35 Best Winter Soups to Keep You Warm and Cozy on Cold Days
Grab a spoon for the snowy days ahead.
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Winter is the most wonderful time of year, but it can also be an "unbearably brutal time," Ree Drummond says—especially during those icy cold days at Drummond Ranch. Luckily, a steaming bowl of soup is the cure-all for those seasonal blues. Whether it's chock-full of ground beef or a classic chicken and noodles, there's nothing that’ll make your family feel cozier than these comforting winter soups.
As the temperatures drop and the snow falls, warm up with a stick-to-your-bones potato soup or a bowl of spicy taco soup. Looking for something family-friendly? You’ll love Ree's broccoli-cheese soup and her creamy tortellini soup that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Or you can head over to your pantry and grab all those cans of beans and have a 7-can soup thrown together in just five. The only thing that would make these winter soups more comforting would be serving them up in a hearty scooped out bread bowl!
Not only can these winter soup recipes be served for a cozy lunch, an appetizer for a winter gathering, or an easy dinner idea during the week, but you might even find a soup that works with your Christmas dinner menu. One spoonful of the cheesy French onion soup or the Italian meatball soup will make any night feel special. Just be sure to pair these recipes with your favorite dinner rolls (or saltine crackers) for the perfect winter combo.
7-Can Soup
Fresh veggies may be hard to come by in the winter, but canned goods are always available! It's also a delicious way to clean out your pantry of all those cans of beans you've been meaning to use.
Get Ree's 7-Can Soup recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
You'll find everything there is to love about classic pot pie in this soup, even the crust! But this version comes together in just about a half hour with way less prep.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Grilling season may be over, but the flavors are seasonless thanks to this hearty soup. It has all the familiar flavors, and if you serve it with rolls on the side, it's like you're having the bun, too!
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Beef Stroganoff Soup
Hello, bowl of comfort! Savory beef and mushrooms mingle with thick egg noodles in a rich, creamy broth that will fill your belly and soul with goodness.
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Lentils are so easy to make because they don't have to be soaked in advance like other beans. They are thick and hearty and full of flavor without a lot of effort.
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Italian Meatball Soup
This soup recipe has it all: bite-sized meatballs, veggies, potatoes, and a flavorful beef and tomato broth. Serve it up with a crusty Italian bread (or maybe even garlic bread) for a cozy weeknight meal.
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French Onion Soup
Everything about this soup screams comfort food, including the rich broth, caramelized onions, and layer of melty cheese on top. Not to mention that crouton that soaks up all the flavor—it’s downright perfect!
Get Ree's French Onion Soup recipe.
Cauliflower Soup
This soup is incredibly easy, decadently creamy, and perfect for those chilly winter nights. You can make it as smooth or as chunky as you like!
Get Ree's Cauliflower Soup recipe.
Italian Chicken Soup
This family-friendly soup is full of Italian flavor thanks to the tomatoes, oregano, and parmesan cheese. But there's also a touch of heavy cream to make it even more comforting
Get Ree's Italian Chicken Soup recipe.
Ham and Bean Soup
Pair salty, smoky diced ham with canned beans for one of the easiest pantry-friendly soups you'll ever see! It'll be on the table in 35 minutes or less.
Get the Ham and Bean Soup recipe.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Cozy doesn't even begin to describe this 30-minute meal. It's a comforting twist on chicken noodle that uses cheese-filled tortellini instead.
Get the Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe.
Vegetable Soup
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't get your fix of veggies! Think of this soup as the "salad" of colder weather.
Get the Vegetable Soup recipe.
Dumpling Soup
It really doesn't get easier than this 15-minute soup! Just toss everything into a pot, including the frozen mini potstickers, and you're ready for dinner.
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Chicken Alfredo Soup
Classic chicken alfredo meets comforting creamy soup in this recipe that's ready in under an hour! You'll even get fettuccine noodles and broccoli in the bowl.
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Lasagna Soup
It's easier than lasagna but just as hearty and delicious! This soup is definitely worth a try if your family loves pasta.
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Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup
This soup will brighten up even the coldest of days! That's because it's packed with a pop of bright lemon juice.
Get Ree's Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup recipe.
Chicken Parm Soup
Everything you love about chicken parmesan—in soup form! This fun comfort food mash-up is sure to become a family favorite.
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Italian Wedding Soup
Between the flavorful broth, the hearty meatballs, and the tender couscous, this soup is the perfect "marriage" of ingredients.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Light, pillowy gnocchi are what makes this soup so special. If you want to save time, swap in rotisserie chicken.
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Cabbage Soup
Fennel seeds, garlic, and bay leaves help give this vegetable soup flavor. Not to mention, the tender cabbage makes this bowl double as a healthy soup recipe.
Get the Cabbage Soup recipe.
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