35 Healthy Winter Soup Recipes And Stews To Try In Cold Weather

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Written By Olivia Miller

Author at Montessori Expert.

Hey, you – yes, you, looking for winter soup recipes that’ll actually make you excited about dinner.

Let’s be real: when it’s freezing outside, nothing beats homemade soup recipes that warm you from the inside out. You’re probably tired of the same old quick winter soup recipes you’ve been making since forever.

Well, get ready for some winter soup and stews recipes that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.

From healthy winter soup recipes that won’t wreck your New Year’s resolutions to winter chicken soup recipes that’ll knock your grandma’s version right off its pedestal (sorry, Nana), this collection of best soup recipes has got everything.

And if you’re worried about spending hours in the kitchen, these easy winter soups are your ticket to cozy town without the hassle.

These delicious soup recipes aren’t just your basic broths – they’re the kind of warm soup recipes that’ll have your family asking for seconds, and your neighbors “randomly” stopping by at dinner time.

Winter Soups And Stews

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One Pot Lasagna Soup

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In the mood for lasagna but don’t have time to make one? Luckily this One Pot Lasagna Soup is ready in under an hour by cooking the noodles directly in the broth!

Made with canned tomatoes so you can make it all year round.

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Chicken Pastina Soup

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One pot Chicken Pastina Soup is loaded with vegetables, yummy chicken, and the cutest tiny pasta stars for a quick and hearty meal your whole family will devour!

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Beef and Guinness Stew

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There’s nothing quite like a beef and Guinness stew on a cold day!

Tender chunks of beef, onions, carrots and parsnips slowly cooked in a rich, aromatic Guinness gravy. Stovetop, oven, and slow cooker instructions included.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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The beauty of this Chicken Pot Pie Soup is that you get all the same flavors and texture of a classic chicken pot pie without the added effort of making and baking a pie crust!

It is just like a chicken pot pie – in soup form!

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Easy Lentil Stew

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Hearty, comforting, and very flavorful, Lentil Stew is a great way to beat cold weather, tastes even better the next day, and freezes wonderfully!

You can use bacon and chorizo or make it completely vegetarian.

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One Pot Mexican Chili

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One Pot Mexican Chili is a quick, easy, yet delicious meal that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday or a busy weeknight.

Done in under 30 minutes and packed with Tex-Mex flavor, it’s truly comfort in a bowl.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is loaded with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots and peas.

It’s a hearty and comforting one pot meal where the crockpot does all of the work!

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Healthy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Healthy slow cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup is made in the crockpot for a hands off meal.

Tender chunks of potato and vegetables are cooked in a seasoned chicken broth until tender and then enriched with evaporated milk and cheese for a super creamy soup.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

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Classic stuffed peppers are the ultimate comfort food, especially on chilly nights after a great harvest in the garden.

This stuffed pepper soup recipe has all the elements you love about stuffed peppers wrapped up in a cozy soup.

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Stew

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Sweet Potato and Spicy Chorizo Stew is an incredibly easy, no-fuss family recipe and a savory-sweet one-pot meal just right for dinner.

Made with ground chorizo meat, sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, red bell pepper, then layered with Mediterranean spices and a rich tomato base.

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Hatch Green Chile Chicken and Dumplings Soup

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Hatch Green Chile Chicken and Dumplings Soup is surprisingly easy to make and a true comfort food classic.

The dumplings are perfectly soft and fluffy, and the flavor of the homemade chicken soup takes on an incredible flavor from the fire-roasted hatch green chiles.

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Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini

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Quick and easy 20 minute Chicken Alfredo Soup with Tortellini is creamy and tastes just like the beloved pasta dish! It is rich, hearty, and has super simple ingredients.

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Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

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A comforting bowl of Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup with homemade egg noodles and classic vegetables that will always be there for you, even on the coldest nights.

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Italian Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale

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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is full of tender potatoes and robust kale.

It’s hearty, comforting, and super easy, with only 5 main ingredients, one pot, and less than an hour of time for a warm, delicious, and nutrient-dense meal.

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Minnesota Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Crockpot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is so easy to make. Simply put the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do its thing!

The flavors are classic kitchen staples such as onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, proving that simple foods taste the best.

Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Hearty Meatball Soup

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Hearty Meatball Soup has tender meatballs and small pasta in a lemony bright broth. It’s comforting, cozy, made in one pot, and ready in just 30 minutes!

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup with Bacon

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Olive Garden Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup is truly comfort in a bowl!

Made with everyday ingredients this creamy delicious soup can be easily made on the stove top at home in 30 minutes using leftover or rotisserie chicken.

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Hamburger Potato Soup

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Hamburger Potato Soup is creamy, cheesy and packed with healthy veggies! It’s seasoned perfectly with salt, pepper, rosemary, Italian seasonings, and smoked paprika.

Make it with just one pot in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect cold-weather meal for a busy weeknight.

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Creamy Three Bean Chicken Stew

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Creamy Three Bean Chicken Stew is an easy and tasty protein-packed stew with chicken and a variety of beans as the centerpiece.

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Crockpot Cowboy Soup

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Crockpot Cowboy Soup is made using simple ingredients like ground beef, pinto beans, and mixed vegetables.

Everything is slow cooked in a rich flavorful broth. Pair this hearty soup with your favorite cornbread recipe and enjoy on a cool chilly evening.

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Paleo Turkey Chili

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Paleo Turkey Chili is healthy, cozy, and super easy to make! It’s made with tons of veggies, and lean ground turkey, and is full of flavor.

Recipe instructions include how to make it on the stovetop, slow cooker, or instant pot!

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Creamy Clam Chowder In A Bread Bowl

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Creamy Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is rich and delicious with lots of sweet tender clams and potatoes.

Full of real ingredients with no fillers, this clam chowder is the real deal. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of simmering, it’s ready in no time!

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Chickpea Enchilada Soup

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This High Protein Chickpea Enchilada Soup is a delicious vegetarian soup recipe that tastes like a deconstructed enchilada.

It’s healthy and hearty, and high in protein thanks to the greek yogurt,

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Spanish Bean & Chorizo Stew

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For a hearty portion of smoky goodness, this Spanish Bean & Chorizo Stew is guaranteed to warm every corner of your soul.

Creamy beans, sweet and smoky chorizo and earthy greens are a harmonious blend of fragrance, texture and flavor.

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Mushroom and Rice Soup

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Delicious Mushroom and Rice Soup is a simple yet elegant dish packed with rich and creamy flavor.

The ultimate comfort food, it tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant or your favorite deli

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Ham, Potato, and Vegetable Soup

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Ham, Potato, and Vegetable Soup is made really easy in the slow cooker! It’s a simple, healthy, and a delicious way to use up leftover holiday ham.

The perfect cold weather weeknight meal!

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Greek White Bean Soup

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Fasolada is a delicious, vegan White Bean Soup from Greece. It’s made with some very basic ingredients but is definitely full of flavor.

Best served with some crusty warm bread for dipping!

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Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup

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This creamy tomato gnocchi soup is the coziest winter soup to cuddle up with on the couch with a piece of buttered sourdough.

The fire-roasted tomatoes provide a great depth of flavor and the pillowy soft gnocchi melt in your mouth with each bite.

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Southern Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks

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This Pinto Beans Recipe with Ham Hocks is a true Southern comfort food delicacy!

Dried pinto beans are soaked, then simmered with meaty ham hocks and flavors galore reaching tender thick perfection.

Serve with cornbread or over rice for an extra filling meal.

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White Bean Chicken Chili

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White Bean Chicken Chili is an incredibly flavorful and creamy one-pan soup that’s perfect for a chilly day.

Warm, cozy, and comforting, it’s made with real food, healthy ingredients. Great for family dinners, meal prep, and leftovers!

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Vegetable Stew

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Vegetable Stew is a hearty and flavorful comfort food meal that can be made with a variety of fresh and seasonal vegetables!

The vegetables are simmered to perfection, resulting in a hearty stew that’s chunky, filling, and loaded with nutritious ingredients and delicious flavors!

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Copycat Panera Black Bean Soup

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Panera Black Bean Soup is a comforting and delicious soup you can make using pantry staples. It’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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Chickpea Soup

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Filled with delicious veggies, this hearty and incredibly flavorful Chickpea Soup is comforting and nutritious.

Also great for meal-prep, this wholesome recipe is such a great and easy one pot winter meal.

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Autumn Wild Rice Soup

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This Wild Rice Soup recipe is made with mushrooms, carrots, and leftover turkey or chicken. (You can even use a rotisserie chicken to make it super easy.)

It’s hearty, savory, and will give you all the comfort food feels.

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Pasta Spinach Meatball Soup

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This easy Meatball Pasta soup is ready to serve quickly and easily with pantry staples and supermarket shortcuts. It’s super flavorful and family-friendly too!

Tips For Delicious Winter Soup Recipes

• Best winter soups start with good stock – make a big batch of basic broth and freeze it in portions for quick winter soup recipes any time.

• Fall soup recipes work perfectly as winter soup recipes dinner options too. Just amp up the seasoning and add extra warmth with spices.

• For healthy soup recipes success, prep your veggies in advance and store them properly in the fridge for easy winter soup recipes all week.

• Winter soup recipes healthy style doesn’t mean boring – load up on colorful veggies and lean proteins for filling, nutritious meals.

• Make ahead soups to freeze are your secret weapon for busy nights. Cool completely before freezing and leave room for expansion in containers.

• Best soups for a party get better when they sit – make them a day ahead for deeper flavors.

• Easy soup recipes become even easier when you use a slow cooker. Set it in the morning and come home to perfect winter soup and stews recipes.

• Winter chicken soup recipes taste better with rotisserie chicken – it’s a time-saver that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.

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