Picture this: You've just finished work after a long, hard day. It's winter, so it's been dark outside for two hours already. It's cold, windy, and you want nothing more than to curl up on the couch under a blanket. But there's one problem: You have to make dinner. This is where soup comes in. Whether you make your favorite beef stew recipe or you experiment with a cream of mushroom, the options are virtually endless when it comes to delicious soup recipes. The best part of soup, though? It often requires very few pans and very little effort.
Whether you're in the mood for a hearty chowder or a lighter, veggie-packed soup, having some easy dinner recipes in your back pocket for those long, cold, winter nights is a great idea. Make sure you have a loaf of crusty bread in the freezer, too, so you can pull it out and toast up a slice or two to dip in the soup for the perfect, well-rounded meal. No matter how good of a cook you are, though, cooking soup is always easier with just a little preparation. So print out these 40 winter soup recipes and put the ingredients on your list for the next time you really don't feel like making a complicated dinner. Your future self will thank you.
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Spiced Tomato Soup with Flatbread
It takes less than half an hour to make this spiced tomato soup. Smother some fresh herbed butter on flatbread for the perfect accompaniment.
This seemingly fancy soup can be made using frozen dumplings that will cook in the soup, so there's no heavy lifting involved. Plus, ginger is anti-inflammatory, which can help with arthritis, muscle soreness, and migraines.
This hearty soup is full of tasty veggies. Feel free to mix things up by adding other root vegetables or top the soup with bacon crumbles once it's done.
The hardest part of making this chicken noodle soup is being taunted by the delicious smell while the slow cooker does its thing. It'll be worth the wait though, since cooking it for a few hours will combine all the flavors perfectly.
This hearty soup will be sure to fill up even the hungriest kids post-soccer practice. With its chunks of beef and veggies, it will quickly become a family favorite.
Broccoli and cheddar is a classic combination that works every time. Put in a little extra effort and make some homemade croutons that will take this soup to the next level.
Butternut squash might be a staple of fall, but that doesn't mean you have to leave it in the past when winter arrives. This hearty, flavorful soup is deliciously creamy.
There's just something about beans, sausage, and greens that works in pretty much every recipe — and especially soup recipes. This particular dish is a classic combination and completely delicious.
If you want to switch up your typical go-to soup, try this recipe for something a little bit different (but just as comforting as anything you've tried).
Roasting the broccoli before incorporating it into the soup will bring out even more of the vegetable's flavor. Top with a dollop of sour cream and some cheese to finish.
This quick and easy vegetable soup is jam-packed with your favorite veggies including butternut squash, fennel, zucchini, broccoli rabe, onion, tomatoes, and peas, and it's all spiced with tasty Italian seasoning.
What could be more classic than combining sweet potato, beans, and rice for a hearty winter meal? As a bonus, this recipe is packed with fiber and nutrients.
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