21 Winter Soups That Are Incredibly Cozy & Comforting

Hey, feeling the chill this week? Winter can definitely be a more difficult time of the year, but you know what’s a very nice mood lifter? Cozy winter soups. These soups are like the warm hug you need when you get home and out of the gloomy weather. They won’t transport you to a sunny location, but they’ll make you appreciate the cold a bit more. I mean, imagine having a hot bowl of soup when it’s scorching outside – not as satisfying. So, if you’re all about embracing the cold and diving into some comfort food, these recipes are your new best friends. Let’s make winter a little warmer, one delicious bowl at a time! 1. Creamy & Comforting Butternut Squash Soup Butternut squash soup is always a good idea. They’re creamy and kind of the ultimate comfort food. And if you feel the same way, then I think you should make this winter soup this week, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and watch your favorite movie. Also, it serves 6 people and is done in under an hour. Sounds great for a cold evening! 2. Easy Tortellini Soup with Chicken Broth I don’t know about you, but I’d definitely be down for trying this super hearty and creamy-looking winter soup recipe. Also, there’s just something about pasta in soup that seems right. Both are comfort foods, so they kind of feel like they belong together. And lastly, it serves 6 people so you should be good for at least a couple of nights! 3. Cream of Potato Soup Potato soup is a total classic and needs to be made every winter. No questions asked. It’s perfectly comforting, hearty, and delicious for a winter night. Oh also, you can double or even triple this recipe and have it multiple nights this week. Less time cooking, and more time relaxing out of the cold weather. 4. Carrot and Lentil Soup This bright and flavorful soup is perfect for your meal plan this week! And here’s why you might like this soup: It has plenty of tasty spices, it’s healthy, budget-friendly, the prep time is just 5 minutes, serves 6 people, and is done and on your table in just 35 minutes. I’d say this one is worth making! Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse 5. Dutch Oven French Onion Soup hot dinner of cheesy savory goodness. Oh, and it has 8 servings! That means less cooking the other nights, and more time enjoying dinner. 6. Tuscan Chickpea Soup This Tuscan chickpea soup looks so creamy, rich, and tasty. I looked through the ingredients list and now I really wanna make it! Everything in it sounds so good. Also, pairing it with some nice bread sounds so smart! And with just 5 minutes of prep and a 25-minute cook time, I’d say it’s a good idea! 7. Broccoli Cheddar Soup There is something so satisfying about cheesy broccoli soup. The flavors just work, and it’s kind of a classic for a winter dinner. Also, any soup that has cheese in it is always going to have my attention, but that’s just me! 8. 15 Minute Miso Dumpling Soup If you’re craving Asian food, but don’t want to spend a lot of time getting ready, leaving the house, and waiting for your order, then this winter soup might be perfect for you. Also, since the dumplings are pre-made from Trader Joe’s, it definitely cuts down on the cooking time and makes this recipe less intimidating. The prep time is just 3 minutes and serves 3, so I’d say go for it! 9. Smoked Ham and White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Parmesan I love smoked ham and white bean soup, and this one with parmesan and potatoes sounds absolutely incredible! I could honestly eat this all week long and not complain. Also, it serves 8, so you might just be good all week long! Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse 10. Creamy Taco Soup If you’re craving creamy goodness and a ton of tasty spices, then this soup is probably gonna be your best friend all winter long. 11. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup I love a good tomato soup, but when it’s roasted and has basil, it sounds amazing. Kind of like the kind of soup I’d get in a fancy Italian restaurant. 12. Italian Sausage Soup Recipe (Copycat Zuppa Toscana) Italian soups are so delicious, and this one with sausage, garlic, cream, and bacon sounds like the perfect dinner for a cold week. 13. Wild Rice Mushroom Soup Wild mushroom soups are always so good! They’re creamy, rich, and filled with delicious herbs and wild rice. It’s the kind of soup recipe you could make every winter and never get tired of it. 14. Instant Pot Chicken Stew Stew is kind of the perfect thing to have on a cold winter evening, and this chicken stew with potatoes, garlic, and spices sounds so good! 15. Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup More creamy Mexican-inspired recipes! This one looks really tasty and honestly, you can kind of add whatever toppings you want. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse 16. Grilled Chicken Parmesan Soup If you kind of want to feel like you’re eating at a really good Italian restaurant for dinner, then this is your soup recipe. It looks so hearty and comforting for a winter night! 17. The Best Pumpkin Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage and Kale I love pumpkin soups and this one with tortellini and sausage looks so flavorful and filling. I kind of feel like this is the perfect soup to make for a date night. 18. Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup Gnocchi is basically the perfect pasta if you’re craving comfort food. It has a wonderful texture, and pairing it with a creamy tomato soup sounds so nice! 19. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup It’s honestly so hard to beat a good tortilla soup, especially when they’re packed with so many flavors and good ingredients! Also, they’re just fun to make since you can kind of add whatever toppings you want! 20. Easy Lasagna Soup I haven’t had lasagna soup yet, but I keep seeing the recipe and craving it! You’re basically putting two incredible things together and making an amazing comfort food dish. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse 21. Best Instant Cauliflower Soup Cauliflower soup sounds so hearty and delicious. I would probably make a huge pot of this and eat it every night for two weeks straight, no complaints. Tasty Copycat Recipes That Look Ridiculously Satisfying If you’re not in the mood to head out to a restaurant tonight, but you’re also craving your favorite dish, then this list might just have you covered! 75+ Authentic Mexican Dishes That Are Truly Eat-Worthy There’s so much more to Mexican food than what you get in a lot of restaurants around the world. The flavors are so much more incredible, and if you’re craving real Mexican food, then this recipe list is your best friend. 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