The Fall season is here again, which means it is officially soup season! I love soup any time of the year, but especially during those chilly fall and winter months.
There’s nothing more satisfying than a steaming bowl of homemade soup or stew that reaches all the way to your soul with one bite.
The best part about soup is it’s overall flexible nature when it comes to ingredients and consistency. You can make a delicious soup by adding just a few of your pantry items or even leftovers in the fridge from the previous night’s dinner.
There are no rules to making soup and you don’t have to be a master in the kitchen to create a mouth watering homemade soup or stew.
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Top Benefits Of Making Soup
- Comfort food that instantly warms you up on a cold or rainy day.
- Soup comes in a variety of consistencies (Thin broth, a creamy base, or even a chunky texture, just to name a few).
- Soups often include a lot of vegetables and other fresh nutritious ingredients.
- It is a food that is easy to make, and fully customizable.
- Soup can be made in large batches and frozen for a later date, making it ideal for prep ahead meals.
- It is inexpensive to make, yet filling and delicious for any meal, be it an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
This is a list of our favorite soup recipes that are perfect for any day of the year, and are recipes you will find yourself coming back to time and again.
Broth Based Soups
1. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Homestyle chicken noodle soup has been a favorite dish of mine, for as long as I can remember. My grandfather often made it when I was growing up and I’ve always followed his spin on the recipe. As he always did, I add a cup or two of cubed potatoes, corn, and peas to my mix.
I also like to stir in a bit of montreal chicken, for a little added flavor. Delicious every time and even better the next day!
(Tip: If you do add a bit of potato, add a little extra broth as well. The potatoes will soak up some liquid, so you will want to make up for that with extra brot
2. Ham & Cabbage Soup
Ham and cabbage soup is satisfying anytime of the year. It is loaded with vegetables. It is filling, packed with flavor, and super easy to prepare.
3. Turkey & Rice Soup
Looking for something to do with that leftover turkey, after the holiday? Who wants to keep eating the same thing for a week, right? Put a spin on the traditional pasta style soup, with rice instead. This recipe not only has the typical carrots, celery, and onion, but it also includes gravy and mushrooms. Mmm..a great way of getting rid of the turkey, without boring yourself to death.
4. Lasagna Soup
I love lasagna, but I’m not always in the mood for a heavy pasta dish. This delicious soup has all of the ingredients of a lasagna, but with a thinner consistency that is lighter on your stomach. Finish it with a dollop of ricotta cheese and yum!
5. Minestrone Soup
I love minestrone soup on a cold day. This recipe takes very little time to prepare. It is loaded with healthy vegetables. Add in the beans and pasta, and you have a hearty meal for any night of the week.
6. Italian Wedding Soup
When you’re in the mood for something a little different, this classic is a nice go to. In my mind, any soup that involves spinach, will always take a place near the top of my list.
7. Chunky Zucchini Soup
This soup recipe doesn’t call for a meat of any sort, but it doesn’t need it. It is loaded with so many vegetables, in addition to the beans that it certain to satisfy any appetite. A hearty and healthy option for any night of the week!
8. Ginger Garlic Chicken Ramen
This ramen soup is a recipe you will want to make every day! With a blend of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, the broth provides the perfect base for the hearty vegetables and chicken. Add in the noodles and you’ve got a delicious meal to warm your soul!
9. Pasta Fagioli
This classic Italian dish is perfect for a chilly Fall or Winter day! This recipe calls for the traditional meat, beans, and pasta you would typically see with Fagioli. It is loaded with fresh vegetables and never disappoints. Delicious!
10. Spinach Tortellini Soup
Mmm…I love tortellini soup, especially when it has spinach involved! This recipe not only calls for spinach, but it is accented by diced tomatoes and shredded parmesan cheese. This flavorful soup is hearty, yet light on your stomach. It’s sure to become a household favorite!
11. Easy Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Soup
Speaking of curry, this is another delicious Thai inspired soup recipe you’ll love to make. It features a mouth watering blend of chicken, rice noodles, coconut milk, broth, and seasonings. It’s quick and easy to put together. The flavors compliment one another beautifully, as each bite melts in your mouth.
12. Cabbage & Meatball Soup
Cabbage and meatball soup is one of my husband’s favorite soups to make, and one that the rest of us love to eat! It’s such a simple dish, but packed with so much flavor.
It calls for carrots and celery, as well as the cabbage. It has a bit of cream and garlic, giving the broth a nice subtle balance to the other ingredients.
Delicious every time, and rarely are there leftovers!
13. Classic French Onion Soup
This French onion soup calls for all of the traditional ingredients you would expect, with just a minor tweak here or there. It has a flavorful broth base, and gets topped with yummy gruyere and parmesan cheese toasts. A recipe you will definitely keep as a favorite.
14. Stuffed Pepper Soup
Stuffed peppers are another favorite dish of mine. When I’m having a soup kind of day, this recipe fits the bill. I do add corn to mine. When all is said and done, It becomes a hearty, vegetable packed meal. A nice break from the traditional noodle soups
15. Easy Wonton Soup
Wonton soup is yet another all time favorite of mine. This recipe is extremely easy to prepare. It involves store bought wontons, so you don’t have to waste time making them from scratch. Just add the remaining 4 ingredients and within 15 minutes, you’re done!
16. Sausage & Lentil Soup
This is yet another hearty winter soup that is easy to make. The potatoes, vegetables, and sausage blend beautifully with the lentils, and the spinach is a nice finishing touch. Easy to make, this meal can be prepared without standing over the stove all day.
Creamy Soups
17. Cream Of Leek & Potato Soup
This soup is absolutely to die for! It is super easy to make. It is smooth and creamy and it makes for a cozy meal served along side any kind of grilled cheese or other sandwich. Perfect for a cold winter day!
18. Creamy Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup
I’m a huge fan of broccoli and cauliflower soup, this recipe in particular.
Unlike a lot of broccoli and cauliflower soups, this recipe does not call for cheese. That’s what I like the most about it. It is simple, with very few ingredients.
It’s filling, yet light on your stomach. It absolutely delicious and a recipe I make often. Yum!
19. Thai Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
If you enjoy Thai food, you will love this soup recipe. With a sweet potato and carrot purée base, this soup is light and hearty at the same time. It features red curry paste and coconut milk, giving the dish a nice balance of flavors. Top with crushed peanuts and love every bite!
20. Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup With Spinach
I love this recipe. The cheese of the tortellini, combined with the creamy tomato of the sauce, makes this dish comfort food at it’s best. The spinach and parmesan cheese are a nice touch and the entire meal from start to finish, takes very little time. Great for any night of the week!
21. Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli cheddar soup is a soup loved by many. This particular recipe is really easy to prepare and takes no time at all. It isn’t too thick, yet very filling.
Serve with crusty bread and let it warm your stomach on a cold day!
22. Delicious Ham & Split Pea Soup
If given the choice between adding beans or split peas to a ham based soup, I will always choose split peas. This is a delicious recipe for a cold day, especially when using a ham hock for the added flavor. The carrots and celery give the soup a hearty texture, certain to satisfy an empty stomach.
23. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Raise your hand if you like chicken pot pie!🤚Now picture that yummy traditional dish with a creamy broth base and all the vegetables you could want. Easy to make and the perfect warm up on a cold day.
24. Cream Of Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my all time favorite vegetables, so it’s not a shock that I love Cream Of Asparagus soup. This recipe is one of my favorites, because it also includes peas, leeks, and parmesan cheese, giving it so much flavor. Delicious any time of the year!
25. Creamy Tomato Soup
If you are a tomato soup fan, you will love this creamy number! Featuring fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasonings, and a bit of onion, you’ll never want to go back to the canned stuff again!
Add a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches, and you have the perfect dinner any night of the week!
26. Red Pepper Soup
Yum…I love roasted red peppers and this soup is all I ever need on some occasions.
It doesn’t just stop at the red peppers, though. This recipe calls for celery, onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, and sour cream. This one is definitely in my favorites collection!
27. Tomato Tortellini Soup
My favorite part about this recipe is the broth and heavy cream. I’m not a big fan of the strong tomato flavor that some soups can have. The broth and cream help to offset the tomato flavor in this recipe, just enough to enhance the flavor without taking away from it. It is super easy to make and it will fill you up.
28. Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
There was a time when we lived just a couple of miles down the road from an Olive Garden, and I think my husband started to get bored with me…lol! For a while there, anytime we went out for lunch, my preferred choice was the Olive Garden. I was madly in love with their soup, salad, and breadstick special.
The soup was, of course, always the chicken gnocchi, and I was always in heaven. I love the fact that I can make my own version at home with this recipe, and leave the lunch dates to a more diverse group of establishments!
I’m a total snob when it comes to soup. That means I need nice bowls to put my delicious creations into. These bowls are worthy of good soup.
29. Creamy Cheddar Ham Soup
This ham and cheddar soup isn’t very thick like some cheese based soups out there. It doesn’t sit heavy on the stomach and it is accented nicely by the delicious peas and carrots.
Serve with crusty bread or a roll, and dinner is ready in no time.
30. Creamy Ravioli Soup
I don’t think I’ve ever had a cream based dish that I didn’t like. Add in ravioli and I’m there. The vegetables are just the icing on the cake.
It takes no time to prepare this recipe, and it will become a new favorite winter soup.
31. Creamy Shepherd’s Pie Soup
Mmm…Shepherd’s Pie in soup form. When you’re not in the mood for a casserole, this recipe is a nice substitution for a popular dish many love. The creamy broth will warm you right up. The meat, vegetables, and potatoes will satisfy any appetite…And it’s a nice change from your typical soup recipes.
Hearty Chili, Stews, & Pasta
32. Irish Lamb Stew W/ Guiness
This recipe is very reminiscent of a lamb stew my husband use to make at his restaurant. It is hearty, perfect for a cold winter day, and a nice change from the same old stew recipe.
It takes very little prep time and requires almost no maintenance throughout the cooking process.
33. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew
This creamy chicken stew is just what you need on a colder, winter day. Again, I love lots of vegetables in my stews and soups. I tend to add some kind of frozen vegetable to this recipe, such as corn and/or peas. It’s delicious and it hits the spot every time.
34. Slow Cooker Pork Stew
This is delicious and hearty winter stew that is well worth the effort. It is packed with large chunks of tender meat and various vegetables. The broth is savory and the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Perfect dinner on a cold day! Better next day for lunch if you have leftovers!
35. Old Fashioned Goulash
Goulash was something of a favorite in my home when I was growing up. We kids loved it and it was a quick meal mom could throw together easily on a weekday. Delicious and filling…the whole family will love it!
36. Chicken & Sausage Stew W/ White Beans And Spinach
Are you someone who really enjoys bean based soups and stews? Try this take on chicken and sausage stew. It is easy to prepare.
The broth has a mild tomato flavor which accents the sausage perfectly. The vegetables and beans added, make this a very hearty winter stew.
37. Beef & Barley Stew
Beef & Barley is another favorite of mine. When I’m in the mood for a bit of beef broth as opposed to chicken or cream, beef & barley is among the first ideas to come to mind.
This recipe is easy to put together and requires virtually no maintenance while it cooks. Add a side of crusty bread and dinner is served!
38. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
This is a great recipe for traditional beef stroganoff. It requires absolutely no time to prep and the slow cooker does the rest.
The only thing I do differently, is add frozen peas near the end of cook time. It adds a bit of a pop to the overall flavor and if added near the end, the peas still retain a bit of firmness as opposed to getting mushy. Delicious every time!
39. Crockpot Chicken And Corn Chowder
Corn, chicken, bacon, potatoes, and cream…how can you go wrong with this soup. The cayenne pepper and jalapeno add a slight kick to the overall flavor. The best part is that is all gets thrown into the slow cooker, to do it’s own thing!
40. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
One of the beautiful things about this recipe, is that the slow cooker does most of the work for you. All you have to do is get the ingredients into the pot, set it on low, and come back to it hours later when it’s ready. Who doesn’t love beef stew on a cold winter day?
Add a bit of crusty bread and dinner is served!
41. Butternut Squash & Chicken Chili
I love butternut squash almost as much as I love chili, during the Fall months. When I came across this soup recipe, I knew I had to include it on the list.
It’s a unique twist on the average chili recipe, with flavors that blend together nicely. Add the green chiles for a kick, and enjoy every mouth watering bite!
42. Classic Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Cioppino is a hearty seafood stew that is not only filling, but the flavor combination is just amazing! This classic recipe features a blend of clams, mussels, white fish, and shrimp. It has a delicious tomato base, and fresh vegetables to balance it all out.
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Your soups look so delicious! I plan to try some of these. Soups are a great way to make a quick fulfilling meal.
Hey there Tiann! So glad you enjoyed! We made soup just yesterday actually, though it was ham and bean..just in time for the snowy day we had today 😉
My least favorite season is fast approaching but I do love soups so I’ll be saving this for when I’m trying to figure out what to cook very soon.
Soups are one of the few things that gets me through winter every year 🙂
These all look amazing! I must come back and get some recipes when it gets cooler. Thank you so much!
Enjoy and thank you for reading!
These all look amazing! Thank you so much!
Yum! You have four of my favorite soups and goulash on this list and I can’t wait to try your recipes. My stomach is already growling!
I love goulash…my mom liked to make it often when I was growing up. Something so simple, yet so good!
These look delicious!
Glad you enjoyed…thank you for reading!