This is one of the most comforting, filling and satisfying soups there ever was. This chicken soup uses a whole bird which gives the broth an incredibly rich flavor, while the fluffy, doughy and tender dumplings are just spongy enough to absorb the savory soup.
This Spanish take on a roast pumpkin soup combines the sweet fall vegetable with garlic and rosemary for extra fragrance, as well as extra virgin olive oil which adds a silky smooth texture. A sprinkling of tangy blue cheese and a hunk of bread on the side turns this soup into a hearty meal.
A really hearty soup for a cold winter's day, this recipe packs in a lot of veg, from carrots and parsnips to beetroot and leeks. The dumplings are lovely and light, great for soaking up the broth from the soup and it can easily be turned into a vegan dish too if you swap butter for vegetarian suet. A type of fat made from refined vegetable oil, vegetarian suet is available in the US, however, if you can’t find it, grated vegetable shortening will work just as well.
Get the recipe for winter vegetable soup with dumplings here
A take on a traditional Tuscan bean soup, this warming broth incorporates filling haricot or cannellini beans and pairs them with salty bacon lardons. The soup is equally comforting as it is nutritious and while the addition of sugar might seem a little strange, it helps to mellow the natural acidity from the tomatoes and brings out a richer, deeper flavor.
An instant classic that's great for when you want something light, quick and low effort. This soothing soup uses handy shortcuts in the form of roasted red peppers from a jar and shop-bought Thai red curry paste.
A versatile Japanese noodle soup with a meat, fish or vegetable broth, ramen is typically flavored with soy sauce or miso and a variety of toppings. Although the broth can be time-consuming to make, this basic version makes clever use of packet noodles. You can add any vegetables or protein you have to hand – soft-boiled egg, chopped scallions, crunchy bean sprouts, pickles, soft herbs and mushrooms work particularly well.
You can’t go wrong with simple homemade soup – it’s cheap, full of fresh flavors and healthy. In this recipe, carrots and potatoes are cooked in stock, seasoned with paprika, then blended until smooth. A spoon of butter, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan take it to the next level.
Ready in less than half an hour, the warming broth full of spice is combined with rice noodles and thinly sliced beef. Finished with the sour tang of lime and heady cilantro to cut through the rich soup, this is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner without having to sacrifice on flavor.
This light, savory ramen allows the cod to be the star of the dish by pairing it with green vegetables and noodles. Inspired by the classic miso black cod, the marinade is packed with delicious umami flavor perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Add something extra to classic, creamy cauliflower soup with cheese twirls on the side to dip and dunk. You can make the cheese twirls with pizza dough or puff pastry, and it also works well as a starter for a special occasion celebrated at home.
Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, is laden with fragrant spices – star anise, five spice, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cilantro – as well as garlic, ginger and fish sauce. Meat, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, mint and lime juice all work in harmony to create what has to be one of the tastiest and most wholesome meals of all time.
How do you make chicken soup even more inviting? Whip up some easy tarragon garlic bread slices for dunking into the broth. Cut deep grooves into a baguette, spread each slice with a tarragon and garlic butter, then bake for 15 minutes.
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Exactly the kind of soup that should be eaten on a wintry day, this light broth, studded with sweet sugar snap peas and mangetout, is bulked up with minted lamb meatballs. You can serve the broth with quinoa or a light pasta like orzo.
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Somewhere between a soup and a stew, this is a great dish for when you need something filling but still light. It's a take on a traditional Vietnamese dish from the Mekong Delta region, with seafood, vegetables and herbs in a refreshing broth. For a one-dish meal, serve with warm corn or flour tortillas, or fried rice.
This take on a crowd-pleasing cream of mushroom soup uses both fresh and dried mushrooms for an especially intense and satisfying umami kick so needed during the colder months. You can also try swapping the parsley for fresh tarragon – its aniseed flavor goes really well with the mushrooms and the cream.
This recipe for chicken wonton soup comprises a healthy chicken stock with the soothing flavors of ginger, soy sauce and scallions. Add leaves like watercress or spinach for extra greens.
Perfect for when you're craving an aromatic, spicy and colorful dish, this mussel broth has a beautiful golden color thanks to the turmeric root while ginger adds warming spice. To cut down the cooking time, swap the Ethiopian spiced butter for ghee (clarified butter).
Full of vibrant Caribbean flavors, this corn chowder will brighten up even the gloomiest of days. The sweetness of the corn and squash is wonderfully complemented by the warmth from the spice blend.
Combining the hot, sweet and sour flavors of a traditional tom yum with the quick prep time of a stir-fry, this creative take on the traditional Thai soup is a brilliant midweek dinner. You could easily turn it into a meat or a seafood dish or use oyster mushrooms if you can't find Thai eggplants.
A classic cream of tomato soup is already a quick and delicious meal that needs minimum ingredients and benefits from creative toppings, like croutons or grated cheese. This particular recipe swaps classic pesto for a garlicky kale version.
This slightly sweet celeriac and sprout soup is great for using up surplus veg and cooked greens a touch past their best. The final flourish is a handful of crisp, salty bacon bits and crusty bread on the side.
Warm up during the colder months by adding a chili kick to your soup. The coconut milk adds a creamy flavor and helps mellow the spice but if you're not a fan, you can replace it with vegetable stock. The soup can also be batch-cooked and frozen, then reheated when you need a pick-me-up.
Get the recipe for roasted squash, coconut and chili soup here
Many find clam chowder an intimidating dish to make but as soon as you've done it once, you'll want to make it again and again. Channeling the much-loved New England chowder flavors, the soup is creamy and hearty with salty lardons and clams.
Silky, creamy and rich, tom kha gai is infused with aromatic galangal (a ginger-like root), lemongrass, chili and kaffir lime leaves. Chopped chicken and shiitake mushrooms are gently poached in the coconut milk-based Thai soup until cooked and tender. It's served with a sprinkling of cilantro and a dash of lime juice.
A traditional Malaysian dish, laksa is a speedy, sweet-and-sour coconut noodle soup that's perfect for when you need something spicier to warm you through. This is made with cooked turkey, but you could also use leftover roast chicken.
Make the most of the abundance of squash in fall and transform it into a warming soup that freezes really well too. Topped with croutons and made with the rind from Parmesan cheese, it's a hearty and filling dish.
A chunky and hearty soup that'll fill you up. Incorporating plenty of vegetables and orzo to bulk it out, it's great for wintry dinners. You can also cook it ahead of time (omitting the pasta), then reheat it as and when you need it, adding the pasta at the end.
Get the recipe for winter soup with bacon, lentil and pasta here
This wholesome broth, filled with nutritious vegetables and hearty pearl barley, is exactly what you need to warm you from head to toe during the long winter months. For a Spanish take on this soup, swap the pancetta for diced chorizo.
A simple take on classic French fish soup bouillabaisse, this dish combines seafood and fish with a heady saffron-infused broth. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes.
A much-loved classic, there aren't many soups as decadent as French onion soup. Red onions caramelized in sugar and balsamic vinegar give this soup a dark, rich base while the crusty bread and gooey cheese add an utterly indulgent element.
One for the seafood lovers, this hearty bowl of soup works best with a generous amount of flavorsome shellfish – think whole prawns, clams and mussels. It's finished off with a sprinkling of chives that brings a touch of freshness to the soup. It's perfect for when you're craving something just a touch more special.
This meal in a bowl is a clever take on classic minestrone. It's quick to make, low in fat and packed with good-for-you greens and beans. A poached egg and slice of toasted ciabatta make this soup extra satisfying.