, the humble turnip is transformed into a velvety soup made creamy with just 1 tablespoon of butter. Serve it as a starter or side soup. The mini salad on top is optional, but we love the bit of texture from the greens and pop of flavor from the vinaigrette.View Recipe

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Creamy Turnip Soup

Diana Chistruga

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In this healthy turnip soup recipe, the humble turnip is transformed into a velvety soup made creamy with just 1 tablespoon of butter. Serve it as a starter or side soup. The mini salad on top is optional, but we love the bit of texture from the greens and pop of flavor from the vinaigrette.

08of 15Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced SeedsJacob FoxIn this curried butternut squash soup, we leave the tender chunks of squash intact to give the soup texture. If you are starting with a whole squash, you can toast its seeds in place of the pepitas.View Recipe

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Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds

Jacob Fox

Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds

In this curried butternut squash soup, we leave the tender chunks of squash intact to give the soup texture. If you are starting with a whole squash, you can toast its seeds in place of the pepitas.

09of 15Creamy Chicken & Mushroom SoupThis creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.View Recipe

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.

10of 15Wonton Soup with Shrimp, Mushrooms & Brussels SproutsWontons for a weeknight dinner? They’re faster to make than you might think–no frozen wontons required! We used wonton wrappers from the grocery store to cut down on prep time. For the filling, we added fall veggies–Brussels sprouts and umami-rich mushrooms–for a flavor and texture boost.View Recipe

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Wonton Soup with Shrimp, Mushrooms & Brussels Sprouts

Wonton Soup with Shrimp, Mushrooms & Brussels Sprouts

Wontons for a weeknight dinner? They’re faster to make than you might think–no frozen wontons required! We used wonton wrappers from the grocery store to cut down on prep time. For the filling, we added fall veggies–Brussels sprouts and umami-rich mushrooms–for a flavor and texture boost.

11of 15Butternut Squash, Tomato, Chard & Chickpea SoupThis vegan soup recipe is chock-full of colorful vegetables. All those veggies give this soup plenty of fiber, upping the satisfaction factor while keeping calories low—a combination that can aid in weight loss over time and potentially help you lose belly fat. Vibrant turmeric adds a golden color to the flavorful broth, while cumin and ginger give it a bright, fresh finish. And the best part? This healthy soup recipe takes only 20 minutes, start to finish!View Recipe

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Butternut Squash, Tomato, Chard & Chickpea Soup

Flat-Belly Soup

This vegan soup recipe is chock-full of colorful vegetables. All those veggies give this soup plenty of fiber, upping the satisfaction factor while keeping calories low—a combination that can aid in weight loss over time and potentially help you lose belly fat. Vibrant turmeric adds a golden color to the flavorful broth, while cumin and ginger give it a bright, fresh finish. And the best part? This healthy soup recipe takes only 20 minutes, start to finish!

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Cabbage & Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage & Mustard

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

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13of 15Siraegi Guk (Radish-Top Soup)Ryan LiebeThis rustic soup is traditionally made with dried radish greens, but this recipe from chef Dennis Lee of California’s Namu Stonepot restaurants features fresh ones. Some Korean and Asian markets sell young radishes, which are predominantly the greens—perfect for making this dish. Lacinato kale is a good substitute. Round out the meal with steamed rice and kimchi.Read more about the recipe.View Recipe

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Siraegi Guk (Radish-Top Soup)

Ryan Liebe

Siraegi Guk (Radish-Top Soup)

This rustic soup is traditionally made with dried radish greens, but this recipe from chef Dennis Lee of California’s Namu Stonepot restaurants features fresh ones. Some Korean and Asian markets sell young radishes, which are predominantly the greens—perfect for making this dish. Lacinato kale is a good substitute. Round out the meal with steamed rice and kimchi.Read more about the recipe.

14of 15Kabocha Squash SoupCaitlin BenselThis silky kabocha squash soup has a warm flavor profile and a slight spicy kick from Fresno chile. Apple adds a nice tang and sweetness to complement the coconut milk. Enjoy this vegan soup as a starter course to a fall meal, or double the serving size and serve with a green salad for a full meal.View Recipe

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Kabocha Squash Soup

Caitlin Bensel

Kabocha Squash Soup

This silky kabocha squash soup has a warm flavor profile and a slight spicy kick from Fresno chile. Apple adds a nice tang and sweetness to complement the coconut milk. Enjoy this vegan soup as a starter course to a fall meal, or double the serving size and serve with a green salad for a full meal.

15of 15Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny SoupThis is a soup with a long history (references to it in English go back to 1784) that can now be conveniently made in a modern appliance. Although it’s technically an English soup, its origins are decidedly Indian. (The name loosely means “pepper water” in the Tamil language of Southern India.) The sweetness of apple and coconut milk counterbalances the garlic, ginger, curry and cayenne.View Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup

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This is a soup with a long history (references to it in English go back to 1784) that can now be conveniently made in a modern appliance. Although it’s technically an English soup, its origins are decidedly Indian. (The name loosely means “pepper water” in the Tamil language of Southern India.) The sweetness of apple and coconut milk counterbalances the garlic, ginger, curry and cayenne.

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