27 Best Warming Soups and Stews for Chilly Winter Nights

Borscht

A bowl of borscht garnished with dill and a dollop of smetana (sour cream). Alternative names, Borsch, borshch, borsht, bortsch. Type, Soup.is a sour soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In English, the word “borscht” is most often associated with the soup’s variant of Ukrainian origin, made with beetroots as one of the main ingredients, which give the dish its distinctive red color.

Soljanka

Solyanka (Russian: соля́нка, initially селя́нка; [sɐˈlʲankə] in English “Settlers’ Soup”) is a thick, spicy and sour soup of Russian origin that is common in Russia, Ukraine, and other states of the former Soviet Union and certain parts of the former Eastern Bloc.

This is a hearty, thick soup with salty cured meats, sausages, olives, capers, pickles, cabbage, sometimes carrots, and dill and sour cream for garnish. Accompanied, of course, by whole-grain or rye bread.

Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans

This hearty soup is the ultimate cold weather meal. It’s easy, economical, makes great leftovers, and tastes amazing. What more could you want?

This classic vegan chili is made with bulgur wheat and kidney beans for a whole grain, whole food vegetarian chili that tastes just like you remember. 

Seafood and Sausage Stew

This protein-packed soup will keep you satisfied long after you lick the bowl clean. Dishes with both seafood and meat can be tricky to pair with wine. If you’re looking for high protein dinner ideas, this stew has got you covered!I love a warm, nourishing stew during the winter months.  This sausage and seafood stew can be on the table in less than 20 minutes and it’ll get rave reviews. 

Creamy Tomato Bisque

You don’t need a whole basket of vine-ripened tomatoes to make a delicious tomato bisque. We’re going to use canned tomatoes. Tomato Bisque is super silky smooth version of the classic tomato soup we all love with a finishing touch of heavy cream in less than an hour and no babysitting the pot! If you’re a fan of tomato soup you are probably picturing a mostly smooth but hearty soup that stands up to grilled cheese dipping.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

If you like chicken noodle soup, you’ll love chicken and wild rice soup. This creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe is destined to become a new easy family favorite. It’s also extremely versatile and pantry friendly – swap the wild rice for brown rice, the chicken for ground beef or sausage, and the veggies for your favorites. This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup also reheats beautifully for make ahead dinner or lunches.

Chicken Meatball and Vegetable Noodle Soup

This is basically like eating spaghetti and meatballs in a bowl of warm, flavorful broth. Yes and yes. Regardless of where you are living in the US over the winter months soup is just one of those things that can always bring comfort!  With this Chicken Meatball and Vegetable Noodle Soup recipe feel free to make changes.  For instance you can change out the ditalini pasta with orzo, or you can add spinach or kale to it.  You could even take it a step further and do all vegetables with no noodles.  

Sausage-and-Tortellini Soup

Turn this excellent pasta dish into an even better soup with chicken stock. This Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate cravilicous comfort food and couldn’t be any easier!  It can be made on the stove or slow cooker and belongs in your back pocket for all those busy nights or any time you crave something satisfyingly delicious! 

Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup

A rich blend of extra-sharp Cheddar, potatoes, and broccoli, this classic soup will see you through fall and winter. Though they are a little more work, the homemade croutons are worth it—they add an irresistible crunch.Fideo (or cut-up spaghetti) takes away the mess factor while still delivering the same great taste.

Roasted Broccoli Soup

A classic broccoli soup takes on even richer flavor when you roast the veggies. Roasted Broccoli Soup is the only way to eat broccoli soup. By first roasting the broccoli, tons of extra flavor is added. It’s cooked and blended with potatoes to make it super creamy without using any dairy.

Winter Squash Soup

This winter squash soup makes a great Thanksgiving dinner starter. This is a thick, rich soup with tons of flavor. One of the most comforting dishes you can make with winter squash is a puréed soup. I use rice to thicken this one, but you could also use a potato, or not add additional starch at all, as the squash itself has a lot of body. To enhance the flavor, this one calls for ginger, with a little lime juice and a swirl of yogurt added before serving

Avgolemono Soup

Shredded chicken is a hearty addition to this fragrant lemon soup. nksgiving dinner starter. Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek soup that’s extra creamy and lemony. Traditionally made with shredded chicken and rice to make this a very comforting and filling soup. It’s great for a springtime dinner with fresh herbs and bright lemon. 

Lasagna Soup

Shredded chicken is a hearty addition to this fragrant lemon soup. nksgiving dinner starter. Lasagna Soup has everything you love about lasagna – all in one bowl of soup! Loaded with chicken sausage, lasagna noodles, marinara and cheese. It’s easy, filling, hearty and perfect for a cold winter night.

Southwestern Chicken Soup With Cornmeal Dumplings

Put a Southwestern spin on the classic chicken and dumplings recipe by mixing in green chilies, enchilada sauce, and spices. Southwestern chicken soup with cornmeal dumplings is a fun take on traditional chicken soup and dumplings…with a spicy twist!

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Top your bowl with the same toppings you would use on a baked potato—crispy bacon, fresh chives, and extra cheese! All the flavors of a loaded baked potato comes together beautifully in this satisfyingly creamy and comforting soup!

Herby French Shallot Soup

This upgraded French onion soup is topped with both Gruyère and blue cheese. ! Herby French Shallot Soup. Caramelized shallots with fresh thyme, sage, and a splash of white wine give the classic French Onion soup a whole new delicious flavor. This soup is everything you love about a warming, cheesy bowl of French onion soup. Great for both fall and winter days!

New England Chicken Chowder

This super easy slow cooker soup is packed with chicken, bacon, and loads of veggies. French onion soup is topped with both Gruyère and blue cheese.

New England clam chowder is probably the most popular variant of all. Its ingredients include chopped clams, dairy milk or cream, salty bacon, onions, and potatoes. The same goes with this ham and corn chowder recipe.

Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup

You just can’t go wrong with a creamy concoction that’s loaded with sharp cheddar cheese. Ham and potato soup is a rich, creamy and comforting soup that is perfect as cold weather comfort food. This hearty soup is full of soft potatoes, vegetables, flavorful ham, whole milk, and sharp white cheddar cheese!The combination of flavorful leftover ham and creamy, soft potatoes makes this hearty soup a family favorite. In the winter months, we have this soup so often, I have to be well stocked on potatoes.

Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup

This blogger reveals the secret to her dish is “roasting the mushrooms in garlic and fresh thyme.”Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup – So creamy, rich, hearty and comforting! The secret to this mushroom soup recipe is roasting the mushrooms in garlic and fresh thyme first!

Hearty White Bean Soup with Sausage

This unique soup will fill your kitchen with the intoxicating aroma of spices, lima beans, vegetables, and Cajun sausage. and fresh thyme.”

This soup is a home run because it is broth-y enough to get the satisfaction of soup yet hearty enough to embody the satisfaction of a stew. Just whip up a big batch for a cold, winter day and freeze the rest for later.

Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup

Barley is the secret ingredient in this rich, hearty stew. This soup is all about those basic winter veggies that don’t ring the bells in the glamour department, they are far more earthy, down-home and some would even say a tad boring. Potatoes, carrots, leeks, parsnip, spinach, cabbage and celery. No chilli fire, no real drama.

Veggie Loaded Lentil Soup

This nutrient-rich dish is full of flavor. This veggie loaded lentil soup is both flavorful and filling. It’s the perfect light, yet hearty, recipe to make all winter long. This is a great recipe to make all winter long. It’s loaded with veggies & legumes. It’s thick and creamy without any milk or cream. It’s hearty and filling without any meat. If you’re not a big fan of kale you can swap it out for spinach.

Pea Soup with Bacon

Eat your greens in soup form. This fresh soup is made with smoked bacon and frozen garden peas. The addition of watercress, spinach or rocket gives it its vibrant colour and the bacon helps to give the soup loads of flavour.

Loaded Creamy Mushroom Soup

Make yourself a big bowl of this mushroom soup and curl up by the fire. Smacking with savory flavor, and creamy in texture, this soup will have you wishing for an endless winter. It’s essentially composed of mushrooms, heavy cream, flour, and a few vegetables, meaning anyone can make it on short notice and with a tight budget. Serve with a crusty bread, and top with fresh parsley as desired.

Secret-Ingredient Tomato Basil Soup

Spoiler alert: Basil pesto is the secret ingredient that kicks this rich tomato soup up a notch. This easy Tomato Basil Soup is creamy comfort food loaded with pureed tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic and basil for multi-dimensional flavor. You can never go wrong at dinner time with this easy, make ahead friendly, satisfying Tomato Basil Soup.

Slow Cooker Tortellini Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Tortellini Soup is bursting with juicy chicken, cheesy tortellini and veggies in a steaming hot, savory, salty, perfectly seasoned broth. This soup is an easy meal-in-one made on the stove top or in the crockpot for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.  Just throw all of the ingredients into a slow cooker, then cook the tortellini separately.

Purple Cabbage Soup

This purple cabbage soup is the most delicious (and gorgeous) way to incorporate more cabbage in your diet.

Purple cabbage has much more benefits than regular one, but it’s also more tough and takes more time to cook.