Chicken Soup and Beyond: 20 Ultimate Soup Recipes

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

1. Autumn Minestrone

The fall favorite from scratch. Filled with seasonal vegetables, beans, pasta, in a flavorful beef and tomato broth, it’s perfect for cold weather. 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 crunchy bite in every spoonful. Get the recipe.

3. The best chicken soup

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

4. Thai Butternut Squash Soup

A departure from the 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 made with leftover cornbread that’s so smooth and creamy. Get the recipe.

6. Lentil soup with winter vegetables

Lentil soup enhanced 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 meals at home with light homemade chicken wontons served in flavorful chicken broth with tender bok choy. Get the recipe.

8. Roasted Pumpkin and Root Vegetables

It’s 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

Want takeaway? Make this vegetarian soup at home! Filled 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 warm, flavorful soup! Green split peas, carrots and potatoes simmer with smoked ham for the perfect comfort bowl. Get the recipe.

11. Milanese minestrone soup

Milanese minestrone is a rich and 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 soft and subtly sweet! This soothing soup blends tender zucchini and sweet potatoes for a naturally creamy, yet dairy-free, healthy bowl perfect for a light and nourishing meal. Get the recipe.

13. Mussels soup

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

14. German Beer and Cheese Soup

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

15. Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup

Velvety and decadent, dairy-free! This mushroom soup gets its luxurious creaminess by 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 carrots brings out a caramelized sweetness perfectly balanced by the bright, spicy touch of fresh ginger. This vibrant soup is warm, healthy and wonderfully creamy. 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, flavorful herbs. It is best served with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread. Get the recipe.

18. Cauliflower and Fennel Soup

Velvety, soft and naturally healthy! 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 savory ham. It’s the hearty and convivial meal you remember. Get the recipe.

20. Seafood soup

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

Janette is a professionally trained chef based in California who channels her passion for cooking into carefully crafted recipes. His culinary creations are inspired by his English heritage as well as his favorite global cuisines, including Indian and Italian. Connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for more delicious inspiration. Learn more about Janette…