23 Soups To Melt Away Your Winter Blues

Depending on where you live, "soup season" (aka winter) may be long or short. Either way, these 23 recipes are our ideal partner on a chilly day, when the winter blues have long been settled in and we need a hot little pick me up. From creamy soups to blended ones, brothy to beany, find your next favorite winter soup recipe right here.

Don't forget to read the helpful tips and tricks from our editors, contributors, and readers, and make sure to bookmark any recipes that speak to you—you never know when a cozy bowl of soup is the only thing that'll take the edge off.

4-Ingredient Spinach White Bean Soup

"I like to wait until the very end to add any salt to this soup, as canned beans and store-bought broth can be plenty salty. I usually add about a quarter teaspoon of fine sea salt." —Alexandra Shytsman, Simply Recipes Contributor

Lasagna Soup

"If you’ve ever enjoyed a soup that’s been simmered with a Parmesan rind, you know the savory depth of flavor it can bring. If you’ve got a rind in your refrigerator―or perhaps you’ll obtain one once you grate the Parmesan for this recipe―go ahead and toss it in the pot in Step 4. Just remember to discard it before serving." —Kathy Strahs, Simply Recipes Contributor

Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

"Make sure you are buying tatli biber salçasi, a sweet pepper paste, and not the spicy version, aci biber salçasi. You can substitute tomato paste if needed." —Mersedeh Prewer, Simply Recipes Contributor

Italian Meatball Soup

"To minimize cleanup and add flavor, cook the meatballs directly in the pot before making the rest of the soup. I like to do this in two batches. I cook them for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a "crust," transfer them to a plate, then proceed with the recipe, adding them back in when I add the liquids." —Kris Osborne, Simply Recipes Contributor

Creamy Vegetable Dumpling Soup

"Switch up the dried spices and incorporate dried rosemary, sage, and Italian seasonings instead of (or in addition to) the dried thyme and oregano in the recipe." —Julie and Amy Luxemberg, Simply Recipes Contributors

Swamp Soup

"Kielbasa gives this soup great flavor. Any non-smoked sausage works too. Just know that it won’t infuse the soup with quite as much flavor as a smoked sausage." —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

4-Ingredient Roasted Cauliflower Soup

"I love frozen vegetables for their ease, but they don’t belong in this soup. Frozen cauliflower exudes a lot of water during roasting, which prevents it from browning." —Megan Scott, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

Creamy White Lasagna Soup

"Feel free to swap the lasagna noodles for any other shaped pasta, particularly those that have plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy broth like rotini or farfalle." —Emma Christensen, Simply Recipes General Manager

Instant Pot Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

"Small amounts of sugar are usually added in Asian cooking to round out the flavors rather than making a dish sweet. It is a subtle but noticeable difference. This recipe calls for regular sugar since it is readily available, but you can substitute it with chopped apple, pear, or rock sugar." —Frank Tiu, Simply Recipes Contributor

5-Minute Sausage White Bean Soup

"I always serve this soup with some kind of toasted, sliced bread for dipping in the flavorful broth. I love sourdough, but a baguette or even a soft roll would be fantastic." —Sara Haas, Simply Recipes Contributor

Easy Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)

"Some smoked sausages, like Spanish chorizo, have relatively high-fat content. When you cook it, plenty of that fat will come out. If you end up with more than 3 to 4 tablespoons in your pot, remove a tablespoon or two before proceeding with the rest of the recipe." —Sara

Cabbage and Potato Soup

"When I’m craving extra protein, I’ll add some shredded chicken or canned white beans. My favorite way to enjoy this soup is actually for breakfast, with a fried or poached egg on top and a big hunk of crusty bread for dipping. It’s a lovely way to wake up on a chilly morning." —Stephanie A. Ganz. Simply Recipes Contributor

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

"For this recipe, you’ll want to seek out and use Hungarian sweet paprika, sometimes also labeled noble sweet paprika. The color of this paprika is bright red and it tastes a little fruity, sweet, and mild." —Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

"For vegetarian mulligatawny soup, use chickpeas instead of chicken and swap in vegetable broth." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

Mandu Guk (Korean Dumpling Soup)

"I provide a way to make a quick beef broth for this soup using brisket or chuck. You can make this even faster by using store-bought beef or chicken broth. To make a vegetarian version, use store-bought vegetable broth with vegetarian dumplings." —Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor

Stovetop Taco Soup

"You can adjust the amount of salt in the spice blend to suit your tastes. For complete control, exclude the salt entirely, then season the assembled soup to taste." —Marta Rivera, Simply Recipes Contributor

Easy Carrot Soup

"I usually serve this soup as a soup-and-salad situation with crackers, toast dippers (recipe below), or bread and butter. You could also serve it with grilled cheese sandwiches, like classic tomato soup." —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor

One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

"This recipe calls for a classic mirepoix of carrots, onions, and celery for the vegetable base, but you can make this recipe your own by adding different vegetables, like fennel or cubes of butternut squash." —Aaron Hutcherson, Simply Recipes Contributor

Easy Hamburger Soup

"Make this soup your own by adding in some macaroni or other pasta, or give it a spicy kick with a dash of cayenne. You can also turn it into "cheeseburger soup" by stirring in some shredded cheddar cheese at the very end!" —Megan Keno, Simply Recipes Contributor

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

"Look for fire-roasted canned tomatoes for the base, but don’t worry if you can’t find them. Even with regular canned whole tomatoes, your soup will still have plenty of flavor." —Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor

Quick Chicken Pho

"The keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and dry sautéing the ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast and poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth." —Andrea Nguyen, Simply Recipes Contributor

French Onion Soup

"The recipe calls for dry vermouth or white wine as well as brandy, which is optional. If you prefer not to use any alcohol, many readers who made the recipe mentioned in the comments that they omit it altogether and it's still delicious." —Elise

Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup

"Love the recipes as is but added a half pound of spinach last time I made it. We think it made a great recipe even better." —Stephen Johnson, Simply Recipes Reader