Chicken soup and beyond: 20 ultimate soup recipes

Get ready to stir up some serious comfort! This collection take you from chicken soup and beyond with 20 ultimate soup recipes. Cozy classics, bold global flavors, and quick weeknight favorites – all guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. Whether you’re craving something hearty, silky, spicy, or soul-soothing, there’s a pot here with your name on it. Grab a spoon and dive in!

1. Autumn minestrone

From-scratch fall favorite. Packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, pasta, in a savory beef and tomato broth, it’s perfect on chilly days. Get the recipe.

2. French onion soup with mini croutons

Classic French onion soup topped with mini croutons and melty cheese so you get a crispy bite in every spoonful. Get the recipe.

3. The best chicken soup

Comfort in a bowl: tender chicken, fresh veggies, and savory homemade broth make this the best chicken soup around. Get the recipe.

4. Thai butternut squash soup

A departure from classic butternut squash soup, this version brings Thai flavors with red curry paste, fresh ginger, and creamy coconut milk. Get the recipe.

5. Cornbread sage and onion soup

All the flavors of cornbread stuffing in a comforting soup using leftover cornbread that is so smooth and creamy. Get the recipe.

6. Lentil soup with winter vegetables

Lentil soup elevated with hearty winter vegetables — sweet parsnips, butternut squash, carrots, and fresh rosemary — simmered in a simple, vegetable broth. Get the recipe.

7. Chicken wonton soup

Enjoy your favorite takeout at home with light, homemade chicken wontons served in a savory chicken broth with tender bok choy. Get the recipe.

8. Roasted pumpkin and root vegetable

This is fall in a bowl — creamy roasted pumpkin and root vegetables with curry, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg. Get the recipe.

9. Chinese hot and sour soup

Craving takeout? Make this vegetarian soup at home! Packed with shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and a savory-spicy broth, it’s comfort in every spoonful. Get the recipe.

10. Ham and split pea soup

Turn leftover holiday ham into a cozy, flavorful soup! Green split peas, carrots, and potatoes simmer with smoky ham for the perfect comfort bowl. Get the recipe.

11. Milanese minestrone soup

Milanese Minestrone is a rich, hearty Italian vegetable soup from Milan, traditionally made with seasonal vegetables, beans, and rice, all simmered in a flavorful broth and finished with a touch of Parmesan. Comforting, rustic, and deeply satisfying. Get the recipe.

12. Zucchini and sweet potato soup

Surprisingly smooth and subtly sweet! This soothing soup blends tender zucchini with sweet potatoes for a naturally creamy, yet dairy-free, wholesome bowl that’s perfect for a light, nourishing meal. Get the recipe.

13. Mussel Soup

A sophisticated taste of the sea! Fresh mussels swim in a an easy tomato broth with white wine, garlic, and savory herbs – making for an elegant and flavorful starter or light main. Get the recipe.

14. German beer and cheese soup

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort soup! Hearty savory, and velvety smooth, perfectly blending sharp cheddar and a hint of robust German beer blended with potatoes for extra creaminess. An elegant, indulgent cold-weather treat.

15. Dairy-free mushroom soup

Velvety and decadent, without the dairy! This mushroom soup achieves its luxurious creaminess using cashews while delivering the deep, earthy flavor of sautéed mushrooms. A truly comforting and clean indulgence. Get the recipe.

16. Roasted carrot and ginger soup

Unlock incredible flavor! Roasting the carrots brings out a caramelized sweetness that is perfectly balanced by the bright, spicy kick of fresh ginger. This vibrant soup is warm, healthy, and wonderfully smooth. Get the recipe.

17. Tuscan bean soup

A taste of the Italian countryside! This rustic Tuscan Bean Soup is hearty, comforting, and deeply flavorful, loaded with tender white beans, seasonal greens, and simple, savory herbs. It’s best served with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread. Get the recipe.

18. Cauliflower and fennel soup

Velvety smooth and naturally wholesome! The combination of cauliflower and fennel creates a naturally thick and nourishing soup that is light, clean, and infused with a delicate, refreshing flavor. Get the recipe.

19. Ham and split pea soup

A timeless classic for ultimate comfort! This thick, smoky, and deeply satisfying Ham and Split Pea Soup is packed with tender split peas and savory chunks of salty ham. It’s the hearty, cozy meal you remember. Get the recipe.

20. Seafood soup

A vibrant taste of the Mediterranean coast! This Italian soup features a generous medley of fresh seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, and fish) simmered in a rich, deeply flavored tomato and white wine broth, infused with garlic. Get the recipe.