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5 warm soups for cold nights

By The Health News Team | December 19, 2025

Image of five different kinds of soup

Soup season is in full swing! If you’re looking for a one-pot masterpiece that warms the belly and fuels the body, these five options are fan favorites.


1

Hearty roasted carrot soup

Carrot soup in a bowl with croutons and sour cream

Carrots provide many of the nutrients we need for vision health and the prevention of heart disease. A diabetes specialist educator at Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch shares a flavorful root soup infused with coriander.

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2

Lasagna soup

Lasagna soup in a bowl with a spoon

Loaded with lasagna noodles, tomatoes and cheese, this recipe makes for a great weeknight meal and is the ultimate comfort food. Lean ground turkey reduces the fat, while part-skim cheeses help ease the traditional heaviness.

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3

Slow cooker chicken and rice soup

Chicken soup with rice

This protein-packed recipe uses low-sodium bone broth, a flavorful option with lower amounts of sodium. Plus, a registered dietitian nutritionist for the Sharp Rees-Stealy Center for Health Management recommends it for those facing the flu.

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4

Greens and beans soup

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A favorite of Dr. Angie Neison, a board-certified family medicine doctor who serves as a medical advisor for culinary medicine at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, this soup is flavorful, nutrient-dense and rich in fiber, iron and phytochemicals.

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5

White bean and cabbage stew soup

White bean and cabbage stew

A registered dietitian nutritionist with the Sharp Rees-Stealy Center for Health Management loves that this plant-based soup offers a balance of whole grains and lean protein – while focusing on cabbage, a leafy green that seldom gets the spotlight.

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