Soup Recipe Round Up

Soup season is upon us! There’s something exciting about the change of seasons and the cooling of the weather that just begs for a warm, comforting bowl of soup. Soup is not just great for its ability to warm us up but for the many and various ways to prepare and serve it.

Whether you’re in the mood for a chicken soup, a beef-based soup, a soup with beans, or just a simple vegetable soup, there are a plethora of soup options out there. If you want to sip on some broth, indulge in a creamy concoction, or chow down on a thick and hearty bowl, soup offers you a range of diverse options guaranteed to please any palate.

Soup can be eaten as a meal on its own, as an appetizer, or even as a hearty snack in the middle of the day. Scroll through this list to find one, or two soup recipes, that appeal to you.

Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Instant Pots have become all the rage these days. Though most people use them for the quick cook time, they are also great energy savers which may help us save money on electricity. With the rise in costs these days this is most definitely something to think about.

This is the instant pot I use. If you are just getting started with using the instant pot, I recommend you consider this instant pot cookbook so you can familiarize yourself with the various functions and have some recipe ideas on hand.

Instant pot soup recipes come together quickly and easily, great for when you want to get soup on the table as soon as possible.

Vegetable Soup Recipes

Fall is also a great time for local produce just begging to be turned into soup; pumpkin, tomatoes, and squash are all in season and make fantastic-tasting soup.

Whether you visit your local farmers market, get a delivery of a CSA, or pick up the fall vegetables at the grocery store, these thick and hearty soups are sure to taste great.

Cauliflower Fennel Soup

Butternut Squash Turmeric Soup

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Lentils, as in this Spicy Lentil Soup below, are a great addition to soup, adding protein, iron, and fiber. Green, brown, and red lentils are all good options when it comes to soup. Red lentils will cook up the fastest if you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner. Green and brown lentils can usually be found canned so they just need to be rinsed and added to the soup. If you prefer to use dried, you may need to cook the soup longer or boil them beforehand. Red lentils are only available dried but cook quickly so there’s no need to boil them in advance.

Beef Soup Recipe

Sometime we just need a thick and hearty beef soup to satisfy that gnawing hunger. Beef adds a richness and depth to any soup rendering it immensely filling and gratifying. Whether you choose to make beef the hero or add it to create a more hearty and nourishing soup, it can be a versatile and delicious addition.

Both this hearty meatball and vegetable soup and this instant pot beef and vegetable soup eat like a meal. Leftovers are great the next day.

Instant Pot Beef & Vegetable Soup

This Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup packs in all the protein, carbs, vegetables and greens. A complete meal all…

Vegetables take center stage in these wholesome soups.

Peas, leeks, zucchini, mushrooms or name any vegetable and guaranteed there are hundreds or recipes featuring it. You really can’t go wrong with any vegetable soup. From the exotic to the basic, vegetables bring a variety of flavors and textures to soup. Look for fresh, in season vegetables for the ultimate flavor. However, frozen vegetables will also work wonders in soup.

Beans and Legumes add loads of flavor and texture to soup.

Hearty, chewy, and oh-so-satisfying, beans and legumes take center stage in these soup recipes. Black beans, cannellini beans, lentils, or chickpeas can all transform a simple soup into a wholesome and nourishing meal.

You can use dried or canned beans in almost all soups. Dried beans are likely the most economical though they do require some soaking and boiling beforehand. Canned beans are convenient and easy to use and probably just need a simple rinse before you add them to the pot.

Instant Pot Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili

Cannellini Sausage Kale Soup

Black Bean Mushroom Carrot Soup