Nostalgic fall comfort food. As the weather cools, there’s nothing more nourishing than a bowl of homemade and healthy soup.
Far from heavy and high-carb, I’ve easily included the Fab Four (protein, fat, fiber, and greens) into my simple soup and stew recipes. Aside from being delicious, these healthy fall soups support satiety, blood sugar balance, and immune health all season long.
As a mom and nutritionist feeding a house full of hungry boys, I’m always looking for meals that check multiple boxes. And soups hit all three:
- Easy to prepare
- Deeply nourishing
- Family-friendly and kid-approved
These busy weeknight soup recipes require minimal prep, and come together with pantry staples, leftover proteins, and/or seasonal produce.
Pro Tip: Meal prep a double batch of soup early in the week and reheat portions for lunches, after-school snacks, or quick dinners. All while knowing your family is getting balanced nutrition in every bowl!
From a nutritional standpoint, my healthy soup recipes stand out for all the right reasons:
- Warming winter hydration
- Soothing for digestion
- Immune-boosting (especially helpful during cold and flu season!)
- Easy to “hide” vegetables, herbs, and bone broth
They deliver antioxidants and minerals that support everything from metabolic health to recovery and energy.
The Easy Additions That Make Soups More Satisfying
Adding extra protein and nutrients to your soups doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple additions can transform a cozy fall soup into a blood sugar-balancing meal:
- Be Well Unflavored Grass-Fed Protein Powder: Stir into broths and lighter soups for a seamless protein boost. Tasteless – you won’t even know it’s there!
- Be Well Unflavored Plant-Based Protein Powder: Perfect for thicker soups like creamy pumpkin or tomato soup, adding 20 grams of protein plus extra fiber and creaminess.
- Bone Broth: Packed with collagen and minerals, bone broth supports gut health, immunity, and skin from the inside out. Read more about The Healing Benefits of Bone Broth here!
- My Favorite: FOND Bone Broth (use code BEWELLBYKELLY)
- My Favorite: FOND Bone Broth (use code BEWELLBYKELLY)
20 Must-Try Cozy Soups for Fall
Seasonal Soups:
Celebrate the flavors of the season with these cozy, herb-forward classics:
- Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Soup
- Creamy Pumpkin Soup
- Curry Coconut Pumpkin Soup
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Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup
Hearty and Comforting Soups:
Hearty, satisfying soups that feel like a warm hug in a bowl. These recipes are designed to be both comforting and filling, so you don’t end up hungry an hour later:
- Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens
- Hearty Kale and Italian Sausage Soup
- Curry Vegetable Soup
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Hearty Oven-Braised Stew
Immunity-Boosting Soups:
These immune boosting soup recipes help you and your family stay healthy all season long with nutrient-dense, vegetable-rich options. Psst, they’re also perfect soup recipes for when you get sick, too:
Easy Weeknight Soups:
Simple, quick, and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, clearing out the fridge, or letting the slow cooker do the work so you can set it and forget it:
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Bean-Free Buffalo Chili
- Quick Mexican Chicken Vegetable Soup
More Resources for Building Immunity, Balancing Blood Sugar, and Feeding Your Family Well:
- Cook Books:
- Guides:
- The Be Well Blog: Recipes, motivation, science-backed tips and beyond
- The Fab Four Kitchen x YouTube: Cook along with me from the comfort of my kitchen to yours
- Courses:
