60+ Soup Recipes
Updated Mar 10, 2025
I thought I’d share 60 of my favorite soup recipes with you the ones I actually make when I want something that feels good and tastes even better.
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When it’s freezing outside or even the middle of Summer, there’s nothing better than a bowl of homemade soup for me! It’s warm, it’s comforting, and, it just makes everything feel a little better. So, I thought I’d share over 60 of my favorite healthy soup recipes with you—these are the ones I actually make when I want something that feels good and tastes even better.

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Homemade Soup is So Good!
Soup is just one of those things that taste better when you make it at home. I love tossing fresh veggies into a pot, letting all those flavors come together, and then curling up with a big steamy bowl. And while I’ll admit winter is peak soup season, I’m not picky—I’ll happily make soup any time of year.
Tips for Making Soups
- Build flavor one step at a time. This will largely depend on the recipe, but in order to get maximum flavor, it’s essential to add flavor one layer at a time. That means, take the time to saute vegetables, browning the ground beef, or heating the seasonings until they are fragrant. This layering technique creates a well-balanced but very richly flavored soup.
- Simmer that pot! Simmering is your friend when it comes to soups. If you boil your soup too long, your veggies will become too mushy, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the heat and let it gently simmer and develop flavor over time.
- Add fresh ingredients towards the end. Ingredients like fresh herbs, leafy greens, or delicate vegetables should be saved for last to maintain their color, freshness, and textures.
- Go big and double up your ingredients! Soups are so easy to make in large batches and most of them are freezer-friendly. Grab a large pot or two and double or triple the recipe ingredients to have a future meal on hand or deliver a meal to a friend.
Soup Basics
- Start with sauteeing: Mirepoix is a blend of veggies that includes onions, celery, and carrots and it’s an essential building block of many soups. Sauté them before adding other ingredients to release all the flavors! Have some frozen garlic on hand as well to give instant flavor.
- Broth: A good soup always uses some kind of broth and while storebought is totally acceptable, homemade is much superior. Have vegetable broth and chicken stock on hand to make your easy soup recipes a breeze!
- Instant protein: I like to have shredded chicken on hand for those days when I need extra protein in my soups. It instantly transforms a meatless meal into delicious chicken soup recipe.
- Keep ingredients bite sized. You want your veggies and proteins to fit on the spoon for nice and convenient bites; plus, it helps the ingredients to cook more evenly and efficiently. Learn how to cut an onion, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Embrace the garnish. A dusting of fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or cilantro gives refreshing flavor and color. And a squeeze of fresh lemon or lemon zest, if you’re adventurous, offers a citrusy flavor that pairs well with many soups.
60 of My Best Soup Recipes
This collection of soups has a little bit of everything. Want something creamy and smooth to cozy up with? Got it. Or maybe you’re in the mood for a hearty, chunky soup loaded with chicken, beef, or veggies? Yep, that’s here too. And if you’re thinking, “But it’s not even soup season!” don’t worry—I’ve got lighter, summery options that are perfect no matter the time of year.
Chicken Soup Recipes
Chicken is such a versatile protein that works great in all kinds of soups, it’s my go-to option for most soups.
Red Lentil Chicken Soup
Freekeh Soup
Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Chicken Barley Soup
Healthy Soup Recipes with Beef
I love how beef adds a nice hearty flavor to soup and goes really well with grains.
Beef Barley Soup Recipe
Easy Ravioli Soup
Easy Beef Stew
Lasagna Soup
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Vegetable Soup Recipes
A little bit of meat and lot of vegetables in these soup recipes are a great balance of hearty and healthy-ish.
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
Turkey Rice Soup
French Onion Soup
Corn Chowder
Vegetable Stew
Turkey Noodle Soup
Spinach Tortellini Soup
Tomato Cabbage Soup
Creamy Soup Recipes
These soups hit the spot when you want something a little more rich and creamy. They’re still healthy soup recipes but bring that comforting, cozy feel.
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Baked Feta Tomato Soup
Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup
West African Peanut Soup
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup
Hearty Chili Recipes
Chilis are some of my favorite easy soup recipes. They’re simple to make, versatile, and loaded with flavor, especially when topped with additions.
Vegan Lentil Chili
Easy White Chicken Chili
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Sweet Potato Chili
Beef Chili
Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Whenever I’m craving a meatless meal, these vegetarian soup recipes are my go-to. They’re still filling and nourishing (a must for me!) but offer a lighter, fresher texture and flavor compared to beef or chicken soup recipes.
White Bean Soup
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Wild Mushroom Rice Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Tomato Lentil Soup
Lentil Kale Soup
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Red Curry Noodle Soup
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Summer Soups
I used to think soups are only for the colder months until these summer soups proved me wrong. They’re made with fresh summer vegetables (who can resist?) and are light, refreshing, and so good.
Vegan Broccoli Soup
Cucumber Gazpacho
Vegan Corn Chowder
Zucchini Orzo Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup
Chicken Lemon Rice Soup Recipe
Vegan Asparagus Soup
Blended and Pureed Soups
Blended soups are like a blank canvas for creativity because any ingredient can be transformed into a bowl of soup.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe
5 Ingredient Tomato Soup
How to Make Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Potato Soup
Potato Leek Soup
Sweet Cauliflower Potato Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe
Acorn Squash Soup
How To Store Soup Leftovers
- Cool before refrigerating. Don’t place the hot soup directly into the fridge as it can affect other foods in your refrigerator. Allow it to cool to room temperature first.
- Transfer the soup to an air-tight container. This will help prevent odors from seeping in and maintain the soup’s freshness. You may even want to divide the soup into smaller portions for meal prep.
- Refrigerate promptly. You want to transfer any leftover soup to the refrigerator within two hours of cooking to avoid food-borne bacteria.
- Freeze for longer shelf life. Use freezer-safe containers and leave some headspace for liquid expansion. Be sure to label them with the type of soup and date of preparation so you can keep track. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat carefully. It’s better to reheat soup on the stovetop in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring regularly. Reheating it in the microwave may lead to hot spots and uneven reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
An easy way to boost the flavor of any soup is to brown or sear the meat and saute the vegetables. This creates a Maillard reaction, which releases flavor. If you want to add flavor to an already-cooked soup, sometimes a little bit of salt is sufficient to enhance the flavor. Or you can squeeze some fresh lemon or lime juice to really brighten it up.
The most foolproof method to avoiding this problem is to cook pasta separately and add it to the soup just before serving. It’s a little bit trickier with rice but I recommend following the recipe as written being careful not to overcook or overheat the soup.
If you oversalted your soup, you can take steps to fix this. You can dilute the saltiness by adding more unsalted broth or water. Or consider adding a starchy ingredient like potatoes or rice to absorb excess salt.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Best Cozy Winter Recipes, Most Popular Viral Recipes, Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less, and Best Pasta Recipes.
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I have made 3 of your soups so far & they have all been delicious! The red lentil & chicken soup is our favorite but as I said, they have all been so very good!
Yay, love to hear this!
I saw you put feta cheese, red peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, rosemary on a baking sheet and baked it, then pureed it in a blender and added pepper and oil , I saw this on facebook, but there were no amounts for each item. I have looked all over your website but can’t find the recipe. Could you email it to me. Thankx. It looks so good, can’t wait to make it.
Hi Ginger! I have the recipe for that soup in my instagram caption of the post here.