20 Best Soup Recipes

These cozy soup recipes are the antidote to chilly weather. They’re soul-satisfying, incredibly healthy, and downright delicious. Choose from nourishing chicken soups to hearty vegetarian soups and everything in between!

Hello, soup season! When the weather starts to cool (yes, even in SoCal), there’s nothing I love more than a warm soup or stew simmering on the stovetop. To me, a bowl of soup is a nutrient-packed bowl of goodness. It’s the perfect cozy, slurpable, comfort food meal! And the beauty of soups is that you can keep them endlessly exciting based on seasonal vegetables, texture, and seasoning. One day I may favor a chunky chicken soup, the next day a blended tomato soup. But here are my favorite soup recipes that are easy, healthy, family-friendly, and which I make (and meal prep!) on repeat.

Most Loved Fall Soup Recipes

Fall is the official start of soup season, so let’s get cooking! These are the most popular soup recipes on this website, so they’re great options to start with! Make the most of in-season produce and hearty, warming flavors to create the best soups you’ve ever had.

Chicken Soup: I’ve been making this exact recipe for over a decade now. Instead of adding noodles, you’ll find veggies such as parsnips, carrots, and leeks, which will fill you up in the best way possible. Plus, it’s a recipe I always turn to for keeping my immune system happy during cold and flu season.

Butternut Squash Soup: This is hands down my favorite fall vegetable soup. Not only because I have a soft spot for butternut squash, but the warming, sweet, and savory flavors give major autumn vibes. Don’t forget to add this to your list of Thanksgiving side dishes as well!

Tomato Soup: Everyone needs to know how to make a classic tomato soup. This blended soup is great for a light lunch or as a side soup with a salad or sandwich (my favorite). Plus, you can make it extra creamy for winter or add fresh basil in the summer. And if you want a more roasted flavor, try this roasted red pepper and tomato soup next!

Lentil Soup: If you love fresh Mediterranean flavors, you’ll be raving about this lentil soup to all your friends and family. It’s packed with a variety of vegetables, lentils for protein, and the best herby tomato broth.

Minestrone Soup: This nutrient-packed soup is loaded with colorful, seasonal vegetables and white beans for added protein, fiber, and heft. It’s a full-meal kind of soup, but won’t weigh you down.

Split Pea Soup: This is the best meal to make use of your leftover holiday honey-baked ham! The meaty ham bone really delivers on flavor, but you can also use ham hock, ham steak, bacon, or pancetta. 

Healthy Brothy Soups For A Fresh Cleanse

Whenever I need a quick and soothing reset, these brothy soup recipes are always on my meal plan. They’re very simple, budget-friendly, and will have you feeling lighter from the inside out.

Cabbage Soup: This is the soup I can always count on for a fresh cleanse or post-holiday reset. It’s low-calorie and completely vegetable-based. But feel free to add more veggies, or even your favorite protein, to beef it up.

Vegetable Soup: While some vegetable soups might be a bit bland, this version is surprisingly robust. It’s loaded with flavor and uses the simplest vegetables to their full potential. Plus, the lemon juice at the end is the perfect finishing touch! 

Egg Drop Soup: This Chinese restaurant classic is so easy to make at home. And with its swirls of egg, and punches of ginger and turmeric, it’s a healthy meal to boot!

Miso Soup: This classic recipe is light yet nourishing, and layered with homemade dashi, miso, tender seaweed, tofu, and crisp green onion. Plus, it’s so easy to make!

Avgolemono Soup: Chicken and rice soups are the best, and this Greek-inspired version ranks high on my list. It’s light yet filling, layered with bright, herby flavors, and becomes naturally creamy (from blended rice). It’s the equivalent of Greek chicken noodle soup. 

Hearty Soups With Ground Beef and Sausage

Looking for an extra-hearty, full-meal kind of soup? You’ll love these options that are packed with healthy carbs such as rice and potatoes, plus a good amount of protein from ground beef and Italian sausage. 

Taco Soup: We all love a pantry-friendly meal, and this taco soup puts those canned veggies to good use! All you need are ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and your favorite taco toppings.

Zuppa Toscana Soup: This Olive Garden copycat is the best kind of meal for enjoying on a super chilly day. Plus, it’s really easy! Just combine spicy Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale in a rich and creamy broth.

Cabbage Roll Soup: Avoid the fuss of building cabbage rolls with this easy, comforting soup instead! It’s packed with ground beef, loads of veggies, and rice—leaving the whole family completely satisfied.

Stuffed Pepper Soup: Love my stuffed peppers recipe? Then you’ll absolutely love this stuffed pepper soup! It utilizes all the components of the classic dinner and turns it into a cozy, comforting soup. And in my opinion, it’s a lot easier to make!

Ultra-Smooth and Blended Vegetable Soups

One of my favorite ways to cook with in-season vegetables is by turning them into creamy, vegetarian soups. I like to give them a quick roast in the oven or a sauté on the stovetop before blending, either in a regular blender or with an immersion blender. 

Red Lentil Soup:  Made with red lentils and a handful of vegetables, it’s blended until silky smooth, then finished with a warm, spiced butter drizzle.

Carrot Ginger Soup: Carrot and ginger are the ultimate nutritional powerhouse in this sweet, savory, and spiced soup. It’s definitely a meal I love making for an immunity boost. Then, top it with toasted pine nuts, cilantro, and a swirl of cream for the finishing touch. 

Potato Leek Soup: Potato soups are all the rage during fall and winter, but this potato leek soup is my favorite of them all. It’s super velvety and budget-friendly.

Sweet Potato Soup: If you love sweet potatoes as much as I do, this is a soup you’ll definitely want to try, especially during peak fall season. The sweet potato’s natural creaminess and sweet flavor are perfect for blending! 

Black Bean Soup: Honestly, you’ll be surprised how flavorful this black bean soup is! It’s my tribute to a traditional Cuban black bean soup layered with earthy, spiced flavors. And I love to make this when I’m craving a lighter, Mexican-inspired meal.

Cream of Celery Soup: Celery, onion, leeks, and coconut milk come together beautifully in this light, veggie-forward soup. The coconut flavor alone always has me going back for seconds!

Beet Soup: This is a stunning, sweet, and earthy soup that puts juicy beets front and center. Plus, it’s super gut and heart-healthy! You can use the beets as is or toss in roasted beets for a delicious roasted undertone.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup: Although cauliflower itself is a bit on the mild side, don’t underestimate how savory this soup is. A combination of garlic, onion, and warming spices easily amps this up!

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This recipe roundup was originally posted February 2022, but updated to include new soup recipes for you!