Classic Comfort Soups 🥣
10 Classic Comfort Soup Recipes 🍲✨
Here are ten heartwarming soup recipes, perfect for cozy days!
1. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Pour in broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in shredded chicken, noodles, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
2. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Method:
- Heat butter in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth. Stir in cream and basil.
- Serve hot with grilled cheese!
3. Hearty Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp flour (to thicken)
Method:
- Heat oil in a pot, brown beef, then remove.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Return beef, add broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Mix flour with water, stir into soup to thicken. Serve warm.
4. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
Method:
- Boil potatoes in broth until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Blend half of the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
5. Classic Minestrone Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup small pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, broth, beans, and seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, cook for 10 more minutes.
- Serve warm with Parmesan cheese.
6. Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Method:
- Sauté onion in butter. Add squash, broth, salt, and nutmeg. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth, stir in cream.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of cream.
7. Classic French Onion Soup
Ingredients:
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 4 slices French bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Method:
- Sauté onions in butter until caramelized (about 25 minutes).
- Add broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve with toasted bread topped with melted cheese.
8. Homemade Clam Chowder
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (6 oz) clams, drained
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Method:
- Sauté onion and celery in butter.
- Add potatoes, clam juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream and clams. Cook for 5 more minutes. Serve hot.
9. Spicy Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup corn
- Tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese for topping
Method:
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
- Add broth, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and corn.
- Serve with tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese.
10. Classic Corn Chowder
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Method:
- Sauté onion in butter. Add corn, potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend half of the soup for a creamy texture. Stir in milk.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs.
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