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Winter soups are hearty and oh-so-warming. I’ve included healthy twists, quick soups, and set-it-and-forget-it crockpot-style soups!
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What’s Not to Love?!
Winter soups are typically heartier than other soups and I look forward to the chilly soup season all year.
Arizona doesn’t get as cold as other parts of the world, but we have some cold days, and serving soup on such a day feeds my soul as much as my stomach.
Why we love them:
- Good for the soul. Chicken Soup has been a go-to for sickness for generations with good reason.
- Nutrient filled. Soup is an easy-to-eat source of vitamins, minerals, calories, and protein.
- Cozy. Heartwarming – the feeling of warming your body that helps you feel cozy and safe!
- Easy. Many can be made ahead of time or in a crock pot.
Choosing any one of these soups that are loaded with vegetables and broth will do the trick! Make a big batch to freeze and keep on hand for you or a friend.
Good Winter Soups
Any warm soup is great in the winter, but it does seem like thicker and more hearty soups make more of an appearance than other soups.
- Clear soups with a base of bouillon, broth, and stock are full of hearty and nutritious ingredients and are warm and filling. These include classics like Ham and Bean Soup, and Vegetable Soup.
- Thicker soups often use creams, cheeses, and roux to make a thick creamy texture as the base like Chicken and Rice Soup, Tomato Bisque, Cheesy Potato Soup, and Clam Chowder.
Favorite Ingredients
Vegetables. Try peas, mushrooms, red peppers, potatoes, squash, garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, leek, parsnips, carrots, and spinach.
Protein. Meat like stew meat, ground beef or sausage, shredded or cubed chicken and turkey, cubed ham, or bacon. Protein alternatives include beans, lentils, and dairy or a topping of roasted nuts.
Grains. Common grains include rice, barley, quinoa, or pasta.
Soup Tips
There are so many different types of soup as well as ways to cook the winter soup recipes. Over the years I have made mental notes of common tricks that I use.
- Prep ahead. Keep shredded cooked chicken and cooked beef in the freezer. This makes whipping up a soup even faster.
- Even cook. Cut your veggies roughly the same size that way they cook at the same rate.
- Bite-size. Make everything bite-size so you get 2-3 different soup elements in each spoonful.
Best Winter Soups
We love all soups, they are the ultimate comfort food! They also make great freezer meals. Here are some that we make most frequently.
Sop up your soups with any of our favorites:
- Bread. Focaccia Bread, Italian Bread, Sourdough Bread, Easy Bread Recipe, Whole Wheat Bread, and Bread Bowl Recipe
- Rolls. Potato Rolls, Pretzel Rolls, Crescent Rolls, Easy Yeast Rolls, Yeast Dinner Rolls, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
1 Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
2 Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe3 Tortellini Soup Recipe
4 Albondigas Recipe
5 Loaded Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe6 Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe
7 White Chicken Chili Recipe
8 Best Chili Recipe
9 Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe
10 Beef Stew Recipe
Healthy Winter Soups
Soups can be a tasty and healthy option. They are filling and often filled with veggies. Enjoy any of these flavorful favorites!
11 French Onion Soup Recipe
12 Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe
13 Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
14 Vegetable Soup Recipe
15 Lentil Soup Recipe
16 Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe
17 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
18 Navy Bean Soup Recipe
19 Sausage Soup Recipe
Crock Pot Winter Soups
Keep it simple with these easy slow cooker soups that can be made ahead for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd!
20 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
21 Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
22 Crockpot Tortellini Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe23 Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe24 Crockpot Baked Potato Soup Recipe
25 CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
26 CrockPot Chicken Stew Recipe
27 Mexican Beef Stew Recipe
28 Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
29 Crock Pot Turkey Chili Recipe
More Winter Soup Recipes
Enjoy the tastes of winter with even more soup favorites that will warm you up!
30 Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
31 Potato Leek Soup Recipe
32 Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
33 Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup
34 Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
35 Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe
36 Cauliflower Soup Recipe
37 Lasagna Soup Recipe
38 Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
39 Tomato Bisque Recipe
40 Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
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Get the recipe41 Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
42 Baked Potato Soup Recipe
43 Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe
44 Turkey Soup Recipe
45 Potato Bacon Soup Recipe
46 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
47 Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
48 Carrot Soup Recipe
49 Taco Soup Recipe
Warm and Cozy Soups!
This list of winter soups has something for everyone! You’re sure to find some new favorites for a cozy, hearty meal!
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I love this list. So far we have loved the tomato basil soup from your site as well as the taco soup on this list. The crock pot beef stew was not a hit with the kids, but my husband and I liked it.
I love soup & go to your site for all the soup recipes!! They are always so good & aren’t hard to make!
The best variety of soups ever! It’s my most favorite meal. So much to choose from. I can hardly wait to try them.
These all look SO good!!! Saved a bunch to make over the next few weeks!
How much do I love soup? Let me count the ways…. Seriously, so many awesome soup recipes here, I can’t even decide which one to start with. Yum.
The best round up of winter soups! So many delicious soups all in one place!