Rug up with a bowl of these warming soups – the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. From much-loved classics like pumpkin, tomato, mushroom and minestrone to flavour-packed blends like sweet potato and capsicum or curried lentil and coconut, there’s something here for every craving. These hearty soup recipes are more than just starters – they’re nourishing, filling and satisfying enough to be a complete meal. Whether it’s a Moroccan lentil and cauliflower soup, an easy chicken noodle soup, or something different like butter chicken soup, each bowl is loaded with goodness. Serve with crusty bread and you’re set for the night.
Slow-roasted tomato soup is comfort in a bowl—rich, velvety, and full of depth. Unlike quick stovetop versions, this soup builds flavour slowly. Roasting brings out the best in ripe tomatoes, while a touch of smoked paprika and chilli adds a delicate smoky spicy backbone.
This easy recipe is perfect for a cold winter’s day when you feel like lasagne but don’t feel like waiting. On the table in 35 minutes, it’s super-comforting, with silky sheets of pasta, tasty meatballs and gooey melted cheese.
Kimchi soup (kimchi-jjigae) is traditionally made with pork belly and served with a bowl of steamed rice. Here we’ve added some thick chewy udon noodles to the broth and pan-fried some tasty pork mince until crispy to sprinkle over the top. It’s warm and comforting and you’ll only regret you didn’t make a bigger batch.
Combining tender chicken and charred corn in a light, spiced broth, this Mexican-inspired soup is refreshing and a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Top with fresh radish, feta, a squeeze of lime and corn chips for dunking.
Use up any dairy leftovers with this midweek wonder. You’ll need to freeze 2 cups of milk for this recipe. Creamy, corn, chive and bacon soup
“The warmth of a winter minestrone brings comfort as the seasons transition. Minestrone – vegetables, beans and pasta – shouldn’t be too strict, and this recipe can be used as a guide. Cabbages become plentiful in cold weather and are celebrated in this dish, used first to flavour the soup, then whizzed into a pesto to spoon on top. Spinach can be swapped for chard, pasta for rice, black beans for chickpeas or other beans; just take account of any necessary adjustments to their cook times. This version uses black beans (as opposed to more traditional cannellini or borlotti beans) for their small size and rich flavour. They nestle nicely among the other vegetables without dominating the soup, adding wonderful nuttiness and depth alongside the cabbage.” – Yotam Ottolenghi
This hearty, fragrant soup is sure to satisfy. Don't do dairy? Just omit the yoghurt.
Nourishing, warming, and full of flavour – Georgie Esdaile’s supergreens and bean soup is everything comfort cooking should be.
A velvety, nourishing soup made with roasted parsnips and creamy white beans, topped with roasted kale for crunch and contrast. It's the perfect nourishing bowl for cool days.
This ginger, lemongrass and chilli soup is a deeply nourishing broth, packed with bold aromatics and lifted by bright citrus notes. Perfect for cooler days or a midweek reset.
Traditional Chinese flavours are celebrated in this aromatic Sichuan beef soup. Perfect to make on a slow weekend, this delicious recipe is the ultimate thing to serve a large family or a table full of close friends. This warming meal is enriched with beef bones, tender beef cheeks and fragrant ingredients including fresh ginger, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and traditional chilli bean sauce. Finished with a chewy thick egg noodles, this hearty soup is sure to be one of your favourites. Recipe note: Begin the fermented chilli recipe 3-5 days ahead. Begin the soup recipe at least 4 1/2 hours ahead. You’ll need a sterilised jar and a large stockpot.
"This simple, speedy soup packs in big flavour in a short time. The smokiness of the salmon, the saltiness of the feta, the anise of the fennel and a bright citrus hit are a glorious combo that’ll have you coming back for seconds." – Emma Knowles
"Dreadful winter becomes far more handleable with the right dinner." - Matt Preston
“This nourishing bowl gets a great added kick from the addition of red curry paste” - Matt Moran.
This speedy five-ingredient soup is so easy and delicious, and is just the kind of warming, nourishing meal you’re looking for when the weather starts to turn cooler. We’ve finished it off with crispy chilli oil, shallot and sesame seeds, but silken tofu, sesame oil and fresh coriander would also be great toppings.
