Soups To Fall In Love With
It's soup season! Not only is soup the perfect meal to cuddle up with when the weather gets chilly, it's also one of the easiest entry points if you're scared of cooking. Most of the soups on this list involve little more work than a little chopping and letting everything simmer in a crockpot for hours on end. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a warming meal.
1. Roasted Tomato
Once you make your own roasted tomato soup, you'll never go back to the canned stuff. Roasting the tomatoes in the oven beforehand (along with a few friends) makes all the difference, cutting down on your ingredients and bringing out a deeper flavor. Serve with grilled cheese, of course.
2. Lasagna
Lasagna is a staple weekend dinner in many households, but you can also shave hours off the cook time by tossing the ingredients in a pot and letting them simmer. We guarantee that this cheesy, indulgent soup will be a massive hit.
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3. Chicken Noodle
Even when you aren't feeling under the weather, nothing quite hits the spot like chicken soup. This soup comes together in just three steps and will heal even the worst of broken hearts. If you don't have leftover chicken from earlier in the week, we recommend shredding a rotisserie chicken and saving the leftovers.
4. Loaded Baked Potato
Don't be fooled by the name; there's no baking involved in this soup. You only need to microwave your potatoes for a couple of minutes to get them soft enough to incorporate into this creamy soup. Top with cheese, bacon, or scallions for a heartier dish.
5. Roasted Red Pepper
Stuffed pepper soup isn't too difficult, but if you're really lazy, you can boil it down to its main ingredient: red peppers. Silky-smooth pureed soups are the easiest in the business, so expect to see more on this list. For an added kick, you can add smoked paprika or chili powder.
6. Minestrone
Minestrone soup is a delicious and nutritious way to use excess veggies and beans. This hearty dish of veggies, tomatoes, and pasta will fill you up after coming in from the cold. If you can't get enough of it at Olive Garden, there are copycat recipes galore, and they're easier than you think.
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7. Carrot
We know what you're thinking: how flavorful can carrot soup be? Like any pureed soups, the answer depends on your personal taste. Plain carrot coup can provide a healthy dose of vitamins without upsetting sensitive stomachs, while a more flavorful variety can bring the heat with Indian-inspired spices.
8. Tortellini
Tortellini soup is a classic "stick it in a pot and forget about it" soup, and the time you spend forgetting about it can range from 20 minutes to hours, depending on your schedule. For vegetarians, mix cannellini beans with your cheese tortellini (try saying that 10 times fast), carnivores can pair beef and sausage. The tortellini make this one of the heartier soup on this list, but we won't blame you for requesting a second bowl.
9. Roasted Cauliflower
Anyone who eats this soup will be surprised by how creamy and filling it is. Despite the heft of the soup (we promise that's a compliment), it includes no dairy or potatoes. Instead, the cauliflower and seasonings are given their chance to shine.
10. Egg Drop
You can make this Chinese takeout favorite in the time it takes to drive to the restaurant and you'll save money in the process. Cornstarch is key to giving this soup body while keeping the eggs silky smooth. While it may make a few tries before you get the eggs to your liking, but the time flies so quickly you won't even notice.
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11. Sweet & Sour Cabbage
Cabbage soup is a cold weather classic for a reason, but sometimes even classics need to be updated. The richness from the brown sugar, the acidity of the lemon juice, and the sweetness of the paprika collide for a bowl made in heaven. Use pre-shredded green cabbage for the best texture.
12. Corn Chowder
Vegetarians and vegans deserve some of that chowderhead yum too. This dish uses a mixture of frozen and creamed corn resulting in even less work on your end. The most difficult part of corn chowder is mixing a cornstarch slurry, and that's not tiring at all.
13. Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin spice this, pumpkin spice that, when are we going to talk about pumpkin soup?! Pumpkin is the reason for the autumn season and you'd be doing it a disservice by not trying this soup. Top with roasted pumpkin seeds to shake up the texture.
14. White Bean & Bacon
Sometimes simple things are better. This soup makes use of any leftover ham you might have lying around and combines simple flavors for a dish that's tasty and satisfying. White beans work best for this soup.
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15. Butternut Squash
Squash rules supreme in cold weather and this well-loved soup is a great way to get familiar with winter vegetables. Butternut squash can be difficult to cut; luckily, many grocerers also sell it cubed. To add further depth of flavor and sweetness, add cut up apple.
16. Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus probably isn't the first vegtable you think of turning into a soup, but this funky green soup is quick, easy, and tasty. It's also one of the lighter and more refreshing soups on our list if you don't want to feel weighed down. Garnish with radish slices or grape halves.
17. Red Lentil
For vegans and vegetarians, lentils are a staple food; for everyone, they're a great way to add fiber to your diet and stay regular. This soup tends to turn out a little thicker than other pureed soups, which can help it feel more filling. With lentils, cumin, and cilantro, this soup brings all the flavors of Lebanon into your kitchen.
18. Tortilla Soup
The beauty of tortilla soup is that it's the perfect pantry meal. Aside from the lime and maybe the jalapeños, you likely have the rest of the shelf-stable ingredients laying around. Home-cooked doesn't have to mean spending a small fortune on fresh, organic ingredients. This soup proves that frozen corn and canned beans work just fine.
19. Broccoli Cheddar
Most people go to Panera just for their beloved broccoli cheddar soup. But, with inflation sending places sky high, you can save a ton of money and make a big portion yourself. You can even serve it in a bread bowl, we won't stop you.
20. Chicken & Rice
There are two types of people in this world: chicken & rice and chicken noodle. While you can mix and match ingredients to make your preferred frankensoup, we think chicken & and rice soup shines when it's treated as its own dish. Squeeze in a bit of lime to add a tang to this under-the-weather fave.
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