This fall and winter will be particularly challenging during cold and flu season, so I\u2019ve put together this list of five soups that you should put into your regular rotation effective immediately. There\u2019s a great mix of flavor profiles, proteins, and international inspirations in this list. So make sure you try one\u2014or ALL\u2014of them out this season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) WHITE BEAN SOUP AND MEDITERRANEAN DIET TURKEY \u2013 QUARANTINE COOKING<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou know I have to kick this off with a Mediterranean recipe. This was also one of the first recipes we recorded in the studio after the COVID shutdown happened. This one\u2019s inspired by an old favorite and serves as an excellent reminder that soup can be enjoyed year-round! If you love this recipe (and I\u2019m certain that you will), be sure to put it in your back pocket for later\u2014this is a FANTASTIC way to use up any leftover turkey you might have after Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) INSTANT POT GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is easily one of the most flavorful soups I\u2019ve ever put together. It\u2019s also probably one of the most fragrant! Make sure that you put enough broth into the pot to cover the chicken\u2014this way, it\u2019ll pull apart beautifully after it\u2019s cooked. Also, by adding in the canned green chiles at the END, we really increase their presence in the recipe. Altogether this soup should take about forty minutes to make, but you\u2019ll be able to spend most of that time kicking your feet up and letting the instant pot do its thing. I personally like to add Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to keep this recipe more health-conscious. Don\u2019t be afraid to give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) SLOW COOKER ITALIAN GREENS AND CHICKEN SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s my take on the classic chicken noodle soup\u2014except we\u2019re swapping the noodles out and replacing them with LOADS of greens. This recipe is low carb but incredibly hearty and satisfying, and the Italian-inspired flavor profile will make it hard for you to put the spoon down. With this one, you\u2019ll get a delicious dose of essential vitamins and minerals, and you can easily store in the fridge or freeze in separate containers if you\u2019re looking for an excellent meal prep option to have ready the instant you come inside from the cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) KJ\u00d6TS\u00daPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of cold\u2026 I learned this recipe during a trip to Iceland, where I had a VERY chilly fishing trip. This delicious, hearty, simple, and delicious soup warmed me up in a heartbeat. I love that this recipe uses lamb, which isn\u2019t as common in soups you find here in the US. This is a slow cooker recipe, so it\u2019s perfect for throwing on earlier in the day on a Sunday and then enjoy for six hearty servings; just make sure you sear the lamb properly before you put everything together. To get the most out of this recipe, you\u2019ll want to cook it, set it aside, and enjoy the next day when all the flavors have pulled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BONUS: This recipe involves LOTS of chopping, which I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, so get ready for some zen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) HEALTHY SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mediterranean-diet-turkey-white-bean-soup-1.jpg)
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou know I have to kick this off with a Mediterranean recipe. This was also one of the first recipes we recorded in the studio after the COVID shutdown happened. This one\u2019s inspired by an old favorite and serves as an excellent reminder that soup can be enjoyed year-round! If you love this recipe (and I\u2019m certain that you will), be sure to put it in your back pocket for later\u2014this is a FANTASTIC way to use up any leftover turkey you might have after Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) INSTANT POT GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is easily one of the most flavorful soups I\u2019ve ever put together. It\u2019s also probably one of the most fragrant! Make sure that you put enough broth into the pot to cover the chicken\u2014this way, it\u2019ll pull apart beautifully after it\u2019s cooked. Also, by adding in the canned green chiles at the END, we really increase their presence in the recipe. Altogether this soup should take about forty minutes to make, but you\u2019ll be able to spend most of that time kicking your feet up and letting the instant pot do its thing. I personally like to add Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to keep this recipe more health-conscious. Don\u2019t be afraid to give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) SLOW COOKER ITALIAN GREENS AND CHICKEN SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s my take on the classic chicken noodle soup\u2014except we\u2019re swapping the noodles out and replacing them with LOADS of greens. This recipe is low carb but incredibly hearty and satisfying, and the Italian-inspired flavor profile will make it hard for you to put the spoon down. With this one, you\u2019ll get a delicious dose of essential vitamins and minerals, and you can easily store in the fridge or freeze in separate containers if you\u2019re looking for an excellent meal prep option to have ready the instant you come inside from the cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) KJ\u00d6TS\u00daPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of cold\u2026 I learned this recipe during a trip to Iceland, where I had a VERY chilly fishing trip. This delicious, hearty, simple, and delicious soup warmed me up in a heartbeat. I love that this recipe uses lamb, which isn\u2019t as common in soups you find here in the US. This is a slow cooker recipe, so it\u2019s perfect for throwing on earlier in the day on a Sunday and then enjoy for six hearty servings; just make sure you sear the lamb properly before you put everything together. To get the most out of this recipe, you\u2019ll want to cook it, set it aside, and enjoy the next day when all the flavors have pulled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BONUS: This recipe involves LOTS of chopping, which I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, so get ready for some zen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) HEALTHY SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/green-chile-tortilla-soup-7.jpg)
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is easily one of the most flavorful soups I\u2019ve ever put together. It\u2019s also probably one of the most fragrant! Make sure that you put enough broth into the pot to cover the chicken\u2014this way, it\u2019ll pull apart beautifully after it\u2019s cooked. Also, by adding in the canned green chiles at the END, we really increase their presence in the recipe. Altogether this soup should take about forty minutes to make, but you\u2019ll be able to spend most of that time kicking your feet up and letting the instant pot do its thing. I personally like to add Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to keep this recipe more health-conscious. Don\u2019t be afraid to give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) SLOW COOKER ITALIAN GREENS AND CHICKEN SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s my take on the classic chicken noodle soup\u2014except we\u2019re swapping the noodles out and replacing them with LOADS of greens. This recipe is low carb but incredibly hearty and satisfying, and the Italian-inspired flavor profile will make it hard for you to put the spoon down. With this one, you\u2019ll get a delicious dose of essential vitamins and minerals, and you can easily store in the fridge or freeze in separate containers if you\u2019re looking for an excellent meal prep option to have ready the instant you come inside from the cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) KJ\u00d6TS\u00daPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of cold\u2026 I learned this recipe during a trip to Iceland, where I had a VERY chilly fishing trip. This delicious, hearty, simple, and delicious soup warmed me up in a heartbeat. I love that this recipe uses lamb, which isn\u2019t as common in soups you find here in the US. This is a slow cooker recipe, so it\u2019s perfect for throwing on earlier in the day on a Sunday and then enjoy for six hearty servings; just make sure you sear the lamb properly before you put everything together. To get the most out of this recipe, you\u2019ll want to cook it, set it aside, and enjoy the next day when all the flavors have pulled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BONUS: This recipe involves LOTS of chopping, which I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, so get ready for some zen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) HEALTHY SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/italian-greens-soup-5-1024x576-1.jpg)
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s my take on the classic chicken noodle soup\u2014except we\u2019re swapping the noodles out and replacing them with LOADS of greens. This recipe is low carb but incredibly hearty and satisfying, and the Italian-inspired flavor profile will make it hard for you to put the spoon down. With this one, you\u2019ll get a delicious dose of essential vitamins and minerals, and you can easily store in the fridge or freeze in separate containers if you\u2019re looking for an excellent meal prep option to have ready the instant you come inside from the cold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) KJ\u00d6TS\u00daPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of cold\u2026 I learned this recipe during a trip to Iceland, where I had a VERY chilly fishing trip. This delicious, hearty, simple, and delicious soup warmed me up in a heartbeat. I love that this recipe uses lamb, which isn\u2019t as common in soups you find here in the US. This is a slow cooker recipe, so it\u2019s perfect for throwing on earlier in the day on a Sunday and then enjoy for six hearty servings; just make sure you sear the lamb properly before you put everything together. To get the most out of this recipe, you\u2019ll want to cook it, set it aside, and enjoy the next day when all the flavors have pulled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BONUS: This recipe involves LOTS of chopping, which I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, so get ready for some zen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) HEALTHY SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/icelandic-meat-soup-4-1024x731-1.jpg)
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of cold\u2026 I learned this recipe during a trip to Iceland, where I had a VERY chilly fishing trip. This delicious, hearty, simple, and delicious soup warmed me up in a heartbeat. I love that this recipe uses lamb, which isn\u2019t as common in soups you find here in the US. This is a slow cooker recipe, so it\u2019s perfect for throwing on earlier in the day on a Sunday and then enjoy for six hearty servings; just make sure you sear the lamb properly before you put everything together. To get the most out of this recipe, you\u2019ll want to cook it, set it aside, and enjoy the next day when all the flavors have pulled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BONUS: This recipe involves LOTS of chopping, which I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing, so get ready for some zen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) HEALTHY SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOOM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC05361-5-1024x576-1.jpg)
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI had to include some seafood on this list, so I dug back and found this amazing pho-inspired recipe that I promise you\u2019re going to love. This is a classic #FMC recipe that\u2019s creative, follows my three-color rule, and will probably teach you something new along the way\u2014don\u2019t try to tell me you\u2019ve made shrimp meatballs before! Searing the baby bok choy before you put it all together adds just a BIT of complexity to the dish, but what I love about this one is the medley of flavors. The jalape\u00f1o, cilantro, and lime are all optional but I promise you\u2019ll be missing out if you skip on any of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n