Hearty and Hot: 15 Simple Soups to Warm You Up

Looking for something to warm you up? These simple soups are great for when you want something homemade without spending all day in the kitchen. They’re easy to whip up, full of flavor, and perfect for any time you need a quick, comforting meal. Whether you’re a soup lover or just need something quick, these recipes have you covered.

Tomato Basil Soup

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This Tomato Basil Soup has a luscious, silky texture and the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, nutty parmesan and fragrant basil.
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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.

Rich and creamy, this slow-cooker Ham and Potato Chowder is a delicious bowl of comfort food. This is a great way to use leftover ham.
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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.

Indulge in a bowl of creamy Mexican corn and bean soup. The rich combination of tender corn kernels, hearty beans, cheese and spicy pepper creates a hearty bowl of goodness.
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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.

Rich and filling, this made-from-scratch Chicken and Corn Soup is full of egg noodles and lots of vegetables for a hearty bowl of comfort food. Enjoy a nourishing bowl for lunch or dinner.
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Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

A bowl of creamy soup topped with shredded cheese is placed on a white plate, surrounded by several square crackers. — Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Microwave Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup offers a comforting bowlful for winter days, enriched with the flavors of carrots, green onions, salt, and pepper. Warm up with this delightful soup that brings coziness in every spoonful.
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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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Vegetable Lentil Soup

A pot of soup ingredients including lentils, chopped carrots, herbs, and broth. — Lentil Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Vegetable Lentil Soup is a hearty, nutritious way to make use of various leftover vegetables. It’s packed with protein-rich lentils and a variety of vegetables. This soup is warming, filling, and perfect for cold days. Serve it as a main dish or a side for a wholesome meal.
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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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

Mellow Thai flavors of coconut and lime permeate this creamy buttercup squash soup. A fantastic way to enjoy this lesser-known winter squash and its wonderfully sweet taste.
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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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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. Whether you’re seeking a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat, this soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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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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Beer Cheese Soup

A bowl of creamy soup topped with shredded cheese sits on a wooden table. A hand is dipping a soft pretzel into the soup. — Beer Cheese Soup. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Delight in the creamy and cheesy goodness of our Instant Pot Beer Cheese Soup. Rich and velvety, infused with the bold flavors of beer and a blend of cheeses, all prepared to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get ready to indulge in this comforting and indulgent soup.
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Chicken & Corn Chowder

Thick, rich, and creamy, this easy corn chowder is loaded with tender veggies, oodles of sweet corn, and chunks of tender chicken. It’s hearty enough to be a meal!
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Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

Two bowls of carrot soup. — Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This creamy carrot soup is hearty and filling with cannellini beans yet light and refreshing for spring with fresh fennel. Vegan and gluten-free!
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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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