Craving a warm bowl of soup?
Look for these 8 dietitian-recommended fast-food soup options when you’re on the go.
Oleg Breslavtsev
Soup season is here once again.
Photo:Oleg Breslavtsev
We asked dietitians to share their favorite healthiest fast-food soups and heres what they suggested.
Wendys chili provides a great source of fiber with 6 grams per serving.
Nutrition information for a standard-size Wendys chili:
2.
Nutrition information for a bowl (16 oz.)
of Zoups Frontier Seven Bean Soup:
3.
This one was a dietitian-favorite for a few reasons.
A small serving provides 14 grams of satisfying protein and only 1.5 grams saturated fat.
Nutrition information for a small (10-oz.)
serving of El Pollo Locos Chicken Tortilla Soup (without tortilla strips):
4.
Try pairing a sandwich with Potbellys Garden Vegetable Soup.
Nutrition information for a bowl of Potbellys Garden Vegetable Soup:
5.
Quiznos' Chili
If you are craving chili, heading to Quiznos likely isnt your first instinct.
For under 300 calories, youll score a filling 15 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber.
Nutrition information for a regular serving of Quiznos' chili:
6.
When you select a soup, opt for theclassic chicken noodle soup.
Nutrition information for a bowl of Paneras chicken noodle soup:
7.
Culvers Vegetable Beef Soup
Satisfy your craving for a hearty bowl of soup by ordering Culvers vegetable beef soup.
This soup offers many of the components we look for in a healthier soup option.
This soup is a great option if you are craving chili.
It has a similar flavor profile but is lower in saturated fat than the chili options on this list.
Nutrition information for a medium serving of Culvers vegetable beef soup:
8.
Chick-fil-As Chicken Noodle Soup
The long lines at Chick-fil-A speak for themselvesthis fast-food restaurant is a favorite for many.
We suggest ordering a cup of their chicken noodle soup.
This chicken soup is low in calories and saturated fat while offering 10 grams of filling protein.
Since its lacking in fiber, pair this with a side salad orKale Crunch saladto round out the meal.
Consider Calories
Calories are one piece of the puzzle for those trying to maintain or lose weight.
Look at the Ingredients
Ingredients will also dictate the calorie and saturated fat content.
Watch the Sodium
Unfortunately, fast food is notoriously high in sodium.
Soups that include vegetables, beans or lentils are usually higher in fiber.
The Bottom Line
Craving comfort food but short on time?
There may be a fast-food soup option that aligns with your health goals.
Before hitting the drive-thru, check out this list of the healthiest fast-food soup picks according to dietitians.
Then put on your coziest sweats and grab your spoon!
Eatery Interactive Nutrition Menu.Frontier Seven Bean Soup.
El Pollo Loco Nutrition Guide.Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Potbelly Nutrition Calculator.Garden Vegetable Soup.
Quiznos US Nutritional information.Chili.
Panera Bread Nutrition Guide.Chicken Noodle Soup.
Culvers Nutrition & Allergen Information.Vegetable Beef Soup.
Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens.Chicken Noodle Soup.
