Plus, this dietitian-approved soup recipe is even meal-prep-friendly, so you might make this dish ahead.

Bauer suggests freezing the soup in an ice cube tray for easy storage.

And if you still need inspiration, just work your way through ouressential soups for winter.

a side by side of Joy Bauer and EatingWell’s Instant Pot Carrot Soup

Photo: Bauer: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images. Recipe photo: Antonis Achilleos.