Soup Recipes: Healthy Canned Options and Homemade Pho

Soups are excellent for managing hydration during a fever or relieving constipation with lentils. From thick split pea to light miso, learn how to lower sodium in canned soups and fix flavorless homemade chicken broth.

What Are the Benefits of Eating Soup?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cynthia Myers

Soup is a quick, hot meal that offers plenty of health benefits. You can throw a variety of ingredients into a slow cooker in the morning before you leave for work or school and return home to a delicious meal in the evening. The healthiest soups include fresh, low-fat ingredients and a minimum of salt and extra fat.