When the weather turns chilly and brisk, there is nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup to warm us up, body and soul. Get a nice pot of soup going in the kitchen, throw another log on the fire, and banish the cold with these wonderful winter soup recipes.

 

Chicken Noodle – An old standby whenever we get a cold or the flu, chicken noodle soup is easy and delicious anytime.

https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/03/best-homemade-chicken-noodle-soup.html

 

Chicken and Rice – Stir up a classic with rice. This is a great recipe in that you can customize it to your taste. Get creative or keep it simple.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/simple-hearty-chicken-rice-soup-itll-keep-ya-honest/

 

Brunswick Stew – A traditional southern dish, this stew is the kind that “sticks to your ribs”. The styles can vary depending on region, but here is a good recipe for your crockpot in a “Virginia Style”.

https://www.theseasonedmom.com/slow-cooker-brunswick-stew/

 

Vegetable Soup – Still hearty and filling, yet healthy and good for you too. It’s sure to please even the picky eaters!

http://thecookspyjamas.com/hearty-winter-vegetable-soup/

 

Potato Soup – Can’t get enough veggies? Love carbs? Here is a unique and flavorful vegan version of the classic potato soup.

http://theplantstrongvegan.com/rosemary-white-bean-potato-soup/

 

Tomato Soup – A warm bowl of tomato soup is not only comforting but also packed with good stuff for your health! Enjoy all those yummy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side.

https://www.purewow.com/recipes/The-Best-Damn-Tomato-Soup

 

New England Clam Chowder – Creamy, seafoody goodness right here. This easy recipe got good reviews even though it doesn’t have bacon. We recommend adding some bacon. You won’t be disappointed.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/new-england-clam-chowder-recipe-1953804

 

Corn Chowder – This can be done in a lighter version for summer, even adding shrimp – yum! This recipe is thicker and has bacon, which is awesome.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-recipe-bacon-corn-chowder/

 

Chili – This is one of those wonderful meals you can customize in so many ways. It’s fun to experiment too. We like adding a little chipotle chili powder and brown sugar to ours.

https://www.browneyedbaker.com/all-american-beef-chili/

 

Broccoli and Cheese – Kids don’t want to eat their veggies? A little cheese always helps. And bread bowls. Bread bowls are great. Plus, they reduce the amount of dishes you have to wash!

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/broccoli-cheese-soup/

 

French Onion – Typically served as an appetizer, we think this delicious soup can also be a main course! Here is a great little recipe for the crock pot – just set it and forget it.

https://damndelicious.net/2017/11/03/slow-cooker-french-onion-soup/

 

Beef Bourguignon – If you like to “cook with wine”, this is your dish. Also known as Beef Burgundy, this traditional French stew is rich and hearty; serve it up with crusty French bread slices and a glass of red wine.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/beef-bourguignon-recipe-1924326

 

You’ll find plenty of variations of these recipes out on the web, you may even have your own favorite. No matter the recipe you choose, these are all wonderful winter comfort soups, and we hope you enjoy some of them this season!