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Soup season always sneaks up on me. One minute I’m still clinging to iced oat lattes, the next I’m reheating last night’s leftovers in a Le Creuset and Googling “how to fix watery broth.”
There’s just something about winter that makes soup feel like the main character—it’s low effort, high reward, and quietly therapeutic in a way that even the best mid-season Netflix lineup can’t touch.
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Whether you’re after something creamy and nostalgic or brothy and full of greens, this collection covers it!
From Thai-inspired noodles and Italian-style comfort to a few quick classics that come together in under 30, these are the recipes I keep bookmarked every cold season.
They’re unfussy, flavour-packed and built for real life—because sometimes the most satisfying dinner is the one you eat curled up with a blanket and a spoon.
Silky, earthy and deeply savoury, this mushroom soup gets its richness from a blend of cream, herbs and golden sautéed mushrooms. A drizzle of olive oil and cracked pepper takes it over the top.
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2. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Nutty wild rice, tender chicken and a velvety broth come together in this ultra-comforting classic. It’s the kind of soup that makes you want to cancel plans and stay in!
3. Red Chicken Pozole Soup
Rich, smoky and soul-warming, this red pozole is made with shredded chicken, hominy and a deeply spiced broth—topped with radish and cabbage for just the right crunch. A squeeze of lime cuts through the richness beautifully.
Rustic, hearty and full of colour, this veggie-packed bowl is the ultimate cold-weather comfort—especially when topped with herby dumplings that soak up every bit of that rich, savoury broth.
5. Easy Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety, golden and naturally sweet, this butternut squash soup is the definition of simple elegance. Finish with a swirl of cream and toasted seeds for that chic little flourish.
6. Classic Potato Leek Soup
Simple, elegant and impossibly creamy, this potato leek soup is the quiet star of any winter meal. Serve with toasted sourdough and you’ve got understated luxury in a bowl.
7. Green Chickpea Curry with Couscous
Spiced with warming aromatics and topped with a handful of shredded greens, this chickpea curry soup brings a vibrant twist to winter comfort food. Serve with lime wedges for extra zing.
8. 20 Minute Peanut Noodle Soup with Lime Mango
Sweet mango, tangy lime and nutty broth bring major Thai-inspired flavour to this vibrant noodle soup. It’s zippy, warming and just the thing when you want something bold and a little bit tropical.
9. Winter Minestrone
Packed with chickpeas, orzo, squash and a spoonful of herby pesto, this minestrone is winter cooking at its most generous. It’s hearty, wholesome and full of texture.
10. Tuscan White Bean, Sausage and Kale Soup
This hearty Italian-inspired bowl brings together white beans, garlicky sausage and wilted kale in a broth that feels both nourishing and indulgent. A flurry of Parmesan adds just the right amount of comfort.
11. Quinoa, Kale and Carrot Noodle Soup with Parmesan
A lighter take that still satisfies, this quinoa and kale soup is packed with plant-based goodness and finished with delicate ribbons of carrot and a dusting of parmesan. It’s the kind of broth that feels like it’s doing you good.
12. Winter Melon Chicken Soup
Light, clear and quietly nourishing, this Chinese winter melon soup brings together tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms and delicate herbs in a broth that feels both soothing and restorative.
13. Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (Copycat)
A creamy bowl of Zuppa Toscana hits that sweet spot between rich and rustic—loaded with spicy sausage, buttery potatoes and hearty kale. Just add crusty bread and you’re set.
14. Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup With Creamy Mascarpone
Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes give this soup its deep, jammy flavour—balanced perfectly with a dollop of mascarpone and a few vine-roasted beauties for extra drama.
15. Easy Hamburger Soup
A nostalgic classic with a cosy twist—this hamburger soup brings together ground beef, sweetcorn, green beans and tomatoes in a rich broth that tastes like a weeknight win.
16. Khao Soi: 15 Min Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
Bold, fragrant and endlessly slurpable, this Thai-inspired khao soi wraps creamy coconut broth around tender chicken and egg noodles. A handful of crispy noodles on top gives it just the right crunch.
17. White Bean Chicken Chili
Bright, zesty and layered with texture, this white bean chicken chili is the cosy one-bowl wonder you’ll be reaching for all season. Crown it with sliced avocado, crumbled feta and a handful of crispy tortilla strips for that irresistibly fresh finish.
18. 30 Minute Chinese Egg Drop Chicken Rice Soup
Delicate and deeply comforting, this chicken and rice version of egg drop soup is silky, savoury and surprisingly quick. Topped with chilli oil and spring onions, it’s got depth and flair.
19. 20 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup
Everything you love about a classic broccoli cheddar soup—melted cheese, tender florets, creamy richness—ready in under half an hour. Basically, the comfort food equivalent of a weighted blanket.
20. Paleo Egg Drop Soup
Silky, simple and quietly restorative, this paleo egg drop soup is a minimalist’s dream. Just a few ingredients, but they come together like a warm hug on a cold day.
21. Winter Green Soup (Cruciferous Vegetables Soup)
Proof that healthy can still be satisfying, this creamy green soup blends cruciferous veg into something that feels fresh, vibrant and unexpectedly luxurious. Cashew topping = perfection!
22. Creamy Tortellini Soup
Pillowy tortellini, crumbled sausage, and wilted kale all soak in a creamy tomato base that’s as luxurious as it is fuss-free—definitely one for chilly nights and seconds.
23. Lemon Chicken Soup
This lemony chicken soup is bright, clean and full of feel-good flavour—thanks to tender shredded chicken, orzo pasta and the perfect hit of citrus. Ideal for when you want something soothing but not heavy.