When you need a warm, nourishing meal in a flash, these soups are your answer. Focusing on simple ingredients and quick techniques, they prove you don’t need to simmer for hours to enjoy a delicious, healthy bowl of soup.
1. Tomato Basil Soup
Method: Blend 4 ripe tomatoes with ½ cup water. Cook with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 small onion chopped, salt, pepper, and a handful of basil. Simmer for 7 mins.
Why healthy: Tomatoes provide lycopene for heart health and basil aids digestion.
2. Cabbage Soup
Method: In a pot, cook 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1 tomato, and ½ onion in 2 cups vegetable broth with salt and pepper for 7–8 mins.
Why healthy: Low-calorie, high-fiber soup that aids detox and weight loss.
3. Carrot Ginger Soup
Method: Boil 2 chopped carrots with 1 tsp grated ginger and 2 cups vegetable broth for 8 mins. Blend smooth, season with salt and pepper.
Why healthy: Beta-carotene from carrots boosts vision and ginger supports gut health.
4. Beetroot Soup
Method: Boil 1 cup beetroot cubes with 2 cups water, ½ onion, and 1 garlic clove for 7 mins. Blend smooth, season with salt, pepper, and a dash of lemon.
Why healthy: Beetroot supports blood circulation and lowers blood pressure.
5. Pumpkin Soup
Method: Boil 1 cup pumpkin cubes with 1 cup water, 1 clove garlic, and salt for 8 mins. Blend smooth, season with black pepper, and add 1 tsp coconut milk.
Why healthy: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, supports immunity, and is easy to digest.
6. Zucchini Soup
Method: Sauté 1 chopped zucchini and 1 garlic clove in 1 tsp olive oil. Add 2 cups vegetable broth, cook 6 mins, blend smooth, and season.
Why healthy: Zucchini is hydrating, rich in fiber, and low in calories.
7. Spinach & Garlic Soup
Method: In a pan, sauté 4 cloves garlic in 1 tsp olive oil, add 2 cups fresh spinach, 2 cups vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 mins. Blend smooth.
Why healthy: Rich in iron, antioxidants, and immune-boosting garlic.
8. Turmeric Pepper Soup
Method: Boil 2 cups water with ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp crushed black pepper, 1 garlic clove, and a pinch of salt for 7 mins. Strain and serve.
Why healthy: Anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting, great for colds.
9. Lemon Coriander Soup
Method: Boil 2 cups water with ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chopped coriander and ½ lemon juice before serving.
Why healthy: Vitamin C-rich, refreshing, and immunity-boosting.
10. Coconut Lemongrass Soup
Method: Boil 2 cups vegetable broth with ½ cup coconut milk, 1 stalk lemongrass, ginger slices, and salt. Strain before serving.
Why healthy: Coconut milk provides healthy fats, lemongrass aids digestion.
