Hearty, healthy 13 soup recipes. Try it now

Award-winning soups, tried and tested, and favorites!

It’s good to dream of a bowl of hot soup on a frosty winter day. Soups are what have always been my salvation, especially during the long winters in Idaho. In this article, I will share some of my favorite award-winning soup recipes. Put on your apron, let’s start cooking!

Smoky bacon and cheddar beer soup 

Your taste buds will be begging for indulgence! This soup is made with sharp cheddar, crispy smoked bacon and the addition of your favorite beer. This soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread.

Here’s the secret. All the ingredients of the smoky bacon and cheddar beer soup are blended together at the end and we get a warming and hearty dish with a rich creamy flavor and smoky aroma. Try it, it’s delicious!

Tip. Serve the dish with breadcrumbs if desired.

Creamy tuscan white bean soup

When you want to eat something hearty but healthy at the same time, this soup is just what you need. It has kale and sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, and all of that combined makes this creamy tuscan white bean soup fantastically delicious.

To make this soup, fry onions and garlic, add sliced kale, sun-dried tomatoes and white beans (you can boil them in advance or use canned). Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Chop some of the soup with a blender for a creamy texture, add a pinch of parmesan and serve hot

Scientific studies confirm that white beans are good for heart health (source).  And best of all, the soup is vegetarian, but you won’t even notice it, it’s so hearty. 

Slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup

Do you ever have those days when you don’t feel like doing anything in the kitchen? But you have to cook something. Then you just want to throw everything in a pot and wait for the magic to happen. To make this slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup, put chicken meat, wild rice, chopped vegetables and spices in a pot, pour in the broth and use the slow cooker. This is a soup recipes that practically cooks itself. 

Spicy sausage and lentil soup

I love spicy sausage and lentil soup! This soup recipes has a slight spiciness thanks to the savory Italian sausage and the rich texture of the lentils, which are rich in protein. Lentils are also high in fiber and iron (source).

To prepare, saute the spicy Italian sausage with onion and garlic, add the lentils, chopped vegetables, spices and broth. Stew until the lentils are cooked through.

This dish cooks in one pot and is suitable for making ahead of time. Leftovers can be frozen and used when needed.

Healthy soup recipe for weight loss and detox

Everyone needs a little reboot after the holidays. This healthy soup for weight loss and detox contains ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and kale that naturally help cleanse the body. Turmeric has proven anti-inflammatory properties (source).

To make this soup, fry garlic and ginger, add cabbage, carrots, spices and turmeric. Fill with broth and simmer until the vegetables are soft. At the end, add lemon juice, it will give freshness to the dish.

As you are convinced, “detox” is not boring at all. The soup has many bright flavors and is ideal for a balanced diet.

Cozy slow cooker soup: set it in and forget it

When you’re too busy and don’t have time to cook, a cozy slow cooker soup will come in handy. Throw in your favorite vegetables, a good protein (like chicken) and let the slow cooker do its job. Add bone broth for extra nutrients.

Imagine how nice it is to walk into the kitchen after a while and smell the aroma of home-cooked food.

Garlic parmesan gnocchi soup

This garlic parmesan gnocchi soup combines tender gnocchi, creamy parmesan broth and the light flavor of garlic. Roast the garlic until golden, add the broth and cream, bring to a boil. Place the gnocchi and simmer until soft.

To add a flavorful twist to the dish add fresh spinach and a pinch of chili flakes at the end for color and a slight spice. The perfect ingredient for a romantic dinner.

Birria Ramen Soup: The Viral Fusion Recipe You Need to Try!   

You’ve probably seen this video repeatedly all over TikTok. Birria ramen soup is a successful combination of Mexican birria and Japanese ramen. To prepare, slowly braise beef in a spicy broth until soft, add ramen noodles and bring to a simmer.

The result is a very rich dish combining slow cooked beef with noodles and your favorite additions: cilantro, lime and chili oil.

Loaded сheeseburger soup. All the flavor without the bun!

Can you imagine a cheeseburger as a soup? Loaded cheeseburger soup recipes has all the elements you love: beef, cheddar, bacon and even pickles. Yes, yes, pickles! They give the soup a kind of sour flavor, which makes it unusual.

Fry beef and onions, add broth, potatoes and spices, cook until soft. Then mix with grated cheddar and cream. At the very end, add sliced pickles and crispy bacon.

5-ingredient soups. Delicious recipes for busy weeknights

We all strive for simplicity in the kitchen and it’s often the best choice to help save time. For example, 5-ingredient soups recipes are very simple to make. Try a classic tomato soup with basil or a hearty potato and leek soup. 

For tomato soup, use tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and broth. Roast everything, blend and pulverize into a puree. 

For the potato and leek soup you will need potatoes, leeks, cream, butter and broth. Stew until soft and make a creamy texture.

Here are just five simple ingredients and you have on the table a dinner that may seem complicated, but is actually very easy to prepare.

Caramelized onion french onion soup: a classic comfort with a twist

We can’t do without the classics! The famous caramelized onion french onion soup becomes even more interesting with the addition of Cherie and Gruyere cheese. The main thing here is to caramelize the onions correctly, so be patient, they should slowly reach a golden color. Then add the broth and a little sherry for depth of flavor. Braise until all the flavors have blended and serve with crispy baguette slices and melted Gruyere cheese.

Now you have a recipe that seems complicated, but is actually simple to make.

Soup of roasted peppers with tomatoes and basil: rich and flavorful

Preparing this soup is quite simple. Peppers and tomatoes are baked in the oven until lightly crusted to reveal their natural sweetness. Everything is then blended with smoked paprika and vegetable broth. Add the cream, it builds texture and brings the flavors of the ingredients together, making the soup even more rich. And the basil adds a touch of sophistication to the dish. 

Serve with a crusty baguette or thin slices of garlic bread. This soup is good for both dinner and lunch and will leave no one indifferent.

What is your favorite soup recipes? Share in the comments and try one of these proven recipes.