When you’re not feeling your best, sometimes the simplest meals are the ones that help the most! These feel-good soups are warm, nourishing, and easy to sip, exactly what you want when you need a little comfort in a bowl.
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These soups will cure whatever ails you!
When I’m under the weather, my appetite tends to vanish. (As a food blogger, I know I’m sick when I don’t want to eat!)
But I also know that I need to eat. I have to eat something! And that “something” is almost always soup.
When you’re feeling sick, soups are easy to eat, easy to digest, and they pack in a lot of good stuff in a convenient package. They’re also the coziest kind of meal. A big warm bowl of comfort!
I have a lot of soup recipes here on Well Plated (including plenty of Crockpot Soup Recipes!), but these are the ones that I turn to when I’m not feeling well. I hope you find them just as comforting as I do!
What Makes for a Feel-Good Soup
Keep It Brothy. I’ve heard it’s actually an old wives’ tale that creamy soups make congestion worse, but personally, a thick, creamy soup is the last thing I want when I’m stuffed up. Brothy soups are lighter and easier to sip when you’re not at your best. All of the recipes below skip heavy cream in the base.
Good-for-You Ingredients. When you’re not feeling great, simple, nourishing components like garlic, ginger, and nutrient-packed veggies go a long way.
Protein. Not all of the recipes below are big on protein, because sometimes when you’re sick, you just want something light. But I’ve also included some meaty soups because fueling your body with protein can support recovery.
Meal Preppable. Because when you’re not feeling well, cooking once and eating twice (or three times) is totally a win.
My Favorite Soups for Sick Days
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
The classic for a reason. This Chicken Noodle Soup is warm, soothing, and full of tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles. It’s exactly what you want when you’re feeling under the weather!
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White Bean Soup
Simple, cozy, and packed with plant-based goodness, this White Bean Soup is creamy (without cream) and incredibly comforting.
Check out this recipe
Kale Soup
Loaded with vegetables and beans, this Kale Soup is nourishing and satisfying without feeling heavy.
Check out this recipe
Carrot Ginger Soup
This Carrot Ginger Soup is easy to sip and full of flavor, with fresh ginger adding a gentle warmth.
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Curry Soup
This Thai-inspired Curry Soup has loads of flavor in every spoonful, and if you make it spicy, it'll definitely help clear your sinuses!
Check out this recipe
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Light, bright, and comforting, this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a fresh take on classic chicken soup.
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Turkey Soup
A great way to turn leftovers into something new, this Turkey Soup is hearty, simple, and deeply satisfying.
