Whether you love winter or can't wait for it to be over, one of the great things about the chilliest season is the opportunity to make lots and lots of delicious soup!
Nothing is better on a cold day than a bowl of delicious homemade soup, and often something to dip in it, or at least eat alongside. Although hearty soups are perfect as the temperature drops, some of these recipes are so good that you might find yourself eating them all year round!
1. Loaded broccoli cheese soup (h/t Lil' Luna)Anything that involves cheese, potatoes and bacon is delicious by default. Add vegetables and you can even tell yourself that it's healthy! Combine it all in this fabulous soup, and we predict that you'll make it again and again!
2. Italian wedding soup (h/t Good + Simple) This is a stunning version of the classic Italian dish. The hearty broth with pasta, greens and the 'marriage' of flavors in those delicious little parmesan and parsley meatballs is just wonderful! No need to wait for a proposal to make this lovely soup!
3. Slow cooker chicken and sweet potato chowder (h/t Slow Cooker Gourmet)This recipe is a real keeper. Simply throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker before you leave for work and return to a crockpot of smoky, spicy, creamy deliciousness. The shredded chicken and sweet potato are just wonderful together, and we're prepared to bet that this becomes a firm cool-weather favorite!
4. Moroccan sweet potato and lentil soup (h/t Cooking Classy)Hearty, filling and a little exotic, this North African inspired soup is rich with aromatic spices that make it a real treat. Aside from tasting amazing, just imagine how awesome your kitchen is going to smell once you've made this!
5. Chicken potato soup If you're looking for a simple, delicious recipe to make on a cold weeknight, the recipe below is the perfect solution. A play on classic chicken noodle, chicken and dumpling, or chicken and rice, this chicken potato soup features tons of tasty vegetables and big chunks of tender potato in a warm, nourishing broth. Get the full recipe
here.
6. Brie and cheddar apple beer soup (h/t Half Baked Harvest)This is such an unusual, sweet-and-savory soup, but the flavors make perfect sense together. Apples, cheese, nuts, and herbs all come together in a beautifully conceived recipe, with that fantastic pecan crumble on top!
7. Secret ingredient tomato basil soup (h/t Little Spice Jar)Tomato and basil is a classic combination, and this recipe pulls it off to perfection. The 'secret' ingredient is basil pesto, and what a great idea it is too! The carrots and balsamic vinegar add a gentle sweetness that rounds out this lovely soup.
8. Rosemary chicken noodle soup (h/t Gimme Some Oven)This glorious chicken and rosemary noodle soup is quick to make and we bet it will get eaten pretty quickly as well! The fresh rosemary really lifts the flavor and goes so well with the tender chicken. A truly satisfying winter warmer!
