By: Author Lisa Viger Gotte
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Try any or all of these delectable soups inspired by Blue Zones, featuring wholesome ingredients such as sweet potatoes, beans, and leafy greens. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, these soups offer a nutritious and flavorful way to support overall well-being and may even promote longevity.
What is a Blue Zone?
A Blue Zone is a region where people tend to live longer, healthier lives, with a higher likelihood of reaching the age of 100. These areas, like Sardinia, Ikaria, as well as Okinawa, Japan, and Nicoya, Costa Rica, are studied for their lifestyle and dietary habits, which may contribute to longevity.
What Diet Promotes Longevity?
A diet promoting longevity typically includes plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It limits or eliminates red meat, and uses little processed foods or sugar.
Share Some Soup With Friends!
Eating with friends is healthy because it fosters social connections, reduces isolation and promotes mental well-being. Socially engaged meals encourage mindful eating and healthier food choices. Sharing meals provides emotional support, reducing stress, and enhancing the overall dining experience. Studies in longevity-focused regions suggest that strong social ties, including communal meals, contribute to a longer and healthier life.
20+ Healthy Blue Zones Soups Ikarian Sardinian Plant Based
Try some of these tasty soups that are inspired by the longevity-promoting Blue Zone diets of places like Ikaria, Sardinia, and others. These plant-based soups feature wholesome ingredients including legumes, vegetables, and herbs. They're delicious and also foster well-being and vitality.
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Fasolada-Greek White Bean Soup
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A traditional Greek white bean soup, brimming with tender beans, tomatoes, herbs, and olive oil. A comforting, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean classic.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
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Inspired by Blue Zone regions with lots of longevity, this is a nourishing soup filled with sweet potatoes and wholesome ingredients for vitality and well-being.
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Kohlrabi Soup (with Kohlrabi Greens)
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Flavorful, nutrient-packed soup featuring tender kohlrabi bulbs and their nutritious greens, creating a wholesome and healthy meal.
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Easy Vegetarian Borscht Soup
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A vibrant Russian soup with beets, cabbage, and a touch of vegan sour cream. Simple, nutritious, and packed with hearty flavors.
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Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
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This creamy pumpkin and sweet potato soup is bound to be your next favorite healthy Blue Zone recipe. It’s smooth, velvety, and full of savory pumpkin flavor.
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Mushroom Barley Soup
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Hearty, earthy, and comforting. Tender mushrooms and chewy barley simmered in a flavorful broth, perfect for a cozy, nourishing meal.
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Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
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A blend of sweet potatoes, lentils, and aromatic spices, creating a nourishing, plant-based dish, rich in flavor and comfort.
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Healthy Zucchini Soup with Potatoes and Parsley
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A nutritious and vibrant blend of zucchini, potatoes, and fresh parsley, yielding a light, flavorful, and wholesome soup.
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Lentil Kale Soup
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A nutrient-dense blend of lentils and vibrant kale simmered in a savory broth with aromatic spices. Healthy and delicious!
Vegetable Tortilla Soup
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A customizable, healthy lunch or dinner featuring a rich tomato base, veggies, and crunchy tortilla strips. Make it your own with toppings like avocado and lime.
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Lentil Potato Soup
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A hearty, satisfying, plant-based soup with hearty lentils and potatoes, simmered in aromatic broth, rich and nourishing.
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Instant Pot Quinoa Vegetable Soup
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A nutrient-dense blend of quinoa and a medley of fresh vegetables, cooked in the Instant Pot for a wholesome, time-efficient meal.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup
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Hearty, quick-cooking soup filled with barley, assorted vegetables, and flavorful herbs, perfect for a nutritious and time-saving dinner.
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Vegan Sweet Potato And Butternut Squash Soup
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A creamy, flavorful blend of sweet potatoes and butternut squash, enriched with plant-based goodness for a comforting, nourishing bowl.
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Sweet Potato Kale Soup (Vegan)
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A nourishing plant-based soup that combines sweet potatoes and kale for a vibrant, delicious, and health-promoting meal.
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Winter Squash and Apricot Soup V, GF
A velvety blend of roasted squash and sweet apricots, delicious spices, and a hint of sweetness, a comforting healthy bowl.
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Roasted Garlic Kabocha Soup with Kale Recipe
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A super healthy blend of roasted kabocha squash, creamy garlic, and hearty kale, creating a flavorful, nutritious soup to savor.
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Vegan Ramen with Rice Noodles, Tofu and Vegetables
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A savory bowl of plant-based goodness featuring yummy rice noodles, tasy tofu, and colorful veggies in delicious broth.
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Lentil Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
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A hearty, vegan soup filled with tender lentils, vibrant sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices, offering warmth and nourishment in every spoonful.
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Vegan Ikarian Longevity Soup Blue Zone Recipe
Lisa Viger Gotte
Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.
