Winter soups are the ultimate cold-weather food, combining wholesome ingredients with cosy, comforting flavours. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or weeknight meal or even a show stopping dish for entertaining, these recipes have you covered.
Lunch or dinner, soups become my go-to staple during the colder months—a versatile, nourishing, and satisfying way to embrace the season. That’s why I was thrilled to share my first-ever Instagram series: 10 Winter Soup Recipes, a mixed collection of new and old recipes, all designed to bring warmth and flavour to your table.
Winter soups are the ultimate cold-weather food, combining wholesome ingredients with cosy, comforting flavours. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or weeknight meal or even a show stopping dish for entertaining, these recipes have you covered. Each episode in this series showcases a unique blend of textures and tastes, celebrating different world cuisines as well as the best seasonal produce.
The series kicked off with a hearty Moroccan Chickpea Soup, packed with warm spices and vibrant flavours that are sure to brighten even the grayest winter day. Next came an indulgent Corn and Potato Chowder Soup, elevated with smoky tempeh bacon for a modern twist. For those who love Asian flavours, my Easy Pumpkin Soup with Chinese Five-Spice offers an exotic and aromatic take on a winter favourite.
You’ll also find timeless classics like Minestrone Soup, loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta, and a velvety Chestnut Soup, perfect for special occasions. For a heartier option, the Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup combines earthy flavours with a satisfying texture. And if you’re seeking something light yet nourishing, the Miso Noodle Soup is a quick and comforting choice.
Innovative recipe like my Carrot Top Soup, which makes use of often-overlooked greens, and my zesty Vegetarian Tortilla Soup, is brimming with southwestern flair. Of course, no winter soup collection would be complete without a savoury and decadent French Onion Soup.
So grab your favourite pot and join me as we explore these delicious recipes. Whether you’re a soup aficionado or new to the world of winter soups, this series has something for everyone to enjoy this season.
10 Warming Winter Soups
Episode 1 – Moroccan Chickpea Soup Recipe
This hearty soup Moroccan-inspired chickpea soup recipe is the perfect comforting meal on a chilly evening. Gently flavoured with harissa and a blend of aromatic spices, it will warm you from the inside out. I like to serve it with extra harissa on top and some warm pitta or flatbread.
Episode 2 – Corn and Potato Chowder Soup (with Tempeh Bacon)
This corn and potato chowder soup is the ultimate hearty and warming dish, perfect for those crisp autumn and winter days when you crave something comforting. This vegan twist on the classic recipe brings all the rich, creamy flavours of the original.
Episode 3 – Easy Pumpkin Soup with Chinese Five-Spice [vegan]
Somewhere between sweet and savoury, this pumpkin soup makes a great comforting meal warming you from the inside out. Creamy, plant-based, and filled with the warm, and comforting flavours of Chinese Five-Spice blend, it’s a delicious and nourishing autumn soup.
Episode 4 – Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
This delicious creamy soup is from my cookbook “Less Meat, More Plants“. It is also included in the free preview ebook for the cookbook that you can download here.
This soup with lovely hints of thyme and lemon, is light yet satisfying thanks to the addition of wild rice. I like to sprinkle a little bit of crumbled blue cheese on top, but the cheese is entirely optional. You can swap dry sherry for the Marsala wine.
Episode 5 – Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe
Packed with vegetables, hearty beans, pasta, and simmered in a flavoursome tomato base, this easy minestrone soup recipe is perfect whether you are looking for a quick weeknight meal or simply craving something nourishing and satisfying.
It is a really versatile recipe, ideal if you need to use up any vegetables you have in your fridge or freezer. It can easily be adapted to include seasonal produce.
Episode 6 – Carrot Top Soup
Have you ever found a bunch of carrots complete with leafy tops in your weekly veg box and wondered what to do with the green stalks and leaves?
This carrot top soup recipe is the perfect waste-free recipe for them. So delicious and made extra creamy without dairy thanks to the addition of cashews.
Episode 7 – Miso Noodle Soup
Whenever I crave something light and nourishing, I often make miso soup. It will vary in complexity depending on what I have in the fridge. On a cold and grey day, this version with shiitake mushrooms, soba noodles, pak choi, and carrots hits the spot every single time.
Episode 8 – Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This vegetarian tortilla soup is a filling and delicious dish that offers all the rich, zesty flavours of the traditional version, but with a wholesome, plant-based twist. It’s the perfect recipe for those who are on a flexitarian diet and want to enjoy a satisfying, flavour-packed meal that doesn’t rely on meat.
Episode 9 – Easy French Onion Soup Recipe
A delicious timeless classic, this easy French onion soup recipe combines caramelised onions, (meat-free) beef stock, garlicky croutons, and a layer of gooey melted cheese.
Warming and comforting, this is a staple recipe for us at this time of the year. It’s a crowd-pleaser, that can be prepared in advance.
Episode 10 – Chestnut Soup
This chestnut soup recipe combines the natural sweetness of cooked chestnuts, with earthy celeriac, and subtle tarragon which has a delicious aniseed-like taste. This recipe offers a delightful balance of flavours and can be served as a simple lunch or a refined starter. It’s a versatile recipe that never fails to impress.
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