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6 Easy IBS-Friendly Soups for Fall and Winter

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By IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team

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Is there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's easy, can be stored for days, and you can use whatever is in the fridge! It always turns out to be a delicious dish.

6 soups for people living with IBS

Unfortunately, many diets for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remove most vegetables. But here are some gut-friendly recipes that use certain vegetables tolerable for most people with IBS.

Scroll to the bottom to find some tips and tricks for making your soups even easier on the stomach.

1. IBS-friendly carrots, zucchini, and potato soup

Image of carrots, potatoes and zucchini Zucchini, potatoes, and carrots are usually tummy-friendly. They are the main ingredients in this comforting soup recipe, the most popular one on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net.

2. IBS-friendly rockin' ramen

Ramen This slurp-worthy ramen is abundant in IBS-friendly vegetables to satisfy both your taste buds and your gut. Plus, this recipe includes noodles made from brown rice and millet for an extra burst of wholesome nutrition.

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3. Simple IBS-friendly miso soup

This IBS-friendly rendition of miso soup is full of fiber, nutrients, and taste. It relies on small, impactful substitutions such as firm tofu and oyster mushrooms to mimic classic flavors while keeping your gut happy.

4. IBS-friendly butternut squash sweet potato soup

Vegetarian soup with pumpkin seeds in bowl on wooden table Toss some shrimp into this butternut squash and sweet potato soup made with a blend of easy-on-the-stomach spices. You’ll have a flavorful, high-protein pot that’s both a feast and IBS-friendly.

5. Fall pumpkin and veggies soup

The main character in this pumpkin soup goes by many names: Delica, Kabocha, and Japanese pumpkin. With carrots, tomatoes, and – if tolerated – a small quantity of peas, this pumpkin soup remains the most tolerated by folks with IBS.

6. Extra veggies soup

There is something so soothing about a bowl of vegetable soup, especially one that’s IBS-friendly. This recipe makes great use of whatever leftover vegetables are in your refrigerator.

Making broth from scratch makes it easier on the stomach

Need some tips on making IBS-friendly stock or broth that makes a tasty difference in your soups, as well as other dishes?

IBS-friendly chicken stock

Most soup recipes (as do lots of recipes) require a broth of some kind, like chicken or beef stock. However, using store-bought broths can make it hard to avoid triggering ingredients like onion and garlic, and they may also be high in sodium.

Read our IBS-friendly chicken stock recipe!

IBS-friendly bone marrow broth

Bone marrow broth is rich in minerals that support the immune system, which is perfect for the colder months. This bone marrow broth recipe is made with a similar flavor profile to Vietnamese phở soup.

Need a soup-making tutorial?

Check out this step-by-step soup guide for creating more quick, fall-inspired dishes!

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