40 Scrumptious & Satisfying Soup Recipes
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Soup’s on! Today we’re sharing 40+ Comforting Soup recipes that will warm you from the inside out — perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or chilly days. Everything from creamy veggie-based soups to hearty soups with lots of protein and flavor!
40+ Simple and Satisfying Soup Recipes
Is there anything better than the smell of a slow simmering soup on the stovetop on a chilly day?
Soups are a near-daily occurrence in my household the minute the air outside gets a little brisk. I send them to school in a thermos so my daughter has something to warm her up after recess, while I enjoy them while wrapped up in a blanket in front of my computer on busy workdays.
Some of these soups are quick, 15-minute recipes while others are set-it and forget-it Crockpot options – both great for busy weeknights.
With so many variations to choose from, we have plenty of options to keep your soup rotation fresh and exciting. I hope you find some new favorites in the recipes below!
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Tips For Soup Recipes
- Start with a Flavor Base: Sauté onions, garlic, and spices in oil or butter before adding the rest of your ingredients. This gives your soup a rich, flavorful start.
- Use Homemade Broth When You Can: Homemade broth can really boost your soup’s flavor, but store-bought works fine too—just choose low-sodium versions and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pot: Give your ingredients space to cook evenly by adding them in batches. This helps your soup come out just right.
- Taste and Season as You Go: Keep tasting your soup as it cooks and adjust the seasoning as needed. This way, you’ll end up with a perfectly balanced flavor.
- Let It Simmer Slowly: Simmer your soup on low heat instead of boiling it quickly. This helps all the flavors come together and makes everything cook more evenly.
- Balance the Flavors: If your soup tastes a little flat, add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten it up. A little bit of sweetness, like a small amount of sugar or carrots, can also help balance things out.
- Feel Free to Customize: Make your soup your own! Add extra veggies, grains, or protein to suit your taste or whatever you have on hand.
Frequently Asked Questions on Soup Recipes
What’s the best way to store leftover soup? Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze soup in portions. Be sure to let it cool down before placing it in the freezer.
Can I freeze soup with dairy in it? Soups with dairy (like cream or cheese) may separate or become grainy when frozen and reheated. To avoid this, try freezing the soup without the dairy and add it in when reheating.
Should I use fresh or frozen vegetables in soups? Both fresh and frozen vegetables work great in soups! Frozen vegetables are often picked and frozen at peak ripeness, so they can be just as nutritious and tasty as fresh ones. Plus, they’re super convenient.
40 Soup Recipes
Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A luscious and creamy Loaded Cauliflower Soup is the perfect way to enjoy a couple extra servings of veggies in your day – it’s a delicious twist on a classic Loaded Potato soup.
This low-carb cauliflower soup is naturally gluten-free and is very similar to a creamy potato soup. Loaded Cauliflower Soup is wholesome and filled with caramelized, roasted cauliflower, rich, salty bacon and some kid-friendly seasonings.
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. It’s a fun alternative to serving tomato soup with grilled cheese on the side that the whole family will love.
This creamy, lightly seasoned soup uses roasted tomatoes which is really well worth the effort for the amazing depth of flavor that they bring to the recipe. Store this creamy tomato soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A creamy, cheesy and comforting Broccoli Cheddar Soup that rivals anything you can get at a restaurant. It’s hearty and filling – practically a meal all on it’s own – with tender vegetables, a duo of cheeses and a luscious, well-seasoned, creamy broth.
The combination of the caramelized onion and garlic roux, the addition of Italian seasoning, mustard, paprika and salt, and using both cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese creates an amazing depth of flavor in this recipe.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
The BEST Pumpkin Soup ever – roasted sugar pumpkin, apple, garlic, paprika and sage combine to make this mouth-watering soup. For a bright and summer-inspired pumpkin soup, hit it with some Italian seasonings, or even add some brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet take.
The best thing about roasted pumpkin is that you can pair it with so many different seasonings and toppings, bringing out different flavour notes and creating completely new flavour combinations!
Anthony Bourdain’s Clam Chowder Recipe From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This Bacon Clam Chowder recipe is everything a delicious, homemade clam chowder should be: filling, luscious, and flavorful with smoky bacon notes and umami flavor from the clams. Its way better than anything you can get out of a can.
As with most soups, this recipe is even better the next day – so double the recipe or do whatever you need to to ensure leftovers. A quick and easy recipe for homemade clam chowder.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This Sweet Butternut Squash Soup is a simple fall soup recipe that is perfect for new cooks or moms trying to make life a little easier during the week. It tastes like fall in a bowl! It’s creamy, rich and filling – perfect for a crisp fall day.
This easy, sweet butternut squash soup recipe is perfect for fussy eaters or a first exposure to butternut squash – and after they gobble this one up, you can experiment with adding new veggies or herbs into the soup the next time you make it.
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Wholesome, nourishing Homemade Cream of Chicken soup that is decadent and delicious on its own, or a perfect (healthy) substitution for canned cream of chicken soup in a variety of your favorite recipes.
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe is thick, rich, creamy, silky, flavorful and wonderfully hearty. It has an amazing depth of flavor that no canned version can come close to and only takes 20-25 minutes to prepare.
Chicken and Rice Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Chicken and Rice Soup is a comfort food classic for a reason: it’s warming, filling and satisfying with tender, perfectly cooked vegetables, juicy, fall-apart chicken and hearty rice. This recipe is so easy, you’ll never give the canned stuff a second look.
Chicken and Rice Soup is an aromatic, richly flavored soup. It comes together in less than 30 minutes – and less than 10 minutes of that time is active cooking time. Fill your home with that unmistakable smell of homemade chicken soup.
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Loaded with filling, flavorful ingredients from aromatic vegetables to tender, juicy chicken and plenty of bacon, cheese and ranch seasoning, today’s Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
It’s the ultimate in comfort food while being super quick and easy to make. The recipe makes about 6-8 servings, but it’s very easy to double the batch if you want to plan for leftovers (or if your family is likely to go back for seconds after trying this irresistible soup).
Tomato Tortellini Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Today’s restaurant-worthy Tomato Tortellini Soup is a rich, hearty, one-pot soup that is perfect for those nights when you want something cozy and comforting. It takes less than 30 minutes to make on the stovetop but can also be prepared in the crockpot or Instant Pot.
It’s creamy, cozy and comforting with a rich tomato broth and pillowy, cheesy tortellini, and just the right amount of spinach and Parmesan throughout for flavor and a pop of color.
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is worlds above any canned version. Rich, flavorful and creamy soup with a buttery and umami flavor thanks to the sautéed mushrooms and onions that form the flavor backbone of this recipe.
This homemade cream of mushroom soup comes with a bevy of health benefits including providing your body with iron, vitamin D and selenium, which is an antioxidant that benefits your immune system and heart health.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A hearty soup recipe that is a complete meal by itself, this Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a delicious and 30-minute recipe the whole family will love. Creamy, hearty and packed with veggies, chicken and gnocchi – and better yet, it’s all made in one pot!
Dining out with a family is expensive – no matter your family size. And making a family-sized batch of this copycat chicken gnocchi soup at home costs me less than ordering a single bowl at Olive Garden.
Easy Onion Soup (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious way to use our homemade onion soup mix, this Easy Homemade Onion Soup is perfect for using as a base for other recipes or enjoying on it’s own for a flavorful broth that will warm you up on the coldest of winter days.
The tangy, acidity of the onion soup mix combines wonderfully with the umami flavor of the beef broth to make a comforting and flavorful bowl of soup that has actually been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties, helping you actually fight cold and flu symptoms.
Chilled Watermelon Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A quick and easy chilled fruit soup using fresh watermelon and mint for a refreshing summer soup. This watermelon soup is a refreshing and unexpected soup that serves as a delightful palate cleanser on a hot summer day.
It has a nicely rounded sweet taste that is complemented by the earthy, cooling flavor of the mint, tartness of the lemon juice and the spicy bite of the ginger. You can thicken the soup by adding in some yogurt, if desired.
Beef and Barley Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious and filling homemade soup recipe. Beef and Barley Soup is completely prepared in one pot for an easy and comforting meal that is loaded with tender chunks of beef, perfectly cooked vegetables, a flavorful broth and chewy pearl barley.
Pearl barley has a rich, nutty flavor and stays chewy with cooking – none of the gritty, grainy texture that some other grains can take on. It’s a whole grain so it adds fibre and protein to this dish which help fill you up and fuel you for longer.
Roasted Hazelnut Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A simple recipe perfect for a Tangled Movie Night, this Roasted Hazelnut Soup is rich and creamy. This recipe is a great way to introduce kids’ to the distinct nutty, earthy and sweet flavor of parsnips.
The hazelnuts bring their own nutty richness to this recipe, adding an almost buttery flavor. Roasting them helps develop their flavor even more and allows them to hold their own in this recipe, alongside the parsnips.
Ham and Corn Chowder From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious way to use up leftover ham, this Ham and Corn Chowder is a big, comforting bowl of perfectly cooked veggies, salty ham, and creamy broth that the whole family will love!
The sweetness of the corn mixed with the saltiness of the ham is sheer perfection when added to that perfectly seasoned, creamy broth. Hit it up with a sprinkle of cheese or bacon to take this cozy soup over the top.
Roasted Carrot Soup with Apple and Ginger (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This Roasted Carrot Soup with Apple and Ginger will even make believers out of the non-carrot fans in your life! This soup tastes indulgent, making healthy eating pleasant and appetizing.
The tartness of the apples in this recipe, along with that zingy heat from the ginger, give this soup depth and round out the earthiness of the carrots. Carrots are a nutrition powerhouse, with beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants.
Chicken Fideo Soup (Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Chicken Fideo Soup (also known as Chicken Sopita) is a rich, hearty and flavorful Mexican chicken soup with traditional fideo noodles. It’s the perfect chicken soup recipe when you want something light and bright.
This light and flavorable soup is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner paired with a fresh garden salad and crusty bread.
Roasted Pepper Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A homemade vegetable soup recipe that is better than anything you can find in a can! This Roasted Sweet Pepper Soup is low carb, sugar-free and full of flavour!
This roasted bell pepper soup recipe is super simple to make and you can easily switch things up by adding different spices each time. For this roasted pepper soup recipe, each serving contains 2 servings of vegetables, making it a great way to bump up your vegetable intake for the day.
Roasted Tomato Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A homemade tomato soup recipe that is better than anything you can find in a can! This Roasted Tomato Soup is low carb, sugar-free and full of flavour thanks to home roasted tomatoes!
This roasted tomato soup recipe is super simple to make and you can easily switch things up by adding different spices each time. This recipe is a great way to increase our veggie intake and it also increases your daily fluid intake.
Ham Bone Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious way to use up a leftover ham bone, this ham and bean soup is filling, comforting and uses classic pantry staples for an inexpensive meal that can serve a crowd.
The ham bone broth and aromatic spices infuse the beans and veggies with their salty, earthy flavor, while the rough (large) cut of the veggies allows them to retain a bit of their own flavors.
Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Chicken and Rice Soup gets a spicy makeover with today’s Cajun Chicken and Rice Soup featuring plenty of tender, sauteed veggies, juicy, flavorful chicken and a smoky, tomato-infused chicken broth.
This Cajun-inspired soup is smoky, spicy and zesty with a flavorful blend of aromatics, juicy chicken and tender rice simmered in a richly flavored tomato-infused chicken broth. It’s a pleasantly spicy one-pot meal that is perfect for meal prepping or serving as a filling and comforting family meal.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup (with VIDEO) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A creamy Italian sausage and spinach soup with incredible flavor and plenty of veggies. It can be a filling entree, a satisfying appetizer, or a light lunch. It’s all about what you add to your soup, what you pair with it, and of course, the serving size.
There’s also something so comforting about digging into a big bowl of soup – especially a healthy, filling bowl of soup like this Creamy Italian Sausage Soup.
Easy Homemade Potato Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This Easy Homemade Potato Soup can be made with fresh potatoes or you can even use leftover mashed potatoes. This homemade potato soup is super easy to make and is creamy and filling without being heavy.
Plus, unlike other lunches that you can prepare ahead and reheat – you don’t lose any flavor or texture with soup. It tastes just as good reheated as it does fresh.
Lobster Bisque From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Rich, creamy and flavorful – this Lobster Bisque tastes like it’s straight out of New Orleans! This lobster bisque tasted just like a buttered lobster, with that subtly caramelized background flavor from the classic New Orleans (onions, bell pepper, and celery) and a deep, sweet roux.
This recipe takes a bit longer (just over an hour if not using an immersion blender), but it’s a delicious treat for a special occasion, like Valentine’s Day or an anniversary.
Old-fashioned American Goulash (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A hearty Old-fashioned American Goulash is the epitome of comfort food. A flavorful beef stew loaded with veggies and optional pasta, this one-pot stew takes less than 15 minutes to throw together.
Family’s favorite Old-fashioned American Goulash, a hearty beef stew with rich flavor and plenty of tender veggies.
Borscht (Beet Soup Recipe) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This easy healthy recipe for borscht (beet soup) takes less than ten minutes of active prep time and is a perfect soup for warming up on a cold day. This borscht soup is bright and flavorful, with an earthy yet sweet and slightly tangy/sour flavor profile.
The lemon juice and dill helps cut through the earthiness of the beets. Serve as an appetizer, or alongside a wedge of bread or small sandwich for a hearty meal.
One-Pot French Onion Soup Recipe From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Easy Recipe for French Onion Soup – One-pot cooking at its finest, this Easy French Onion Soup Recipe makes enough to feed your whole family! It is possibly the messiest, most indulgent appetizer option that you can eat in front of another person.
This easy French Onion Soup recipe makes enough for a family to eat with a side salad for a meal, or as a hearty appetizer.
Kid-friendly Pea Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
This kid-friendly pea soup is an easy, healthy recipe that can be prepared from scratch in less than 15 minutes! Pea soup has such a light flavour, and we need to watch sodium consumption in children anyways, so a low-sodium broth is essential.
You could also offer a little bit of grated cheese or croutons, or even give your children a slice of toast to dip into the soup and eat like ketchup on french fries!
Cold-fighting Homemade Chicken Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Easy Healthy Recipe for Cold-fighting Chicken Soup, made with flavourful spices and nutrient-rich vegetables. Also makes a great gift for a friend who is under the weather.
While sometimes just a mug of chicken broth is perfect, this cold-fighting chicken soup has a kick of spice, a bit of heartiness from the rice, and some much needed vitamins from the sautéed vegetables.
Fiddlehead Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious Spring soup recipe, this Creamy Fiddlehead Soup is a delicious way to enjoy this Springtime delicacy with its nutty, sweet and slightly grassy flavor profile.
Fiddleheads are closest in texture to a green bean and can also be compared texture and flavor-wise to asparagus, so they require the same gentle preparation methods to ensure they retain their delicate flavor and crunch.
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious and super easy crockpot soup recipe, this Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.
The result is a fresh and hearty soup that is bright and complex, while still hitting those perfect comfort food notes. There is no more perfect meal on a rainy or cold snowy day than a big bowl of chicken noodle soup.
Crockpot Turkey Corn Chowder From Sugar Spice and Glitter
A delicious crockpot turkey recipe, this Crockpot Turkey Corn Chowder is the perfect comfort food recipe for leftover turkey. It is a rich source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, mineral selenium, the amino acid tryptothan, zinc and vitamin B12.
Crockpot Turkey Corn Chowder is a great choice when you want some serious comfort food. Garlic’s health benefits are too numerous to list, but a couple of the main benefits are that it helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, while containing cancer-fighting anti-oxidants.
Crockpot Corn Chowder From Sugar Spice and Glitter
Crockpot Corn Chowder is a cozy, creamy and comforting soup perfect for summer or as a hearty fall meal. The gentle sweetness of the corn is balanced perfectly with smoky bacon, aromatic vegetables and earthy seasonings.
It has the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, smoky, and salty flavors. It’s also the perfect summer soup and a great way to use fresh summer corn.
Taco Soup From Simply Stacie
Taco soup quickly becomes a favorite when you’re craving something warm, flavorful, and easy to make. Ditch the beans for this simmered Mexican soup with homemade taco seasoning.
With a little prep, you will have soup ready for you and your family in just an hour and a half. It’s great for serving a crowd or for feeding your family with leftovers to spare for lunch. Either way, this soup is one you will come back to repeatedly.
Busy Day Soup From Simply Stacie
Busy Day Soup is perfect for those busy weeknights. It’s quick to make and requires little effort. Who loves easy recipes? Rich and savory broth, tender pasta, and loads of veggies and beef in each bite.
It has a few low prep ingredients like ground beef, onion soup mix, mixed frozen veggies, diced tomatoes and macaroni. It’s perfect for days where you don’t know what to make for dinner.
Easy Black Bean Salsa Soup From On My Kid’s Plate
This super fast and easy black bean soup is delicious made with black beans, salsa and a few other veggies. Best of all it’s super flexible and makes an easy lunch or dinner for the family.
This black bean soup is also a frugal but filling meal and can be made with mostly pantry ingredients. It’s vegetarian, quick and still creamy, and is inspired by a cuban style black bean soup.
Easy Lasagna Soup From On My Kid’s Plate
A flavorful tomato broth full of tender noodles, hearty ground beef, and savory Italian flavors, this shortcut lasagna soup has everything you love about traditional lasagna all in one steamy bowl that is ready in about thirty minutes.
Most of the ingredients in this recipe are easy pantry or refrigerator ingredients that many people have on hand. It is also very easy to substitute from what ingredients you do have on hand in this recipe without an extra trip to the store.
Maw-Maw’s Chili Mac Soup (Hoosier Chili) From Cooking with Carlee
Chili mac soup has the perfect combination of pasta, beef, tomatoes and chili beans for a hearty meal. This is the chili soup we grew up with. It has beef and beans and plenty of macaroni noodles too!
A mild chili flavor with just enough beans to make it a complete meal and plenty of macaroni to make it kid friendly makes it accessible to everyone. It is sure to be a budget friendly family pleaser on a cold day.
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