Hearty Soup Recipes

Every good soup starts with great broth and the best ones are made from scratch. Homemade chicken broth is easy to make and even easier if you have an Instant Pot. This Instant Pot chicken broth recipe is hands-off and fast, and you’ll end up with perfection. I recommend making as much as you can and freezing the extra broth so you can make delicious soups all fall and winter

This butternut squash soup is a can't-miss seasonal lunch or dinner. It's hearty enough to work as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side dish or starter. I love the addition of apples for a little tart sweetness.

Adapted from Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.” This is the tomato soup I gave to friends and family for the holidays. It is such a wonderful flavor, and it was a huge hit as a gift. Tomato soup is one of my favorites, with or without the grilled cheese, and the basil adds a wonderful flavor. This is a rich, creamy soup that you will want to make again and agai

White beans and ham go together perfectly in a soup. If you have leftover ham from a holiday meal, be it Christmastime or Easter, this recipe is a great option. You can also get a ham hock from your favorite meat market to give your broth great flavor and pick the meat from.

This soup is one I make in the Summer with fresh corn but I also make it in the Winter with frozen corn that I bag in Ziploc 2 cups at a time from the last of the Fall Farmers Market corn. I love that it tastes so fresh even in February.

Beer cheese soup is my jam. I have always loved super crumbly sharp cheddar cheese and beer; well, that goes without saying. I usually make this soup after the holidays. We typically end up with lots of cheeses milling about the refrigerator from various holiday gift baskets. Sometimes I vary the cheeses I use, but it’s essential to use enough sharp cheddar to get a decent flavor profile.

If you’re like me, you could live off stews from the first 50-degree day until the snow finally melts in the spring. The homey warmth of a full meal in a bowl is not only delicious, but it’s also about as comforting as food gets. Beef stew is, of course, the go-to, and this recipe is a classic stew that is sure to delight. The bonus when it comes to stews is that you get to “set it and forget it,” because it is a slow-cooker recipe extraordinaire. As a bonus, I included a few of my other favorite slow cooker recipes with this beef stew.

This recipe comes from the wonderful cookbook, The Art of Mexican Cooking. There is so much to love about this dish, from its heartiness to the depth of flavor. Pork is such wonderful cold weather meat, and the spareribs in this recipe come out tender and flavorful, and pair beautifully with the tomatillos (which are cooked with the husks on). If you are looking for a dinner that’s a little different but still comforting, this is a great option.

Chili is one of the best homey recipes for fall and winter. I serve this Instant Pot chicken chili verde recipe to friends and family on my patio around the fire pit. When paired with a signature cocktail or cold weather beer and some tortilla chips, you have all the makings of a cold weather get together. Plus, it’s fast and easy to make because of the Instant Pot.

If you’re in a soup rut or stuck on some of the basics, this is a great recipe to get your creative soup juices flowing. It feels familiar, but has a little extra zest and spice, and is one I recommend adding to your dinner rotation.

You have to break out a chicken wild rice soup recipe every fall. It’s a rule. This is another Instant Pot recipe, which makes it quick and easy, and the result is a delicious and welcoming soup that is sure to be a hit for everyone.

The perfect soup to make with leftover Prime Rib or Chuck Roast

An easy Instant Pot meaty chili that has a magic thickening agent - Pumpkin!

This Chicken Soup is made better with your homemade egg noodles

An easy weeknight meal with some bread

This is an easy assemble and forget-it meal for the Crock Pot or Instant Pot.

This meatless Monday dish can be reheated and tucked into a burrito or served over rice for a second helping.

This knock off Zuppa Toscana soup is very hearty and can be served at dinner with bread.