Stop reaching for a can of soup from the cupboard when you can easily make a large pot to feed the whole family. Not that there will be leftovers, but you can always make a large batch and keep them in containers in the freezer to defrost on those days when you don’t feel like lifting a finger.
Serve with some crusty bread, or have a whole bowl on its own; nothing is better than being cooped up on the couch with homemade soup.
Drinking hot soup in cold weather helps raise your body temperature. It provides comforting warmth while also offering hydration through its high liquid content and supplying essential nutrients and electrolytes from the vegetables and broth, making it a nutritious and satisfying choice for staying warm and healthy.
Whether pumpkin soup is your favourite or you prefer a chicken soup to warm the soul, we’ve compiled our most popular BHG recipes from over the years. Enjoy!
33 crave-worthy soup recipes
Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold day. If you’re after the best pumpkin soup to impress your guests, don’t look past this thick and creamy option. With a swirl of cream, and some salt and pepper, you’ve got winter lunch, or dinner sorted.
Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of pea and ham soup. Colin elevates this classic recipe by adding a few dollops of a crème fresh and mint mix and serves it with homemade grilled garlic bread for the perfect combo.
Broc-on with fluffy, savoury scones that are baking in the oven while your creamy, green soup simmers on the stovetop.
What could be more comforting than some chicken and corn soup?
Grab a store-bought roast chook for a speedy shortcut to a piping hot bowl of comfort food. Then, get rolling with just five ingredients for crispy homemade spring rolls!
Slowly simmer budget-savvy chuck steak until it’s meltingly tender for the perfect stroganoff soup. Stroganoff is not usually in soup form, but this recipe makes it easy to cook, and even easier to consume.
Winter’s here so let’s warm up with a bowl of the classic cold-weather food, chicken noodle soup. This Asian-style soup includes umami fish balls and chewy vermicelli noodles, the perfect twist on tradition!
A rich, hearty and comforting soup with tender meat that falls off the bone. Yum!
A big bowl of hearty soup is made even more comforting when topped with a goat’s cheese toastie.
Matzo ball soup is made from a hearty blend of chicken, vegetables, and tender matzo balls, making it a timeless favourite. With a rich homemade stock, this soup promises warmth and flavour in every spoonful.
A nutrient-rich medley combined with a crunchy, flavoursome salad, this is a satisfying, vegetarian-friendly dinner.
This fragrant broth brings the heat of Asia to your dinner table, so you can feel cosy despite the weather outside.
When you think of slow-cooked meals, often lamb shanks and beef ribs come to mind. But there are delicious vegie soup options too. Go bulky with celery, carrot, barley and lentils, then return home to a beautifully warm bowlful.
It’s full of fresh vegies and is lighter than heavy creamy soups, but it doesn’t lack flavour. The best part is, you can use up all your leftover vegies that are wilting in the crisper!
Take the pumpkin soup you know and love to healthy new heights with superfoods garlic, ginger, turmeric, yoghurt and crunchy dry-roasted almonds.
Warm up your evenings with this comforting cauliflower cheese soup with golden herb croutons.
Ready in under an hour, this simple and creamy soup combines tender leeks and cauliflower with rich cheddar and parmesan, creating a velvety blend perfect for a cosy night.
Red lentils provide the thick base for this pot of absolute vegie bliss. Keep it chunky or puree it smooth – it’s up to you.
Like a warm hug in a bowl. The spiced roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets are used in the recipe and as toppers for added texture to savour.
This hearty soup has been given an extra flavour hit with an aromatic condiment – celery gremolata. The richness of the soup pairs perfectly with the fresh, herby topping
Warm and hearty, this soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Add in broken spaghetti for the perfect amount of carbs.
Make the most of this underused root vegetable with a creamy soup. White miso adds extra umami and balances the earthy celeriac and sweet maple syrup.
Made with Mexican flavours, this simple dinner is delicious served with fresh bread and butter.
Talk about a souperior serving. This indulgent number will have even soup naysayers devouring bowlful after bowlful.
There’s no need to dine out at a fancy French restaurant or bistro for a bowl of French onion soup with this easy recipe.
A dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of herbs and bacon will keep you coming back for more. Plus, you can mop up every last drop with sourdough.
It’s the chicken soups of of chicken soups. Ticking all the boxes, this soup is made for winter nights, nourishing and good for the soul.
Ladle into bowls, top with reserved celery leaves, parsley leaves and an extra drizzle of oil for a delicious hearty dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ribollita soup is a Tuscan classic with big flavours. If you can’t get your hands on fresh borlotti beans, just use dried and soak overnight!
To make this quick pumpkin soup, just pop butternut cubes in the microwave with stock, cook for 20 minutes, puree and you’re done! Too easy!
Check out those colours! Garnished with Bocconcini balls, basil and a drizzle of olive oil, this soup tastes as good as it looks.
Easy-to-make homemade stock adds punch to your bowl of Asian-flavoured comfort. Like a warm hug in a bowl.
When the sniffles and a sore throat hits, nothing is more soothing than a soul healing bowl of chicken soup.
With the weather getting colder and the nights longer, no meal will warm you up like a comforting bowl of soup.
With the sweetness of carrot, a spike of heat from the ginger and the creaminess of potato, it’s the perfect meal for chilly winter nights.
Which soup is best?
Determining the best soup will come down to personal preference. However, one contender is chicken noodle soup. It’s a popular choice because it’s comforting, versatile, and used to help soothe colds and ailments.
How to freeze soup
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to freeze soup:
- Cool it: Allow the soup to cool completely at room temperature. Do not leave it out for too long to avoid bacterial growth.
- Choose containers: Select a suitable freezer-safe or resealable freezer bags for storing the soup.
- Portion the soup: Decide how much soup you want to freeze in each container or bag.
- Fill containers or bags: Ladle cooled soup into containers or bags, leaving some space at the top to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Label and date: Use a marker to label each container or bag with the soup’s name and the date it was prepared.
- Remove air (if using bags): If using resealable freezer bags, squeeze out excess air before sealing them tightly. This helps prevent freezer burn and preserves the quality of the soup.
- Freeze: Place the filled containers or bags in the freezer in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Stack or arrange: Once the soup is frozen solid, stack the containers or arrange the bags upright to save space in the freezer.
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