19 Cozy Soups to Help Support Gut Health By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 25, 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 These gut-healthy soups are feel-good choices for a cozy night in. From probiotic-packed soups featuring kimchi and miso to fiber-rich soups highlighting legumes and whole grains, these comforting bowls are packed with ingredients that can help support your gut health. Recipes like our Kale, White Bean & Pasta Soup are delicious and nutritious options for lunch or dinner. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 19 Winter Vegetable Mulligatawny Soup View Recipe Save Jacob Fox Our meatless version of the Indian-inspired British colonial soup includes parsnip and squash to keep it hearty and satisfying. 02 of 19 Creamy Asparagus-Potato Soup View Recipe Save In this fast asparagus soup recipe, potato adds creaminess without adding cream. Double or triple this soup and freeze the leftovers for a quick lunch. 03 of 19 Miso Vegetable Soup View Recipe Save Tofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that's substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied. 04 of 19 Kale, White Bean & Pasta Soup View Recipe Save Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This veggie-packed kale, white bean and pasta soup is hearty and flavorful. Mashing beans into the soup gives it body and creaminess without actual cream. Serve this delicious vegetarian soup with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread on the side. 05 of 19 Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & Egg View Recipe Save Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Cubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup. 06 of 19 Bean & Barley Soup View Recipe Save This hearty bean and barley soup tastes like it has simmered for hours, but actually it's quite quick to throw together. Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully. If you have cooked barley on hand, omit the quick-cooking barley and stir in 1 1/2 cups cooked barley along with the broth in Step 2. 07 of 19 Spring Green Soup with Chicken View Recipe Save Sautéing chicken in a little oil first (rather than poaching in the broth) creates some browned bits in the pan (aka fond) that give this green soup a richer flavor. 08 of 19 French Onion Soup with Portobello Cheese "Toast" View Recipe Save Roasted portobello mushrooms stuffed with cheese, herbs and breadcrumbs stand in for the traditional Gruyère toast you'd find on top of a crock of French onion soup. 09 of 19 Cabbage & White Bean Soup View Recipe Save Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This cabbage and white bean soup is easy and flavorful. Avoid browning the leeks and garlic, as it can make the soup bitter. If you want to make this soup vegan, use vegan-friendly pesto and omit the Parmesan rind. 10 of 19 Easy Tortellini Soup View Recipe Save Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman This nourishing, vibrant soup is on the table quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal. The broth is delicate and creamy, thanks to the Parmesan rind, while dried basil adds an herbaceous note. We call for cheese tortellini, but you can easily swap in your favorite kind. 11 of 19 Chicken & Kale Soup View Recipe Save This easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand. 12 of 19 Yasai-To-Tofu-no-Misoshiru (Hearty Miso Soup with Vegetables & Tofu) View Recipe Save Rick Poon Miso soup can be enjoyed any time of the day, but it is traditionally a Japanese breakfast soup. Many restaurants serve it with just a few morsels of seaweed and tofu, but at home, miso soup can be hearty, packed with just about any vegetable. You can skip the process of making the dashi and use low-sodium broth instead. 13 of 19 Chicken Tomato Tortilla Soup View Recipe Save Johnny Autry Transform canned tomato soup by adding chicken, black beans and corn for a filling and quick lunch or dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado and tortilla chips. 14 of 19 Potato, Leek & Asparagus Soup View Recipe Save Charlotte & Johnny Autry Rather than tossing your potato peels, asparagus stalks and leek tops, cook them down into this soup instead. Once tender, they'll blend right in. Plus, they contain prebiotic fiber to help feed the good bugs in your gut. We reserve the asparagus tips to pan-fry with peas for a bright green garnish. 15 of 19 White Bean Soup with Tomato & Shrimp View Recipe Save With capers and olives, this heart-healthy soup draws inspiration from Italian puttanesca sauce. Serve with crusty whole-grain bread to soak up the broth. 16 of 19 Vegetarian French Onion Soup View Recipe Save Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington This vegetarian French onion soup is teeming with onions and shallots that caramelize and add sweet and savory flavor to the soup. Vegetable broth stands in for beef broth, but mushroom broth, with its dark color and earthy flavor, is also a good option. 17 of 19 Slow-Cooker Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Asparagus & Peas View Recipe Save Use your crock pot all year with this healthy slow-cooker chicken soup recipe with fresh spring ingredients. Adding the asparagus and peas to the slow cooker for the last 20 minutes of cooking and leaving the lid off ensures that the vegetables stay bright green and are perfectly done without getting mushy. 18 of 19 Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup View Recipe Save Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving. 19 of 19 Pasta e Ceci (Pasta & Chickpea Soup) View Recipe Save This thick soup is full of ceci (Italian for chickpeas), tomatoes, fresh rosemary and pasta. Convenient pantry items makes it the perfect solution for harried weeknights. To make this soup vegetarian simply swap reduced-sodium vegetable broth for the beef broth. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Soup Soup for Special Diets Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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