Winter Soups

Winter Soups are hearty, delicious, and oh so warming. For healthy twists, soups in a flash, or a set it and forget it crockpot style soup, check out this collection!!

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The best winter soups

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. 

Which soups are good in the winter? 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 soups like classic Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham and Bean Soup and Vegetable Soup.
• Thicker soups often use creams, cheeses, and rouxs to make a thick creamy texture as the base. Such soups include recipes like Chicken and Rice Soup, Tomato Bisque , Cheesy Potato Soup and Clam Chowder.

What ingredients are in season for winter soups? The ingredients for soup are vast and create so many different flavors and textures. Meats, vegetables and grains are combined in various ways to fill your belly and lift your soul.

• Vegetables: peas, mushrooms, red peppers, potatoes, squash, garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, leek, parsnips, carrots, spinach
• Soup Protein: The protein in soup often comes from meat, but there are also many other sources.
  • Meat sources often include stew meat, ground beef or sausage, shredded or cubed chicken and turkey, cubed ham, bacon,
  • Common protein alternatives include beans, lentils, dairy. You can even add a topping of roasted nuts to your bowl.
• Some common grains found in soup include rice and barley or even quinoa. I’ll also include pasta in this category since it is grain based. 

Winter Soup Tips

There are so many different types of soup as well as ways to cook the soups. Over the years I have made metal notes of common tricks that I use.

• Keep shredded cooked chicken and cooked beef in the freezer. This makes whipping up a soup even faster.
• Make sure you cut your veggies roughly the same size that way they cook at the same rate.
• Make everything bite size and so that you can get 2-3 different soup elements in each spoonful.
• One serving is between 8-12 oz.  A soup cup can usually hold 8 oz and a soup bowl can hold 12 oz.  

Thicken or Thin it out: A lot of times this is a matter of preference. Thankfully, it is easy to adjust so that the soup comes out just the way you like it.

Thicken: The easiest way to thicken a soup is to use ingredients that are already in the recipe. If your soup has potatoes in it then mash up a few of the soft potatoes and stir. If it has cream cheese add a little extra. You can also use flour or cornstarch to thicken.

• Flour: Scoop ½ c of the soup into a separate bowl stir in 1 tbsp flour. Stir until smooth and return back to the soup
• Cornstarch: Mix 1 tbsp cold water and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a separate bowl. Pour into the soup and stir

Thin it out: To thin out a soup, simply add more water or broth. Easy Peasy!

Storing + Freezing Soups

Leftovers: Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Soup can also be stored in the freezer for sereal week.s Check recipe posts for more specific information.

Reheating: The best way to reheat soup is on the stove top. Particularly when a soup has dairy.  In this case heat slowly over low heat so that the dairy can reincorporate better. The microwave also works when you’re on the go.

Freezer Meal: If you plan to make a freezer meal out of the soup there are a few key ingredients that are best left out and added when youre heating the soup up.  Dairy such as cream cheese, cheese, or heavy cream as well as pasta should be saved to add when you are reheating the soup. Thaw the soup overnight in the fridge before heating.

What to serve with soups?

Soups are great for pairing with sandwiches and salads. But if you’d like the delicious soup to be the star, here are a few sop-able sides that you are sure to love:

Breads: Focaccia Bread, Italian Bread, Sourdough Bread, Easy Bread Recipe, Whole Wheat Bread, Bread Bowl Recipe

Rolls: Potato Rolls, Pretzel Rolls, Crescent Rolls, Easy Yeast Rolls,Yeast Dinner Rolls, Homemade Dinner Rolls

Our Favorites

French Onion Soup – Caramelized French Onion Soup is sure to impress your dinner guests, but won’t break the bank! Dare I Say, It’s The BEST French Onion Soup.

Loaded Broccoli Potato Soup – Thick and creamy loaded broccoli potato cheese soup is full of delicious vegetables and delicious seasonings.

Black Bean Soup – This hearty, flavorful black bean soup is simple and perfect to make during soup season. It’s on the table in under an hour!

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup tastes just like the original, and is AMAZING! Filled with yummy ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit!

Creamy Ham And Bean Soup – If you like ham and beans, then you’re going to LOVE this soup. The flavor of this ham and bean soup is super creamy and tasty and is the epitome of comfort food at it’s finest.

Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup – This Copycat Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup tastes just like the real thing and is filled with chicken, tomatoes, cheese and more!

Easy Chicken Alfredo Soup – Easy Chicken Alfredo Soup takes a best-loved pasta dish and turns it into a soup! It’s still creamy and delicious!!

Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup – Hearty Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup is packed full of flavor. It’s is a great lightweight soup option perfect for any day of the year!

Albondigas Soup – Albondigas soup is a delicious Mexican recipe filled with meatballs, vegetables and spices! Packed full of flavor, this simple Albondigas soup is sure to become a favorite. 

Chicken Pot Pie Soup – This creamy, delicious Chicken Pot Pie Soup can be made on the stovetop or in a crock pot! It has all your favorite vegetables, big chunks of chicken, and even a delicious heart-shaped pie piece on top.

Beef And Tomato Macaroni Soup – Hearty and savory beef & tomato macaroni soup is filling and full of flavor. It only requires a handful of panty staples.

Slow Cooker Chili – Our favorite beef chili recipe made in the crock pot!

Best Chili Recipe – You’re going to fall hard for this spicy and hearty homemade beef chili. This chili recipe is not only simple, but is flavorful and filled with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, spices and all the toppings making it an award winning chili recipe.

Lasagna Soup – Everything you love about lasagna (noodles, meat, and cheese), minus all the things you don’t (layering, and tons of time)! This lasagna soup is easy, filling, and beyond delicious!!

Pumpkin Chili – Loaded with vegetables, this Pumpkin Chili is healthy and delicious. A perfect fall soup recipe that the whole family will love!

Healthy Soups

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup – Nothing like a warm bowl of tortilla soup on a chilly winter day! This lighter version of chicken tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.

Sausage Tortellini Soup – Italian Tortellini Soup – a delicious recipe filled with tortellini, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, basil and more! So hearty and delicious!

Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup – Hearty Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup is packed full of flavor. It’s is a great lightweight soup option perfect for any day of the year!

Stuffed Pepper Soup – All the best ingredients and flavors from stuffed peppers all combined into a delicious soup! If you like classic stuffed peppers, you’re going to LOVE this soup. 

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup – This recipe for Homemade Chicken Noodle soup is one of the easiest, tastiest recipes full of chicken breast chunks, celery, carrots, and home-style egg noodles.

Vegetable Soup – Loaded with potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans, and tomatoes, this vegetable soup is healthy, hearty, and super good.

Lentil Soup – Homemade Lentil Soup that is light, hearty and healthy. Loaded with chunks of carrots, celery, lentils and spices, you can also add your favorite protein to this already delicious recipe.

Turkey Noodle Soup – This hearty Turkey Soup recipe is flavorful and filled with rotini pasta, celery, carrots and turkey. It’s perfect for fall!

Carrot Soup – Flavorful and filling roasted carrot soup is perfect for a cold day! This hearty soup is cozy and delicious.

Cabbage Soup – Cabbage Soup is an easy healthy soup loaded with fresh veggies. Warm up with a cup of this low calorie and low carb delicious soup!

Butternut Squash Soup – Buttery smooth butternut squash soup with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg makes for one delicious cozy bowl of soup!

Minestrone Soup – Not only is this Minestrone soup delicious and comforting, but also really nutritious! Perfect for lunch or dinner on a cool autumn day.

Quick And Easy Soups

Cream Of Broccoli Soup – Velvety homemade cream of broccoli soup is healthy, rich and so simple. It’s filled with flavor creamy goodness and so much flavor!!

Broccoli Cheese Soup – Loaded with broccoli and two different cheeses, this creamy and delicious soup is the ultimate comfort food.

Tomato Tortellini Soup – Deliciously hearty Tomato Tortellini Soup is cheesy, hearty and SO warm and delicious. Everyone loves this soup!

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup – Cheesy and Delicious Cauliflower Soup. One of our favorite soup recipes to enjoy all year long! Ingredients include cauliflower, potato flakes, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon!

Italian Sausage Soup – Hearty and delicious Italian Sausage Soup filled with tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, spinach and more. The recipe made on the stove is simple and great to enjoy all year long!

Sweet Potato Soup – Velvety smooth sweet potato soup has a bit of nip and is the perfect soup recipe for anyone who loves sweet potatoes.

Cheesy Ham And Potato Soup – This Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is simple and DELICIOUS!! With potatoes, ham, cheese, scallions, and yummy spices, this soup is FULL of flavor!

Sausage Tortellini Soup – Italian Tortellini Soup – a delicious recipe filled with tortellini, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, basil and more! So hearty and delicious!

Chicken Rice Soup – Creamy homemade Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty & flavorful. Best of all, it’s on the table in just 30 minutes!

Chicken Dumpling Soup – This Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is simple and DELICIOUS!! With potatoes, ham, cheese, scallions, and yummy spices, this soup is FULL of flavor!

Mexican Chicken Corn Soup – This delicious Mexican Soup is filled with chicken, corn, tomatoes, cheese, & lots of seasonings! It’s full of flavor and made in 20 minutes!

White Chicken Chili – If you’re looking for a hearty soup recipe, look no further than this delicious White Chicken Chili Recipe! Loaded with chicken, beans, cheese, and lots of spices, this white chili has become a new favorite!! Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes or less!

Chicken Wild Rice Soup – Such a tasty and simple recipe – this Chicken Wild Rice Soup is filled with long grain and wild rice, chicken, carrots, almonds and more!

Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Soup – One of your favorite Italian dishes turned into a delicious soup! This Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Soup is a creamy tomato-base soup filled with chicken, penne pasta, and of course cheese. The best part – it comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Taco Soup – One of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! This super easy Taco Soup is made from canned chili, beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles, plus ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning. All you have to do is dump everything in a pan and simmer. It’s ready in under 20 minutes!

Italian Wedding Soup – This classic Italian Wedding soup is hearty and comes together quickly, and is filled with mini meatballs, carrots, Escarole, orzo and more. It is easy to put together for a perfect weeknight meal!

Meatball Soup – Veggie loaded Meatball soup is filling and delicious. Your entire family will love and devour this kid-friendly dish!

Crock pot soups

Chicken Florentine Soup – With a combination of chicken, potato, white beans, carrots, spinach and more, this chicken Florentine soup is hearty and absolutely delicious. It tastes similar to Olive Garden’s recipe, but it’s made in the slow cooker!

Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup – Crock Pot Green Chile Enchilada Soup is a new favorite soup packed with chicken, green chiles, corn, rice, and mixed with lots of spices and cheeses. 

Crock Pot Spinach Tortellini Soup – Easy Crock Pot Tortellini and Spinach Soup is a hearty soup filled with cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and lots of spices!!

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup – Creamy and delicious Crockpot Baked Potato Soup is so full of flavor and EASY too! This crockpot potato soup recipe is a real winner!

Chicken Taco Soup – A warm tasty soup full of chicken, beans, corn, spices, and of course – tortilla strips on top! You’re going to love this hearty, delicious soup that can be enjoyed all year long – especially in the fall!

Hamburger Soup – Hearty and delicious Hamburger Soup is filled with corn, carrots, potatoes, cheese and more! Best of all, it’s made in the slow cooker with minimal effort.

Crock Pot Chicken Stew – A simple, convenient, and TASTY stew recipe made in the crock pot! Made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing mix and more, this Slow Cooker Chicken Stew recipe is BURSTING with flavor!!

Cheeseburger Soup – Filled with hamburger meat, carrots, potatoes, Velveeta, delicious spices, and BACON, this Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is the perfect recipe for a cold day!

Crockpot Taco Soup – This Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe includes all the most flavorful ingredients. Just dump all the ingredients in your slow cooker, and 4 hours later you’ll have a creamy and delicious taco soup!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew – DELICIOUS Slow Cooker Beef Stew filled with chunks of beef, potatoes and carrots – a family favorite that is hearty, simple and great for fall.

Chili Spaghetti – Flavorful Chili Spaghetti is a midwestern twist on a classic bowl of chili. It is hearty with just the right amount of spice!!

Green Chili Chicken Soup – Perfectly spiced Green Chili Chicken Soup is like an enchilada in soup form! It’s hearty, delicious, and is always a crowd pleaser.

Sweet Potato Chili – Hearty and filling sweet potato chili is a delicious take on a classic chili recipe, especially if you’re a fan of sweet potatoes!

Cheesy Potato Soup – Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup is the easiest you’ll ever make. You only need a handful of ingredients and a crockpot!!

Mexican Beef Stew – Hearty Mexican Beef Stew that’s filled with vegetables and tender beef. It’s a flavorful twist on a classic!

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The COmplete List

Here are the picture cards of ALL the incredible soups listed above.

This list has something for everyone! You’re sure to find some new favorites for a cozy, hearty meal!

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