21 Winter Soups That Are Incredibly Cozy & Comforting

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Hey, feeling the chill this week?

Winter can definitely be a more difficult time of the year, but you know what’s a very nice mood lifter?

Cozy winter soups.

These soups are like the warm hug you need when you get home and out of the gloomy weather. They won’t transport you to a sunny location, but they’ll make you appreciate the cold a bit more.

I mean, imagine having a hot bowl of soup when it’s scorching outside – not as satisfying.

So, if you’re all about embracing the cold and diving into some comfort food, these recipes are your new best friends.

Let’s make winter a little warmer, one delicious bowl at a time!

1. Creamy & Comforting Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash soup is always a good idea.

They’re creamy and kind of the ultimate comfort food.

And if you feel the same way, then I think you should make this winter soup this week, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and watch your favorite movie.

Also, it serves 6 people and is done in under an hour.

Sounds great for a cold evening!

Get the Recipe: Creamy & Comforting Butternut Squash Soup

2. Easy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Broth

Easy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Broth in a pot with a ladle.
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I don’t know about you, but I’d definitely be down for trying this super hearty and creamy-looking winter soup recipe.

Also, there’s just something about pasta in soup that seems right. Both are comfort foods, so they kind of feel like they belong together.

And lastly, it serves 6 people so you should be good for at least a couple of nights!

Recipe: Easy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Broth

3. Cream of Potato Soup

Cream of Potato Soup in a bowl.
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Potato soup is a total classic and needs to be made every winter.

No questions asked.

It’s perfectly comforting, hearty, and delicious for a winter night.

Oh also, you can double or even triple this recipe and have it multiple nights this week.

Less time cooking, and more time relaxing out of the cold weather.

Recipe: Cream of Potato Soup

4. Carrot and Lentil Soup

Carrot and Lentil Soup in an orange bowl.
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This bright and flavorful soup is perfect for your meal plan this week!

And here’s why you might like this soup:

It has plenty of tasty spices, it’s healthy, budget-friendly, the prep time is just 5 minutes, serves 6 people, and is done and on your table in just 35 minutes.

I’d say this one is worth making!

Recipe: Carrot and Lentil Soup

5. Dutch Oven French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup in a Dutch Oven.
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French onion soup is so good, and this recipe looks incredible!

I can just imagine scooping up a bowl of this and enjoying a hot dinner of cheesy savory goodness.

Oh, and it has 8 servings! That means less cooking the other nights, and more time enjoying dinner.

Recipe: Dutch Oven French Onion Soup

6. Tuscan Chickpea Soup

Tuscan Chickpea Soup in a bowl with soup.
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This Tuscan chickpea soup looks so creamy, rich, and tasty.

I looked through the ingredients list and now I really wanna make it! Everything in it sounds so good.

Also, pairing it with some nice bread sounds so smart!

And with just 5 minutes of prep and a 25-minute cook time, I’d say it’s a good idea!

Recipe: Tuscan Chickpea Soup

7. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bowl.
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There is something so satisfying about cheesy broccoli soup.

The flavors just work, and it’s kind of a classic for a winter dinner.

Also, any soup that has cheese in it is always going to have my attention, but that’s just me!

Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

8. 15 Minute Miso Dumpling Soup

Miso Dumpling Soup in a bowl.
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If you’re craving Asian food, but don’t want to spend a lot of time getting ready, leaving the house, and waiting for your order, then this winter soup might be perfect for you.

Also, since the dumplings are pre-made from Trader Joe’s, it definitely cuts down on the cooking time and makes this recipe less intimidating.

The prep time is just 3 minutes and serves 3, so I’d say go for it!

Recipe: 15 Minute Miso Dumpling Soup

9. Smoked Ham and White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Parmesan

Smoked Ham and White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Parmesan in a pot.
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I love smoked ham and white bean soup, and this one with parmesan and potatoes sounds absolutely incredible!

I could honestly eat this all week long and not complain.

Also, it serves 8, so you might just be good all week long!

Recipe: Smoked Ham and White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Parmesan

10. Creamy Taco Soup

Creamy Taco Soup in a cooking pot.
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If you’re craving creamy goodness and a ton of tasty spices, then this soup is probably gonna be your best friend all winter long.

Recipe: Creamy Taco Soup

11. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup in a bowl with cheese on top.
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I love a good tomato soup, but when it’s roasted and has basil, it sounds amazing. Kind of like the kind of soup I’d get in a fancy Italian restaurant.

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

12. Italian Sausage Soup Recipe (Copycat Zuppa Toscana)

Italian Sausage Soup Recipe in a bowl.
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Italian soups are so delicious, and this one with sausage, garlic, cream, and bacon sounds like the perfect dinner for a cold week.

Recipe: Italian Sausage Soup Recipe (Copycat Zuppa Toscana)

13. Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup in a white bowl.
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Wild mushroom soups are always so good! They’re creamy, rich, and filled with delicious herbs and wild rice.

It’s the kind of soup recipe you could make every winter and never get tired of it.

Recipe: Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

14. Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Instant Pot Chicken Stew in a black bowl.
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Stew is kind of the perfect thing to have on a cold winter evening, and this chicken stew with potatoes, garlic, and spices sounds so good!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stew

15. Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup

Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup in a bowl.
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More creamy Mexican-inspired recipes! This one looks really tasty and honestly, you can kind of add whatever toppings you want.

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup

16. Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup

Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup in a small bowl.
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If you kind of want to feel like you’re eating at a really good Italian restaurant for dinner, then this is your soup recipe. It looks so hearty and comforting for a winter night!

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup

17. The Best Pumpkin Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage and Kale

Pumpkin Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage and Kale in a black bowl.
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I love pumpkin soups and this one with tortellini and sausage looks so flavorful and filling. I kind of feel like this is the perfect soup to make for a date night.

Recipe: The Best Pumpkin Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage and Kale

18. Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup in a bowl with bread.
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Gnocchi is basically the perfect pasta if you’re craving comfort food. It has a wonderful texture, and pairing it with a creamy tomato soup sounds so nice!

Recipe: Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

19. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
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It’s honestly so hard to beat a good tortilla soup, especially when they’re packed with so many flavors and good ingredients!

Also, they’re just fun to make since you can kind of add whatever toppings you want!

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

20. Easy Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup in a white bowl.
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I haven’t had lasagna soup yet, but I keep seeing the recipe and craving it!

You’re basically putting two incredible things together and making an amazing comfort food dish.

Recipe: Easy Lasagna Soup

21. Best Instant Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower Soup in a bowl.
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Cauliflower soup sounds so hearty and delicious. I would probably make a huge pot of this and eat it every night for two weeks straight, no complaints.

Recipe: Best Instant Cauliflower Soup

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Chinese food in a bowl.
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Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.

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