10 Anti-Inflammatory Soups to Make This Winter By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 21, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis 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 with seasonal, anti-inflammatory vegetables like broccoli, leeks and sweet potatoes to help combat pesky symptoms of 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. 01 of 10 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. View Recipe Save 02 of 10 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. View Recipe Save 03 of 10 Chicken & Dumplings Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer 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. View Recipe Save 04 of 10 Carrot Soup Antonis 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 Save 05 of 10 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. View Recipe Save 06 of 10 Creamy Turnip Soup Diana Chistruga 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. View Recipe Save 07 of 10 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. View Recipe Save 08 of 10 Butternut Squash, Tomato, Chard & Chickpea 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! View Recipe Save 09 of 10 Cabbage & Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage & Mustard Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This warming cabbage soup is packed with flavor. The bratwurst and mustard add savory flavors that are complemented by sweet potatoes and an apple slaw on top that adds sweetness and crunch. Savoy cabbage adds texture to this perfect cold-weather soup. View Recipe Save 10 of 10 Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup 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. View Recipe Save Explore more: Special Diets Anti-Inflammatory Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit