35 Best Soup Recipes
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I have all my favorite soups ready for fall and winter. There is something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down, wrap up in a cozy sweater, and enjoy a warm bowl in my hands. Soup season is my favorite it feels like a little comfort in a bowl and the steam makes the kitchen feel homey.
Some days I start with a little lemon and ginger shot before I cook. Other days I slice up some multigrain bread to have on the side and let the smell of it fill the kitchen. I love soups that are simple to make but feel thoughtful. They are perfect for a busy weekday when you need comfort or a slow weekend when you just want to sit and enjoy something warm.
Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration to get healthy food on the table, and having easy, tasty recipes like these makes it so much simpler.
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Favorite soup recipes
Fall and winter are the perfect time for soups like these. Each bowl is comforting, nourishing, and a simple way to warm up. Keep scrolling to see 34 easy soups for the season.
Tomato Soup
Sauté onions and garlic, then add tomatoes, stock, basil, and seasonings and simmer. Blend if desired, stir in cream and Parmesan, then taste and serve.
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Dumpling Soup
Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and ginger, then add broth and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Add bok choy and dumplings, cook until heated through, then stir in noodles and serve with scallions.
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Best Soup Recipes: Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Roast butternut squash until tender, then blend with the other ingredients until smooth. Heat and serve with your favorite garnish.
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Chicken Soup
Sauté vegetables with garlic, ginger, and turmeric, then add chicken, herbs, and broth and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Shred the chicken, return it to the pot, season, and serve.
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roast cauliflower, onion, and garlic until tender and caramelized. Simmer with stock and lemon juice, blend until smooth, and serve with optional garnishes like pine nuts and herbs.
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Parsnip Soup
Sauté parsnips, carrots, celery, and ginger until softened, then simmer with stock until tender. Blend until smooth, stir in cream, season, and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Roasted Tomato Soup
Roast tomatoes until soft, then sauté onion, garlic, and herbs. Add broth, roasted tomatoes, and basil, blend until smooth, stir in cream, and season to taste.
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Mushroom Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms with herbs, then deglaze with wine. Stir in flour, add stock, then simmer until thickened.
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Carrot Soup
Sauté onion, potato, and ginger, then add carrots, celery, stock, and seasonings. Simmer until tender, blend until smooth, stir in cream, and adjust seasoning.
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White Bean Soup
Sauté onions, carrots, and celery with garlic and herbs, then add beans, broth, and kale. Simmer, partially blend for creaminess, season, and serve with parmesan and crusty bread.
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Red Lentil Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot, then add lentils, tomato paste, broth, and spices and simmer until tender. Blend part of the soup, stir in lemon juice and parsley, and serve.
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Tom Yum Soup
Simmer shrimp broth with lemongrass, garlic, galangal, lime leaves, and chilies, then add tomatoes, onion, and shrimp until cooked. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, milk and chili paste, season, and serve.
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Potato Leek Soup
Sauté leeks, garlic, and herbs, then add potatoes and stock and simmer until tender. Blend until smooth, stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and serve.
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Pumpkin Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, then add pumpkin, carrots, and peppers and cook until slightly tender. Add stock, simmer until vegetables are soft, blend until smooth, season, and serve.
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Chicken and Rice Soup
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery, then add chicken and lightly sear. Stir in rice and broth, simmer until cooked, shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and serve.
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Black Bean Soup
Sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic with spices, then add chipotle, beans, and broth and simmer. Blend part of the soup, season, and serve with your favorite garnishes.
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Leftover Turkey Soup
Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, then add broth, turkey, lemon rind, and ginger and simmer briefly. Stir in pasta, finish with parsley and lemon juice, and serve warm.
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Lentil Soup
“Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots with spices, then add lentils, tomatoes, broth, and thyme and simmer until tender. Blend part for creaminess, stir in spinach and lemon, season, and serve
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Sauté onion and garlic, then add flour, milk, and stock and stir to combine. Add broccoli, carrot, and cheese, simmer until tender, and serve.
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Roasted Garlic Soup
Roast garlic until soft and caramelized, then sauté scallions, potatoes, and mushrooms. Add stock and roasted garlic, simmer briefly, blend until smooth, stir in cream, season, and serve.
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Beef Barley Soup
Brown the beef, then sauté onions, celery, and carrots with garlic. Add wine, beef, broth, and herbs, simmer, stir in barley, cook until tender, season, and serve.
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Cabbage Soup
Sauté onion, celery, and carrots with garlic and thyme, then add tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, and broth and simmer until tender. Stir in beans, season with lemon juice and parsley, and serve.
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Chickpea Soup
Sauté onions, garlic, leek, and vegetables with spices, then add tomatoes, potatoes, chickpeas, and broth and simmer until tender. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic, then sear chicken with taco seasoning. Add stock and tomatoes, simmer until chicken is cooked, shred it, stir in corn, beans, and cilantro, season, and serve with tortilla strips.
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Zucchini Soup
Sauté onion, zucchini, garlic, and thyme, then add potatoes and broth and simmer until tender. Blend to desired consistency, stir in cheese and cream, season, and serve with a drizzle of cream and croutons.
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Simple Lebanese Lentil Soup
Cook lentils in stock until tender, then sauté onion and parsley until soft. Stir the mixture into the lentils with cumin and lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with parsley and lemon.
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Copycat Minestrone Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and tomato paste, then add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, zucchini, beans, and spinach, simmer briefly, season, and serve.
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Asparagus Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, and asparagus, then add stock and simmer until tender. Blend until smooth, stir in cream, and serve with optional asparagus tips or a drizzle of lemon juice.
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Chicken Ramen
Sauté garlic and ginger, add soy sauce, mirin, and chicken stock, then simmer with mushrooms. Cook noodles, slice chicken and eggs, assemble in bowls with broth, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in the Instant Pot, then add the remaining ingredients. Cook on high pressure, release, season to taste, and serve.
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Pho Soup
Simmer beef bones, brisket, vegetables, and toasted spices for 3 hours to make a rich broth, then strain and season with fish sauce. Serve over cooked noodles with thinly sliced beef, herbs, sprouts, chili, and lime wedges.
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Green Pea Soup
Sauté potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then add zucchini, peas, and stock and simmer until tender. Stir in coconut milk, blend until smooth, season, and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Cream of Chicken Soup
Make a roux with butter and flour, then gradually whisk in broth, bouillon, spices, and milk. Simmer until thick, adjust seasoning, and blend for a super-smooth texture.
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French Onion Soup
Caramelize onions with garlic, sugar, and thyme, then stir in flour, deglaze with wine, and add stock to simmer. Serve topped with toasted bread and melted cheese, broiled until bubbly.
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Lentil Soup with Rainbow Chard
Simmer lentils in water until tender, while sautéing onion with olive oil and cumin. Stir in the onion, chard, and lemon juice, cook briefly, then serve
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If you try any of these soup recipes, I’d love to hear what you think! And if you have a favorite soup recipe of your own, feel free to share it in the comments. Don’t forget to leave a rating on the recipe card, too.
