When the evening calls for something warm and comforting, nothing answers better than a bowl of soup. From rich and hearty classics to light, flavor-packed favorites, these cozy recipes are perfect for slowing down, warming up, and ending the day deliciously. Grab a spoon and settle in.
Stracciatella Soup
Stracciatella soup is the perfect blend of Parmesan cheese, eggs, spices, and herbs that transforms a pot of tasty broth into an elegant event. Straciatella means “little rags” as a reference to the appearance of the eggs in the soup. This Roman egg drop soup, stracciatella alla romana, has been my go-to since my nonna first made it for me. It is my comfort food. To learn more: Stracciatella Soup
Cream of Carrot Soup
When you have too many carrots in your refrigerator and roasting them is getting boring, turn them into a soup. That’s what I did with this cream of carrot soup. I enjoyed getting creative and playing with flavors while crafting this recipe. Not only is it so delicious and super healthy, but it’s also straightforward to make. To learn more: Cream of Carrot Soup
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Behold! A lusciously creamy cauliflower soup that is pure comfort in a bowl to nip the chill of fall’s nights. Cauliflower soup is one of my favorites. The rich taste of the roasted cauliflower comes through beautifully, satisfying the palate with flavor and silkiness. I know you will love it. To learn more: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Tomato Soup
Seasonal fresh tomatoes and carrots are gracing all our farmers’ markets. Bright light to announce that spring is almost here. At least on my side of the country. The tomatoes and carrots give this soup such a beautiful color. You will love this classic tomato soup recipe—creamy tomato soup yet very light. To learn more: Tomato Soup
Garlic Soup
Beware, this garlic soup is not for the faint of heart! Garlic lovers, this one is truly made for you. What may seem like an overwhelming amount of garlic at first transforms beautifully as it slowly simmers in the broth, developing a mellow, almost buttery depth of flavor that surprises even the skeptics. To learn more: Garlic Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Soup is a mood. There’s nothing like making a large pot of it, enjoying it for lunch or dinner, and storing the rest for a later day when you’re ready to get cozy with it all over again. Not only is comfort soul food, but you can make it light or hearty with lots of flavors and textures. One soup I have always wanted to make is Italian wedding soup. To learn more: Italian Wedding Soup
Potage Parmentier – Potato Leek Soup
Potage Parmentier, or Potato Leek Soup, is the quintessential French dinner soup. This was one of the first dishes I learned to prepare as a child. It is super easy, requires only a few ingredients, and requires little attention while cooking. To learn more: Potage Parmentier – Potato Leek Soup
French Onion Soup
This traditional French Onion Soup recipe features warm bread on top of savory onion soup topped with hot melted Gruyere cheese. Wine and perfectly caramelized onions are the secrets to this classic recipe. To learn more: French Onion Soup
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms can be an acquired taste and are not necessarily the prettiest vegetable. However, mushroom lovers will agree that the flavor is absolutely out of this world, no matter how you prepare them. To learn more: Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Not Your Nonna Homemade Tortellini
We all love fresh tortellini, but do not have hours to make them. While finishing up some leftover peas and wonton wrappers and combining part of the original recipe my family passed down, I present to you my version of homemade tortellini pasta. To learn more: Not Your Nonna Homemade Tortellini
Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
While I love to travel, I also adore bringing faraway places into my home through the kitchen. This curried lentil, tomato, and coconut soup does just that. Curry, lentils, and coconut milk marry well in this soup. The curry powder’s warm earthiness mingles with the tomato’s bright acidity. And the coconut lends its own distinctive flavor while making the soup creamy. To learn more: Curried Lentils, Tomato and Coconut Soup
Pad Thai Soup with Shrimp and Vegetables
Pad Thai is so versatile. Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of warm soup on a cold winter day. I love soup, and turning to my favorite easy-to-make soups is precisely what this pad Thai soup is all about. To learn more: Pad Thai Soup with Shrimp and Vegetables
