Delicious and Healthy Soup & Stew Recipes | Wellness Mama

30-Minute Caramelized Fennel Soup

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Every winter when cooler weather hits I’m ready for a cozy blanket and a bowl of hot soup. Soup for dinner can get old after a while though if you don’t have some variety. This caramelized fennel soup is fast, easy, and full of flavor! It’s also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with veggies. Fennel […]

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Easy White Chicken Chili

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:03 +0000

In our house, we’re always looking for creative ways to add more soup to the menu. It’s the perfect, easy weeknight meal full of nourishing veggies, protein, and broth. This white chicken chili recipe is the newest addition to our meal plan and you might find it’ll be a new family favorite! White Chicken Chili […]

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Creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

‘Tis the season for soup. Even though we’ve moved to where it doesn’t get that cold, our family still eats a lot of soups. They’re yummy, nourishing, and perfect when cooler weather hits. This creamy potato soup made in the Instant Pot is no exception. Delicious soup is the perfect comfort food and it’s even […]

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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Now that fall is officially here, I’ve been making a lot more soups and stews. Whether they’re in the slow cooker, the stovetop, or cooking away in the Instant Pot, there are plenty of different options. This pumpkin chili makes a hearty weeknight meal and it’s packed with fall flavor (and nutrition!). I originally created […]

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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

I love soup weather. From tomato soup to this roasted red pepper soup, I can’t get enough. A delicious soup makes a great weeknight meal and they’re perfect to reheat on busy days. Here’s my recipe for how to make a flavorful red pepper soup that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy optional. Roasted Red Pepper Soup […]

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Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Having some Louisiana roots, Cajun Gumbalaya (also spelled gumbolaya) is a family favorite around here. It combines the flavors of gumbo and jambalaya for an intensely flavorful recipe. As they say: “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll!). What Is Gumbalaya? I’ve also always been somewhat of a rule-breaker, so while gumbo […]

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Soothing Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:30:18 +0000

Ever heard the saying “A bowl of garlic soup a day keeps the doctor away”? Ok, maybe that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but in my book, this garlic soup is one case where good health and good taste unite! Garlic is a wonderful herb and culinary ingredient that I always keep in the kitchen in […]

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Chicken Taco Soup (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Options)

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:00:21 +0000

There’s nothing I love more than soup on a chilly night! This chicken taco soup is the perfect way to mix things up when you need a break from the Tuesday Taco Night routine, and bonus — most of it can come from your pantry and freezer for a quick emergency meal, but still be […]

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One-Pot Tomato Cabbage Soup

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:58:50 +0000

People who are new to eating real food often wonder how it’s possible to cook every meal at home when you are a busy family. I cook most meals at home and I don’t feel overextended. The reason is that I’m always looking for simple one-pot meals that I can throw together quickly. This tomato […]

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Creamy Spring Greens Soup

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:35:35 +0000

Looking for a festive St. Patrick’s day lunch after a healthier shamrock shake for breakfast? I have the solution for you! I like to eat seasonally when I can and this soup takes perfect advantage of that. It makes good use of spring favorites like leeks, asparagus, artichokes, and spinach. It’s also satisfyingly creamy but still surprisingly light. What’s […]

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The Best Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (+ Variations)

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:44:04 +0000

Oh, chicken soup… they call it food for the soul, and it certainly hits the spot on a cold winter day or when I’m under the weather. I also just love making this chicken soup (and other soups) during the winter to get some extra homemade bone broth into my diet. It seems like even […]

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Sweet Potato Zuppa Toscana Soup

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:54:38 +0000

Soups have got to be one of my favorite things to make. They fall into that wonderful one-pot meal category — proteins, veggies, everything you need all in one bowl. Granted they don’t always work year round (no one wants to eat a steaming bowl of mulligatawny soup in August), but for several seasons of the […]

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Hearty Italian Sausage Soup With Vegetables (One Pot Recipe)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:00:07 +0000

I love a filling one-pot meal, and soup is a great place to pack in a wide variety of colorful vegetables. This hearty, veggie-filled soup with Italian sausage is a nice change from the usual and one I make whenever the weather is cool enough. Goal for this year: Freeze my garden zucchini (which is […]

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Loaded Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:00:41 +0000

I used to love making potato soup, clam chowder, and other potato-based soups and stews. Now that we don’t eat white potatoes very often, I hadn’t made any of them in years. I found my old potato soup recipe when I was cleaning out my cabinets, and decided to try a sweet potato version instead. […]

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Indian Mulligatawny Soup (Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:20:32 +0000

My family loves Indian food so I’m always looking for healthy Indian recipes to try at home. This mulligatawny soup recipe has become one of our favorites. It’s so simple to make, but packs a lot of flavor. What Is Indian Mulligatawny Soup? Mulligatawny soup is an Indian soup that became popular in England during British […]

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Chicken Tortilla Soup – Kid Favorite!

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:19:41 +0000

I’m a huge fan of soup. It’s easy to throw together, easy to freeze for later, and a healthy meal choice. My family also loves southwestern and Mexican flavors, so I created this chicken tortilla soup to meld the two. Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup I’m all about taking old favorite recipes and making them healthier. […]

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Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:30:36 +0000

Soups and stews are a great meal choice for cool evening or afternoons when you want something hearty to warm you up. They are also easy to make and packed with nutrients too, making them one of my go-to meal ideas for busy nights. Healthy Tom Kha Gai Recipe Thai food is typically pretty healthy […]

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Simple Tomato Soup Recipe (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:00:42 +0000

I love the approach of soup weather at our house, when the Instant Pot starts to live on the counter and all of the favorite cold-weather comfort foods start their rotation. In fact, tomato soup was one of my favorite soups before switching to a real-food diet. Now, I don’t think I could eat the canned […]

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Easy Miso Soup Recipe (With Veggies)

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:30:51 +0000

Sometimes when the weather is chilly or you’re simply feeling under the weather, there is nothing better than a warm brothy soup. This miso soup combines nutrient-rich bone broth with the probiotic benefits of miso. And you get the benefits of vitamins and minerals from vegetables too. Make a big batch for the whole family or just […]

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Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:00:09 +0000

I’m happy to say that my meal planning and preparation skills have improved quite a bit in the years since college. Those days, most meals involved grabbing food at the food court on campus. Thankfully, they had a decent salad bar and some sushi or I don’t know that I would have consumed many vegetables at all! […]

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