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10 Best Paleo Soups & Stews are an Anti-Inflammatory collection of the coziest, most nourishing and warming dinners.
Most of these recipes are perfect for the stove top, and several provide an Instant Pot option. Some of the recipes also include a slow-cooker option.
For those with unique dietary restrictions, look at the notes that go with each recipe. While all the recipes are Paleo, Gluten-free and Grain-free, several also fit more restricted needs: AIP, Keto, Whole30, Gluten-free, VAD, Low FODMAP, Low Oxalate, Low Lectin, Low Salicylate and Low Histamine recipes.
1. Coconut Ground Beef Curry with Turmeric
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Low-FODMAP, Gluten-free and Whole30.
Paleo AIP Ground Beef Curry gives you an easy one-pan dinner with a rich satisfying base. So you’ll never feel wanting at dinner time for an easy recipe or a delicious meal! YAY for ground beef recipes, too: affordable and convenient.
2. Potsticker Soup
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Low Carb, Keto, Whole30, GAPS and Gluten-free, plus great for most real food diets.
Potsticker Soup is a rich, flavorful, warming Chinese soup with all the classic potsticker fillings. You’ll love the depth of flavor in the dark broth and how easy this delicious 1-pot recipe is to make! One of the most popular recipes of all the 10 Best Paleo Soups & Stews on the blog.
3. Best Easy Short Ribs
In addition to being Paleo, this stew is: Low Carb, Keto, AIP, Low FODMAP, Whole30, Gluten-free, VAD, Low Oxalate and Low Salicylate. Unlike many short ribs recipes, this one is nightshade-free, wine-free and very allergy-friendly.
Paleo Beef Short Ribs are the easiest best short rib recipe with NO braising ahead of time, no sautéing of any ingredients. Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, bake, flip once during the cooking, bake again, and serve!
4. Soy-free Chicken Adobo
In addition to being Paleo, this stew is: AIP, VAD and fits various healthy anti-inflammatory diets.
Soy-free Chicken Adobo is that classic Filipino recipe made with coconut aminos instead of soy — for a FABULOUS Paleo, Gluten-free meal that’s unforgettable yet simple and super easy to make.
5. AIP Mexican Stew
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Whole30, Low Histamine, Low Oxalate and Low Lectin.
AIP Mexican Stew is made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. You’ll LOVE this delicious, savory dinner, the exciting flavors and having leftovers to freeze for easy dinners ahead. (Omit the avocado garnish if you’re low histamine or limiting copper.) Enjoy this incredibly tender beef and the beautiful broth plus veggies that go with it.
6. Low Histamine Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Whole30 with GAPS and Low Oxalate options.
Low Histamine Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew is made in the Instant Pot — a dump and cook recipe that’s easy and fast to make.
(If you find sweet potatoes to be inflammatory for you, you may also sub in similar alternatives that your body may find gentler. Options include peeled Russet potatoes [not for AIP], peeled cassava root and parsnips.)
7. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Whole30 and VAD.
It’s hard to beat classic Chicken Noodle Soup. Now there are finally great Gluten-free and Grain-free noodles, so this Paleo AIP soup is possible.
8. White Minestrone Soup
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, VAD, nightshade-free and tomato-free.
This hearty soup can be made Gluten-free or Paleo Grain-free, according to your dietary needs. Packed full of pasta, great gentle veggies, ground turkey and optional beans (just leave them out for Paleo/legume-free), this soup recipe makes a big pot. Nothing is missing but the nightshades!
9. Paleo Chicken Tetrazzini Soup recipe (also great with turkey)
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Low Carb, Whole30, GAPS and VAD.
This versatile chicken soup can also be made with leftover turkey after the holidays. It’s a creamy noodle soup with the comfort food quality that poultry noodle soups have! (With gentle dairy variation.)
10. Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Chicken Soup
In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: AIP, Whole30, Low FODMAP, GAPS, Ancestral and VAD.
Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Chicken Soup is that soup that sets you right — perhaps after indulgent eating, if you’ve been sick or have aches and pains: Make a pot of this nourishing, warming, (even refreshing!), soup, and feel better! Or, enjoy to just maintain good health! Make this recipe, and enjoy the soup that your body’s been craving. Instant Pot option.
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More Paleo soups and stews — runner ups
The above 10 soups are the most popular and deserve the title “Best”, but the following soups and stews are great, too. They may meet additional needs for you, or just fit what you like.
- Low FODMAP Beef Curry — Low-FODMAP Beef Curry is full of vibrant flavors, yet is gentle to digest. The easy “dump and cook” Instant Pot cooking creates a rich thick broth and tender meat. AIP, Whole30, Keto, Low FODMAP.
- Middle Eastern BEEF STEW with Za’atar for your Instant Pot, oven, slow cooker or stove top. Great flavors in this spiced savory, succulent 1-pot stew. In addition to being Paleo, this recipe is: Keto, Gluten-free, Ancestral, Low FODMAP and Whole30.
- Chinese Chicken and Wild Mushroom Stew — Chicken bakes in a thick gravy that, despite being dairy-free, is addictively creamy … and slightly ginger-spicy. Keto, AIP, GAPS and Whole30.
- Classic Chili, but Nightshade-free and optionally legume-free: Choose from AIP Chili or Low FODMAP Keto Chili.
- Chinese Short Ribs — The sticky sauce in this delectable stew is sweet and umami, lovely over rice or cauliflower rice. This recipe’s prep time is super fast. Instant Pot, Crock Pot, Keto, GAPS.
- African Chicken Groundnut Stew — For those of you who love ethnic food, curries, stews, sauces, chutneys, this Chicken Stew will be comfort food. Keto, Whole30, GAPS and VAD.
- Zucchini Chorizo Butter Stew — Zucchini Chorizo Butter Stew has just 5 simple ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time! Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, Whole30 and GAPS.
- Indonesian Peanut Butter Stew — This one’s not Paleo because it uses peanut butter. But, it’s grain-free and wonderful. Gluten-free, GAPS.
- Middle Eastern Lamb Stew — A hearty bone-broth-based lamb stew that’s rich and (optionally) spicy is here turned into a humble feast, with bowls of toppings on the table, to pass and share. Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, Whole30, Keto and GAPS.
- For those who eat legumes: Split Pea Soup with Chicken & Ginger practically makes itself. This Instant Pot recipe is a “dump and go” hands off recipe that’s Low Oxalate, Gluten-free and VAD. While not everyone can have legumes, for some, this soup is nourishing and gentle.
Great meat-less soups
Add meatballs, leftover meat etc, if desired.
These soups are great Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory recipes:
- Zucchini Ginger Soup — Zucchini Ginger Bisque Soup is a one-pot recipe with just 5 ingredients! This Low-FODMAP savory treat is a comforting dish made with one of my favorite veggies and definitely my favorite healthy spice, fresh ginger! Nothing so satisfies as this creamy, spicy soup. AIP, Keto, Whole30, VAD, GAPS and Low FODMAP. Vegan and Low Lectin options. Instant Pot option.
- Carrot Mint Bisque with Ginger and Bone Broth — AIP, Whole30, Low FODMAP, VAD option, GAPS. Carrot Mint Bisque is a slow-cooker recipe with an Instant Pot variation, and stove top instructions as well.
- Paleo AIP “Nomato” Soup — Nightshade-free, but surprisingly made without the usual no-mato sauce ingredients. Instead, amazingly, see what special veggies and fruits are used! AIP, Whole30, GAPS diet, Dairy-free, Gluten-free and Vegan.
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