25 Best Winter Soups

We’ve rounded up the Best Winter Soups, whether you’re looking for something brothy, creamy, or stick-to-your-ribs hearty. They’re the best soups to make when the weather is cold and you need a comforting bowl to warm you right up. And many are ready in under an hour!

Best Winter Soups

When I first fell in love with cooking, it was the ability to create incredible flavors that most excited me about getting into the kitchen.

And easy winter soups are the perfect place to experiment with building layers of rich flavor!

Now, we are a divided house when it comes to the best soups to make. Chad loves brothy soups, and I love ones with more of a stick-to-your-ribs vibe.

I figure, if I am going to eat soup, it should be hearty enough to be a meal.

So, you’re getting recipes for all the best winter soups that are light enough to pair with a sandwich or hearty enough to keep you nice and full.

A number of these double as the best fall soups as well. Grab your spoon and get your soup on!

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Best Fall Soups

Make the most of fresh fall veggies or the last of your summer garden harvest with our best fall soup recipes.

They’re the first ones I break out as soon as I feel a nip in the air!

Creamy Tomato Bisque is so much better than a regular ol’ can of tomato soup. Thick and creamy with a hint of peppery flavor, it’s perfect with grilled cheese, toasted bread, or all on its own! Make this recipe in just 25 minutes.

My Easy Crock Pot French Onion Soup tastes just like your favorite bistro version, but you can make enough for the whole family with a hands-off method! Don’t forget to top each bowl with a toasted baguette topped with melted Gruyere cheese. YUM!!

Stuffed Pepper Soup combines hearty ground beef and rice with peppers and tomatoes for the most comforting bite. Easy to make in under an hour, and you’re sure to have leftovers too!

This is the Best Ever Italian Beef Soup Recipe you’ll ever make! The meat melts in your mouth, and the vegetables are tender-crisp and full of flavor. The perfect way to transition your palate from summer grilling to easy winter soups.

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup is loaded with tender beans and pasta, plus all your favorite veggies. Recreate this popular menu item in 30 minutes at home. One of the best fall soups for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!

This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is hearty, flavorful and delish! Chock full of chicken, veggies, and noodles, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl. One of our most popular and best fall soup recipes. Make a double batch and freeze some for cold and flu season.

Tomato Basil Soup is silky smooth and bursting with fresh herb flavor. This Applebee’s copycat can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes and will be devoured by adults and kids alike.

This Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe is ready in just 35 minutes but still packed with plenty of flavor. It’s one of the best fall soups to make with whatever is hiding in your fridge and pantry.

Creamy Easy Winter Soups

There’s something extra satisfying about creamy, cheesy dishes — especially when served in a bowl!

Some of the best winter soups feature plenty of both, so all you need is some crusty bread to mop up every last drop!

Alfredo Chicken Tortellini Soup is like your favorite chicken noodle soup and fettuccine alfredo had a delicious baby! There’s plenty of texture from the cheesy pasta and chicken and loads of creamy broth that you’ll want to slurp right up.

Crockpot Potato Soup is the epitome of comfort food, and it’s one of the easiest and tastiest recipes that you’ll ever make. Forget about hitting your local Panera Bread, this version is so much better and also budget friendly. Plus, you can go crazy with the toppings!

Talk about comfort food!! My Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe have everything you could want in a meal — tender chicken, hearty veggies, and chewy, pillowy dough that’s made from scratch. Did I mention it’s ready in 30 minutes??

Bacon Cheeseburger Beer Cheese Soup is loaded with thick cut bacon, seasoned ground beef, and the most scrumptious beer cheese broth you’ve ever tried. Top with croutons, pickles, onions, and more so it tastes just like your favorite burger. One pot, 30 minutes, and dinner is served!!

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup with Rice is a scrumptious one pot meal that goes from prep to bowl in 25 Minutes! It’s heartier than your average broccoli cheddar thanks to plenty of nutty jasmine rice and tender bits of chicken. Soups on!!

Make Chicken and Gnocchi Soup just like Olive Garden with this easy recipe. Pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken, spinach leaves, and spices — it’s one of the best winter soups when you’re craving Italian flavors!!

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe is even better than the original and makes enough for the whole family at a fraction of the cost. Serve in storebought or homemade bread bowls, or ladle it right into a bowl and serve the bread on the side!

Copycat Outback Baked Potato Soup is extra thick and creamy with plenty of crispy bacon pieces throughout. Make this recipe from scratch using simple, fresh ingredients and top each bowl with plenty of cheese!

Best Soups to Make for Dinner

I don’t know about you, but I’m positively starving at the end of a chilly day. I don’t know if it’s the back-to-school routine or the hustle and bustle of the holidays — or both!

Thankfully, these are the best winter soups to keep everyone in your family satisfied. And you can easily double most of them for leftovers and save yourself a night of cooking.

This Quick and Easy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe is loaded with veggies, pasta, and lean, homemade meatballs in a light tomato broth. Ready in just 30 minutes and easy to customize!

Make Chicken and Bisquick Dumplings in the slow cooker for an easier version of the classic comfort food dish. Start it in the morning, then drop in the dough an hour before serving. Tastes just like mom used to make!

Italian Wedding Soup has all the flavors and textures you’re craving in a comforting bowl. Each batch is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners, and it freezes really well too. You’ll love the homemade meatballs — full of flavor!

Chicken Bacon Beer Cheese Soup is a lighter version of the cheeseburger-flavored recipe you saw above. It’s just as thick and creamy, and it always gets rave reviews. Plus, you can throw it together quickly with leftover or rotisserie chicken!

Crockpot Taco Soup is similar to your favorite chili but with plenty of Mexican-inspired flavor and flair. It’s the perfect “set it and forget it meal” and one of the best winter soups to customize with all your favorite toppings.

Easy Italian Sausage Soup with White Beans is just what you need after a long day. Extra hearty with a savory tomato broth, you’ll find flavorful links, tender pasta, veggies, and beans in every bite!

Make Copycat Culver’s Stuffed Pepper Soup in 1 hour with this easy one pot recipe! Each bite tastes just like your favorite baked stuffed peppers in soup form. Loaded with fire roasted diced tomatoes, plenty of bell peppers, savory beef, and tender rice, you won’t go to be hungry!

Chicken Vegetable Soup combines rotisserie chicken, frozen veggies, and pasta to make the easiest meal ever. It’s also super easy to customize based on what’s in your pantry or what flavors you like best. Feed the whole family in just 30 minutes!

Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Meatballs and Veggies is so incredibly flavorful that my family requests it all the time!! You can easily prep the ingredients ahead of time, then toss it all in and walk away. One of my favorite recipes for busy weeks!

Enjoy!
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Originally published September 2013, updated and republished December 2024

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