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13 Cozy Copycat Soup & Chili Recipes Perfect for Weight Loss This Winter

We've cracked the code to your favorite restaurant soup and chili recipes.
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Soup and chili carry a lot of nostalgia with them. On a cold winter's day, nothing hits quite like a steaming bowl of Panera's broccoli cheddar soup or a quick cup of Wendy's chili. But sometimes, you don't want to bundle up and schlep to the nearest restaurant or take-out window—or think about the fat, calories, and sodium associated with some of your favorites. Fear not, because we've cracked the code to these winter favorites to bring you healthy copycat soup and chili recipes from your favorite restaurants with a healthy spin. Make a big batch of these 16 popular recipes and keep a stash in the freezer to stay warm and cozy all winter long. Plus, don't miss 45+ Best Healthy Copycat Restaurant Recipes to Try Tonight.

Healthy Copycat Wendy's Chili

wendy's copycat chili in three bowls on a marble counter with cheese and sour cream
Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Wendy's chili is definitely comforting food. Now, it's even more comfortable as you make it at home, healthier, and all you can eat. Filled with kidney and pinto beans, and packed with flavor, this chili provides a cozy meal packed with nutrition, not sodium.

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Healthy Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

bowls of copycat broccoli cheddar soup
Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Panera may be the pinnacle of soup and bread, but now they have some competition. We created our own version of their Broccoli cheddar soup. Filling, flavorful, and made all in one pot, this soup saves you a trip to your local Panera Bread.

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Healthy Copycat Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup

Two bowls of copycat Olive Garden pasta fagioli with parsley and parmesan cheese
Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Find yourself craving Olive Garden's soup and breadsticks? Good news – you can now bring the great taste of Italian-made pasta home—without paying for it! Our copycat recipe for Olive Garden's pasta Fagioli soup is packed with carrots, kidney beans, white beans, and of course, ditalini pasta, perfect for a protein-filled meal with an Italian flare.

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Healthy Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Organize Yourself Skinny

This healthy version of the Olive Garden favorite is packed with protein. Kale and potatoes provide high fiber and Italian sausage provides vitamin B12 and is high in iron. Curl up with this cozy recipe while your body and your wallet thank you.

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Healthy Copycat Panera Squash Soup

Copycat Panera Squash Soup
Rachel Cooks

Squash your craving for Panera by making your own version of their squash soup at home! This vegetarian version features healthy apple cider, hearty butternut squash, and seasonal spices such as curry powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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Chipotle Bean chili

Copycat Chipotle Bean chili
Half Baked Harvest

Take hearty to the next level with this copycat Chipotle bean chili. White beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans, simmered in vegetable broth provide a nutritious balance, while spices such as cumin and cayenne pepper add just the right amount of heat to warm you up.

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Healthy Copycat Aladdin's Len-Chili Soup

Copycat Aladdin's Len-Chilli Soup
Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures

Make Aladdin Eatery's most popular menu item right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Made with low-sodium vegetable broth, Yukon gold potatoes, and lentil beans, this unique soup is like a combination of two, packed with protein and spices to give it that classic Aladdin charm and kick.

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Healthy Copycat Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup

Copycat Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup
The Baker Mama

We all tear up a bit when we crave Chick-fil-A but remember it's Sunday. Well, wipe your tears and break out your tortilla chips! This copycat recipe of Chick-fil-A's tortilla soup is loaded with beans for protein, and vegetables and seasoning for the perfect hearty Chick-fil-A flavor!

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Healthy Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
Mom's Dish

Nothing warms you up better than a classic minestrone soup. Make one of the menu classics from Olive Garden with carrots, zucchinis, celery, basil, and the main ingredient: beans. Customize to your liking with Italian seasoning with the option to spice up or down.

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Healthy Copycat Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Copycat Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup
Dinner Then Dessert

This creamy and rich soup is a great option for dinner. Not only is it a copycat of the Chili's restaurant favorite, Chicken Enchilada, but this recipe also contains Masa harina, a maze dough made from nixtamalized corn. Masa harina is rich in vitamin B3, and can potentially help treat high cholesterol.

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Healthy Copycat Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup
Food Folks and Fun

This copycat Walkabout soup from Outback soup will have you walking back to your kitchen for seconds! Made with low-sodium chicken broth and a variety of cheese, this soup will have you taste all the flavors of Australia from the comfort of your kitchen.

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Healthy Copycat Cracker Barrel Vegetable Soup

Copycat Cracker Barrel Vegetable Soup
Kid Friendly Things To Do

Nothing beats a homemade vegetable soup – except this copycat version of the Cracker Barrel vegetable soup. Made with all the veggies you need to keep you healthy and strong including green beans, peas, and lima beans, this recipe is rich in vitamins A & B and the best part? It's also kid-friendly.

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Healthy Copycat Carrabba's Sausage Lentil Soup

Copycat Carrabba's Sausage Lentil Soup
The Cookie Rookie

This copycat recipe contains all the feels and flavors of a comfort food favorite, without the comfort food carbs. Healthy sausage and lentil soup is filled with vegetables and lentils are high in fiber, folate, and potassium, which helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol. This is one meal your heart will quite literally thank you for.

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