Winter Warm-Up: 5 Easy Homemade Soup Recipes
by christa.hicks on January 15, 2024, 09:01am. EST
As winter’s chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Whether you’re seeking comfort on a snowy day or looking for a nourishing meal after a brisk winter walk, these 5 easy homemade soup recipes are sure to be your go-to winter warm-up. Embrace the season with the delightful aromas and flavors of these easy-to-make-at-home recipes!
- Classic Chicken Noodle Soup:
- Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Instructions:
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add shredded chicken and egg noodles. Simmer until noodles are cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Ingredients:
- Tomato Basil Soup:
- Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil and cream (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Ingredients:
- Vegetable Minestrone Soup:
- Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, pasta, beans, zucchini, and herbs.
- Simmer until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ingredients:
- Lentil Soup:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Instructions:
- Combine lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, tomatoes, cumin, and coriander in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh lemon juice if desired.
- Ingredients:
- Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
- Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- In a pot, sauté onion and garlic in butter until softened.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth. Return to the pot and stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until cheese is melted.
- Ingredients:
These recipes are versatile, and you can customize them based on your preferences. Enjoy your homemade soups!