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    Home » Recipes » Soups » The Best Soup Recipes

    The Best Soup Recipes

    Published: Jun 8, 2023 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A collage of pictures of colourful soups in bowls.

    Browse our collection of the very best soup recipes... healthy, nutritious and packed full of flavour. From hearty chicken noodle to classic roast pumpkin, low carb cauliflower to comforting slow cooker pea & ham - and so many more!

    A collage of homemade soup recipes.

    During winter I'm constantly torn between eating all of the delicious and rich comfort food desserts (golden syrup dumplings and apple crumble... I'm looking at you), or filling up on nourishing and veggie-packed soups.

    Fortunately a naughty dessert is perfectly balanced by a healthy soup... so you really can have the best of both worlds (completely guilt-free!).

    Healthy & Hearty Soup Recipes

    If you're after nutritious and satisfying soup recipes, then you're in the right place.

    These soup recipes are:

    • Budget-friendly
    • Packed full of vegetables
    • Low carb, low calorie and low fat
    • Freezer-friendly.

    Simply click on any of the recipes below for the full (and free!) printable recipe.

    Carrot & Lentil Soup

    Honestly, this warming nutritious soup makes me feel healthy just looking at it. Just 10 minutes prep time and then on the table in 45 minutes. Serve with some crusty multigrain rolls for a real fibre feast!

    Carrot And Lentil Soup Recipe
    Flavour-packed healthy and creamy Carrot and Lentil Soup with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and tomato.
    5 from 2 votes
    A bowl of carrot soup with herbs and seeds on top.

    Creamy Cauliflower Soup (Cream-Free!)

    THIS is one of my favourite soups!!!! It's super delicious and creamy... but it's made with absolutely no cream at all. The pureed cauliflower is what gives it the beautiful creamy taste. Oh, and did I mention the crispy bacon on top!?

    Healthy & Creamy Cauliflower Soup | NO cream! Recipe
    The ultimate healthy and creamy cauliflower soup... that's made with absolutely NO cream at all! Low fat, low calorie, low carb and totally delicious!
    5 from 18 votes
    A bowl of creamy white soup with bacon and parmesan.

    Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

    Tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and veggies come together in a gorgeous silky broth flavoured with lemon and fresh herbs - it is so good, make sure you make enough for seconds!

    Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup Recipe
    Rich, hearty and SO incredibly delicious, this creamy chicken and mushroom soup is pure comfort food in a bowl!
    5 from 3 votes
    A bowl of mushroom soup with chicken and herbs.

    Classic Roast Pumpkin Soup

    You can't go wrong with this classic pumpkin soup. Plus, roasting the pumpkin takes it to a whole new level of sweet flavour! Serve with buttered crusty bread rolls for the perfect winter comfort food.

    Roast Pumpkin Soup Recipe
    A rich and creamy classic roast pumpkin soup recipe that's so simple to make... try it served with crispy bacon, a swirl of cream and lots of crusty buttered bread for the ultimate comfort food meal. 
    5 from 23 votes
    A rich and creamy classic roast pumpkin soup recipe that's so simple to make... try it served with crispy bacon, a swirl of cream and lots of crusty buttered bread for the ultimate comfort food meal. 

    Chicken & Rice Soup

    A bowl of warm chicken and rice soup is a satisfying meal, especially served with some warm bread rolls or savoury muffins. For an easy time saving option, use left-over cooked chicken or BBQ chicken, either way, this is a really economical meal that fills hungry tummies.

    Chicken & Rice Soup Recipe
    A healthy and nourishing vegetable, chicken and rice soup recipe that's perfect for quick and easy midweek family dinners.
    5 from 22 votes
    An overhead image of part of a neutral stoneware bowl with chicken and rice soup.

    Creamy Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

    A most delicious vegetable-packed soup that is perfect paired with a loaf of crusty bread! Just 10 minutes prep time and ready to eat in just 40 minutes - a guaranteed warm winner with the whole family!

    Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup Recipe
    Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is a thick, creamy and nutritious soup that makes a perfect dinner on a cold winter's night.
    5 from 9 votes
    Zoomed in image of a serving of Broccoli and Cauliflower soup with crispy bacon pieces and grated cheese

    Healthy Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup

    A creamy soup made without any cream at all... and packed with loads of vegetables! This is going to become a favourite in your house in no time. Freeze some for mid-week meals.

    Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup Recipe
    A healthy Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup made with absolutely no-cream! The perfect cold and flu fighting soup...
    5 from 16 votes
    A healthy Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup made with absolutely no-cream! The perfect cold and flu fighting soup during winter!

    20 Minute Chicken & Corn Soup

    This is one of my most popular soup recipes ever... and it's no wonder why! Ready in just 20 minutes, this soup really is a crowd-pleaser. Add a packet of 2 minute noodles to make it even more satisfying.

    Chicken Corn Soup Recipe
    Simple Chinese Chicken Corn Soup made in just 20 minutes... a super healthy recipe that's perfect for an easy lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. 
    5 from 13 votes
    A blue bowl of Chicken and Corn soup decorated with chopped spring onions.

    Tomato Soup

    This family favourite soup is packed full of nutritious tomatoes and couldn't be easier to make. A quick and easy midweek dinner or lunch that always gets the tick of approval.

    Tomato Soup Recipe
    A healthy vegetable-packed winter tomato soup recipe that makes a hearty and delicious midweek meal... have it on the table in 45 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
    A hearty vegetable-packed winter tomato soup recipe that makes a healthy and delicious midweek meal... have it on the table in 45 minutes!

    Carrot, Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup

    Perfect for busy nights or when you need something cosy and comforting with minimal effort. Just 10 minutes prep, and ready to serve in less than 45 minutes - another inexpensive and freezer friendly meal!

    Carrot, Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
    This Sweet Potato Soup is given a tasty, veggie-laden goodness with the addition of carrot and pumpkin. With its smooth texture and sweet flavour undertones, this soup, served with nothing more than a fresh, crusty bread roll is the perfect meal in cooler weather!
    5 from 8 votes
    Carrot, Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup in a white bowl surrounded by a patterned tea towel

    Potato & Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon

    Another classic favourite, this creamy Potato & Leek Soup with crispy bacon will be ready in 30 minutes. This delicious, budget-friendly soup is made from seasonal winter leeks which always taste the very best!

    Potato & Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon Recipe
    A hearty and creamy potato & leek soup that will be ready on the table in 30 minutes... the perfect healthy winter soup recipe.
    5 from 8 votes
    A hearty and creamy potato & leek soup that will be ready on the table in 30 minutes... the perfect healthy winter soup recipe. #potato #leek #soup #recipe #thermomix #conventional #healthy #winter #dinner

    Classic Chicken, Corn & Noodle Soup

    The most delicious Chicken, Corn & Noodle Soup… have it on the table in less than 30 minutes! Kids love the sweetness of corn in this soup, so serve with crusty bread for a hearty, tasty and healthy meal.

    Chicken, Corn And Noodle Soup Recipe
    The most delicious Chicken, Corn And Noodle Soup... have it on the table in less than 30 minutes! This recipe is ideal for a simple mid-week family dinner or a comforting winter weekend dish. 
    5 from 8 votes

    Thai Pumpkin Soup

    A flavour-packed version of a classic pumpkin soup, this Thai-inspired soup is the perfect winter warmer with a hint of spice and creamy coconut. Perfect for a minimal-fuss, one pot dinner when you are short on time!  

    Thai Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe
    You’ll love how easy it is to make this heavenly Thai pumpkin soup. The ultimate winter-warmer, it is packed full of real pumpkin, cosy and comforting curry flavour and a swirl of creamy coconut milk. And it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!
    5 from 6 votes
    a bowl of soup with croutons and bread on the side

    Creamy Zucchini Soup

    When zucchinis (or courgettes) are in season, they're plentiful and cheap! Make the most of excess zucchinis by whipping up a big batch of soup and freeze some for winter meals. It's a great way to use up those excess zucchinis when they're abundant!

    Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe
    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! A tasty light lunch or midweek dinner.
    5 from 10 votes
    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect way to use up zucchinis!

    Thermomix Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone is a perfect soup to make on the stovetop or in your Thermomix this winter! This versatile recipe allows you to mix and match with your favourite ingredients to create a really satisfying and delicious meal. Add some warm crusty bread and a sprinkle of parmesan for the ultimate Italian dish!

    Thermomix Minestrone Soup Recipe
    The very best healthy and nutritious chunky Thermomix Minestrone Soup packed full of vegetables, beans and pasta! Prepared and cooked entirely in a Thermomix machine... have it on the table in just 30 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
    A vegetable, tomato and pasta soup in a bowl.

    Slow Cooker Soups

    The best thing about a slow cooker (or crock pot) is that it's just 'set and forget'! This makes it ideal for making winter soups in, as the flavours just develop more over the slow cooking time, and there's nothing better than coming home to winter warming soups on cold nights.

    And if you're thinking about the cost of running a slow cooker for hours, here's the facts. When it comes to energy consumption, no other electrical appliance can beat a slow cooker. The reason behind a slow cooker’s use of very little energy is that they cook at such a low temperature.

    So make the most of winter veggies in season with these economical, healthy and comforting slow cooker soups!

    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

    Dust off your slow cooker and get ready to make the yummiest Mexican Chicken Soup. Serve it with avocado, corn chips and sour cream for a soup that's has just the right amount of spicyness to it! This is one great way to get kids to eat soup!

    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
    This flavour-packed Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is the healthy recipe... a tomato, bean, corn and chicken soup served with sour cream, avocado and corn chips!
    5 from 7 votes
    A bowl of tomato, chicken, corn and bean soup.

    Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup

    If you're after a healthy soup that's also hearty and filling, you can't go past a classic slow cooker pea and ham soup. A perfect winter warmer, there's a reason that this soup is always so very popular!

    Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup Recipe
    A hearty and healthy Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup that can be prepped in the morning and ready for dinner at night... the perfect winter soup! 
    5 from 7 votes
    A hearty and healthy Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup that can be prepped in the morning and ready for dinner at night... the perfect winter soup! 

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    Kiss goodbye to cold and flu season with this veggie boosting, cold-busting soup that the whole family will love. Have dinner ready by the time you get home.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
    This classic Slow Cooker Noodle Soup is packed full of vegetables, chicken and noodles making it a hearty and delicious family meal. It really is the perfect winter soup!
    5 from 16 votes
    A bowl of chicken noodle soup in front of a slow cooker and herbs.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

    Just 10 minutes to prep, and then let the slow cooker do the rest with the flavours developing more during the slow cooking time. So inexpensive too - when there's plenty of pumpkins in season, this is one of the most economical meals you can make.

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup Recipe
    This nourishing pumpkin soup made in the slow cooker, is a healthy and inexpensive meal that can be prepared and cooked ahead of time.
    5 from 1 vote
    A bowl of pumpkin soup prepared in the slow cooker.

    Storing And Freezing Soup

    Soups freeze and reheat perfectly, making them great options for meal planning or batch cooking.

    Here's my top 5 tips for freezing soups:

    • Cool in the fridge before freezing - allow soups to cool completely in the fridge before placing into the freezer.
    • Airtight containers - freeze your soup in airtight containers.
    • Use within 3 months - frozen soups are best consumed within 3 months - they can be frozen for longer however the quality of flavour deteriorates.
    • Serving size - I like to freeze my soups in a combination of single serve and family size airtight containers. This makes is easier when grabbing out a single serve for lunch, or a family size to feed everyone at dinner time.
    • Label your containers - after 3 months it can be difficult to know what kind of soup is hiding in your container just by looking at it. Labelling it takes the mystery out of knowing what kind of soup it is.

    Reheating Soup

    Soups can be reheated in either the microwave or on the stovetop.

    When reheating soup:

    • Reheat creamy soups on a low heat to avoid the cream from separating.
    • You can either place the soup into the fridge overnight to defrost before reheating, or you can reheat directly from frozen.
    • Once the soup has been defrosted and reheated, it shouldn't be re-frozen.

    More Freezer-Friendly Family Dinners

    For more healthy and nutritious family meals, browse my collection of freezer dinners here.

    A collection of images of homemade main meals that can be frozen.

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