With simple, easy-to-find ingredients, and made in one pot, this creamy, slightly sweet and sour Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken comes together fast and is sure to please at dinner this week. Not to mention, it also packs a punch of immune-supporting ingredients like ginger and coconut milk. Ginger possesses numerous phytonutrients that modulate inflammatory compounds, supporting a healthy immune system response, while coconut milk contains lauric acid—a compound that supports healthy microbial balance and strong, robust immunity.

The delicious spice of Italian sausage and delightful texture of little Italian dumplings, called gnocchi, combined in a creamy broth make this hearty soup perfect for a good4u weeknight meal. It is quick and simple to make and a meal the whole family will love!

French onion soup is the best kind of nutritious and delicious comfort food. The hearty broth contains caramelized onions and is topped with a “crouton” with broiled cheese on top. This version of the classic soup is silky in texture, gorgeously cheesy, and scrumptiously satisfying. It makes a great starter, or add a salad to make it a full meal.

Recipe from The 30-Minute Vegan: Soup’s On! Courtesy of Chef Mark Reinfeld from Vegan Fusion and The Doctor and the Chef, www.doctorandchef.com

Nearly every ingredient in this Immune Kickin' Chicken Soup supports healthy immune function, from the beta-glucan loaded shiitake mushrooms to the lauric acid-rich coconut milk and potent garlic, to the vitamin C-rich veggies and the probiotic-rich miso. And it comes together so quickly and easily that it may turn into your go-to soup.

Creamy and satisfying, a simple soup to celebrate the bounty of Summer’s harvest. Recipe developed by Mark Reinneld- The Doctor & The Chef.

Take a break from your pumpkin carving to enjoy this hearty chili. Adzuki beans originate in East Asia and the Himalayas are nutrient packed source of fiber and protein that are said to have a warming effect on the body – perfect for the autumn and winter months. Enjoy with a dollop of vegan sour cream (vegan mayo and lemon juice), a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds and garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

All hail the humble cashew, that gives the creaminess to this robust and slightly smoky flavored soup and is also the base of our smoky cashew cream. Once the soup is blended, feel free to bump up the flavor and texture even further by adding your favorite veggies, such as roasted fennel or corn, or beans such as cannellini or navy beans. See the variations for more ideas. Garnish with the smoky cashew cream before serving.

If immune support is top of mind, then Natural Grocers Super Detox Soup may be the perfect addition to your meal plan this week. This soup is hearty, nourishing, and packed with plenty of vegetables to not only support natural detoxification processes, but also overall immune health. This includes immune-boosting powerhouses, shitake mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are rich in health-supportive compounds like lentinan, beta-glucans, and carvacrol, which have been shown to scavenge free-radicals, modulate inflammation, and support a healthy immune system response.