Soups

Grassfed Beef, Red Bean, and Quinoa Chili

Create an even heartier chili by stirring in some quinoa.

By Lisa Markley, MS, RDN and Jill Grunewald, HNC

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Zucchini Carpaccio With Ricotta

This delectable Italian salad combines creamy ricotta cheese with sweet honeydew melon.

By Katie Caldesi

Lunch & Dinner Side Dishes

Summer Cucumber and Tomato Soup

This cold and refreshing soup is actually two simple soups artfully presented together.

By Antonio Carluccio

Lunch & Dinner Soups

White Bean Winter Soup

This nutrient-rich soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Creamy Thai Carrot–Sweet Potato Soup With Roasted Tamari Almonds

Red curry paste is the flavor base of this creamy soup, which is topped with roasted almonds, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

By Angela Liddon

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Lentil Vegetable Soup

The lentils in this soup are full of vitamin B1, which helps support brain function.

By Tana Amen, BSN, RN

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Sausage Lentil Stew

Cook a batch of this hearty and nutritious stew for a hot dinner you can enjoy all week long.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Broccoli Soup With Smoked Trout and Chives

Served hot or cold, this is a simple soup you can enjoy throughout the year. For a vegetarian version, skip the smoked fish and finish it with a splash of good extra-virgin olive oil.

By Allen Lim, PhD

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Kale, White Bean, and Fennel Soup

This tastes like a gourmet soup that took days to prepare, but it actually involves little hands-on work.

By Robyn Youkilis

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Sweet Potato Chili

Freeze leftovers in individual serving sizes for nights when you’re in a pinch and need something nutritious quick.

By The Life Time Foundation Team

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Slow Cooker Chili

If you prefer a milder chili, substitute the diced tomatoes with green chilies for regular diced tomatoes.

By Life Time

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Pureed beans give this soup a thick, creamy texture without the use of heavy cream.

By Life Time

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Almost-Raw Asparagus Soup

When asparagus is completely raw, I find it tastes quite grassy. This simple technique maintains the asparagus’s freshness while giving it a warm, roasted flavor. The asparagus roasts in the oven just long enough to become a bit sweet, and is then puréed until smooth.

By Melissa D'Arabian

Soups

Carrot and Cardamom Soup

Perfect for a cold winter day, this bright, beautiful, nutrient-packed vegetable soup appeals to my whole family.

By Michelle Tam

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Classic Magic Mineral Broth

Purely from a taste perspective, this broth is versatile, delicious, and nutrient dense. But it’s also incredibly healthy for all parts of the body, including the brain. It’s loaded with magnesium, which is incredibly calming. The sweet potatoes and kombu provide a sense of umami, a savory taste that scientists claim is the hidden element behind cravings. If you’re going to have cravings, this is one of the healthiest and tastiest you can indulge.

By Rebecca Katz

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Yellow Split Pea Dal

Dal is a soup or creamy side dish made from dried peas or beans that is often served alongside Indian meals. This soup version is subtle in flavor and comforting. Add more or less jalapeño to adjust spiciness.

By Betsy Nelson

Lunch & Dinner Soups

Basic Meat Stock

Meat stock has a different amino-acid profile than bone broth (see next page for other differences), making stock easier on your gut. It also supports brain function, which can be negatively affected in those who suffer from gut-health challenges.

By Hilary Boynton

Lunch & Dinner Soups