16 Easy and Flavorful Soup Recipes for Cold Weather

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Fall is the perfect season to celebrate the rich flavors of butternut squash and pumpkin, two seasonal stars that shine brightly in our collection of soup recipes. Whether you’re craving something creamy, spicy, or hearty, I’ve got a soup to satisfy every palate.

1. Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Experience the cozy flavors of fall with this classic butternut squash soup, enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes.
2. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add roasted squash, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150 | Carbs: 28g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 3g

2. Creamy Potato Leek Soup

This smooth and creamy potato leek soup is the epitome of comfort, perfect for a chilly evening.

Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pot, add leeks, and cook until soft.
2. Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200 | Carbs: 23g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 3g

3. Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk

A delightful blend of pumpkin and coconut milk, this spiced soup is both exotic and comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in a pot until fragrant.
2. Add pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, and curry powder. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 180 | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 2g

4. Classic French Onion Soup

Who knew that this restaurant favorite was actually pretty easy to make? Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of caramelized onions and beef broth topped with gooey melted cheese right at home!

Ingredients

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Baguette slices
• Gruyère cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pot, add onions, and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
2. Add wine, broth, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper.
4. Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250 | Carbs: 25g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 8g

5. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

A classic cold weather meal, this chili is hearty, filling and perfect for crisp fall days. This recipe features sweet potatoes and black beans for a vegetarian option of the classic dish.

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a pot until soft.
2. Add sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes, broth, and chili powder. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220 | Carbs: 44g | Fat: 2g | Protein: 7g

6. Vegan Lentil Soup with Kale

Another cold weather classic, this vegan soup proves that you don’t need meat for flavor. Packed with nutrients, this vegan lentil soup is both hearty and healthy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in a pot until soft.
2. Add lentils, broth, bay leaves, and cumin. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add kale, cook for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 180 | Carbs: 32g | Fat: 1g | Protein: 10g

7. Harvest Vegetable and Quinoa Soup

Celebrate the bounty of fall with this nutritious and filling vegetable and quinoa soup. This soup highlights the flavors of fall in one simple to make dish!

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a pot until soft.
2. Add zucchini, quinoa, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 190 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 3g | Protein: 6g

8. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Don’t think that this is going to taste the same as the soup in a can! Rich and flavorful, this roasted tomato basil soup is a classic comfort food.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tomatoes, halved
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes.
2. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add roasted tomatoes, broth, and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 160 | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 4g

9. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

One of my favorites to make, and my kids’ favorite to eat, this soup is full of flavor, protein, and vegetables! It’s creamy, delicious, and will have even your pickiest eaters asking for seconds!

For more details, check out my full recipe HERE!

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup wild rice, cooked
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can, or 8oz sliced mushrooms
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a pot until soft.
2. Add chicken, rice, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250 | Carbs: 29g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 24g

10. Apple and Parsnip Soup

A sweet and savory blend, this apple and parsnip soup is both unique and delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pot, add onion, and cook until soft.
2. Add apples, parsnips, broth, and nutmeg. Simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 170 | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 5g | Protein: 2g

11. Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup

This Moroccan spiced carrot soup is full of exotic flavors and warmth. It’s a perfect change from most of the other soups on this list, so if you love exotic flavors, you need to give this one a try!

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a pot until soft.
2. Add carrots, broth, cumin, and coriander. Simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150 | Carbs: 21g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 2g

12. Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

A hearty, satisfying soup filled with savory sausage, nutritious kale, and creamy white beans. These flavors complement each other perfectly in this hearty dish!

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausage, sliced
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1 can white beans, drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Brown sausage in a pot. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion in the same pot until soft.
3. Add kale, beans, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Return sausage to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300 | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 16g | Protein: 20g

13. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy and cheesy, this broccoli cheddar soup is a family favorite. You can also add in some diced potatoes for a more hearty dish.

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pot, add onion, and cook until soft.
2. Add broccoli and broth, simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Stir in cheese and milk. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 320 | Carbs: 19g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 15g

14. Thai Red Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Enjoy the kick of Thai red curry in this creamy butternut squash soup.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Sauté onion in a pot until soft.
2. Add squash, coconut milk, curry paste, and broth. Simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 240 | Carbs: 28g | Fat: 14g | Protein: 4g

15. Mushroom Barley Soup

Earthy and comforting, this mushroom barley soup is perfect for a chilly day.

Ingredients

• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Sauté onion and mushrooms in a pot until soft.
2. Add barley, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220 | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 8g

16. Corn and Bacon Chowder

A rich and creamy chowder, packed with sweet corn and savory bacon.

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, kernels removed
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a pot until crisp. Remove and set aside.
2. Melt butter in the same pot, add onion, and cook until soft.
3. Add corn, broth, and cream. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Return bacon to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 370 | Carbs: 31g | Fat: 25g | Protein: 10g

Fall is here, and it’s time to fill your home with the comforting aroma of homemade soup. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, these 16 fall-inspired soup recipes will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Try them all and discover your new favorite autumn dish!