Special Diets Anti-Inflammatory 15 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 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 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: 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 15 Spicy Potato & Kale Soup Kelsey Hansen 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. View Recipe 02 of 15 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 03 of 15 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 04 of 15 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 05 of 15 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 06 of 15 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 07 of 15 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 08 of 15 Coconut Curry Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds Jacob Fox 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. View Recipe 09 of 15 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 10 of 15 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. View Recipe 11 of 15 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 12 of 15 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 13 of 15 Siraegi Guk (Radish-Top Soup) Ryan Liebe 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. View Recipe 14 of 15 Kabocha Squash Soup Caitlin Bensel 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. View Recipe 15 of 15 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit