30+ Comforting Winter Soup Recipes

I don’t know about you, but once winter hits, my dinner plans turn into a one-word menu: soup. And not the sad “here’s a mug of broth” kind—I’m talking big, cozy bowls that warm your hands, your house, and your soul.

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This roundup is packed with my favorite winter soup recipes, from classic chicken soups and hearty beefy comfort bowls to pork, seafood, and veggie-loaded soups that still feel like a hug. You’ll also find slow cooker and Instant Pot options for the nights when you want something homemade… without hovering over the stove like it’s your new part-time job.

Chicken Soup Recipes

Bowl of quick chicken and wild rice soup with lemon zest, Parmesan, and croutons on a cozy linen.

Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Bright, cozy quick chicken and wild rice soup with lemon and Parmesan-weeknight-easy, no cream needed. Rotisserie-friendly, herb-packed, and ready in ~30 minutes.
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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup is gluten and dairy free using hummus, roasted red peppers, pre-cooked chicken, and brown rice for a super quick and healthy soup!
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Crockpot Recipe)

No chicken soup recipe is easier than this Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup! Throw everything together and let the crockpot do the work for you.
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Creamy Chicken Taco Soup with Cream Cheese

With diced tomatoes, corn, and a creamy broth, your whole family will enjoy this quick and easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe for dinner!
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A hearty, creamy soup, this Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is the BEST! It's easy to throw together and it's ready in under an hour!
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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is an easy chicken tortilla soup that can be on your table in less than an hour. A rich tomato broth with a bit of spice and large chunks of chicken make this a hearty and comforting meal!
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

This lemon chicken orzo soup layers sautéed aromatics, tender orzo and juicy shredded chicken in a bright, savory broth lifted with fresh lemon zest and juice.
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Chicken Florentine Soup with Ravioli

If you are looking for a hearty, flavorful and super easy soup, Chicken Florentine Soup is about to go into your rotation for sweater weather.
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Italian Pastina Soup

Packed with good-for-you veggies and flavor, this Italian pastina soup is perfect for a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather!
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Winter Soup Recipes with Beef

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Red Wine Beef Stew

Beef Stew is one of the world’s best comfort foods, but Red Wine Beef Stew filled with vegetables and a savory broth, feels like your dinner is giving you a hug!
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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup takes classic Cheeseburger Soup and adds BACON! Your favorite comfort food in soup form, does it get any better? 
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Italian Meatball Soup

Meatballs and pasta in a savory tomato broth, Italian meatball soup is a simple and hearty meal that is on the table in less than an hour!
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Whether you call it Pasta e Fagioli or Pasta Fagioli, this EASY soup recipe is hearty and delicious. Full of authentic Italian flavors in just 30 minutes!
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Short Rib Soup Recipe

Mildly hot short rib soup is sure to warm your soul and your belly. Tender pieces of beef with veggies and southwest flavors.
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Red Beef Chili uses chunks of steak and simmers them to tender perfection in a chili tomato sauce. Serve over rice, noodles or as a stew. #bestchilirecipe #bobbyflay #redbeefchili www.savoryexperiments.com

Steak Chili

Red Beef Chili uses chunks of steak and simmers them to tender perfection in a chili tomato sauce. Serve over rice, noodles or as a stew. 
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Leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup is the best way to make another full meal from your Irish feast. Tender brisket and loaded of vibrant veggies make this a winner all year round, not just St. Patrick’s Day. 
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Pork Soup Recipes

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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup can be made in the slow cooker, instant pot or on the stove top. Cheesy tortellini with zesty sauce in a tomato based soup!
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White Bean and Ham Soup

A hearty ham soup recipe seasoned with fresh herbs, vegetables and then a splash of my secret ingredient. The best use for leftover ham!
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Instant Pot Pork Pozole Recipe

With tomatillos and green chiles, this Instant Pot Pork Pozole recipe is a traditional Mexican stew full of flavor and spices!
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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup is a healthy blend of vegetables with a sweet and spicy kick! This soup definitely falls under the category of easy soup recipes! #sweetpotatosoup #easysouprecipes #sweetpotatorecipes www.savoryexperiments.com

Spicy Sweet Potato Recipe

Spicy Sweet Potato and Chorizo Bisque is a delightful blend of vegetables with a sweet and spicy bite.
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Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup

Using leftover kielbasa and sauerkraut, you can make the BEST Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup recipe in no time! It's hearty, delicious and EASY to make!
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a rich and hearty sauce mixed with vegetables, Andouille sausage, chicken and sometimes even seafood. Serve over rice for the perfect Creole meal.
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Seafood Soup Recipes

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Spicy Crab and Sausage Soup

Spicy Crab and Sausage Soup is a quick, easy and flavorful appetizer or dinner recipes. Full of vegetables, sausage and crab, it is soul warming and super easy.
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Thai Coconut Soup

Seafood Thai Coconut Soup is an easy and healthy appetizer or entree using scallops, shrimp, vegetables and a red curry coconut broth.
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Italian Seafood Stew Recipe

Italian Seafood Stew is a quick seafood recipe using couscous, tomatoes, currants and capers. This Italian stew comes together in just 20 minutes from start to finish! 
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Oyster Chowder Recipe

Creamy chowder loaded with oysters, bacon, and tender potatoes. Step-by-step roux, pro tips for briny balance, and easy swaps to match your pantry.
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Creamy Lobster Bisque

This creamy lobster bisque combines sweet lobster meat with aromatic vegetables and a hint of sherry for an unforgettable meal or starter.
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Vegetable Winter Soup Recipes

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Easy Cabbage Soup Recipe

This Healthy Cabbage Soup is based off from the Weightloss Wonder Soup and is full of nothing but veggies for healthy vegetable soup that may even help you lose a few pounds!
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Cauliflower Soup

When you're craving something warm and comforting but need to add some veggies to your diet, a bowl of this Cauliflower Soup is perfect!
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Rich Minestrone Soup

Thick, rich and delicious Minestrone Soup that uses one secret ingredient that cuts your prep, chop and cook time in HALF! You'll put this on the weekly menu.
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup is the perfect winter time comfort food. A creamy, silky broth with oodles of flavor, topped with crispy bacon and scallions.
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Green Gazpacho Recipe

Green Gazpacho is a chilled soup made from cucumber, tomatillos and jalapenos with a yogurt base. A perfect make ahead soup to serve on a hot summer day! 
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Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer! #asparagussoup #creamofasparagussoup #creamyasparagussoup www.savoryexperiments.com

Asparagus Soup

Asparagus lovers will love this creamy asparagus soup! Deliciously smooth and flavored to perfection, this cream of asparagus soup makes the perfect appetizer!
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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Easy, homemade butternut squash made with apple and Greek yogurt. Make ahead and freezer friendly- perfect for a cozy winter night.
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Apple French Onion Soup combines a robust French Onion Soup Recipe using sweet apples for flavor and texture. Top with crunchy garlic croutons and gooey cheese. #frenchonionsoup #fallsoup www.savoryexperiments.com

Apple French Onion Soup

Apple French Onion Soup combines a robust French Onion Soup Recipe using sweet apples for flavor and texture. Top with crunchy garlic croutons and gooey cheese.
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Black Bean Soup Recipe (w/ Green Chiles)

Black bean Green Chile Soup is a tomato based soup with smoky chipotle peppers and robust flavors. Top with avocado, cilantro and queso fresco! Hearty enough for an entree, but can also be an appetizer! 
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Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Red Lentil Soup is the best comfort food for a cold or rainy day. Packed full of vegetables and spices, this easy soup recipe is hearty enough for a meal.
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Homemade Tomato Bisque

Creamy Homemade Tomato Soup is rich and creamy, full of flavor from roasted onions, tomatoes and garlic! Make-ahead and freezer friendly!
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Mushroom Egg Drop Soup

This Mushroom Egg Drop Soup is the BEST! It's quick and easy to make, making it perfect for a quick lunch or starter for dinner. It's made in only 15 minutes!
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Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

Make potato corn chowder with sautéed veggies, tender russet potatoes, sweet corn and a silky cream base. One pot and flavorful garnishes.
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Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin

Silky, cozy pumpkin soup using canned pumpkin—ready in 30 minutes. Balanced spice, topping ideas and freezer tips included.
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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili

This EASY Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect Meatless Monday weeknight dinner! It's simple to make plus freezer and meal prep friendly.
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Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Soups

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew is one of the most iconic comfort foods and this version features tender beef, onions, potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes in a rich herb filled stew. This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe

Zesty White Chicken Chili is made with hearty beans, tender chicken thighs, and a creamy broth, all in the slow cooker. A great alternative to tomato and beef chili.
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Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup Recipe

This easy 15 Bean Soup Recipe goes from dry beans to deliciously magnificent in just an hour using out two chef-approved secret ingredients.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

An easy instant pot recipe that tastes even better than the original Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Ready in just 30 minutes! 
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Instant Pot Chili Recipe

Instant Pot Chili is a gold star chili. A simple chili recipe using jalapeño, chili seasoning, beans and beef ready in just 20 minutes!
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Looking for a homemade chicken noodle soup recipe that you can enjoy all year round? This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is flavorful and SO easy to make!
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Chef Jessica Anne Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!

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Questions and Reviews

  1. wow I feel like I hit the jackpot. We all have been sick since Christmas and tired of chicken soup so I am so happy to have a great assortment here! thanks

  2. Each one of this comforting soups looks like they could be a full meal. Such a great resource for this time of year. Yum!

  3. This is a great collection of soups and they all look delicious! I can’t wait to try the crab and sausage soup as it looks like a whole meal!