Cozy soups for cool evenings are perfect when you need recipes that taste as good as they look. From quick weeknight options to dishes fit for a crowd, these ideas are made to be simple and satisfying. You’ll find plenty to keep your table full and your family happy.

Slow Cooker Chicken Minestrone Soup

A white bowl of vegetable soup with pasta rings, carrots, zucchini, and greens, placed on a table with a spoon and carrot in the background.
Slow Cooker Chicken Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Hearty, healthy, and easy! Slow Cooker Chicken Minestrone Soup combines chicken breasts, beans, and pasta for a flavorful, comforting bowl.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup

A white bowl filled with shredded chicken, corn, sliced green peppers, melted cheese, and chopped green onions, with a spoon inside.
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

If you’re craving bold Tex-Mex flavors without standing over the stove, this slow cooker soup has tender chicken, bell peppers, and smoky spices all simmered to perfection. It’s an easy one-pot meal that lets your slow cooker do all the work. Great for busy nights, adjustable spice levels, and leftovers that taste even better the next day.
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Three Sisters Soup

Three Sisters Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This delicious recipe is my spin on a Three Sisters Soup. Three Sisters refers to a companion planting technique used for planting beans, corn, and squash together. This easy, healthy, and delicious version uses crookneck squash, pinto beans, sweet corn, and the beautiful flavor of sage to tie it all together!
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Cowboy Soup

A pot of hearty soup with sausage, potatoes, corn, beans, and vegetables. A wooden spoon rests in the soup. Cornbread and parsley are visible in the background.
Cowboy Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This richly flavored cowboy soup is made with beef, vegetables, spices and seasonings, and more. It’s a robust and satisfying meal.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bowl of creamy chicken soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, a lime slice, and cheese on top. Lime, tortilla chips, a spoon, and a slow cooker in the background.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Easy slow cooker creamy chicken tortilla soup! Packed with tender chicken, bold flavors, and a creamy broth. Perfect for any soup season!
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Hamburger Soup

A bowl of vegetable beef soup with potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, and ground beef, garnished with parsley. A dinner roll and parsley are beside the bowl.
Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

If you’re craving a warm, hearty meal that comes together in one pot, this recipe with ground beef, potatoes, and a flavorful tomato broth is a solid choice. It’s budget-friendly, easy to customize with your favorite veggies, and perfect for chilly nights when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Cooking it is straightforward, and the leftovers make for an easy next-day lunch.
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Egg Drop Soup

Classic Chinese egg drop soup with silky egg ribbons in white bowls.
Egg Drop Soup. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Egg Drop soup, also known as egg flower soup, is a simple Chinese classic soup made with very simple ingredients.
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Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

A bowl of ground turkey vegetable soup with potatoes, zucchini, peas, and carrots.
Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Savor a wholesome ground turkey vegetable soup that’s perfect for a healthy dinner. Nourish your body and get your taste buds excited.
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Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Light and soothing Chinese egg drop soup with seaweed in a bowl.
Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Chinese seaweed soup, also known as “zi cai dan hua tang”(紫菜蛋花汤) in Mandarin, is a light and nourishing soup commonly found in Chinese cuisine.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Creamy Toscana Zuppa Soup (Instant Pot)

zuppa soup with potatoes and sausage in a bowl ready to serve.
Creamy Toscana Zuppa Soup (Instant Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The famous copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot) is loaded with creamy potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh kale. This Zuppa recipe makes a quick, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy. The recipe gets its inspiration from the famous Zuppa soup served at Olive Garden restaurants. Easy and quick using your Instant Pot.
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Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup

A bowl of stuffed cabbage roll soup with ground meat, cabbage, and tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a woven placemat next to a wooden spoon.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This slow cooker soup brings together ground beef, cabbage, rice, and tomatoes for a comforting meal that requires almost no effort after the initial prep. You brown the meat, toss everything into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic for hours while you do literally anything else. It’s the kind of recipe that makes weeknight dinners easy and leftovers even easier to love.
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

A pot of pasta e fagioli soup with pasta, beans, carrots, and herbs, stirred with a wooden spoon. Basil garnish on top. A bowl of red pepper flakes nearby.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you enjoy the pasta and bean soup at Olive Garden, this copycat version of pasta e fagioli soup is sure to thrill your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Wonton Soup

Bowl of wonton soup with broth, green vegetables, seaweed, and chili oil.
Wonton Soup. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Wonton soup has a smooth wrapper, a hearty filling, and a burst of flavor in rich chicken stock.
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Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food

Bowl of tomato and egg soup with cilantro, served with a patterned spoon.
Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Tomato egg drop soup is the perfect blend of flavors of juicy tomatoes and silky egg ribbons in a soothing, warming broth. This delicious classic Chinese soup is quick, taking only 15 minutes to make, and a cozy, one-pot wonder that’s as easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

A bowl of creamy crock pot chicken corn soup with a rich, creamy texture.
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup is a comforting and hearty soup with chicken, corn, and a creamy base. It’s perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
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Hamburger Soup

A pot of hamburger soup with carrots, corn, green beans, and meat in a tomato-based broth, garnished with herbs.
Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you can’t decide between hamburgers and soup, why not make yourself some hamburger soup? It’s rich, meaty and really good.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

A bowl of Ham and Bean Soup with visible chunks of meat, seasoned with herbs, next to a whole onion and fresh parsley.
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This delicious slow cooker ham and bean soup is a real winter warmer with rich flavors from the ham, veggies, garlic, mustard, and herbs.
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Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin

Bowls of pumpkin soup with sprigs of rosemary.
Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin is a warming and savory soup that is a perfect fit for your fall table. It’s easy to make with simple steps to follow: simmer, blend, simmer again, then serve. Prepare and have it served in just 40 minutes!
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Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup

A clear glass mug filled with chicken soup, oats, and carrot slices sits on a countertop with a silver spoon inside.
Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken breasts, pearled barley, and fresh carrots cooked right in the Instant Pot for a speedy, comforting meal. It’s a great way to get a wholesome dinner on the table fast without sacrificing flavor or texture. Perfect for meal prep and freezing, this recipe keeps well and tastes just as good reheated.
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Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup with shredded chicken, sliced carrots, celery, and herbs, served on a white plate.
Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Turn leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken into a cozy, creamy soup with carrots, celery, and a touch of wild rice cooked low and slow in your crockpot. It’s an easy way to stretch your leftovers into something fresh and satisfying without extra effort. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want comfort food that feels homemade but doesn’t require standing over the stove.
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Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken and gnocchi soup with shredded chicken, spinach, carrots, and black pepper.
Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

If you like cozy meals with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and fresh spinach, this recipe will hit the spot. Made in the Instant Pot, it’s a quick way to get creamy, flavorful soup on the table without spending hours cooking. You’ll love how the carrots add a little crunch to this comforting bowl of soup.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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