Healthy Stew, Soup, and Chili Recipes to Warm You from the Inside Out
Cozy up to some comfort food that's deceptively good for you with these healthy soups and stews and healthy chili recipes. Loaded with whole grains, veggies, and lean protein, these healthy soups and chili recipes will satisfy even the biggest hunger. Recipes here include healthy beef stews, a restaurant copycat healthy turkey chili, and healthy butternut squash soup, but there's much more. Pick your favorite for dinner tonight.
Spinach Artichoke Dip Soup
Your favorite hot dip recipe now comes in healthy soup and stew form. Yes, you have our full permission to eat it by the big bowl! Canned artichokes and frozen spinach make this easy, affordable, and nutritious any time of year. A little cream cheese cranks up the decadence factor for maximum flavor. No one will believe you when you let them know that each serving has just 182 calories and 13 grams of carbs. Toss in some shredded chicken to make it a heartier meal.
Spicy White Chili
On a crisp fall day, cozy up with a warm, well-balanced white chicken chili made flavorful with green chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and a dash of cayenne pepper. By swapping traditional ground beef for chicken in this healthy soup recipe, you'll save both fat and calories. One BH&G home cook declares this is "One of the easiest soups you can make. A real crowd pleaser. SO GOOD!"
Veggie-Pesto Lasagna Soup
Lasagna without the fussy layering? Sign us up. This healthy soup recipe, made on your stovetop or in a slow cooker, is the perfect way to use broken lasagna noodles. Basil pesto perks up the flavor of this veggie-packed, light-yet-filling soup.
Sweet Potato Chicken Stew
Chicken thighs, rosemary, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes pack this healthy chicken stew with warm fall flavors. But with pantry staples for most of the rest of the ingredients, you can make it anytime you're craving a bonus dose of comfort, using a stovetop or slow cooker method. If you're in the mood for a wine pairing, try a cup of white wine instead of chicken broth.
Copycat Turkey Chili
Inspired by Panera's fan favorite, this healthy turkey chili packs the just-right amount of heat through diced green chilies and a big pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. The turkey and two kinds of beans add 22 grams of lean protein per 324-calorie bowl, making this chili a meal in itself. That being said, we can't serve this without a side of homemade cornbread—and we recommend you follow suit!
Chunky Vegetable-Lentil Soup
Only 5% of Americans get their recommended daily quota of dietary fiber. One bowl of this tasty soup, and you're halfway there. The secret lies in the mix of French lentils, high-fiber legumes packed with heart-healthy folate, plus piles of veggies, including mushrooms, carrots, and a crunchy cabbage topping.
Maple-Kissed Cream of Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon-Cheddar Crostini
Pureed veggies give this beautiful and healthy soup a head start on its smooth texture. Then Greek yogurt makes each spoonful silky smooth and a good source of protein. Finally, a crostini of French bread with mayo, bacon, cheese, and green onion is a stunning (and delicious) topper.
Lentil-Toasted Barley Soup with Sausage
Chicken broth and chicken sausage team up to take this just-a-bit-of-meat recipe beyond basic veggie soup and chili recipes. This good-for-you recipe is filled with hearty whole grain barley, veggies, lentils, and tender sausage links. Toasting the barley before cooking brings out a rich nutty flavor to add a new dimension to your healthy soup recipe.
Gingered Chicken Meatball Soup with Brown Rice and Basil
Asian ingredients such as rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce add dynamic flavor to this satisfying soup. Brown rice, chicken, and veggies fuel you with three food groups for just 391 calories per serving. It's a breeze to transform this into a healthy chicken and wild rice soup, too—just substitute wild rice or a rice blend containing wild rice for the cooked brown rice.
Sweet Potato Soup and Kale Chips
Chipotle peppers give this healthy potato soup a sultry spice that builds as you make your way through the bowl. Looking for a little more flavor for your kale chips to top this cozy sweet potato recipe? Sprinkle them with garlic salt or another favorite seasoning.
Triple-Tomato Soup
For a triple play of childhood nostalgia, turn up the volume on your typical tomato soup. But unlike the watery canned version, this chunky and healthy tomato soup recipe combines pantry-ready tomatoes—canned, dried, and paste—with onions, celery, and parsley for a satisfying texture and layers of flavor. Also, speaking from experience: Each bowl is best enjoyed with a grilled cheese sandwich.