30 Winter Soup Recipes

It’s soup season! Ok, that’s silly because I actually like soup year round, but I especially crave it this time of year! And I think I’ve figured out how to get my husband and son to enjoy soup too – neither of them likes a lot of broth, so I just go lighter overall and especially in their bowls. Ok, but that weirdness aside, let’s talk about all the winter soup recipes out there! The ones below are just the tip of the iceberg from creamy to brothy, meat-forward to vegan – there are many options for everyone!!

Best Winter Soup Recipes

I haven’t made all of these soups (don’t think I won’t try this winter though). Rather this is a mix of types of soup recipes and soups for every kind of diet and preference. You know, some nights you want a hearty, creamy soup. Other times, you crave something simpler and nourishing. We’ve got it all here.

And since I basically never follow a recipe exactly, everything can be altered to what you have on hand and what you like best!!

What is a Good Winter Soup

What isn’t a good winter soup? No, just kidding. As I mentioned above, I think it depends on your mood, your health, and your preferences. Sometimes I want a flavor packed chili or Thai-inspired bowl of soup. Other days you can bet all I want is some version of a chicken noodle soup.

I think it also depends on what else you’ll be eating. Is the soup the main dish? Is it a starter and there’s more meal to come?

The only thing I really think matters in a good winter soup is using seasonal ingredients. It’s why you’ll see lots of carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, parsnips, etc. in these recipes. In California we’re ‘lucky’ enough to be able to get produce from around the world at nearly any given time, but it just doesn’t taste as good when it isn’t in season.

And your soup is only going to be as good as the ingredients you use. So try to use seasonal, try to use local. Beyond that, just do your best!

1. One Pot Lentil Soup

One of my favorite recipes I’ve ever made – I don’t even need the recipe any more. this one pot lentil soup is taken to the next level with a finishing dash of of balsamic vinegar. A light, healthy and protein-packed soup, this will be a favorite again and again for you!

2. Roasted Garlic Soup

This soup is certainly garlic forward, but it also has lots of chicken for great protein and onion and carrots for some nutrients. Cheddar cheese and heavy cream give this roasted garlic soup that hearty creaminess!!

3. Mushroom Noodle Soup

A vegetarian winter soup recipe that’s creamy, hearty, and yummy. Egg noodles mix with mushrooms in this mushroom noodle soup. A glorious one pot recipe, top with freshly chopped herbs for that finishing touch of flavor

4. Soup Name

Mushrooms are a complex flavor for vegan, vegetarian, and meat recipes like this chicken and wild rice soup. Ingredients like rice and pasta are great for getting more bang for your buck in a recipe – there’s easy calories with these additions, lessening the need/want for other dishes or even bread.

5. Turkey or Chicken Chili

Inspired initially by lots of Thanksgiving leftovers, this leftover turkey chili is a favorite for anytime we have leftover turkey or chicken meat. It’s easily shredded and added to traditional tortilla soup flavors – just sub in pinto beans. It’s delicious!!

6. Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Another great recipe for leftover white meat, this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is packed full of deliciousness. Coked chicken, onion, and carrots are cooked in a combination of olive oil and butter before getting all the extra flavor additions like the broth, garlic, and seasonings. And don’t forget the gnocchi and fresh spinach! YUM!

7. Parsnip & Apple Soup

If you haven’t tried parsnips yet, don’t be afraid. They have a consistency similar to carrots and have a sweet earthy flavor. I like to roast carrots and parsnips together. This parsnip and apple soup is a yummy soup featuring the root vegetable along with potatoes and some delicious spices. This one would be great as a starter or side as well as a main dish.

8. Broccoli Potato Soup

I love the flavors of broccoli potato soup, but I always find it so heavy, so this one isn’t laden with cream, but rather it has a broth base and you can still see the ingredients. This vegan broccoli potato soup is great as a starter served with crostini or as a main dish served with a lovely piece of bread (of these savory biscotti).

9. Amish Beef & Vegetable Soup

A classic soup recipe with ground beef and celery, carrots, and onion – a traditional mirepoix! Add in canned green beans and corn (since neither are in season now) and you’ll be craving this Amish beef and vegetable soup every week. The stock is delicious with diced tomatoes, beef broth, and a hit of Worcestershire sauce!

10. White Bean, Sausage & Kale Soup

A quick recipe for a weeknight dinner, this white bean, sausage, and kale soup is a great recipe to have on hand this winter. Freshly chopped onion and carrots quickly combine with sliced sausage and canned beans. A few additions for flavor and your dinner is ready to go!

11. Italian Penicillin Soup

An Italian rendition of the soul and body comforting chicken noodle soup, Italian Penicillin soup is made with the (expected) carrots, onion, and celery. Simmered in chicken broth and parmesan, it’s finished with pastina (tiny pasta).

12. Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

A hearty, filling, and dairy-free soup, this coconut curry chicken soup is made with coconut milk and gets better with time. Serve as a soup or with white rice – see how to make perfect white rice, wild rice, and quinoa in the rice cooker!

13. Pumpkin Chicken Soup

Need something full of flavor but also good for your digestion? Try this gut-healing pumpkin chicken soup with coconut cream and sage!!! Filled with potatoes, ground chicken, coconut cream, sweet potato, veggies, and bone broth, it’s good for you but mostly you’ll just think it tastes great!!

14. Potato and Bean Soup

Hearty, chunky, and satisfying, this potato and bean soup is filled with a lot of pantry staples but will taste anything but bland and unplanned. This recipe has instructions for making it vegan, vegetarian, or made with meat (hello, bacon!).

15. French Onion Soup

Feeling the need for something a little fancy? What’s better than homemade french onion soup? With just 8 ingredients, it’s a wonder it’s so delicious! I love this classic dish in small portions served as part of a meal, but you do you!!

16. Tuscan White Bean Soup

Another winter soup recipe that’s light enough not to weigh you down but hearty enough to fill you up. This Tuscan white bean soup recipe is simple, quick, and yummy. It can also easily be made ahead of time!!

17. Creamy Chicken Sopas (Filipino Chicken Noodle Soup)

This recipe for creamy chicken sopas is a very slight change form making chicken noodle soup, but it’ll taste brand new and packed with flavor!! Made with macaroni noodles and topped with half a hard boiled egg, you’ll be surprised how delectable this soup feels on a cold, cozy night.

18. Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Another creamy winter soup recipe from another favorite cuisine, this creamy Italian sausage soup has Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes – and those are half of the ingredients. It seems like a lot of work, but it’s not – it’s just a lot of goodness!!

19. Chicken Enchilada Soup

Flavor-packed and full of memories, this keto chicken enchilada soup is a go to for all my fellow Mexican food lovers! Chicken, cabbage, onion, and all the right adobo and enchilada seasonings make this dish so delicious!!

20. Corn Egg Drop Soup

A fast and simple winter soup recipe that will ALWAYS hit the spot. Whether it’s a small cup to start a meal or you main dish, you feel all cozy and warm inside without having worked too hard to make this corn egg drop soup!!

21. Creamy Chicken Soup

You won’t believe it, but this creamy chicken soup is actually dairy free and gluten free! It’s made with chicken, all those tasty winter veggies, beans, and cashews for the cream – it’s a lovely nutty, creamy that you’ll love!!

22. Hot & Sour Soup

Need some heat in your life? Try this Cantonese style Hot & Sour Soup. A lot of fun ingredients, this will be an adventure to make and eat! Measurements are in grams and mL, so get your kitchen scale out for this one.

23. Meatball Soup

With homemade meatballs, this meatball soup is next level for homemade (but not difficult at all). Once the meatballs are cooked, add it to onion, carrot, and potatoes! Use homemade or store bought chicken broth and finish with a small amount of rice!! So yummy!

24. Pea Soup

I first made this vegan pea soup as a cold starter for a summer dinner we hosted years ago and now I love it warm or chilled – as a starter or a main dish. Frozen peas are mixed with white beans, onions, and celery for a thick soup that’s bright and full of flavor!!

25. Italian Barley Soup

If you haven’t discovered barley, yet – here’s your excuse. This Italian Barley Soup is so delicious and full of flavor. This soup starts with the onion, celery, and carrot (mirepoix in French, it’s called soffritto in Italian). You can use pearled barley or quick barley – I’ve always like Trader Joe’s quick cook farro and barley.

26. Hazelnut Soup

Seemingly unexpected, this hazelnut soup is a fun recipe to fine. It’s vegan and hearty and full of flavor. I love using various nuts to add depth of flavor. This winter soup recipe uses leek, potato, and parsnips for all that winter produce fabulousness!

27. Miso Celery Soup

This miso celery soup is a quick soup recipe to throw together when you want a hot meal without the legwork. Made with imitation crab meat, celery, and miso paste, this is a fun one for everyone. Serve as a starter or as the main dish.

28. Vegetable Noodle Soup

The pictures for this vegetable noodle soup had me drooling at the get-to. Mushrooms and carrots (skip the green beans to keep it seasonal) cook into a delectable broth. Finish with rice noodles to fill your tummy and leave you full and happy!

29. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This slow cooker beef stew recipe has your pre-sear many ingredients to really add a ton more flavor to this stew. Think of this like a beef bourguignon made easier with the crockpot!

30. Slow Cooker Wild Rice Chicken Soup

Ok, this is a fun one. This crockpot wild rice and chicken soup is made with cottage cheese to make it a bit creamier! Otherwise it’s wild rice, chicken, and celery for a simple ingredient list to throw in the slow cooker and head out to do what you gotta do!