62 Of Our Coziest, Best Soup Recipes
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Get your spoons ready, because this collection of our best soup recipes is full of irresistible favourites. We're filling our bowls with everything from homemade tomato soup (with grilled cheese croutons!), to chunky chorizo and hearty Mexican-lentil soup, and we'll be going back for seconds every time.
Thai Sweet Potato Red Curry Soup
Sweet potatoes, leeks, carrots and coconut milk are just a few of the base ingredients making up this cozy and colourful Thai soup. Get our Thai sweet potato red curry soup recipe.
Lentil, Kale And Sausage Soup
Packed full of protein and veggies, this soup is ready in a flash—it’s great for busy, cold winter nights. Get our lentil, kale and sausage soup recipe.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Tomato
We redeveloped and modernized this recipe (it’s one of our most popular soups!) to make it even more delicious. Kitchen Tip: Top each bowl with a spoonful of cream, grated Parmesan cheese or croutons. Get our roasted red pepper and tomato cream soup recipe.
Red Lentil Coconut-Miso Soup
Packed full of veggie goodness, with added protein from the lentils, this is a perfect easy winter warmer. Get our red lentil coconut-miso soup recipe.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This soup, with its smoky, slightly sweet flavour from the roasting of the peppers, is a knock’em-dead beginning for any meal. Get our roasted red pepper soup recipe.
Celeriac Cauliflower Soup
This undemanding soup is made with vegetables that have gone lax in the oven before being simmered. Get Tara O'Brady's celeriac cauliflower soup recipe.
Gingery Tofu And Rice Noodle Soup
For chilly winter days, or anytime you're craving something comforting, turn to this easy-to-assemble soup that comes together in just 30 minutes. Get our gingery tofu and rice noodle soup recipe.
Ginger-Sesame Meatballs With Lemongrass Broth
This soup is an adaptation of bun cha, a Vietnamese noodle salad with meatballs. Adding a fragrant, flavourful broth—thanks to lemongrass, spices and umami-rich soy and fish sauces—warms up this dish, making it perfect for cold weather. While the ginger meatballs are traditionally made with pork, you can substitute with chicken, beef or a plant-based protein as needed. —Joshna Maharaj
Get our ginger-sesame meatballs with lemongrass broth recipe.
Mexican Lentil Soup
Use vegetable broth to make this hearty soup, filled with protein and fibre, completely vegan. Get this Mexican lentil soup recipe.
Classic Fish Chowder
Transport yourself to the East Coast with a rich bowl of this fish, potato and cream-based soup. (We used haddock, but any white fish will taste great.) Get our classic fish chowder recipe.
Pesto Potato Soup
Add some colour and comfort to your dinner plan with this fresh spring-inspired soup, featuring the perfect blend of peas, pesto and garlic. Get our pesto potato soup recipe.
Chicken and Orzo Soup
Yes, you can get a comforting bowl of chicken soup on the table in 30 minutes. Get our chicken and orzo soup recipe.
Elote Chowder
Years of living in Mexico City left me with a profound appreciation for elotes and esquites—street corn and a corn-based dish with kernels and melted cheese. This chowder is inspired by those flavours. It’s perfect for dinner and a great way to use up the bounty of corn season. Get our elote chowder recipe.
Persian-Style Mung Bean Soup
I came across Ash-e Mash, a staple Persian soup with legumes and turnips, while looking for soups that used inexpensive, readily available ingredients. Each Persian home has its own version of this dish, which is usually served in the spring. It’s so hearty, warming and nutritious that I often find myself cooking my own version of it in colder seasons, too. I like to serve it with some flaky sea salt and additional fresh herbs overtop. —Joshna Maharaj. Get our Persian-style mung bean soup recipe.
Marmite French Onion Soup
In this French onion soup recipe, the British classic Marmite is the star of the dish, adding a punchy, beeflike flavour. Top this hearty soup with plant-based cheesy baguette slices. Get our marmite French onion soup recipe.
Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup
This Mexican chicken soup has a little kick of spice to help you warm up on chilly evenings. Get this spicy Mexican chicken soup recipe.
Ground Turkey Minestrone Soup
A mix of ground turkey, sautéed carrots and onions, mixed beans and pasta makes for a hearty soup that eats like a meal. Get our ground turkey minestrone soup recipe.
Hot And Sour Soup
Try this easy hot and sour soup recipe with tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms and a serrano-chili infused broth gorgeously garnished with fresh basil. Get our hot and sour soup recipe.
Lemony Chicken-Orzo Soup
This soup manages to be hearty, fresh-tasting and fast, all one in warming bowl. Get our lemony greek chicken orzo soup recipe.
One-Pot Halibut And Chorizo Soup
Soup is so easy to make, but it’s even easier when you can save time (and dirty dishes) by cooking everything in one pot. Get our one-pot halibut and chorizo soup recipe.
Cream Of Broccoli Soup With Cheddar (And No Cream!)
Cozy, creamy and cheesy, this broccoli soup is one of our go-to cures for cold weather blues. Get our cheddar-broccoli soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Bone Broth
Use your slow cooker to cook up this comforting broth you can can drink straight-up, or as a base for another recipe. Get this slow cooker bone broth recipe.
Lobster Chowder
Creamy chowder gets a luxe up-grade with the addition of fresh lobster and chorizo sausage. Get our lobster chowder recipe.
Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
This comforting slow cooker soup recipe freezes like a dream, so keep it on hand for busy weeks. Get this slow cooker hamburger soup recipe.
Black Bean Soup With Lime Popcorn
This soup is guaranteed to warm up your insides with its flavourful mix of ground cumin, fennel seeds, serrano peppers and black beans. Get this black bean soup with lime popcorn recipe.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato And Apple Soup
This slow cooker soup is filled with fall flavours, but it's delicious all year round. Get this slow cooker sweet potato and apple soup recipe.
Carrot And Fennel Soup With Chili Garlic Oil
This spicy, creamy puree hits all the notes of a cozy, comforting soup while still being light. Get our carrot and fennel soup with chili garlic oil recipe.
Caldo Verde
This classic Portuguese soup is hearty and satisfying. You can experiment with the type of sausage you use, and you can substitute other greens, such as collards or Swiss chard. Get Joshna Maharaj's caldo verde recipe.
Smoky Rainbow Chard, Potato And Sausage Soup
This play on Portuguese caldo verde swaps kale for chard for a springtime version of the smoky soup. Get our smoky rainbow chard, potato and sausage soup recipe.
Cream of Celery And Celeriac Soup
Celery has such a delicate, underrated flavour, while celeriac is far too often overlooked. Together, they go from zero to hero in this luscious soup, which is also fantastic served chilled—like a vichyssoise—in the summer. Get this cream of celery and celeriac soup recipe.
Broccoli Pistou Soup
This fresh take on broccoli soup is packed with hearty vegetables including acorn squash and celery. Get our broccoli pistou soup recipe.
Beef And Beet Borscht
In this dish, the flavours develop and improve overnight, so feel free to make it up to three days ahead! Get our beef and beet borscht recipe.
Chicken Noodle Soup With Homemade Broth
This most classic of soup recipes is everything we’re looking for on a cold day. Get our chicken noodle soup with homemade broth recipe.
Udon Noodle Soup
Celebrate warm food and sweater weather with a noodle-filled bowl of soup—it’s pure comfort on a cold day. Get our udon noodle soup recipe.
Filipino Sour Salmon Soup (Sinigang)
This traditional soup usually gets its signature sweet-sour taste from tamarind paste, but vinegar was our choice for an easily sourced substitution. Get our sinigang recipe.
Italian-Style Lentil Soup
Try this hearty soup packed with healthy legumes, plus pancetta, rosemary and parmesan to round out the flavour. Get our Italian-style lentil soup recipe.
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
This is one of our favourite comfort foods, and preparing it in the slow cooker makes it that much easier. For a stovetop version, caramelize the onions and salt over medium until dark golden. Add flour, then vermouth, broth and water, and simmer, covered, for at least 30 min. Get our slow cooker French onion soup recipe.
Smoky Corn Chowder Recipe With Bacon
Bacon takes a classic soup and adds a beautifully smoky layer of flavour. There will be requests for seconds, so make extra. Get our smoky corn chowder with bacon recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Puréed to creamy perfection, this rich soup is topped with sour cream, cheddar and pumpkin seeds. Get our roasted cauliflower soup recipe.
Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
Perfect for a chilly Saturday at home but special enough for company, this special recipe is the best thing to happen to soup since… sandwiches! Get our tomato soup with grilled cheese recipe.
Modern Pea Soup
Topped with crisply fired bacon and fresh chives, this pea soup recipe is a smooth and flavourful way to start an evening meal. Get our modern pea soup recipe.
Matzo-Ball Soup
Pull up your sleeves, and get hands-on with dinner tonight! Rolled matzo balls are the star of this chicken and dumpling soup, bringing cozy comfort to your mid-week meal. Get our matzo-ball soup recipe.
Velvety Mushroom Soup
Try this smooth and savoury fall and winter soup you can dish up over lunch, or serve in as part of an elegant entertaining menu. Get our velvety mushroom soup recipe.
Hearty Quinoa Soup
One of our most-loved recipes! In just 30 minutes, this hearty vegetable soup is ready to be ladled out. Get our hearty quinoa soup recipe.
Parsnip, Apple And Leek Soup
There are many wonderful layers of subtle flavour in this soup. Make it up to two days in advance and reheat, thinning with more broth if desired. Get our parsnip, apple and leek soup recipe.
Minestrone Della Nonna Fanny
Every nonna makes minestrone differently and, aside from a few specific rules, it is flexible and lenient. Get this minestrone della nonna Fanny recipe.
Smoked Trout Chowder
Preserved fish, like smoked trout, gives this everyday soup a satisfying boost of flavour. Get our smoked trout chowder recipe.
Chicken Soup With Dill And Dumplings
Surprise your taste buds with this modern take on an old classic. Just add dill and dumplings! Get our chicken soup with dill and dumplings recipe.
Acorn Squash Soup
Move over, butternut; acorn squash is the star of our new favourite soup. Roast ‘em to create spectacular serving dishes and toast the seeds for a crunchy garnish. Get our acorn squash soup recipe.
Cilantro Soup
Top this crazy-delicious soup with a dollop or two of Mexican crema, and you're good to go. Get our cilantro soup recipe.
Hearty Tuscan Soup
Crisp croutons, healthy kale and chunks of tomato make every mouthful delicious. Get our hearty Tuscan soup recipe.
Beefy Barley Soup
This winter staple should be in everyone’s recipe file. Serve with a slice of rustic bread. Get our beefy barley soup recipe.
White Bean And Tomato Soup
This creamy soup makes the most of yesterday’s pasta sauce leftovers . Get our white bean and tomato soup recipe.
Sausage And Kale Soup
Packed with kale, kidney beans and vegetables, this is a hearty soup that will warm you no matter how cold it gets outside. Get our sausage and kale soup recipe.
Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Whether it’s red, white or black, quinoa’s a quick-cooking grain packed with nutrition. Get our quinoa minestrone soup recipe.
Asparagus Soup
A fresh and colourful soup to serve up before the main dish. Top with croutons and thyme leaves to finish. Get our asparagus soup recipe.
Creamy Celery And Fennel Soup
Top this gorgeously creamy soup with a dollop of sour cream for added richness. Get our creamy celery and fennel soup recipe.
Green Pea And White Bean Soup
Topped with crisp pancetta and creamy goat’s cheese, this soup is nothing like your usual bowl. Get our green pea and white bean soup recipe.
Açorda Antelejana (Portuguese Bread Soup)
We know what you’re thinking: Poaching an egg? For a weekday lunch?! We promise this soup is quick and worth cracking a few eggs for if you have access to a stove during the workweek. Açorda, a traditional Portuguese dish that turns stale bread into a variety of soups, epitomizes the spirit of thrifty cooking. Bom proveito! Get Chantal Braganza's açorda antelejana (Portuguese bread soup) recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
Our creamy chicken mulligatawny soup takes only 15 minutes to prep and has green apple, lime and cilantro to make it extra satisfying. Get our slow cooker chicken mulligatawny soup recipe.
Artichoke Vichyssoise
Created just for us by Chef Susur Lee, this cool and creamy soup will bring a taste of the master chef's cooking right into your kitchen. Get his artichoke vichyssoise recipe.
Leek And Fennel Soup With Poached Haddock
Chowder takes the backseat tonight. This aromatic, creamy soup is a simple comfort food you can put together in under an hour. Toasted fennel and sautéed leeks lend it a gourmet taste, without all the heavy lifting. Get the leek and fennel soup with poached haddock recipe.
Tip: If you prefer to freestyle with your soups—that's great, too! Here's our formula for what you need to make vegetable soup, without following a recipe.
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