Warm soups, happy days! These 40 warm and cozy winter soup recipes bring hearty bowls, simple ingredients and big comfort to every cold day — from the pin’s favorite classics to creamy, cheesy, chicken, beef and seafood delights. Good food, warm hearts!
Browse the Recipes
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Hearty Beef Soup
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Vegetable Minestrone
- Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Split Pea Soup
- French Onion Soup
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Cheddar Beer Soup
- Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
- Potato Leek Soup
- White Chicken Chili
- Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Lemon Chicken Soup
- Turkey Noodle Soup
- Taco Soup
- Tortilla Soup
- Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Ham and Bean Soup
- Cabbage Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Zucchini Soup
- Beef Vegetable Soup
- Beef Barley Soup
- Irish Beef Stew
- Lamb Stew
- Vegetable Beef Stew
- Clam Chowder
- Fish Chowder
- Shrimp and Corn Soup
- Winter Soup Success Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Pin Favorites1-8 • The Classics You Loved
Chicken Noodle Soup
Golden + Comforting + Classic
The classic chicken noodle soup with tender egg noodles and thyme.
You need: 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded), 1 cup egg noodles, 1/2 cup carrots (sliced), 1/2 cup celery (chopped), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
Make it: Simmer the broth with carrots, celery and thyme. Add noodles and chicken. Cook until the noodles are tender and season to taste.
Hearty Beef Soup
Meaty + Filling + Robust
Beef chunks with potatoes and carrots in a robust, hearty broth.
You need: 1 lb beef (cubed), 3 potatoes (cubed), 2 carrots (sliced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp garlic, salt and pepper
Make it: Brown the beef. Add onion, garlic and broth. Simmer 40 minutes, add potatoes and carrots, and cook until tender.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Velvety + Classic + Basil
Velvety tomato soup with a cream swirl and fresh basil.
You need: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion (chopped), 2 cans tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp basil, salt and pepper
Make it: Saute the onion in olive oil. Add tomatoes and broth. Simmer 20 minutes. Blend, stir in cream and basil.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Nutty + Creamy + Hearty
Creamy chicken soup with nutty wild rice and vegetables.
You need: 2 cups chicken (shredded), 1/2 cup wild rice, 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
Make it: Simmer the wild rice in broth until tender. Add chicken, carrots and celery. Cook, season and serve.
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Earthy + Velvety + Rich
Rich, velvety mushroom soup with thyme and a cream finish.
You need: 2 tbsp butter, 1 lb mushrooms (sliced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
Make it: Brown the mushrooms in butter. Add onion and thyme. Pour in broth, simmer 15 minutes, and stir in cream.
Vegetable Minestrone
Colorful + Italian + Veggie Packed
Colorful vegetables with beans and pasta in tomato broth.
You need: 1 cup mixed vegetables, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can kidney beans, 1/2 cup pasta, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Make it: Simmer the vegetables, tomatoes and beans in broth. Add pasta and cook until tender. Season with Italian seasoning.
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Creamy + Soothing + Simple
Creamy chicken soup with tender rice and carrots.
You need: 2 cups chicken (shredded), 1/2 cup rice, 1 onion (chopped), 2 carrots (diced), 3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup cream, salt and pepper
Make it: Simmer the onion, carrots and rice in broth. Add chicken. Stir in cream and season to taste.
Split Pea Soup
Thick + Smoky + Satisfying
Thick split pea soup with a smoky ham hock.
You need: 1 cup split peas, 1 smoked ham hock, 1 onion (chopped), 2 carrots (diced), 6 cups water or broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
Make it: Simmer the peas, ham hock and vegetables in water or broth 60-75 minutes. Remove the hock, shred the meat, and stir it back in.
Creamy & Cozy Bowls9-16 • Rich and Indulgent
French Onion Soup
Caramelized + Cheesy + Bistro
Deep caramelized onion broth with a melted gruyere crouton.
You need: onions, beef broth, gruyere cheese, baguette, thyme, butter
Make it: Caramelize onions in butter 30-40 minutes. Add broth and thyme, simmer. Top with baguette and gruyere, broil until melted.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded + Cheesy + Bacon
Creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar and chives.
You need: potatoes, bacon, cheddar, sour cream, chives, chicken broth
Make it: Cook bacon; set aside. Simmer potatoes in broth. Mash, stir in cheddar and sour cream. Top with bacon and chives.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cheesy + Comforting + Copycat
Creamy cheese soup with tender broccoli and extra cheddar on top.
You need: broccoli, cheddar cheese, onion, carrots, chicken broth, cream, flour, butter
Make it: Make a roux with butter and flour. Whisk in broth and cream. Add broccoli and carrots, simmer, then stir in cheddar.
Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet + Silky + Autumn
Silky orange soup with roasted squash, sage and a cream swirl.
You need: butternut squash, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, sage
Make it: Roast the squash until caramelized. Simmer with onion, garlic and broth. Blend and swirl in cream.
Corn Chowder
Sweet + Creamy + Golden
Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and bits of bacon.
You need: corn, potatoes, bacon, onion, celery, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Cook bacon; set aside. Saute vegetables. Add potatoes and broth. Simmer, add corn and cream. Top with bacon.
Cheddar Beer Soup
Pub Style + Sharp + Bold
Creamy cheddar soup with a splash of beer and crunchy croutons.
You need: sharp cheddar, beer, onion, celery, chicken broth, cream, flour, butter
Make it: Sweat onion and celery in butter. Add flour, whisk in broth and beer. Simmer, stir in cheddar and cream. Top with croutons.
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy + Cheesy + Low Carb
Creamy cheddar cauliflower soup — cozy and satisfying.
You need: cauliflower, cheddar, onion, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Simmer cauliflower and onion in broth. Blend, stir in cheddar and cream until smooth.
Potato Leek Soup
Silky + Elegant + French
Smooth, silky soup with tender leeks and creamy potatoes.
You need: potatoes, leeks, butter, chicken broth, cream, chives
Make it: Sweat the leeks in butter. Add potatoes and broth. Simmer until tender, blend, and stir in cream.
Chicken Comforts17-25 • Warm and Nourishing
White Chicken Chili
Creamy + Mild + Crowd Pleaser
Creamy white chili with chicken, white beans and corn.
You need: chicken, white beans, corn, green chiles, cream cheese, chicken broth, cumin
Make it: Simmer chicken with beans, corn and chiles. Shred, stir in cream cheese until melted.
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Spicy + Tangy + Game Day
Spicy buffalo chicken soup with a blue cheese drizzle and celery.
You need: chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, celery, carrots, blue cheese, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken with vegetables in broth. Shred, stir in buffalo sauce and cream cheese. Top with blue cheese.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Pillowy + Italian + Indulgent
Creamy chicken soup with pillowy potato gnocchi and spinach.
You need: chicken, gnocchi, spinach, carrots, celery, cream, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken and vegetables in broth. Add gnocchi and spinach. Stir in cream.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Bold + Cheesy + Fiesta
Smoky enchilada-style chicken soup with cheese and sour cream.
You need: chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cheddar, sour cream, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken with enchilada sauce, beans and corn. Shred, stir in cheddar, and serve with sour cream.
Lemon Chicken Soup
Bright + Fresh + Greek Style
Bright, lemony chicken soup with orzo and fresh dill.
You need: chicken, orzo, lemon, eggs, dill, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in broth. Add orzo. Whisk eggs with lemon and temper into the soup. Add dill.
Turkey Noodle Soup
Golden + Leftover + Cozy
Golden turkey broth with egg noodles and vegetables.
You need: cooked turkey, egg noodles, carrots, celery, onion, turkey or chicken broth, thyme
Make it: Simmer vegetables in broth. Add noodles and turkey. Cook until the noodles are tender.
Taco Soup
Zesty + Bold + Tex Mex
Zesty beef taco soup with cheese, corn and black beans.
You need: ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cheddar, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef with taco seasoning. Add beans, corn, tomatoes and broth. Simmer 20 minutes. Top with cheddar.
Tortilla Soup
Spicy + Zesty + Topped
Spicy tomato chicken soup with crispy tortilla strips and avocado.
You need: chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, avocado, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken with tomatoes, beans and corn. Shred. Serve with tortilla strips and avocado.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Exotic + Creamy + Aromatic
Coconut curry chicken soup with mushrooms, lemongrass and cilantro.
You need: chicken, coconut milk, red curry paste, mushrooms, lemongrass, lime, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer curry paste in coconut milk. Add chicken, mushrooms and lemongrass. Finish with lime and cilantro.
Beef, Beans & Hearty Bowls26-37 • Filling Winter Favorites
Lentil Soup
Earthy + Hearty + Protein Rich
Hearty green lentils with carrots and celery in thick broth.
You need: green lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin
Make it: Saute the vegetables. Add lentils, broth and cumin. Simmer 35-40 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Ham and Bean Soup
Savory + Hearty + Old Fashioned
White beans with ham chunks and carrots in savory broth.
You need: white beans, ham, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer the beans, ham and vegetables in broth 45-60 minutes until the beans are tender.
Cabbage Soup
Light + Healthy + Simple
Light, healthy cabbage with carrots and tomatoes in clear broth.
You need: cabbage, carrots, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, vegetable broth
Make it: Saute the onion and celery. Add cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and broth. Simmer 30 minutes.
Cabbage Roll Soup
Savory + Hearty + Deconstructed
All the cabbage roll flavors — beef, cabbage and rice — in a soup.
You need: ground beef, cabbage, rice, diced tomatoes, onion, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef. Add cabbage, rice, tomatoes and broth. Simmer 30 minutes until the rice is tender.
Tomato Basil Soup
Fresh + Bright + Classic Pair
Fresh tomato soup with lots of basil — perfect with grilled cheese.
You need: crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream
Make it: Saute onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and broth. Simmer 20 minutes. Blend, stir in cream and basil.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Smoky + Sweet + Silky
Silky roasted red pepper soup with a basil oil swirl.
You need: roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream (optional), basil oil
Make it: Saute onion and garlic. Add peppers and broth. Simmer 15 minutes, blend, and swirl with basil oil.
Zucchini Soup
Light + Green + Fresh
Light green zucchini soup with fresh herbs and a touch of cream.
You need: zucchini, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, fresh herbs
Make it: Saute onion and garlic. Add zucchini and broth. Simmer 15 minutes. Blend and stir in cream.
Beef Vegetable Soup
Hearty + Filling + Homestyle
Beef chunks with carrots, potatoes and green beans in rich broth.
You need: beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, green beans, onion, beef broth, tomato paste
Make it: Brown the beef. Add onion, broth and tomato paste. Simmer 45 minutes, add vegetables, and cook until tender.
Beef Barley Soup
Chewy + Nutritious + Filling
Beef with plump barley grains, carrots and celery in rich broth.
You need: beef stew meat, pearl barley, carrots, celery, onion, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef. Add onion, broth and barley. Simmer 45 minutes, add vegetables, and cook 20 more minutes.
Irish Beef Stew
Rustic + Rich + One Pot
Beef with cabbage and root vegetables in a rich, dark broth.
You need: beef stew meat, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onion, beef broth, thyme
Make it: Brown the beef. Add onion and broth. Simmer 60 minutes, add vegetables and cabbage, and cook until tender.
Lamb Stew
Tender + Rosemary + Rustic
Tender lamb with root vegetables and rosemary in golden broth.
You need: lamb shoulder, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, onion, rosemary, lamb or chicken broth
Make it: Brown the lamb. Add onion, broth and rosemary. Simmer 45 minutes, add vegetables, and cook until tender.
Vegetable Beef Stew
Thick + Hearty + Garden Fresh
Thick beef stew loaded with garden vegetables in hearty gravy.
You need: beef stew meat, mixed vegetables, potatoes, onion, beef broth, flour, thyme
Make it: Dredge beef in flour and brown. Add onion and broth. Simmer 60 minutes, add vegetables, and cook until tender.
Seafood Finishes38-40 • From the Coast
Clam Chowder
Thick + Creamy + New England
Thick, creamy New England clam chowder with potatoes.
You need: clams, potatoes, onion, celery, cream, bacon, clam juice, thyme
Make it: Cook bacon; set aside. Saute vegetables. Add potatoes and clam juice, simmer. Add clams and cream. Top with bacon.
Fish Chowder
Delicate + Buttery + Fresh
Creamy chowder with tender white fish, potatoes and dill.
You need: white fish, potatoes, onion, celery, cream, butter, dill, fish or chicken broth
Make it: Sweat vegetables in butter. Add potatoes and broth, simmer. Add fish and dill, cook 8-10 minutes. Stir in cream.
Shrimp and Corn Soup
Sweet + Buttery + Coastal
Creamy soup with plump shrimp, sweet corn and potatoes.
You need: shrimp, corn, potatoes, onion, celery, cream, butter, Old Bay seasoning
Make it: Sweat vegetables in butter. Add potatoes and broth, simmer. Add shrimp and corn, cook until pink. Stir in cream.
Winter Soup Success Tips
- Use fresh, seasonal veggies. They add the best color and flavor to every bowl.
- Add herbs for extra flavor. Thyme, basil, dill and rosemary lift any soup.
- Make it ahead and reheat. Most soups taste even better the next day.
- Double the recipe for leftovers. Extra portions freeze beautifully for busy nights.
- Serve with warm bread. Crusty bread turns any soup into a full winter meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best winter soups?
Hearty classics like beef stew, creamy favorites like broccoli cheddar, and comforting chicken soups are all perfect for winter.
Can I freeze these soups?
Yes — most soups freeze well for up to 3 months. Cool completely, portion, and thaw overnight in the fridge.
Which soups are best for meal prep?
Lentil soup, minestrone, chicken noodle and chili all keep beautifully for 4-5 days in the fridge.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes — lentil soup, minestrone, roasted red pepper, zucchini and many more are meat free.
What should I serve with soup?
Crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwiches and a fresh green salad complete any winter soup night.