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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.