The Ultimate Comfort Soups List

Anyone else in the Northern Hemisphere seriously craving soup right now, because I sure am?! We’ve had ice, snow, and then wind chill warnings in Kansas City this week. So all I want is a blanket, my boyfriend, and a bowl of soup. Well and the Chiefs, because they’re still in the Playoffs, which makes the cold a bit more bearable. But I don’t want just any soup, so I’ve scoured my blog and the internet to create the ultimate comfort soups list.

Is there anything better when it’s cold than enjoying a bowl of something hot with a blanket and Netflix (or football)? It’s my idea of heaven this time of year, so this list of ultimate comfort soups had to happen.

I have TONS of goodness in store for you, because I’ve found healthy soups, indulgent ones, and everything in between. This is an ultimate list of comfort soup recipes, so you’ll find it impossible not to want to make something!

Lately I’m whipping up a minestrone I share below, and then also my take on the ramen I share too. And I foresee some spinach artichoke soup and more chili (also listed below) in my very near future. You’ll find lots of different takes on chicken noodle soup as well, because what defines comfort soups more than that?

So let’s dig into our ultimate comfort soups list, shall we?!

I’ve organized the comfort soups into 7 categories below, so click on each one to go to that section. And I’ve tried to note any dairy free and/or gluten free recipes, so you can easily locate them.

Beef & Pork– You get some comfort food-y flavors with beef and pork, so you’ll fin lots of comfort soups here.
Chicken– And all things chicken are in this category, because it’s easy and goes with so many flavors and cuisines.
Veggie-Filled– I don’t always need meat at a meal, so I love these soups that are veggie focused and crazy good!
Beans & Lentils – Another healthy category is this one where you’ll be getting plenty of fiber and flavor!
Decadent Soups– A list of comfort soups isn’t complete with some slightly naughty, cheese-filled recipes now is it?!
Pasta Love– Because I love pasta and that’s enough to deserve its own category.
Asian-Inspired– There are so many amazing Asian flavor profiles and they lend themselves to soup so well.

THE ULTIMATE COMFORT SOUPS ROUNDUP!

BEEF & PORK

Spicy Sausage Pesto Minestrone (DF & GF options) – I can’t even put into words how good this is, so please just make it, okay?! Spicy broth, sausage to add flavor, veggies so it’s packed with healthy goodness, and lots of heat and herb-filled flavors. You’ll love this one!

Chili Recipe (DF) – Hands down this is the BEST chili I remember, and I’m not even a huge chili fan. But the flavors are rich and full, and it’ll have you going back for seconds & thirds!

Lasagna Style Soup with Cheese Yum – If you love lasagna, then this soup is for you! Plus it has a cool surprise ball of cheese on the bottom for major flavor explosion.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup – I’m such a fan of stuffed peppers, so in a soup form I must say it’s stellar. You have all the flavors you love but in a big, warm bowl!

Beef & Guinness Stew – This soup is lovely in the Winter, because it’s hearty and perfect to keep you warm!

Italian Sausage Soup – Think of this like a sausage take on chicken noodle soup, and then make it right away!

Italian Wedding Soup – For a traditional Italian favorite, then make this soup straight away. Lots of broth, pasta, spinach, and adorable little meatballs make this so deliciously good!

One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Soup – Thick, cheesy, and the flavors of philly cheesesteak, so clearly there’s a lot to love!

Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo (DF) – Oh how I enjoy a spicy bowl of gumbo, but it’s been a while. I should probably change that with this yummy recipe!

Shrimp Bacon Corn Chowder – I’ll happily enjoy any excuse I can have to make bacon and enjoy a smoky chowder!

CHICKEN

Chicken Avocado Lime Soup (DF & GF) – Oh holy goodness! This slightly Southwest take on chicken noodle soup screams comfort soup and is so damn good!

Tomato Basil Chicken Stew (DF & GF) – This soup takes tomato basil soup to another hearty level, so make it ASAP! And then thank me later.

Warming Slimdown Chicken & Vegetable Soup (DF & GF) – Crank up the crock pot and then make this easy and super healthy comfort soup. So you can warm up guilt-free with a bowl of it!

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup – I particularly love Panera’s soup like this, and this recipe tastes EXACTLY like it. Plus it’s beyond easy to whip up, so I could eat this soup practically every day!

Chicken Tortilla Soup – This is probably the best tortilla soup I’ve ever had, so let that be enough for you to add it to your grocery list. You so won’t regret it!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup – Chicken pot pie has been a favorite comfort food dish of mine, because I loved it as a kid. And making it into a soup sounds brilliantly delicious!

Chicken Enchilada Soup – I love a recipe that all happens in one pot, and this cheese-filled soup has your favorite enchilada flavors.

Chicken Dumpling Soup – I love chicken and dumplings, don’t you?! So for a traditional style soup, then click away and whip this up!

Light Chicken Orzo Soup (DF) – I love this broth based, light version of chicken noodle soup that is packed with veggies and thyme and rosemary!

One Pot Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup – If you love fajitas, then I’m betting you’ll love this one!

VEGGIE-FILLED

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts Soup (DF) – I love this soup and it’s crazy good with the roasted cauliflower and sprouts blended to give a rich, complex flavor!

Spinach Artichoke Soup (DF & GF) – This soup is fabulous and is made creamy by stirring in a secret ingredient to keep it healthy and crazy good!

Roasted Butternut Squash & Bacon Soup – Notice the bacon part which adds a smokey flavor to the soup and makes this squash sing!

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup – This is my favorite way to make tomato basil soup, because it’s really easy and super delicious!

Cauliflower Chowder – This chowder is creamy and packed with veggies and bacon, so I suggest you dig in!

Roasted Cauliflower & Aged White Cheddar Soup – Oh holy yum, add roasted cauliflower to your some onions, broth, and thyme. Then blend the soup until it’s thick, stir in cheddar, and your dinner hits stellar levels!

Healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup (DF & GF) – I love any excuse to use turmeric, and I also adore a blended, roasted veggie soup.

Roasted Poblano Soup – Any excuse to eat poblano peppers is one I’ll take, so this slight spicy and creamy soup sounds fab!

Roasted Purple Potato Cauliflower Soup (DF & GF) – You gotta click that link to see the prettiest purple soup ever, because wow! You don’t have to use purple veggies, but I think after you see the photos you’ll be dying to!

Tomato Basil Gnocchi Soup (DF) – Now this is MY kind of soup, because I’ve got basil AND gnocchi happening. Seriously though this sounds like one way I’ve made gnocchi in the past, just not in soup form. How very clever, so we both ought to give it a try, right?!

BEANS & LENTILS

Lively Lentil Soup with Saffron Yogurt (GF) – You don’t need many ingredients to make a hearty, tomato-flavored lentil soup. And then top it with a saffron infused yogurt for a deliciously healthy soup!

Tuscan Bean Soup (DF) – I love that his soup uses squash, kale, and potatoes for a seriously hearty bean soup. Yum!

Red Lentil & Chicken Soup (DF & GF) – I’m loving red lentils these days, and this tomato-based chicken soup looks INSANELY good & comfort food-y.

Spinach & White Bean Soup (DF) – Packed with beans, spinach, orzo and lots of herbs makes for one hearty soup!

DECADENT SOUPS

Ale & Cheddar Soup – Hand me a big bowl of this hearty soup and a beer, and I’m a happy girl. This cheese soup with beer and bacon is kinda perfect in the Fall and Winter especially for football watching!

Broccoli Soup with Blue Cheese – I’m loving this slightly grown up version of broccoli soup with the addition of blue cheese, because it’s so good! You may just persuade the blue cheese haters in your life to love it after all.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup – I’m guessing if you enjoy baked potato soup, then this loaded version is going to be right up your alley!

Cheesy Taco Soup – Lots and lots of cheese make this Southwest-flavored soup a gooey success, and so delicious sounding!

Spicy White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup – I think they had me at cheddar and beer, because they’re so damn good!

Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup (GF) – A slightly less healthy roasted veggie soup with Parmesan cheese blended in, because yum!

Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup – Turn spicy king ranch chicken casserole into a soup, and you get a cheesy, spicy and flavor-packed soup!

Irish Onion Soup – An Irish take on onion soup thanks to some whiskey, and I think I’m in foodie heaven!!

PASTA LOVE

Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup (DF) – Homemade wontons float around in a crazy good broth with some spinach for a light, Asian take on chicken noodle soup!

Kale Tortellini Soup (DF) – If you love heat and pasta, then this soup is a must-make-ASAP kinda situation. It’s just crazy good and I crave it a lot!

Lightened Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – Because what sounds as comfort food-y as chicken noodle soup? Pretty sure nothing!

Homemade Chicken Ramen (DF) – I make many versions of this ramen on the regular these days, and this is a great way to start playing around with your own ramen dish!

Italian Sausage Soup – Think of this like a sausage take on chicken noodle soup, and then make it right away!

Spinach & White Bean Soup (DF) – Packed with beans, spinach, orzo and lots of herbs makes for one hearty soup!

ASIAN-INSPIRED

Homemade Chicken Ramen (DF) – I make many versions of this ramen on the regular these days, and this recipe is a great base to start playing around with your own ramen dish!

Vegan Pho made in a mason jar (DF & GF) – I love the idea of making one serving in a mason jar, because that’s super easy meal prep right there. And ever since I had pho in Napa in 2016, I’ve wanted to try my hand at it!

Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup (DF) – Homemade wontons float around in a crazy good broth with some spinach for a light, Asian take on chicken noodle soup!

Chicken Laksa Coconut Curry Soup (DF) – If you’re feeling ambitious in rounding up Asian ingredients, then I think this soup is a must! It’s creamy, rich, and screams comfort food!

One Pot Curried Kale, Potato & Lentil Soup (DF & GF) – If you love curry flavors, then try this super easy looking recipe that’s packed with potatoes, kale, and yummy flavors!

30 Minute Pho Noodle Soup (DF) – Want some beef in an easy pho recipe, then this is the dish you probably ought to be making soon! Plus it looks easy to throw together, which I love!

Wow now that’s one exhaustive list of comfort soups for you, so I hope you enjoy! I definitely recommend pinning this one for future years of cooking, because your stomach says thank you in advance.

Now I’d love to know what your go-to comfort food (soup or not) is, so comment below. For me, it’s a bowl of chicken noodle soup or macaroni and cheese, because they always hit the spot.

Stay inspired & start cooking!
~Kelli