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Craving delicious soups for a colder day? This cosy soup recipes collection pulls together some of our absolute favourites, the bowls we reach for when the wind’s howling and you want something that warms your belly and properly nourishes the soul. From silky classics to chunky, spoon-standing beauties, they’re all perfect for blustery evenings and easy midweek dinners. Plus with a few toppings (I love my toppings) soups can be a really impressive dish in themselves.

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Nicky’s Notes

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I’m utterly obsessed with soups, but it’s the toppings that make me giddy, crowning each steamy bowl with something crunchy, creamy or herby for that little bit of magic.

Or serving a soup alongside some crusty bread, topped with croutons or even garlic bread

In this roundup you’ll find cosy creamy classics, hearty chunky veg and chicken soups, a few spiced bowls for when you fancy a kick, plus my favourite topping ideas to make each one feel a bit special.

A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup with pasta, carrots, and potatoes, garnished with parsley and served with toasted buttered bread. The soup bowl in on a wooden table.
5 from 4 votes

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (US style)

Creamy chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, pasta, carrots & potatoes in a light, creamy broth. Made with rotisserie chicken.
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Overhead picture of broccoli cheese soup in a stone light blue bowl with a rustic metal spoon and a piece of buttered toast sticking out of the soup. The soup has a swirl of cream and a little black pepper on and it's all sat on a rustic wooden table with a green napkin in the background.
5 from 3 votes

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

My broccoli cheese soup is a delicious blend of tender broccoli, rich cheddar, and creamy perfection, with just the right balance of savoury depth and a comforting cheesy indulgence.
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Close-up square image of French Onion Soup in a white bowl on a wooden table next to a beige napkin. There is a gold spoon sticking out of the bowl.
5 from 6 votes

French Onion Soup

Cozy French Onion Soup. Slow-cooked caramelized onions, simmered with rich beef stock and topped with melted-Gruyere-toast croutons.
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5 from 4 votes

Tomato Soup Recipe

Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil cheese on toast – the added hidden veg means it's extra nutritious whilst still tasting indulgent!
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Overhead square shot of a white bowl filled with chicken and sweetcorn soup. The soup is topped with spring onions and there is a black spoon sticking out. There are some spring onions also in shot.
4.91 from 30 votes

Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup Recipe

Easy Chinese-style chicken and sweetcorn soup, made from scratch, in less than 20 minutes. A quick family favourite!
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Close up of a white bowl filled with cauliflower soup and topped with chopped chives, grated cheese and black pepper
4.87 from 23 votes

Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Creamy Cauliflower soup – 7 ingredients and 25 minutes to the best cauliflower soup you'll ever eat.
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Square image of chicken and vegetable soup in a light bowl. The bowl is sat on a plate. There is a chunk of bread and a spoon nestled between the bowl and plate.
5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Soup Recipe

This slow cooker chicken and vegetable soup is a great way to make a tasty, nutritious meal using inexpensive cuts of meat. Simple, hearty comfort food. I love to serve it with a big wedge of fresh bread
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Roasted vegetable soup in a blue bowl
5 from 34 votes

Roasted Vegetable Soup Recipe

Oven cooking the veg until golden and caramelized adds lots of extra flavour to this comforting soup. Add parmesan for a creamy finish!
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leek and potato soup in a blue bowl, topped with potatoes and chives
5 from 9 votes

Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

A classic creamy soup with sauteed leeks, a hint of garlic and tender potatoes. Simple ingredients blended to make something extra special.
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Square image of a white bowl filled with lasagne soup with pieces of garlic bread taken out. The bowl is on a light background next to a white napkin and a small bowl of grated parmesan.
4.67 from 3 votes

One-Pan Lasagne Soup

One pan lasagne soup – all the taste of lasagne but so much simpler!
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Square image of a bowl of chicken and rice soup on a light background. There is a gold spoon in the bowl. There is a further bowl and some bread slices in the background.
5 from 14 votes

Chicken and Rice Soup

A creamy, comforting and filling dinner. This chicken and rice soup, finished with lemon and parmesan, is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. A small amount of rice goes a long way!
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Red lentil soup topped with crispy tortilla strips in a brown speckled bowl. The bowl is on a light background. There is a gold spoon taking a spoonful of the soup.
5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe

This nutritious slow cooker lentil soup is packed with vegetables and creamy red lentils. I love to top it off with some crispy tortilla strips to add a bit of crunch too.
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If you're looking for a filling and warming dinner, this Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup with Bacon and Rice is just the thing!
4.67 from 6 votes

Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup Recipe

If you’re looking for a filling and warming dinner, this Creamy Cock a Leekie Soup with Bacon and Rice is just the thing!
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A bowl of Tuscan soup with kale, cannellini beans, carrots, and chicken in a savoury broth, topped with fresh herbs and a spoon inside.
4.83 from 75 votes

Tuscan Style Chicken Soup

Tuscan Style Chicken Soup – a hearty soup with veggies and beans to warm up your belly!
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Tom Kha Gai - Thai chicken soup with coconut milk and galangal - in a white bowl on a light background. The soup is garnished with lime slices and coriander.
5 from 13 votes

Tom Kha Soup Recipe

A spicy soup, made with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, shiitake mushrooms, chillies and chicken. I'm not kidding, it will blow your mind!
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4.85 from 13 votes

Corned Beef Hash Soup Recipe

This rich and meaty corned beef hash soup is filling enough for dinner. Ready in 30 mins too!
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Spicy parsnip and sweet potato soup with parsnip crisps and coriander toppings
4.88 from 8 votes

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup
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A bowl of creamy chicken and tortellini soup with carrots, celery, and parsley, served with slices of rustic bread on a plate.
5 from 2 votes

Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Soup Recipe

This Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Soup is serious comfort food – and substantial enough for dinner!
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Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons - yep, this winter soup makes a scrumptiously satisfying dinner! Easy to make gluten free too!
5 from 2 votes

Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons

Hidden Veg Tomato Soup with Gruyere Bacon Croutons – yep, this winter soup makes a scrumptiously satisfying dinner! Easy to make gluten free too!
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chicken and vegetable soup in a light bowl with bread and spoon on the side
5 from 4 votes

Piled High Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Use those leftover chicken bones to make the most sumptious base for this Chicken and Vegetable soup. A delicious and hearty lunch!
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A bread bowl filled with creamy vegetable chowder, topped with grated cheddar cheese and black pepper, served on a blue-green plate.
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Cheddar & Vegetable Chowder

A simple, creamy-cheesy soup served in a bread bowl. This recipe uses frozen vegetables for speed – meaning it's ready in 25 minutes!
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Close up square image of butterbean and chorizo soup topped with feta and watercress in a light bowl. There is a spoon sticking out of the bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Butterbean and Chorizo Soup

Butterbean Chorizo and Feta Soup – so delicious and ready in 20 minutes!
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This soups roundup was originally published in October 2015, Updated in February 2026 with more soup recipes and for housekeeping reasons.

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  1. MARTIN says:

    I’ve been looking for some tasty satisfying soups which are above the mundane ones. At last I’ve got yours. Thank you so much for sharing. Perfect for filling up the family!

  2. Joe ellison says:

    I love your recipes and use them and link my friends and family to them.
    I recently had a delicious zucchini soup on an airless turkey flight.
    Do you have such a recipe.

  3. Anita Linda says:

    They all look great. I can’t wait to try them