21 Easy Soup Recipes Perfect for Cozy Nights

Cozy bowls are calling, and a pot of soup is the easiest way to answer. These recipes are hearty, simple, and full of flavor, whether you need a quick dinner or want to prep ahead. Grab your soup pot and dig into favorites like spicy tortilla soup, creamy ham and potato, classic chicken noodle, and more.

Green Chili Chicken Soup

Bowls of chicken chili with beans, topped with pickled onions, avocado, and sour cream. A pot of chili and a dish of sliced avocados are nearby.
Green Chili Chicken Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
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Tomato Basil Soup

Two white bowls of tomato basil soup.
Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Tomato Basil Soup is all about that silky texture, with tangy tomatoes, nutty parmesan, and fresh basil. This comforting classic always hits the spot and is one you’ll keep coming back to.
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Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder

A bowl of potato soup with cheese and biscuits on a table.
Slow Cooker Ham And Potato Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder is creamy comfort in a bowl, making it a perfect choice for an easy weeknight dinner. Just let your crockpot handle the work, bringing you a warm, flavorful soup with hardly any effort.
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Chicken And Corn Noodle Soup

A bowl of soup with noodles carrots and corn.
Chicken And Corn Noodle Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chicken and Corn Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, made from scratch with egg noodles and veggies. Soup is always a favorite meal, and this one is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Gather the family for a cozy, satisfying bowl.
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Creamy Mexican Corn And Bean Soup

Two bowls of soup with a spoon and a plate of limes.
Mexican Corn And Bean Soup. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Creamy Mexican Corn and Bean Soup is a hearty mix of corn, beans, melty cheese, and a spicy kick. It’s a warming, nutritious meal perfect for those chilly nights. This one’s definitely on the list of our favorite creamy soups.
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Chicken Stock

Three mason jars of chicken broth on a counter.
Chicken Stock. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make your own homemade chicken stock. The process is quite simple and requires only a pot, a few essential ingredients, and a bit of time. It’s as easy as can be. Then, make a pot of soup with it.
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Winter Root Vegetable Soup

A wooden bowl filled with creamy vegetable soup, containing diced carrots, potatoes, and garnished with herbs. A wooden spoon rests in the bowl, which is placed on a cloth on a rustic wooden surface.
Winter Root Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb

Our Winter Root Vegetable Soup Recipes is a hearty and earthy soup enriched with whey as a base and root veggies such as parsnip, carrots, kohlrabi, onion and garlic. For this wonder soup, additional vegetables such as turnip, celery roots, rutabaga or any other roots can be used to intensify the flavor. 
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Instant Pot Bean Soup

Instant Pot bean soup made with dried bean mix in bowls.
Instant Pot Bean Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Instant Pot bean soup recipe uses a 13 bean and lentil blend with a hearty tomato base for a cozy vegan meal. Tuscan kale leaves are stirred in at the end for added color and nutrition.
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

A white bowl filled with chicken and dumplings soup, featuring chunks of meat and dumplings in a clear broth, sprinkled with black pepper.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of chicken and dumplings. Well actually there is! When it tastes like it cooked for hours but comes together quickly that makes it even better.
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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

A bowl of creamy soup garnished with lime slices and fresh cilantro leaves.
Thai Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mellow Thai flavors of coconut and lime permeate this creamy buttercup squash soup. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy this lesser-known winter squash and its wonderfully sweet taste.
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Chicken Tortellini Soup

A pot of creamy soup containing tortellini, spinach, pieces of carrot, and shredded chicken is being stirred with a wooden spatula.
Chicken Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Delight in a bowl of comforting chicken tortellini soup, a soul-soothing dish that’s made even more delightful with leftover rotisserie chicken. This recipe combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and flavorful broth for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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Chicken Pastina Soup

A bowl of vegetable soup with chunks of chicken, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs, placed on a table with a spoonful of soup being lifted and lemon slices on a cutting board in the background.
Chicken Pastina Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This comforting and healthy savory Chicken Pastina Soup features tiny star-shaped pasta, vegetables, lemon, and dill. It’s an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
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One Pot Steak and Black Beans Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices. A piece of cornbread rests on the side of the bowl.
One Pot Steak and Black Beans Chili. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagne.

One of the reasons I love this one-pot steak and black beans chili recipe is its versatility. You can follow the recipe exactly as written and cook it on the stovetop in a single pan. Leave out the meat, and you’ve got a delicious vegetarian chili.
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Creamy Mushroom Soup

A bowl of mushroom and wild rice soup garnished with grated cheese and fresh herbs, placed on a wooden board with a spoon.
Creamy Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and savory dish featuring tender mushrooms and nutty wild rice, simmered in a creamy broth for a satisfying and comforting meal. Its earthy flavors and creamy texture make it a warm and wholesome soup perfect for any season.
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Creamy Coconut Delicata Squash Soup

A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with chopped nuts, cilantro, and seasonings, placed on a wooden plate with a spoon resting inside.
Creamy Coconut Delicata Squash Soup. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This savory creamy coconut delicata squash soup has a light, subtly sweet undertone that’s the perfect bowl of comfort for a cold fall or winter day.
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Sausage Tortellini Soup

A spoon holidng sausage and tortellini soup over a bowl of soup.
Sausage Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Easy sausage tortellini soup is filled with tender pasta and quick cooking sausage. It’s quick and comforting and it’s like getting a food hug.
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Steak & Potato Soup

Steak & Potato Soup in a black bowl.
Steak & Potato Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with tender steak and potatoes and with a broth that’s good to the last drop, this Steak & Potato Soup is stick-to-your-ribs goodness in a bowl.
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Turkey Pot Pie Soup

Two bowls of Turkey Pot Pie Soup with crackers and spoons.
Turkey Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Thick, creamy, chunky, and filled with tender veggies and leftover turkey, this Turkey Pot Pie Soup is so good you’ll go back for seconds.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A bowl of chicken and gnocchi soup with a spoon in it.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This thick and hearty soup is just right for cold winter days. It’s even better with crusty bread and a simple side salad. Tender gnocchi and chicken make it a cozy, comforting meal that comes together quickly and easily.
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Creamy Taco Soup

A bowl of creamy soup with black beans, corn, shredded cheese, and jalapeño slices, placed on a woven mat next to a spoon and cloth napkin.
Creamy Taco Soup. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Creamy Taco Soup is full of hearty ground beef, tomatoes, corn, black beans and your favorite taco flavors. It’s a creamy twist on a classic soup that’s perfect for a chilly night.
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Potato Leek Soup

Two bowls of soup with dill on a wooden cutting board.
Potato Leek Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This potato leek soup with mustard is a soup worthy of the gods: creamy, full-bodied, sharp and comforting. Perfect for these early days of winter.
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