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18 Cozy Soups That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Published: Aug 13, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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There’s nothing like a bowl of soup to bring comfort on a chilly day or during a busy week. These 18 cozy soups are the next best thing to a warm hug—rich, soothing, and full of flavor. From creamy classics to hearty broths, each spoonful wraps you in comfort and makes every mealtime feel a little more special.

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. A super easy and delicious keto cauliflower soup recipe which the entire family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

French Onion Soup

A close-up of a soup with dark broth, shredded meat, and wide noodle strips.
French Onion Soup. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

French Onion Soup is the perfect blend of rich, caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese over crisp bread. Get ready to enjoy a timeless culinary delight!
Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup

Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

A blue bowl filled with creamy soup, garnished with chopped green onions and bacon bits, placed on a red-patterned cloth.
Keto Cauliflower Sop With Bacon. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon is a rich and creamy soup that's perfect for those cold Winter nights. You can't go wrong with cheese and bacon in a soup!
Get the Recipe: Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

low carb crockpot beef stew in a blue bowl on a white background
Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew is full of that juicy, beefy flavor that everyone loves! It's a delicious dish without the carbs that will leave everyone wanting more! The radishes in the Instant Pot come out super tender just like potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

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.
Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

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

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.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Soup

Cowboy Stew

A pot of mixed vegetable and sausage stew with corn, beans, potatoes, and herbs, accompanied by sliced cornbread on the side.
Cowboy Stew. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This robust cowboy stew is full of incredible flavors. It's a wonderful dish that you can make in one pot, and it's great with cornbread.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Stew

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)

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.
Get the Recipe: Egg Drop Soup

Zippy’s Chili Recipe

A bowl of homemade chili with a sprinkle of cheese on top.
Zippy’s Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Zippy’s Chili Recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish with a mix of spices and ingredients for a comforting meal. It’s perfect for chilly days or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Get the Recipe: Zippy’s Chili Recipe

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup copycat recipe is easy to make in the Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It’s made with simple ingredients and is quick, budget-friendly and delightfully cheesy. Stovetop instructions included.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Spicy Coconut Red Lentil Dal

Spicy Coconut Red Lentil Dal. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Cozy up with this quick, easy, & tasty one pot spicy coconut red lentil dahl that is made with red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, garlic, onion and the perfect blend of Indian spices. It makes a most delicious gluten-free, vegan dish served alongside some basmati rice or naan bread! You can make this easy dal in the Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Coconut Red Lentil Dal

Easy Mason Jar Soup Mix Recipe

Two jars filled with layers of various dried ingredients, including lentils, pasta, and peas, with a measuring cup and wooden spatula beside them. Mason jar soup mix recipe.
Easy Mason Jar Soup Mix Recipe. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life..

Make an easy mason jar soup mix recipe for quick meals, gifting, or meal prep. Perfect pantry staple with customizable ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Easy Mason Jar Soup Mix Recipe

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

A bowl of tomato soup garnished with a basil leaf, next to fresh tomatoes.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Fall is the perfect time of year to use up the last of your tomatoes and fresh garden basil for this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. It is deliciously vegan and low carb and can be made easily in your Instant Pot for a convenient delightful meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Bisque

Two black bowls of tomato basil bisque on a blue background.
Tomato Basil Bisque. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Creamy tomato basil bisque is loaded with fresh tomatoes and just the right balance of basil, parmesan, and balsamic vinegar. Made on the stovetop, this tomato basil soup is smooth and creamy, with all the flavor of a rich tomato bisque. A taste of summer that is perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Basil Bisque

Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with a spoon on a colorful blue and white plate.
Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with a velvety blend of creamy butternut squash and crisp apples. Enhanced with the golden touch of turmeric and a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, this soup captures the essence of the season's harvest while enticing you to savor more nourishing vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup

A bowl of slow cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.
Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Do noodles sound too heavy for tonight? Swap them out for zoodles instead. This comforting and flavorful chicken zoodle soup made in the slow cooker is a perfect dinner option for busy weeknight. The tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty broth make it a satisfying and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup

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