16 Winter Soup Recipes You Need to Taste Test for Yourself

From warming vegetable soups to flavour-packed broths, these are the winter soup recipes that will get you through the cold months ahead.

In winter, nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of piping-hot soup. From the classic tomato and mushroom varieties to the fresh Asian flavours of lemongrass and ginger, there’s something to suit every taste. We’ve rounded up the best winter soup recipes that are simple to make and guaranteed to hit the spot.

Ottolenghi’s Chicken Soup (Image Credit: Ottolenghi)

Ottolenghi’s Chicken Soup

This is comfort food, Ottolenghi-style: a nourishing chicken soup laced with umami from a Parmesan rind and a lemony yoghurt swirl. Tender shredded chicken, orecchiette, and softened veg swim in a silky, deeply savoury broth — all brought to life with fresh dill and a generous grind of pepper. Rich, revitalising, and full of soul, it’s a go-to winter soup recipe for many.

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Creamy Peanut Miso Ramen (Image Credit: BOSH!)

Creamy Peanut Miso Ramen

This creamy peanut miso ramen is a deeply comforting bowl layered with richness and umami. A silky broth of miso, tahini, coconut milk and peanut butter wraps around springy noodles, while smoky tofu crumbles bring bite and heat. Topped with chilli crisp, sesame, and lime, it’s spicy, nutty, and completely soul-hugging.

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French Onion Soup (Image Credit: The Modern Proper)

French Onion Soup Recipe

For the ultimate indulgence, you can’t go past this French onion soup recipe. Full of rich flavour, from the caramelised onions to the warm stringy cheese, this is one soup we can’t get enough of.

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Coconut Curry Soup (Image Credit: Pinch of Yum)

Anything You Have Coconut Curry Soup Recipe

Enter: the most beautiful vegetarian/vegan coconut curry soup bowl you ever did see, that really only requires two things from you at its most basic level. Those two things being curry paste or powder of some sort, and lashings of coconut milk. Delicious!

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Corn Chowder (Image Credit: Salt and Lavender)

Creamy Corn Chowder

This creamy corn chowder soup recipe is loaded with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and hearty potatoes. It’s a really satisfying one-pot meal that’s simple to make, and everyone will absolutely be asking for seconds.

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Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup (Image Credit: Ambitious Kitchen)

Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Taking the humble pumpkin soup and giving it a nutrition-packed upgrade, this curried lentil spin on this classic dish is worth a try.

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Roasted Broccoli Soup (Image Credit: The Original Dish)

Roasted Broccoli Soup with Melted Cheddar Croutons

Savoury soup goodness with the added bonus of a cheesy crouton accompaniment, you’ll make this soup weekly throughout winter.

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Creamy Gnocchi Soup (Image Credit: Half Baked Harvest)

Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon

This super simple winter soup recipe is the perfect cosy bowl for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something extra warming. A mix of vegetables, simmered with Italian seasonings, kale, and potato gnocchi. Finish each bowl off with crispy rosemary bacon and serve with crusty bread. It’s hearty, full of greens, and so, so delicious. 

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Ina Garten’s Tomato Soup (Image Credit: Little Broken)

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Nothing beats a classic! This warming tomato and basil soup is the perfect winter remedy. Using fresh tomatoes and herbs this soup will comfort and delight.

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Easy Dumpling Soup (Image Credit: The Modern Proper)

Easy Dumpling Soup

This simple recipe only takes 15 minutes to make and can be adapted to suit any vegetables in your crisper. The flavourful broth is made using soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic and shallots; you can also change up the dumplings and make them meat-free for a healthier vegetarian option.

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Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry Soup (Image Credit: Cupful of Kale)

Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry Soup

Packed full of flavour, this vibrant sweet potato and coconut curry soup only takes 40 minutes and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Image Credit: Closet Cooking)

Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

For something on the naughtier side, opt for this creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup. We recommend adding a generous amount of parmesan cheese on top and letting it melt into the warming broth below.

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Minestrone Soup (Image Credit: Ambitious Kitchen)

Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

A new take on an old classic, this vegan minestrone will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. Filled with goodness, this soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover veggies in your kitchen.  

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Damn Delicious’ Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup (Image Credit: Jennifer Chong)

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

Replace your Friday night Thai takeaway order with this fragrant red curry noodle soup. Full of coriander, basil and lime juice, this soup is the zesty hit that will keep away any winter chills.

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Beetroot Soup (Image Credit: Pick Up Limes)

Creamy Beetroot & Sweet Potato Soup

This vibrant sweet potato and beetroot soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Creamy from coconut milk and spiced with cumin and paprika, it’s earthy, warming, and utterly nourishing. With its jewel-toned colour and velvety texture, it’s also a soup that’s as good to look at as it is to eat.

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Sichuan ‘Chongqing’ Noodle Soup (Image Credit: Marion’s Kitchen)

Sichuan ‘Chongqing’ Noodle Soup

This Sichuan-style Chongqing noodle soup is a fiery bowl of bliss — tender braised beef meets aromatic chilli oil, fermented funk, and umami-laced broth. Slippery noodles swim in heat and depth, while crushed peanuts, pickled greens, and fresh herbs bring crunch, zing, and soul. One slurp and you’re hooked.

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Loving our favourite winter soup recipes and wanting some more kitchen inspiration? From our favourite bread recipes to easy-to-bake cookies, our Entertaining section has all your culinary needs sorted!

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