These Winter Soups Will Warm You Up on a Chilly Day

In winter there is nothing better than a hot bowl of soup; its steamy surface beckoning, the warm bowl soothing your frosty fingers. After all, there's a reason it's called Soup Season. Whether you prefer something smooth like a split pea, creamy like a clam chowder, or full of veggies like a minestrone, there are plenty of winter soups that will warm your chilly hibernating soul. And don't think you have to go all out to make soup feel like a fancy meal. Simply eat your winter soups with a side of toasted bread and you'll feel like royalty. And if you make a big batch, you can keep them in the fridge and heat them up to enjoy as a work from home lunch.

These soups will become your go-to meals during a season that's busy with big holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah, as well as end-of-quarter projects at work. Choose an easy recipe that simmers on the stove for a few hours or one that you canset and forget in an Insta Pot. Make a large pot that you can dip into for the next few days, or ladle it into individual portion sizes to store in the freezer to defrost when you're ready to eat. Some of these easy soups and stews are classics like Italian wedding soup and chicken noodle while others are spins on homey, cozy recipes such as hamburger soup and chicken pot pie soup. No matter what you decide to try, these soups will keep you cozy all winter long.

It takes less than half an hour to make this spiced tomato soup. Smother some fresh herbed butter on flatbread is the perfect accompaniment.

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Using coconut milk gives this butternut squash soup a rich and unique flavor.

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This light mushroom soup gets all its creaminess from pureed cannellini beans, and is rich in antioxidants that are found in mushrooms.

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This seemingly fancy soup can be made using frozen dumplings that will cook in the soup, so there's no heavy lifting involved. Plus, ginger is anti-inflammatory, which can help with arthritis, muscle soreness, and migraines.

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This hearty soup is full of tasty veggies. Feel free to mix things up by adding other root vegetables or top the soup with bacon crumbles once it's done.

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The hardest part of making this chicken noodle soup is smelling it while the slow cooker does its thing. It'll be worth the wait though, since cooking it for a few hours will combine all the flavors perfectly.

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Not only are sweet potatoes delicious but they're also full of vitamin A, which is great for eye health.

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This hearty soup will be sure to fill up even the hungriest kids post-soccer practice. With its chunks of beef and veggies it will quickly become a family favorite.

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Broccoli and cheddar is a classic combination that works every time. Put in a little extra effort to make some homemade croutons that will take this soup to the next level.

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Butternut squash might be a staple of fall, but that doesn't mean you have to leave it in the past when winter arrives. This hearty, flavorful soup is deliciously creamy.

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Use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own to make this easy half-hour recipe.

Get the Kale, White Bean, and Butternut Squash Soup recipe.

Quinoa is a great source of vegetarian-friendly protein, and combined with the chickpeas it makes this soup a hearty, protein-packed meal.

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This healthier alternative to a classic chicken potpie has all the puff pastry goodness of the original with the hearty warmth that comes with a soup.

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The addition of white beans makes this vegetarian soup full of protein, and it's surprisingly easy to make.

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Roasting the broccoli before incorporating it into the soup will bring out even more of the vegetable's flavors. Top with a dollop of sour cream and some cheese to finish.

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This unique soup can be completed in just 35 minutes, and is packed with flavor from the sausage and tasty vegetables like kale, onion, and potatoes.

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This split pea soup is jam-packed with flavor, and topped with croutons and bacon bits that add a bit of crunch to the chunky soup.

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This quick and easy vegetable soup is jam-packed with your favorite veggies including butternut squash, fennel, zucchini, broccoli rabe, onion, tomatoes and peas, and it's all spiced with tasty Italian seasoning.

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This creamy chowder gets some flavorful crunch with some crispy chorizo that's crumbled on top while plating.

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Homemade meatballs might seem complicated, but these only take a few minutes to whip up, and using chicken as the meat base makes them light.

Get the Gingery Meatball Soup with Bok Choy recipe.

Is there any dish more perfect for a cold winter day than a stew? This hearty one features pork shoulder with chunks of sweet potato and Granny Smith apples for brightness.

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This seafood chowder will be ready in only 30 minutes, and you can feel like you're dining right by the San Francisco Bay with some homemade sourdough bread bowls.

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This comforting winter soup is a lighter take on the classic Italian wedding soup that uses farro (a healthy whole grain) instead of traditional pasta.

Get the Chicken Meatball Pea Soup recipe.

Known for being super creamy and lemony, Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek soup. Fill it with shredded chicken and rice for a tasty, filling dinner.

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Soup and a sandwich is a classic combo, but what about turning a sandwich into soup? This soup takes all your favorite flavors from this classic Philly sandwich and turns them into your new go-to soup.

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This hearty winter soup features beans and a variety of veggies including carrots and celery. Throw in your favorite tiny pasta to complete the classic Italian soup.

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This soup is where a loaded baked potato meets your new favorite winter soup. Roasting cauliflower in advance will give it even more flavor.

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This recipe uses potatoes to thicken the broth and make this stew super creamy and flavorful. Serve it with bread to make sure you don't miss the chance to soak up any of this tasty broth.

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This Italian wedding soup is the perfect recipe to try for someone who loves the comfort of chicken noodle soup but wants to try out some new flavors and textures.

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Split peas are low-fat, high-protein, and high-delicious. This variation of a split pea soup incorporates different textures with bits of ham and carrots.

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If you're trying to get some picky eaters on board with a winter soup dinner, try this hamburger-inspired soup, complete with pickles as garnish.

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This French onion soup will make you feel like you're sitting at a bistro in Paris. Don't forget the final (and most important step) of broiling cheese and bread on the top of each dish.

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This easy tomato soup features tasty tortellini which makes it the perfect soup for the days when you're craving pasta but want the warmness of a soup to match the chilly weather.

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Sure, you've tried lobster bisque, but what about crab? This tweak on a classic seafood bisque is just the thing you need to add some variety to your winter soup selection.

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This lentil soup is jam packed with delicious and hearty vegetables, and cooking it in the Instant Pot means all the flavors will mesh in a short time.

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There's something about a classic clam chowder that is hard to beat. Top yours with crispy bacon bits and crackers to add some crunch.

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This seafood soup originated in San Francisco and it tastes like the freshest flavors of the Bay. Fill it with all your favorite seafoods to customize it to your taste.

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This chicken stew is healthy and full of flavor. It only takes 45 minutes to make but tastes like it's been simmering all day.

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Nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken and dumpling soup. This one only takes ten minutes of prep before the crock pot does the rest.

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This cabbage soup is the perfect base to add any leftover meats to, shredded chicken, pork, or beef easily add some protein to the dish.

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A good beef stew is a winter essential, and this one only takes 15 minutes to prep before cooking.

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