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Six Soups Your Stomach Will Thank You For

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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, it can be stored for days, you can use whatever is in the fridge, and it always turns out to be a delicious, heartwarming dish.

These soups are IBS-friendly

Unfortunately, many diets for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remove most vegetables. But here are some delicious recipes that use vegetables that are 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.

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 recipe, the most popular soup recipe on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net.
Read the recipe here.

IBS-friendly rockin' ramen

Ramen This slurp-worthy soup 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.
Read the recipe here.

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Simple IBS-friendly miso soup

This IBS-friendly rendition 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.
Read the recipe here.

IBS-friendly butternut squash sweet potato soup

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

Fall pumpkin and veggies soup

The main character in this soup goes by many names: Delica, Kabocha, and Japanese pumpkin. It's a flavorful cooking pumpkin that’s typically available. With carrots, tomatoes, and – if tolerated – a small quantity of peas, this pumpkin soup remains the most tolerated by folks with IBS.
Read the recipe here.

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.
Read the recipe here.

Making the broth 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, and many other recipes as well, 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). Also, many store-bought products contain tons of sodium.
Read the recipe here.

IBS-friendly bone marrow broth

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

Need a soup-making tutorial?

Check out this guide to making quick and easy soups that are tummy-friendly.

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