Best Soup Recipes {Easy & Cozy} - Two Peas & Their Pod (2024)

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30 Soup Recipes– A collection of the very best soup recipes! These soup recipes are tried and true family favorites that you will want to make over and over again.

Best Soup Recipes {Easy & Cozy} - Two Peas & Their Pod (1)

When it’s cold outside, I get tons of requests for SOUP recipes! I totally get it, because we LOVE soup! Soup is the ultimate cold-weather meal: it’s hearty, comforting, fills you up and warms you up!

Most soups (especially the ones on this list) are really easy to make, too. They’re as easy as a little time at the stove or tossing a couple things in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. You’re also getting vegetables, grains, and protein in your dinner with one dish!

I also love the leftovers after a good soup night. Heat up a bowl of leftover soup, and you’ve got the best lunch ever! Plus, soups freeze beautifully, so save some for the freezer so you always have a meal ready to go!

Tips for Making Soup

Here are a few tips for soup success every time!

Big Pot! Make sure you use a large soup pot to begin with. I like to use a large Dutch oven.
Sauté! Always start with sautéing your onion and any veggies that will take a bit longer to cook, like carrots or celery! Don’t add your garlic until after the vegetables are tender or it will burn.
Broth and Stock! Use a high quality broth or stock because the flavor will make a difference in how your soup turns out.
Simmer! Let your soups simmer so they can develop rich flavors.
Add greens last! Finish with leafy greens at the very end, right before serving, since those will cook down quickly.
Rotisserie Chicken! If your recipe calls for shredded chicken and you are in a hurry, grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store! This is an easy way to have tender, yummy chicken with minimal work.
Freezing Soups! Soups that are broth-based and have rice, beans, and meat freeze really well. Place soups cooled soup in a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Soups that contain starchy vegetables, noodles, and cream don’t freeze as well. You can freeze them, but they won’t be as pretty (the noodles will break down, etc.) but they will still be tasty:)

Serving Suggestions

I love that soup is a one pot meal, loaded with lots of goodies, but if you want to serve something with your bowl of soup. Here are some ideas!

Easy Green Salad
Easy Spinach Salad
Simple Kale Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy Cornbread
Garlic Bread
Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Parker House Rolls

Best Cozy Soup Recipes

If you are soup lover and looking for the best soup recipes, you came to the right place!

There are 30 soups to choose from, which one are you going to make first? They are all winners, you can’t go wrong!

Taco Soup

40 minutes minutes

This taco soup recipe is made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, corn, and the perfect blend of taco spices. If you like tacos, you are going to love this easy one pot meal!

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Potato Soup

35 minutes minutes

This classic potato soup recipe is rich, creamy, and comforting! It's the perfect one pot meal for a cold day! Top your bowl with bacon, cheese, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream! Oh, so cozy!

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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

25 minutes minutes

When the temperatures drop and cold season is upon us, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of Classic Chicken Noodle Soup! Make a big pot in less than 30 minutes! It’s the best soup for a sick day or for someone who needs a bowl of comfort.

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup

25 minutes minutes

This easy, creamy butternut squash soup is made in the Instant Pot and is the perfect healthy meal for fall! You can also make it on the stove top or in the slow cooker.

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

35 minutes minutes

This easy Broccoli Cheese Soupisrich, creamy, and super cheesy! Everyone loves this classic soup recipe with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese. It is the perfect comforting meal for a cold day or any day!

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Easy Black Bean Soup

45 minutes minutes

Easy Black Bean Soup-A simple and healthy soup made with canned black beans and ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This flavorful black bean soup is vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

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Cabbage Soup