16 Anti-Inflammatory Soup Recipes to Keep in Your Freezer

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

Soup season is finally upon us, and these cozy dishes are just what you need to celebrate. These anti-inflammatory soup recipes are packed with ingredients like legumes, leafy greens and dark-colored produce, which can help reduce symptoms of inflammation like digestive issues and stiff joints. Another bonus? You can enjoy a bowl of these freshly made soups for dinner, and then pop the leftovers in the freezer for an easy meal whenever you don’t feel like cooking. Try options like our Creamy Chickpea Soup and our Garlicky Cabbage Soup for a warm and nourishing meal.

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Creamy Chickpea Soup

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

This creamy chickpea soup comes together in just 20 minutes. Cream cheese melts right into this zesty soup for a velvety texture that feels cozy and comforting. Garnished with cilantro and crunchy tortilla strips, it’s a one-pot meal that’s weeknight-friendly and crowd-pleasing.

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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This effortless soup takes only 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor. ream cheese rounds it out with a silky texture.

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Garlicky Cabbage Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This garlicky soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Warm, hearty and nourishing, it’s rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage.

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High-Protein Lemon & Turmeric Chicken Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, gives the soup its vibrant yellow hue. It’s the perfect meal for warming up on a chilly day. We love tender-crisp baby kale, but chopped kale or baby spinach can be used in its place.

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High-Protein Veggie Soup

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This plant-based soup features lentils, which offer plenty of protein and fiber to make this soup satisfying. With anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and sweet potato, you’ll get a balanced soup that’s warming and comforting.

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Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This creamy chickpea soup was inspired by Marry Me Chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We gave this dish a plant-based spin by swapping out the chicken for chickpeas and kale to create a cozy, warming meal perfect for cooler weather.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This roasted vegetable soup uses a delicious array of vegetables, like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas, plus you get the probiotics from white miso. While we love the veggies in this recipe, feel free to get creative by adding winter squash or another root vegetable.

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Chicken Fajita Soup

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

The vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas make for a delicious soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. To kick up the heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the veggie mixture.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night.

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One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Antonis Achilleos
Antonis Achilleos

This hearty soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. The Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.

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20-Minute White Bean Soup

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This fiber-rich soup is an easy, healthy dinner when you’re pressed for time. Frozen sweet potatoes and collard greens keep the prep to a minimum, and the brothy soup is finished with a bit of heavy cream for body and richness.

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

With a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock pot stew.

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Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato Soup

Puréeing some of the lentil-vegetable mixture and then combining it with the remaining ingredients gives the soup a texture that satisfies those who love a creamy soup and those who prefer it chunky. Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.

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Curried Chickpea Stew

Who says a meatless meal isn't filling? Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas, this fragrant stew satisfies.

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Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup

This hearty soup gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. We simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth to get a homemade stock flavor.

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Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew

This satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without adding too much sodium to this healthy recipe..

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