35 Best Soups for a Sore Throat

ByBrittany Wise

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Find 35 comforting soups for a sore throat, including chicken noodle, vegetable, broth-based and creamy recipes for days when you’re feeling under the weather.

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When you’re feeling under the weather, sometimes a warm bowl of soup is the only thing that sounds good.

Whether you’re craving classic chicken noodle, a simple broth-based soup, or something creamy and comforting, I’ve rounded up 35 of the best soups for a sore throat. You’ll find easy chicken soups, vegetable-packed options, slow cooker recipes, and plenty of cozy bowls that don’t require a lot of effort when you’re already not feeling your best.

Easy Soup Ideas When You’re Not Feeling Your Best

  • KEEP IT SIMPLE – Choose from easy chicken, vegetable, broth-based, and creamy soups depending on what sounds good.
  • FIND SOMETHING THE FAMILY WILL EAT – Many of these recipes are hearty enough to serve everyone, so you don’t have to make a separate dinner.
  • MAKE EXTRA FOR LATER – Several of these soups are freezer-friendly, making it easy to keep a comforting meal ready for another busy or under-the-weather day.

Perfect Soup Pots and Slow Cookers:

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Making Soups Ahead and Freezing for Later

One of the best things about these soups is how easily they can be made ahead and stored for when you’re too sick to cook. Here’s how:

  • Batch Cooking – Double your favorite soup and portion the leftovers into smaller containers for another meal.
  • Freezing – Let the soup cool, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags and label everything before freezing.
  • Reheating – Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator and reheat until hot, adding a little extra broth if the soup has thickened.

Some soups freeze exceptionally well, like hearty soups with chicken broth or vegetable broth, while creamy soups made with coconut milk may require some stirring during reheating to restore their texture.

Looking for more soup ideas? Here are 17 of my favorite Make-Ahead of Time Fall Soup recipes.

What Kind of Soup Sounds Good With a Sore Throat?

Not every soup sounds appealing when you’re under the weather, so start with what feels easiest to eat.

  • Broth-Based Soups – Chicken noodle, pastina, caldo de pollo, and other broth-based soups are good choices when you want something warm and light.
  • Creamy Soups – Tomato, celery, or creamy chicken soups can be especially comforting when you want something smooth and filling.
  • Chicken Soups – There are plenty of variations in this list, from traditional chicken noodle to lemon chicken, chicken and wild rice, and chicken orzo.
  • Vegetable Soups – If chicken doesn’t sound good, try one of the vegetable, bean, cabbage, or tomato-based options.
  • Heartier Soups – When you’re hungry enough for a full meal, choose one with pasta, rice, beans, meat, or plenty of vegetables.

The best soup for a sore throat is ultimately the one that sounds good enough to eat. Scroll through the recipes below and pick the bowl that sounds comforting today.

Best Soups for a Sore Throat

Which soups are you making this fall and winter? Share your favorites in the comments below!

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