Snuggling up with a brothy soup on a chilly night sounds like a delicious way to stay warm, and these recipes are perfect for just that. Each of these bowls fits well into the Mediterranean diet, as they are balanced with nutritious ingredients like lean protein, ample veggies and whole grains. Recipes like our Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup and Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup are healthy, tasty dishes that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

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Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup

This chicken-miso soup is a nourishing bowl that’s fresh and comforting. With sweet carrots, tender chicken and plenty of spinach simmer in a light broth, then get a savory boost from umami-rich white miso stirred in at the end.

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Lemon-Turmeric Cabbage & White Bean Soup

This cozy soup combines tender cabbage and creamy cannellini beans with aromatic spices, and a splash of lemon juice to brighten every spoonful. It’s light yet satisfying, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

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Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew

This lemony kale and white bean stew offers bright, hearty, and comforting flavors all in one pot. Tender carrots, onion and lacinato kale simmer with creamy cannellini beans, some of which are mashed to thicken the broth. A sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley adds a fresh zesty finish.

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French Onion Cabbage Soup

This creative twist on the classic French onion soup swaps out some of the onion for caramelized cabbage. The savory broth, infused with sweet onions and topped with cheesy croutons, remains just as satisfying, but with a veggie-packed twist.

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Brothy Lemon-Garlic Beans

While not exactly a soup, this dish is just as hydrating and cozy. Creamy cannellini beans swim in a garlicky, lemon-infused broth. For a little extra flair, finish the dish with a drizzle of good olive oil—or, for a creamier take, a dollop of Greek-style yogurt.

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Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup

This sick-day chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, warm broth and soft noodles, is designed to soothe and nourish when you’re feeling under the weather. Ginger and garlic boost flavor, while the warm broth helps clear congestion and keep you hydrated.

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Garlicky Cabbage Soup

Warm, hearty and nourishing, this soup is rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Packed with veggies and a savory broth, this soup is perfect as a light meal on its own or as a starter.

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High-Protein Lemon & Turmeric Chicken Soup

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

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Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto

This one-pot chicken soup is topped with flavorful store-bought pesto. Big, fiber-rich butter beans add a creamy bite, but you can easily swap them out for cannellini beans or navy beans if you prefer.

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One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

This lentil-vegetable soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread and a salad for an ultra-satisfying meal.

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Italian Wedding Soup

Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this classic Italian soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.

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Chicken & Kale Soup

This easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day—or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.

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Hearty Minestrone

This version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or supper on a cold winter’s night. To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth. Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew

With a focus on vegetables, legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale.

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White Bean Soup with Pasta

We use mirepoix—a combination of onion, celery and carrots—to flavor this soup. Keep a store-bought bag of the mixture in your freezer to ensure you always have some on hand without worrying about it going bad.

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Chicken & White Bean Soup

Rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure—especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Soup

Thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta, this slow-cooker soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.

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