There is no dish more synonymous with comfort, warmth and well-being than soup. Soup is the ultimate culinary antidote to the chill and dark of winter.
And there are few dishes more varied or inventive—brothy or stew-y, hearty or light, creamy or clear, meaty or vegetarian and everything in between.
We love making soup because it warms up our kitchen and home. But we also love soup because we can reheat it for a quick meal. And have you tried gifting it? There is nothing that says, “I care about you,” like a pot of soup.
Get your soup on with these recipes.
White Cheddar & Chive Potato Soup
We love the look and tang of sharp white Cheddar in this soup. It is easy and elegant. Serve it with a crispy green salad.
Tomato Basil Soup with Wild Alaska Shrimp
Consider this a perfect Sunday supper paired with some fresh bread. Shrimp stock adds a great essence, but if you only have chicken stock on hand, that’s fine.
Recipe from Edible Alaska
Vegetable Soup with Yautia, Yucca, Butternut Squash & Spinach
This soup is very versatile. Add any other veggies you like, such as celery root or turnips. Tuck some in the freezer so you can enjoy hot soup whenever the snow falls.
Recipe from Edible Rhody
Ribollita
Ribollita, part of Tuscany’s cucina di povera (literally, “poor man’s cuisine”), tells the story of how people survived on what they had on hand. It is a great “clean out the fridge” kind of soup.
Recipe from Edible Berkshires
Creamy Squash & Apple Soup
Try making the acorn squash bowls when you want a special presentation, but this soup is equally delicious when served in ceramic bowls.
Recipe from Edible East Bay
Chicken Enchilada Soup
In a large, deep bowl, fan out two to three corn tortillas in the bottom and up the sides. Fill the bottom of the bowl with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, add avocado and ladle on the soup. Take your time and allow the soup to soak through the tortillas as you serve.
Recipe from Edible Monterey Bay
Spicy Thai Winter Squash Soup
Hardy winter squash, harvested in the fall, keeps well through the cold winter months and is a must-have staple for warm winter dishes.
Recipe from Edible New Mexico
Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
A creamy and herbaceous soup for a chilly day. Roast the mushrooms separately to add some crunch and earthy meatiness.
Recipe from Edible Seattle
Bison Chili with Chocolate
We love finding ways to enjoy ground bison, a protein that is becoming more readily available in markets. This mole-style chili is delicious served with cornbread.
Recipe from Edible Bozeman
Nanny’s Pepper Pot Soup
Adapted from a recipe that was never officially written down, just passed down through generations, this soup is great with ground beef or even better with leftover roast beef.
Recipe from Edible Philly
