12 Thyroid-Friendly Soups to Keep You Warm & Nourished

When it comes to comforting, nutrient-packed meals, soups are the salads of winter—a warm, satisfying way to load up on thyroid-supportive ingredients. For many thyroid patients who often feel chilled during colder months, a bowl of soup is not just cozy but also a nourishing way to support your health.

This roundup features 12 thyroid-friendly soup recipes designed to warm, nourish, and delight your taste buds year-round. Each one is crafted with gut-supportive anti-inflammatory ingredients like bone broth and vibrant veggies to help you feel your best. Whether you’re looking for creamy and velvety or hearty and brothy, these soups offer something for every craving and dietary need.

These recipes are all gluten-free and dairy-free, with options for Paleo, AIP, and even vegan diets. They also happen to be freezer-friendly. From Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk to hearty Irish Colcannon Soup, you’ll find a variety of flavors and textures to enjoy.

You can find all twelve recipes below, and if you’d like a guided walkthrough, be sure to check out the accompanying YouTube video, where I share these soups in detail and explain what makes them so nourishing and thyroid-friendly. 

Why Soups for Thyroid Thrivers?

Soups are a nutrient-dense and easy-to-digest meal option, perfect for those navigating challenges like hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Let's explore some of the thyroid-friendly benefits of soups:

• Keep you warm: This is especially helpful for thyroid patients who often feel chilled.
• Pack in nutrients: Anti-inflammatory and gut-health-supportive ingredients like bone broth and colorful veggies make these soups a powerhouse for your thyroid and overall health.
• Suit diverse diets: These recipes are crafted to meet various dietary needs of gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, AIP, and vegan diets.
• Simplify healthy eating: Soups are easy to prepare in large batches, and all 12 recipes below are also freezer-friendly, making them a great option for meal prep and leftovers.

If you're ready to dive deeper into thyroid-friendly soups, be sure to check out my Sensational Soups Workshop inside the Thrivers Club! Along with an exclusive recipe guide, you’ll learn thyroid-supportive tips and techniques to make nourishing soups a staple in your life. Plus, this is just one of 17 thyroid-friendly cooking and lifestyle workshops available to Thrivers Club Members. Explore the Thrivers Club and start thriving today!

12 Thyroid-Friendly Soup Recipes

Ready to dig in? Let's do it! Below are 12 delicious, thyroid-friendly soup recipes to keep you warm, satisfied, and nourished. Click on the recipe image or link to go to each complete blog post with a printable recipe. 

1. Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

This soup is inspired by the Thai classic Tom Kha Gai. It’s creamy, sweet, spicy, and sour, with coconut milk, lime, and lemongrass. Even if you can’t find these traditional ingredients, I’ve provided easy-to-find substitutions like lime zest, which work beautifully. This weeknight-friendly soup is a quick and easy way to bring big, bold Thai flavors to your table.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Low-Carb

RECIPE: Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

 2. Irish Colcannon Soup

This soup is a twist on a classic Irish mash called Colcannon, which blends potatoes and greens. In this soup, Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, and kale melt into a creamy, velvety broth. Topped with crispy bacon and green onions, this one is totally irresistible. It's a family-friendly favorite in my house—and a great way to sneak some greens into a kid-friendly meal.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free

RECIPE: Irish Colcannon Soup

 3. Beef Borscht

With its razzle-dazzle jewel-toned broth, tender chunks of beef, and detoxifying beets, this soup is as beautiful as it is nourishing. The rich beef bone broth and a splash of vinegar give it depth, while a secret pinch of caraway seeds add an irresistible twist.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Low-carb

RECIPE: Beef Borscht

4. Red Lentil Rainbow Soup

This colorful, gut-supporting soup is a feast for the eyes and the body, featuring warming spices, sweet potatoes, and a complete rainbow of veggies. It’s high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and can be made vegan-friendly with a simple swap.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan-friendly

RECIPE: Red Lentil Rainbow Soup

5. Italian Sausage Minestrone

This hearty minestrone is loaded with veggies and my easy Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage. This recipe is a lifesaver for using up all those odds and ends in your produce drawer. It’s hearty, Paleo-friendly, and packed with gut-nourishing collagen and protein. I love making a big batch of this minestrone to enjoy throughout the week and squirreling away the extras in the freezer.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Low-carb

RECIPE: Italian Sausage Minestrone

6. Turkey Albondigas Soup

The star of this soup is the tender turkey meatballs, flecked with fresh mint and floating in a flavorful sea of bone broth alongside sweet potatoes and other veggies. This Mexican-inspired bowl is as unforgettable as it is nourishing.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, AIP, Low-carb

RECIPE: Turkey Albondigas Soup

7. Hoppin’ John Soup

I created this soup based on the Southern tradition of black-eyed peas, greens, and ham, said to bring good luck for the New Year. It’s loaded with one of the most nutrient-dense legumes: black-eyed peas. There’s no need to be afraid of beans or legumes if you’re not sensitive to them because most of those so-called anti-nutrients are destroyed through the soaking and cooking process. In fact, that extra fiber is one of the best things you can do for your microbiome. I’ve also included tips in the recipe to make them as nourishing and easy to digest as possible in this satisfying and delicious soup.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free

RECIPE: Hoppin’ John Soup

8. Creamy Carrot Coconut Soup

This velvety soup combines coconut milk, orange juice, and warming ginger for a bright, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. Packed with vitamin A, this bright orange bowl of sweet and creamy goodness is perfect for boosting your energy and gut health.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Vegan-friendly

RECIPE: Creamy Carrot Coconut Soup

 9. Lamb Stew with Mushrooms & Red Wine

There’s nothing more comforting than a rich and hearty stew and this one is overflowing with tender lamb, roasted root veggies, and a splash of red wine for depth of flavor. You could easily substitute beef in his recipe but the lamb is perfect for special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Low-carb

RECIPE: Lamb Stew with Mushrooms & Red Wine

10. Tomato, Sausage, and Fennel Soup

This isn’t your basic tomato soup. What gives it that special something is fennel in three forms—fresh fennel, ground fennel seed, and whole fennel used in the sausage—this aromatic soup is full of bold flavors. It’s hearty, freezer-friendly and can be customized with toppings like fresh herbs or additions like cannellini beans to make it extra satisfying.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Low-carb, Vegan-friendly

RECIPE: Tomato, Sausage, and Fennel Soup

11. Split Pea Soup with Smoked Ham

This recipe is my rendition of a beloved classic soup. It combines smoky ham, sweet carrots, and a secret trifecta of flavor–three kinds of onions for that perfect balance of savory and sweet. This one’s a go-to when you need a comforting and familiar soup that everyone will love.

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free

RECIPE: Split Pea Soup with Smoked Ham

12. Loaded Secret Ingredient Chili

This chili is such a crowd-pleaser and features a secret ingredient: (spoiler alert) peanut butter, which adds richness without overpowering the flavor. The great thing about this one is that it’s great for entertaining. Everyone loves chili, and for guests, you can serve it with a colorful buffet of toppings like avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, chopped onion, or fresh cilantro for dairy-free options or the classic cheese and sour cream for your dairy-loving guests. 

Dietary Compliance: Gluten-free, Dairy-free

RECIPE: Loaded Secret Ingredient Chili

If you try any of these sensational thyroid-friendly soups, don't forget to share your creations with us on socials @hypothyroidchef, so we can cheer you on! 

I hope this Thyroid-Friendly Soup Recipe Roundup has inspired you to explore new and delicious ways to support your thyroid and overall health. While we each have our unique dietary needs and sensitivities, each recipe is crafted to provide essential nutrients to help balance your hormones and enhance your well-being. Remember, thyroid-friendly eating doesn't have to be boring or restrictive. With these diverse and flavorful soups, you can enjoy a variety of easy-to-make meals that are as tasty as they are nutritious.

Become a Thyroid-Healthy Soup Master!

If you're feeling inspired by these mouthwatering thyroid-friendly soups and want more, don't forget - you can get instant access to my exclusive Sensational Soups Workshop when you join the Thrivers Club! Become a soup master and get access to members-only recipes and over 17 thyroid-healthy cooking and lifestyle workshops in our expert content vault!  

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Wishing you happy cooking, happy thriving, and the best of health, 

Ginny Mahar, FMCHC