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    Our 20+ Best Soup Recipes for Cozy Weather

    September 20, 2019 / Updated Sep 23, 2019 / by Carolyn Gratzer Cope / / This post may contain affiliate links. Learn more.

    Best Soup Recipes

    From spinach tortellini soup to vegetarian ramen, from split pea soup to chicken poblano, we've got all our best, most-popular soup recipes in one place. You'll want to pin this post on Pinterest to come back to it all season long.

    Our best soup recipes, all in one place

    I never really meant for this to happen, but QUITE a few of Umami Girl's most popular recipes of all time are soup recipes. What can I say? Soup is good. Soup is achievable. Soup is — at times — practically everything.

    I'm finally putting all our best soup recipes all in one place for you, so you can browse, pick something that looks good for tonight or this week or this weekend, make sure it fits your dietary needs (if you're into that sort of thing), and get cooking.

    Our 20+ Best Soup Recipes

    We've got all our tried and true favorite soup recipes for you in one place to keep you cozy and happy as the weather turns chilly. Scroll to learn more about each recipe, and then click through on your favorites. Or save the whole list on Pinterest to come back all season long.

    1

    Spinach Tortellini Soup: An Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe

    Simple and satisfying, this spinach tortellini soup recipe is ready in 30 minutes to warm you up without weighing you down. Maybe that's why it's been shared on Pinterest over 300,000 times. Vegetarian.

    2

    Chickpea Noodle Soup: Vegan Comfort Food

    One of our top three most popular soups of all time. Chickpea noodle soup (aka vegan chicken noodle soup) is the stuff of dreams.

    3

    Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemony Chicken Soup) with Orzo and Spinach

    Oh, you guys. This classic Greek soup recipe is silk and satisfying and ready in about 20 minutes. Don't miss this one.

    4

    Italian Sausage Soup with White Beans and Spinach

    Italian sausage soup with white bean, spinach, and pasta shells is pure comfort food that also packs a nutritional punch.

    5

    Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn, Black Beans, and Potatoes

    Chicken poblano soup with corn, potatoes, black beans, and a lightly creamy broth packs a ton of balanced flavor into an easy meal. This recipe makes a pretty big batch. The soup will keep well in the fridge for up to a week, and the flavors only improve with a little rest, so it makes an equally good family dinner, casual dinner party centerpiece, or meal prep option for a busy week.

    6

    Easy Kale Soup with White Beans, Potatoes + Savory Broth

    This deeply savory soup recipe with kale, white beans, and potatoes is hearty and packed with nutrients. Vegan.

    7

    Potage aux Legumes Recipe

    Potage aux legumes is an unassuming, perfectly seasoned, coarsely pureed French vegetable soup that you'll want to make again and again. Vegetarian with vegan option, gluten-free.

    8

    Easy Vegetarian Ramen with Rich, Savory Broth

    If you've been pining for a vegetarian ramen that's full of heft and deep, savory flavor, look no further. This is it. It's one of our most-popular recipes of all time. This one's a little bit of a project, but it's worth it.

    9

    Spiced Tomato Soup with Red Lentils

    There may be a red lentils theme developing here, and we're not one bit sorry. This flavorful, fast, and easy soup uses a fun combination of spices (garam masala and sambal oelek — who knew!). Vegan and gluten-free.

    10

    Layla’s Lentil Soup (Easy Vegetarian Red Lentil Soup)

    This five-ingredient soup recipe has been in our family for a loooong time, and it's always in heavy rotation. You'll be amazed how good it is. Vegan, gluten-free, WFPB.

    11

    Classic Pumpkin Soup Recipe

    If we had to live in pumpkin soup monogamy for the rest of our days, we'd choose this classic pumpkin soup recipe — without curry, without crispy pancetta, without dancing croutons — that got us all hooked on pumpkin soup in the first place. No question. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    12

    How to Make Miso Soup: An Easy Miso Soup Recipe

    Making miso soup at home is easier than you might think. You can use this recipe as your base and add anything your heart desires.

    13

    Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe with Ramps (or Garlic)

    This creamy asparagus soup recipe with ramps (or garlic) is great as a first course on its own, or as a more substantial lunch or dinner with the addition of some hefty garnishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

    14

    Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

    This quick and easy chicken tortilla soup recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. It uses a few smart shortcuts to pack in tons of flavor in about half an hour.

    15

    Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

    Creamy vegan tomato soup is dreamy tomato soup, period. By way of proof, it pairs beautifully with a grilled cheese sandwich. The fact that it's vegan, and better for you than its dairy-based counterpart, is really just a bonus. Uses homemade cashew cream. Vegan and gluten-free.

    16

    Easy Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe with Turmeric

    This easy vegan split pea soup recipe is hearty, comforting, and unimpeachably wholesome. Make it a regular in your chilly weather rotation. Vegan, gluten-free, WFPB.

    17

    Vegetarian Minestrone Soup Recipe for a Crowd

    There may be nothing more comforting than a big pot of vegetarian minestrone soup. The cooking process itself is quite meditative, and it leaves you with a richly flavored and unimpeachably nutritious meal to share with friends or feed your family for a couple days running. Don't miss this one. Just make sure to use a big pot. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    18

    Simple Vegan Black Bean Soup Recipe

    Inspired by a trip to Nicaragua, this black bean soup recipe is like stone soup. You'll wonder how just a few simple vegan ingredients could possibly make it so good. Try it with our Tacos de Papa. Vegan, gluten-free, WFPB.

    19

    Agreeably Simple Potato Leek Soup

    This potato leek soup recipe is a classic. You'll be amazed how much flavor comes from such a small handful of ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

    20

    Stracciatella alla Romana: Italian Egg Drop Soup with Spinach

    Many ancient cultures have a version of egg drop soup, used for centuries to fortify tired souls at minimal cost. Stracciatella alla Romana // Italian Egg Drop Soup // Stracciatella Soup, named for the little shreds of egg it contains, is the Roman incarnation. Baby spinach adds a modern and healthful twist and makes this stracciatella soup a complete light meal with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread. Vegetarian option.

    21

    30 Minute Vegetarian Miso Ramen with Potato Noodles

    Not gonna lie, this one's a little kitschy. We subbed spiralized potatoes for noodles in this easy miso ramen recipe. You could make it with regular ramen noodles if you like, or with other spiralized veggie noodles for a low-carb option. It's good! Vegetarian and gluten-free.

    22

    Carrot Soup Recipe with Warming Thai Spices

    Carrots, red lentils, and coconut milk combine to make this easy soup recipe one you'll crave. Vegan, GF, WFPB.

    More Soups

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      Vegetarian Miso Ramen
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      Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
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    About Carolyn Gratzer Cope

    Hi there, I'm Carolyn Gratzer Cope. Welcome to Umami Girl, where I've been sharing recipes and more for thoughtful folks since 2008. Learn more.

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