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I start making soup the second it’s not hot outside anymore. It’s just like a switch that naturally flips, and suddenly I’m reaching for a soup pot, at least once a week. So I thought I’d share my favorite soup recipes, the ones I rotate through the most during the colder months. There are 30 soups in this soup collection, and it really covers everything.
30 of My Best Soup Recipes
Below you’ll find a bunch of soup recipes, and I know you’ll come away with at least 2-3 to make. I’ve included the classic chicken soups I make when someone needs something simple, the hearty beef ones that feel like a full meal, vegetable soups that clean out the fridge, and the creamy ones I make when I want something a little more filling. These aren’t random recipes. They’re the soups I actually go back to every year once it cools off.
Chicken Soup Recipes
Lentil Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken lentil soup made with red lentils, shredded chicken, carrots, tomato pasta, and spices, simmered on the stovetop and ready in 30 minutes.
Freekeh Soup
This Lebanese freekeh soup recipe is made with cracked freekeh, shredded chicken, onions, and spices for a hearty, comforting chicken soup.
1 hour 40 minutes
Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup starts out with homemade chicken stock using the chicken breasts, which are then shredded and added back with the orzo and lots of lemon flavor.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Chicken wild rice soup with fresh mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions & thyme is easy to make with only 10 minutes of prep.
1 hour 25 minutes
Chicken Noodle Soup
This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is my all-time favorite winter soup, made with simple ingredients and stocked with nutrients for the cold season!
Vegetable Soup Recipes
Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
This Instant Pot beef soup is made with beef stew meat, frozen vegetables, and potatoes, and cooked in the Instant Pot in under an hour!
1 hour 20 minutes
French Onion Soup Recipe
French onion soup made with deeply caramelized onions, beef broth, and melty Gruyere on toasted bread. A classic, homemade version made without wine.
1 hour 45 minutes
Corn Chowder
Corn chowder is a cozy, feel-good recipe packed with fresh corn and the creamy tang of Greek yogurt. It’s light, comforting, and so good!
Vegetable Stew
My vegetable stew is made in one pot with potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions and celery- a hearty, healthy, filling stew great for cold days
1 hour 20 minutes
Creamy Soup Recipes
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
This vegan-friendly Healthy Broccoli and Cheese Soup has all the flavor of the traditional recipe but with no cream, less calories and less fat!
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Make my homemade creamy chicken noodle soup with egg noodles, fresh veggies, and fresh herbs. Just 10 minutes to prep!
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Cauliflower soup recipe using oven-roasted cauliflower, vegetable broth, garlic, and lemon, blended until smooth.
Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup
Learn how to make this authentic healthy Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup in 30 minutes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s vegan, hearty and so filling!
West African Peanut Soup
This West African peanut soup recipe is made with simple ingredients like peanut butter and tomato paste, but has a unique delicious flavor!
Chili Recipes
Vegan Lentil Chili
This Lentil Chili is simple and quick to make in the Instant Pot and so delicious! It’s high in protein, high in fiber and great for meal prep
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is a cozy one-pot meal made with chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices simmered in a creamy broth. It’s hearty, comforting, and easy to make for busy weeknights.
Beef Chili
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Beef Chili, filled with smoky flavor, kidney beans, and a rich sauce. This classic dish is perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
This Roasted Tomato Soup is made with fresh roasted tomatoes and basil simmered in vegetable stock with onion and garlic, and then blended until smooth and creamy.
1 hour 30 minutes
Blended Soup Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
This roasted butternut squash soup is made with a whole, roasted butternut squash that is simmered with spices, vegetable broth, and coconut milk.
1 hour 5 minutes
Potato Leek Soup
Make this healthy vegetarian potato leek soup with simple ingredients, and no flour, butter or cream. Smooth, creamy, and easy to prepare for a cozy meal!
Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe
This Roasted Red Pepper Soup is made on the stovetop with red roasted bell peppers, fresh basil, thyme, and garlic simmered in a vegetable based broth and blended until smooth.
Acorn Squash Soup Recipe
Creamy acorn squash soup made with roasted squash, warm spices, apple, and yogurt that’s lighter than cream-based versions with only 10 minute prep.
Tips for Making Soup
- Build flavor one step at a time. This will largely depend on the recipe, but in order to get maximum flavor, it’s essential to add flavor one layer at a time. That means, take the time to saute vegetables, browning the ground beef, or heating the seasonings until they are fragrant. This layering technique creates a well-balanced but very richly flavored soup.
- Simmer that pot! Simmering is your friend when it comes to soups. If you boil your soup too long, your veggies will become too mushy, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the heat and let it gently simmer and develop flavor over time.
- Add fresh ingredients towards the end. Ingredients like fresh herbs, leafy greens, or delicate vegetables should be saved for last to maintain their color, freshness, and textures.
- Go big and double up your ingredients! Soups are so easy to make in large batches and most of them are freezer-friendly. Grab a large pot or two and double or triple the recipe ingredients to have a future meal on hand or deliver a meal to a friend.
How To Store Leftovers
- Cool before refrigerating. Don’t place the hot soup directly into the fridge as it can affect other foods in your refrigerator. Allow it to cool to room temperature first.
- Transfer the soup to an air-tight container. This will help prevent odors from seeping in and maintain the soup’s freshness. You may even want to divide the soup into smaller portions for meal prep.
- Refrigerate promptly. You want to transfer any leftover soup to the refrigerator within two hours of cooking to avoid food-borne bacteria.
- Freeze for longer shelf life. Use freezer-safe containers and leave some headspace for liquid expansion. Be sure to label them with the type of soup and date of preparation so you can keep track. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat carefully. It’s better to reheat soup on the stovetop in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring regularly. Reheating it in the microwave may lead to hot spots and uneven reheating.
