At the start of a new year, we are eager to kick off a healthier lifestyle. But with cold fronts rolling in, salads aren't always what we gravitate towards. Enter soup: the perfect healthy winter meal.

Soups are the best option for when you want something light and packed with flavor. Since there are so many types of soup to choose from, we've decided to make a list of soups that are tried and true, as well as completely dairy and gluten free.

These soups are stuffed with veggies, legumes, and proteins that, combined, make a hearty and healthy meal. But what else do these soups have in common? They use our delicious Texas Hill Country Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

From infused to classic, the addition of our oils adds a whole new level to your soups, and makes it that much easier to avoid dairy and gluten in your recipes.

5 Dairy & Gluten Free Soups Using Texas Olive Oil

1. Traditional Pork Posole Verde

Posole (or Pozole) Verde is a Mexican stew in a green chile broth. We opted for pork in our recipe, but chicken is also a viable option. After making this delicious and spicy soup, you top it off with an array of ingredients, like jalapenos, avocado, and radishes. And do you know what sets our posole verde apart from the rest? The addition of our jalapeno infused olive oil! It packs an additional kick to this spicy fiesta soup.

For the full recipe and ingredients list, click here.

2. Wild Mushroom Soup

Wild mushrooms are the perfect soup base to achieve a meal full of umami flavors. Our version is made better with the addition of thyme, shallots, and a healthy dose of garlic infused olive oil. This soup is also incredibly creamy, without the addition of any dairy! Olive oil and mushrooms are the perfect combination, and this soup is the proof you need.

For the full recipe and ingredients list, click here.

 3. Creamy Cauliflower Rosemary Soup

How is a cauliflower soup this creamy without dairy, you ask? The addition of both Arborio rice and rosemary infused olive oil add an incredible smoothness to the broth. On top of that, the rosemary, garlic, and lemon additions add such a wonderful flavor. It's the perfect creamy vegan soup!

For the full recipe and ingredients list, click here.

4. White Bean and Celery Stew

This is a different take on a bean soup, and boy, is it delicious. The white beans, celery, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, and basil infused olive oil combine to make a soup packed with flavor. If you're not keeping gluten free, the addition of some croutons on top add a nice crunch.

For the full recipe and ingredients list, click here.

5. Harissa Black Eyed Peas & Collard Greens Soup

This soup is not just for New Year's Day - it makes a delicious meal any day of the year! Our version includes of harissa infused olive oil, which adds a lovely kick to this hearty soup. Plus, the collard greens and black eyed peas are packed with tons of wonderful health benefits!

For the full recipe and ingredients list, click here.

Time to Enjoy!

Soups are the perfect meal when you're looking for something healthy and warmly comforting. And all soups are made better with a drizzle of EVOO. Our huge variety of infused oils pack additional flavors, without the hassle of extra ingredients and cooking time.

Looking to try a few recipes, but not eager to buy numerous large bottles of infused oil? Try our mini infused set that includes 4 delicious infused extra virgin olive oils.

And if you're looking to try a delicious soup without cooking anything, you can always stop by our Bistro and try the best tomato soup (and grilled cheese) of your life...