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    20+ Best Soup Recipes

    Published: Oct 16, 2019 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    The best easy and cozy soup recipes to warm you up in the cold season. You can find vegetarian, vegan and gluten free soups here. 

    If you love soup as much as we do, make sure to take a look at our soup recipes! From Greek chicken orzo soup to vegan lentil soup, we've got you covered! 

    a collection of our top soup recipes.
    Table Of Contents:
    • Favorite soup recipes
    • Tips to make the best soup
    • The best soup recipes
    • Serving suggestions
    • Step-by-Step Recipe
    • 20+ Best Soup Recipes

    Favorite soup recipes

    When the cold season starts, all I want is just a tasty bowl of soup and a blanket. Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup. There are so many ways to make soup using your favorite ingredients. You can make soup with almost any kind of vegetables. 

    To make a delicious soup, it's important to use quality ingredients. Adding fresh herbs is great for flavoring and also makes a nice garnish. 

    Tips to make the best soup

    Soup is such a comforting dish that you can enjoy any time of the year. Here are a few notes to keep in mind when it comes to making soup:

    1. As for the pots, you can use almost any kind of pot including non-stick, Dutch-oven, cast iron or stainless steel. Make sure the pot is completely clean before you start cooking. You can also use your slow cooker or instant pot to make many soup recipes.
    2. Let the soup cook on medium heat for a while for the flavors to combine.
    3. Use fresh lemons instead of packaged lemon juice to add brightness to your soup and balance the flavors. 
    4. Most soups freeze very well if stored properly. You can use freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in a pot over medium heat until warm.

    The best soup recipes

    One Pot Curry Lentil Soup (Vegan)

    Curry Lentil Soup
    Curry lentil soup is an easy soup recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. This lentil soup with coconut milk is very comforting. 
    Check out this recipe
    Two bowls of curry lentil soup with dill on top.

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
    Turkish lentil soup is ready in 30 minutes and is so easy to make. You can make this healthy and delicious soup with just a handful of ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Two bowls of Turkish lentil soup topped with parsley.

    Mediterranean vegetable soup (instant pot)

    Mediterranean Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
    Quick and easy Instant pot vegetable soup with a Mediterranean twist. This pressure cooker soup recipe is perfect as a light dinner or lunch. Make sure to watch the video to learn how to make Mediterranean vegetable soup in instant pot. 
    Quick and easy Instant pot vegetable soup with a Mediterranean twist. This pressure cooker soup recipe is perfect as a light dinner or lunch. Make sure to watch the video to learn how to make Mediterranean vegetable soup in instant pot.

    Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe

    Red Lentil Soup Recipe
    Ready in only 30 minutes, this turmeric ginger red lentil soup is everyone's favorite. This is a healthy and hearty soup recipe that's full of flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Red lentil soup with ginger and turmeric.

    Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
    Greek lemon chicken orzo soup is easy and packed with flavor. This healthy soup is creamy, hearty and so tasty, perfect for a cozy dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Greek orzo soup with lemon and chicken.

    Moroccan chickpea stew

    Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
    Moroccan chickpea stew is made with simple ingredients and flavored with warm spices. It’s easy and ready in no time!
    Check out this recipe
    Moroccan chickpea stew

    Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup

    Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe
    Ready in 25 minutes, this easy instant pot lentil soup recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. It's packed with tasty ingredients and is pretty much a hands-off lentil soup recipe. 
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot lentil soup

    Turkish zucchini stew

    Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
    This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    This Turkish zucchini stew is heart, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.

    Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan

    Persian Eggplant Soup - Ash-e Bademjan
    Persian eggplant soup is a delicious Persian recipe that's very simple to make. This easy Persian soup is vegetarian and gluten free. 
    Check out this recipe
    Persian eggplant soup ash-e bademjan

    Instant pot chicken soup

    Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
    This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
    Check out this recipe
    This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.

    Instant pot creamy potato soup

    Creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup (Vegan)
    Ready in 20 minutes, this creamy instant pot potato soup is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's naturally dairy free, vegan and gluten free.
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot potato soup

    Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)

    Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)
    Ash Reshteh is a popular Iranian soup that's simple, easy and very flavorful. This vegetarian Persian soup is made with herbs, legumes and caramelized onion, perfect for any day of the year.
    Check out this recipe
    Ash rehsteh Persian style noodle soup

    Easy Chicken Lentil Soup

    Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
    Enjoy an easy chicken lentil soup that's full of Mediterranean flavor. Seasoned with warm spices and packed with veggies, this soup is all you need for a hearty dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken lentil soup recipe

    Turkish Yogurt Soup (Yayla Çorbasi)

    Turkish Yogurt Soup Yayla Corbasi
    Turkish yogurt soup is the perfect option for a light meal. This warm yogurt soup is simple, healthy, and naturally vegetarian.
    Check out this recipe
    Turkish yogurt soup yayla corbasi

    Persian lentil soup (Adasi)

    Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe
    Adasi is a classic Persian lentil soup that's vegetarian and gluten free. Learn how to make this easy Persian recipe with this step by step tutorial and video. 
    Adasi Persian lentil soup

    Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Slow Cooker, Stove top and Instant pot)

    Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any day of the week! It's so easy to make and is packed with flavors! Find instructions for slow cooker, instant pot and stove top.
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken tortilla soup

    Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup

    Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
    Here's a green lentil soup with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with vegetables and spices, this recipe proves that healthy soups don't have to be bland!
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean lentil soup

    Quick and Easy Sausage Gnocchi Soup

    Sausage Gnocchi Soup
    Sausage gnocchi soup is easy and ready in 30 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's hearty and simple.
    Check out this recipe
    Sausage gnocchi soup

    Italian Homemade Beef Stew

    Italian Homemade Beef Stew
    An easy homemade beef stew recipe that's full of amazing flavors. This easy Italian beef stew is made with tender beef and fresh vegetables. 

    Check out this recipe

    Saffron Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Saffron
    This roasted butternuts squash soup recipe is creamy and so easy to make. It's flavorful and naturally gluten-free and vegan.
    Check out this recipe

    Homemade lamb stew

    Lamb Stew Recipe
    This easy lamb stew recipe is filled with healthy and tasty ingredients. It's a one pot stew that's packed with vegetables, lamb and spices.
    Check out this recipe
    easy lamb stew

    Serving suggestions

    Soups and stews are perfect for any time of the year as lunch or dinner. I love serving them with some freshly baked bread. Here are some suggestions.

    • Barbari
    • Naan
    • Sourdough barbari
    • Turkish pide
    • Garlic monkey bread

    You can also make a large salad on the side, some of our favorite salads are nicoise salad, healthy chicken salad and green goddess salad.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    20+ Best Soup Recipes

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    The best easy and cozy soup recipes to warm you up in the cold season. You can find vegetarian, vegan and gluten free soups here. Here is the recipe for Instant pot chicken soup, please check out all the other recipes above.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean, Persian, Turkish
    Servings 4
    Calories 299 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 large carrot diced
    • 1 Yukon gold potato cut into 1 inch chunks
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 chicken breast cooked and shredded
    • 1 can chickpeas 15.5 oz
    • 5 cups chicken stock
    • ½ cup parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Pour olive oil into instant pot and press the "saute" button. Once the oil is hot, saute onion and garlic until golden and fragrant.
    • Add in diced carrots and chopped potatoes. Drain the chickpeas and add them to the instant pot. Add cinnamon, cumin, Aleppo pepper, salt and tomato paste to the vegetable. Stir well to combine.
    • Add the shredded chicken breast and the chicken stock. Stir well. Secure the lid and set the valve to "sealing". Press the "pressure cook" button and set it on "high". Set the timer for 5 minutes.
    • Once the cooking time is done, do a quick release. Open the lid, stir in chopped parsley. Taste to make sure the soup has enough salt for your taste.
    • Serve warm with some lemon juice.

    Notes

    • If Aleppo pepper is not available, use red pepper flakes or chili powder. 
    • You can use leftover chicken breast (grilled, baked or rotisserie) or make poached chicken in instant pot. 
    • If you don't have an instant pot, make this soup on the stove. Follow the recipe as instructed and prepare it in a large pot on the stove top. Once you add the chicken stock, cover with the lid and cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the carrot and potatoes are cooked.
    • To make this instant pot chicken soup with raw chicken breast, cut it into chunks and add it to the onion and garlic and saute until golden. Proceed with the recipe as instructed. The timing will remain the same. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 923mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3836IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

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    Comments

    1. DavidF

      March 12, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      Shadi ... Thank you for sharing these soup recipes. We bought your two books, and we are starting to try and learn how to cook Mediterrian. So, my whole family appreciates your sharing your knowledge and experience in this area.

      Reply
    2. Louise

      February 22, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      So many great soups to try!

      Reply
    3. Mirlene

      February 22, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great source of all the soup recipes I want to try! I'm excited to make the green lentil soup as I have a lot in my pantry!

      Reply
    4. Aimee Mars

      February 22, 2022 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This is the post I have been looking for! I've been eating soup for lunch every day for weeks and am in need of some new ideas. I can't wait to try the curried lentil soup and just work my way through all the others in this post.

      Reply
    5. Ieva

      February 22, 2022 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful selection to try when it's so cold and stormy outside (at least in the UK)! I 100% recommend the red lentil soup recipe, which we've made a couple of times already! 🙂

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        March 15, 2022 at 12:42 am

        Hi Leva! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Jess

      February 22, 2022 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      Soup season is the best season! I think I'm most excited about the Sausage Gnocchi Soup!

      Reply
    7. Hanna

      September 22, 2021 at 7:27 am

      All these soups look amazing! I'm going to try the lemon orzo one first!

      Reply
    8. Gina

      September 22, 2021 at 7:00 am

      Wow, great list! I'll be trying out those lentil recipes soon!

      Reply

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