11 Warming Vegetable Soup Recipes

Potatoes, squash, and white beans combine for a substantial main-dish soup that is low in calories and saturated fat.

Let this simple soup warm you up during the chillier months. You can also use this recipe as a template for other chicken and veggie soups.

Veggies are the star in this dish, and this rich, pureed soup comes together in just a few short minutes.

This weeknight-fast soup is chock-full of hearty veggies, fresh herbs, and flavorful center-cut bacon slices.

At the market, let kids have fun selecting produce for this spring dinner. Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock to make this a vegetarian dish.

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Add a variety of root vegetables, such as turnips and parsnips, to chicken soup for subtle sweetness and bite. Or, feel free to omit them and simply add more carrot and leek, if you prefer. Be sure to cook the egg noodles separately so the starch in the noodles doesn’t cloud the clear soup broth.

Covering the pot when bringing the liquid to a simmer gets this soup ready even faster.

This hearty soup’s flavor comes from the roasted vegetables that have been caramelized. Serve with crusty bread on a cold winter’s night.

The fresh, herby pesto adds a pop of bright flavor to earthy root vegetables, setting this stew apart from the ordinary. Best not to leave it out.

This one’s a toss up. Some prepared soups are veggie-rich; others stuff in more pasta than vegetable or negate health benefits with hefty amounts of cream or fat. Look for vegetable(s) listed as one of the first two ingredients and try to keep a lid on sodium and fat. Better yet, make homemade soup that’s brimming with vegetables, like this Curried Potatoes and Squash stew. A heavy dose of flavorful veggies—potatoes, squash, tomatoes, green peas, green onions—make this a nutritional A+.

This vegetable soup doesn’t lack when it comes to fresh produce. Its hearty ingredient list will leave you and your hungry diners feeling delightfully satisfied.