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30 Easy Winter Soup Recipes You’ll Want to Make Tonight

Brittany Kline | Updated January 17, 2025 Recipes

Winter’s here! There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup. It’s cozy, comforting, and just what you need when the weather outside feels like a freezer. My list of 35 easy winter soup recipes is must add to your weekly meal plan!
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A close-up of two bowls of delicious soup, including a creamy loaded potato soup topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions, and a hearty split pea soup garnished with croutons and fresh herbs.

Soup is one of those meals that’s simple to make and always hits the spot. A little prep, some simmering, and you’ve got something that’ll warm you from the inside out. 

Plus, it’s great for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy days—talk about a win.

I’ve rounded up 45 winter soup recipes that are perfect for keeping you toasty all season long. 

Whether you love creamy, chunky, or veggie-packed bowls, there’s plenty here to inspire your next meal. 

Grab your favorite pot and let’s get cooking—soup season is officially on!

Why You’ll Love These Winter Soups

A close-up of two bowls of delicious soup, including a creamy loaded potato soup topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions, and a hearty split pea soup garnished with croutons and fresh herbs.

  • Cozy and comforting: Perfect for warming up on those chilly winter days.
  • Budget-friendly: Makes the most of pantry staples and stretches ingredients.
  • Easy to make: Minimal prep with simple, hearty results.
  • Versatile options: Something for everyone, from creamy classics to bold, global flavors.
  • Great for meal prep: Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers all week long.

30 Easy Winter Soup Recipes You’ll Want to Make Tonight

1. Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

olive garden chicken gnocchi soup
Recipe and Photo By The Savvy Mama

Cozy up with this copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup. It’s loaded with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a medley of fresh veggies that make every spoonful satisfying.  

2. Slow Cooker Noodle Soup

Delicious Chicken Noodle soup is one of the best winter soup recipes.
Photo & Recipe by The Savvy Mama

Chicken noodle soup is always a classic, and the slow cooker makes it even easier to make. The tender chicken, flavorful broth, and hearty noodles make it a recipe the whole family will love. Toss everything in the pot and come back to a ready-made bowl of comfort.

3. Chicken Tortilla Soup

One of the best winter soup recipes is this Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Photo & Recipe by The Savvy Mama

Spice up your soup game with this Chicken Tortilla Soup! It’s packed with bold flavors and topped with crispy tortilla strips. Your family will keep asking for seconds.

4. Beef Barley Soup 

Beef Barley Soup has carrots and barley.
Photo & Recipe by Jo Cooks

Nothing beats a hearty bowl of beef barley soup on a cold day. It’s rich, flavorful, and filled with tender beef, nutty barley, and savory vegetables. Whether for lunch or dinner, it’s the kind of soup that keeps you full and happy.

5. Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup

Potatoes and Broccoli come together in this Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Photo & Recipe by Foodie Crush

Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup is the perfect blend of creamy potatoes, tender broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese. It’s rich, comforting, and ideal for cold nights. Even picky eaters will love diving into a bowl of this cheesy goodness!

6. Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split Pea Soup with croutons is delicious.
Photo & Recipe by Striped Spatula

Split pea soup with ham is a hearty classic that never goes out of style. The smoky ham pairs perfectly with the creamy, tender peas to create a filling, delicious bowl of soup.  

7. Bacon Corn Chowder

You'll love this crunchy, creamy corn chowder.
Photo & Recipe by Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Sweet corn, crispy bacon, and a creamy broth come together to make this chowder a winter favorite. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Add green onions on top for an extra pop of flavor.

8. Stuffed Pepper Soup

Make a deconstructed stuffed pepper with this stuffed pepper soup.
Photo & Recipe by The Country Cook

Stuffed pepper soup has all the flavors you love from the classic dish but in a cozy soup form. It’s loaded with ground beef, rice, peppers, and a flavorful tomato-based broth.

9. Lasagna Soup

You get the great taste of lasagna without all the work in this Lasagna Soup.
Photo & Recipe by The Kitchen Girl

Lasagna soup is everything you love about lasagna but in a cozy, slurpable bowl. It is packed with tender noodles, savory tomato broth, and cheesy goodness and will be a surefire hit for pasta lovers. Even picky eaters will ask for seconds when this is on the table!

10. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Want soup and a baked potato? Have both with this Loaded Baked Potato Soup.
Photo & Recipe by What’s Gaby Cooking

Loaded baked potato soup is a dream come true for potato lovers. It’s creamy, indulgent, and topped with crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and green onions for all the classic baked potato flavors. Each spoonful feels like the ultimate comfort food experience.

11. Lentil and Spinach Soup

Red Lentil Soup with Spinach will have you coming back for seconds.
Photo & Recipe by Pinch of Yum

Lentil and spinach soup is as wholesome as it is delicious. The smoky lentils and tender spinach create a hearty bowl that feels like it’s doing your body good. It’s perfect for a light dinner or lunch, especially when you want something healthy and filling.

12. Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup in a white bowl.
Photo & Recipe by Gimme Some Oven

Butternut squash soup is smooth, velvety, and full of rich, roasted squash flavor. A little hint of spice gives it warmth, making it perfect for cold winter evenings. I love topping mine with a sprinkle of toasted seeds for a little crunch!

13. Corn & Chicken Chowder

Corn and chicken chowder is great on a cold day.
Photo & Recipe by Cooking Classy

Corn and chicken chowder combines sweet corn, tender chicken, and a creamy base for a hearty, satisfying soup. The flavors are perfectly balanced, making it a favorite for family dinners.  

14. Creamy Mushroom Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup is easy to make.
Photo & Recipe by Love and Lemons

Creamy mushroom soup is a little bowl of luxury. Earthy mushrooms and a velvety broth make this feel like something you’d find in a cozy café. It’s simple, rich, and perfect for mushroom lovers (or even converting a picky eater or two!).

15. Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili is easy to make.
Photo & Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen

Vegetarian chili is loaded with beans and veggies—it’s seriously so good, you won’t miss the meat. It’s hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. I always go for a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese on mine.

16. Italian Wedding Soup

Ladle up this delicious Italian Wedding Soup.
Photo & Recipe by Iowa Girl Eats

Italian wedding soup is as comforting as it gets with tender meatballs, tiny pasta, and a light, flavorful broth. It’s a family favorite that feels fancy but is surprisingly easy to make. Even the picky eaters in my house love those little meatballs!

17. Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Vegan Coconut Curry Soup in a white bowl
Photo & Recipe by Jessica In The Kitchen

Thai coconut curry soup has just the right amount of spice. Coconut milk, curry spices, and fresh veggies come together to make a bowl of pure comfort. It’s a fun way to switch things up when you’re craving something warm and delicious.

18. Hungarian Goulash Soup

Everyone will come back for seconds for this Hungarian Goulash soup.
Photo & Recipe by Recipe Tin Eats

Looking for a hearty dinner that warms you right up? Hungarian goulash soup is rich, hearty, and full of classic flavors with tender beef, potatoes, and plenty of paprika. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that’s perfect for a chilly evening.

19. Slow Cooker Minestrone

Minestrone soup is easy to make with this recipe.
Photo & Recipe by Little Spice Jar

There’s nothing like a big bowl of slow cooker minestrone when you’re craving something wholesome. It is packed with colorful veggies, tender beans, and pasta and is a feel-good soup the whole family will enjoy.

20. Creamy Tomato Soup 

Make this classic Tomato Soup.
Photo & Recipe by The Recipe Rebel

Who doesn’t love a classic creamy tomato soup? This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with flavors that are perfect for dipping grilled cheese.

21. 7-Can Soup

This recipe is simple to make and uses 7 cans of veggies.
Photo & Recipe by The Cookie Rookie

7-can soup is as easy as it gets—just open, dump, and stir! It’s a hearty meal that comes together in no time. Perfect for busy days when you want something warm and filling without a lot of effort.

22. Curry Lentil Soup

golden curry soup in a pot with a ladle
Photo & Recipe by Minimalist Baker

Curry Lentil Soup is so full of cozy spices and hearty lentils. It’s super easy to make in just one pot, which means less cleanup (yay!). Perfect for meal prep or those nights when you want something comforting but not heavy.

23. Alphabet Soup 

Your kids will love this homemade Alphabet Soup.
Photo & Recipe by Dinner At The Zoo

Alphabet Soup with Meatballs is like childhood in a bowl, but with a delicious upgrade. Those adorable alphabet noodles keep the picky eaters entertained, while the hearty meatballs and flavorful broth make it a hit for everyone.

24. Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup

This soup is the best of macaroni and cheeseburgers.
Photo & Recipe by Midwest Foodie

Take your favorite mac and cheese and turn it into a cozy, spoonable treat with mac and cheese soup. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with pasta goodness, it’s a total crowd-pleaser and is comfort food done right. Picky eaters will want seconds.

25. Chicken Dumpling Soup

Great comfort food! Chicken and dumplings in a soup!
Photo & Recipe by Small Town Woman

Chicken Dumpling Soup is hearty, homestyle goodness with tender dumplings floating in a flavorful broth. It’s like having grandma’s cooking at your fingertips, no matter where you are.

26. Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Use tortellini to make this delicious soup!
Photo & Recipe by Tastes Better From Scratch

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is the best of both worlds—rich tomato soup meets cheesy tortellini in a bowl of perfection. It’s quick to whip up, but it tastes like it simmered all day.

27. Chili with Cornbread Topping

Put a topping on your bowl of chili with this great recipe!
Photo & Recipe by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Chili with Cornbread Topping takes two comfort food classics and turns them into one incredible dish. The hearty chili base is topped with sweet cornbread and baked to golden perfection.  

28. White Chicken Chili

Everyone will want seconds of this white chicken chili!
Photo & Recipe by The Savvy Mama

White Chicken Chili is creamy, spicy, and loaded with tender chicken, white beans, and green chilies. It’s a twist on classic chili that feels a little lighter but just as comforting. Top it with some tortilla strips and a dollop of sour cream for a bowl full of flavor.

29. Beef and Cabbage Soup

Beef and Cabbage taste great in this soup!
Photo & Recipe by Budget Bytes

Beef and Cabbage Soup is a hearty, budget-friendly meal packed with tender ground beef, cabbage, and flavorful seasonings. It’s super satisfying without being heavy. Even picky eaters might surprise you by loving this one—it’s that good!

30. Vegetable Bean Soup

Vegetable Bean soup in a bowl on a table
Photo & Recipe by Crowded Kitchen

Vegetable bean soup is the perfect way to turn veggies into a warm, hearty meal. It’s packed with beans, fresh veggies, and a flavorful broth and is so easy to customize.

Pro Tips for Making the Best Winter Soup Recipes

When it comes to winter soup recipes, I’ve learned a few tricks that make a big difference. These little tips help bring out the best flavors and textures of these winter soup recipes.

  • Build flavor Early: Sauté onions, garlic, and celery for a flavorful base.
  • Use seasonal veggies: Winter produce like squash, carrots, and potatoes adds heartiness and depth.
  • Blend for creaminess: Puree part of the soup or add a splash of cream for a rich texture.
  • Add toppings: Fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or croutons can take your soup to the next level.
  • Store and Reheat: Soups often taste even better the next day, so make a big batch and enjoy leftovers!

Recipes to Keep You Coming Back for Seconds

Need more ideas to keep dinner exciting? Check out these Family Dinner Ideas for Picky Eaters and Easy Family Dinner Casseroles for simple, delicious meals everyone will enjoy.

These recipes are perfect for busy nights and might just become new family favorites!

Final Thoughts

Winter soup recipes are one of my favorite ways to bring warmth and comfort to the table on chilly days. 

There’s nothing better than the smell of a hearty soup simmering, filling the house with cozy vibes, and getting everyone excited for dinner. 

From creamy broccoli cheddar to rich beef and cabbage soup, each one of these winter soup recipes is a chance to create something simple and satisfying. 

Soups are perfect for feeding a hungry family or making a big batch to enjoy throughout the week. 

Plus, these winter soup recipes are easy to make using your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand. 

So grab your soup pot, choose some of the winter soup recipes, and turn mealtime into something delicious and memorable! 

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About Brittany Kline

Hi, I’m Brittany Kline—a mom, home systems expert, and culinary enthusiast passionate about helping busy families simplify life—starting in the kitchen. With a master’s degree in education and years of experience creating streamlined home solutions, I specialize in practical meal planning, effortless home organization, and family-friendly recipes that make life easier (and tastier) for moms everywhere.

As a former educator turned household management pro, I understand the daily chaos that comes with raising a family. That’s why I’ve dedicated my work to helping moms take control of meal planning, grocery shopping, and kitchen routines—so they can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying family meals.

My recipes and meal-planning strategies have been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, TIME, USA Today, and Business Insider, among many others. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight dinners or tips to make meal prep stress-free, I’m here to help you turn chaos into calm. Click here to read all of my posts.

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