Soul-Warming Soups And Stews For The Holidays

As the holiday season fills the air with joy and togetherness, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a steaming bowl of soup or a hearty stew to bring everyone closer. These dishes are a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Let’s celebrate the season with bowls brimming with love and comfort.

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

A white bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Stew sits on a rustic wooden cutting board with a red linen on a white marble counter
Instant Pot Chicken Stew. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Instant Pot Chicken Stew combines tender shredded chicken thighs, vegetables, and thyme for a simple, warming, delicious dinner that comes together in under an hour, almost all of which is hands-off time in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Creamy Italian sausage soup in a pot with a spoon and garnishes on the side
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a one-pot dish that can be made in 30 minutes. It features ingredients like Italian sausage, cream cheese, canned tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream to give this soup its delicious flavor and texture.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

White Chicken Chili

Two cast iron bowls filled with White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with all your favorite Southwestern flavors, White Chicken Chili is easier to make than you might think! Creamy, spicy, and chunky, it’s a tasty dish for sure!
Get the Recipe: White Chicken Chili

Easy Creamy Taco Soup

Creamy Keto Taco Soup with gresh avocado slices and lime
Easy Creamy Taco Soup. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This quick and easy creamy Taco Soup Recipe with Mexican flavors made on the stove will be a big part of your hearty comfort food. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and diabetic friendly, our low-carb Mexican soup will be your go-to from all the soup recipes there are.
Get the Recipe: Easy Creamy Taco Soup

Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

A bowl of cheese soup with crackers on a plate
Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Microwave Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup is comfort in a bowl. Carrots, green onions, salt, and pepper add to the flavor. It’s great for winter days.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

Curry Pumpkin Soup

Two bowls of curry pumpkin soup with coconut cream and pumpkin seeds
Curry Pumpkin Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This soup melds the warmth of curry spices with the smooth texture of pureed pumpkin. It’s a hearty dish that provides a comforting warmth, especially in cooler weather.
Get the Recipe: Curry Pumpkin Soup

Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Chinese seaweed soup
Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Chinese seaweed soup, also known as “zi cai dan hua tang”(紫菜蛋花汤) in Mandarin, is a light and nourishing soup commonly found in Chinese cuisine.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chinese Seaweed Egg Drop Soup Recipe (紫菜蛋花汤)

Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup

A bowl of slow cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Do noodles sound too heavy for tonight? Swap them out for zoodles instead. This comforting and flavorful chicken zoodle soup made in the slow cooker is a perfect dinner option for busy weeknight. The tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty broth make it a satisfying and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Zoodle Soup

Beer Cheese Soup

Soup with bacon, beer and cheese in a bowl
Beer Cheese Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Make beer cheese soup next time you’re craving a creamy, cheesy comfort food dish. It’s an easy one pot recipe you can make in 30 minutes for lunch or serve as a side with dinner. If you need a holiday dish – look no further. Everyone will love this!
Get the Recipe: Beer Cheese Soup

Deconstructed Egg Roll Soup

A picture of cabbage carrot sausage in broth soup
Deconstructed Egg Roll Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Make this easy one-pot Egg Roll Soup for dinner tonight! This healthy comfort food has your favorite egg roll flavors but in a soup. It’s quick and simple to make, and you can customize the recipe to fit your needs. You can feel good about making this again and again.
Get the Recipe: Deconstructed Egg Roll Soup

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

A bowl of tortellini soup sits on a rustic wooden cutting board with a yellow linen and a bunch of parsley
Instant Pot Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Instant Pot Tortellini Soup is a warm, hearty dish. With rich ground sausage, plenty of healthy vegetables, and cheesy tortellini, this perfectly balanced soup will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup

Cauliflower cheddar cheese bacon soup in a pot with a spoon
Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup is cozy, delicious, and excellent for cold winter nights. Cauliflower is steamed with chicken broth and cooked with a perfect combination of seasonings. Butter, heavy cream, and cheese thicken the broth, making it extra creamy! Top it off with crispy bacon, and this 30-minute cauliflower soup recipe will be a new family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Bacon Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with a spoon on a colorful blue and white plate
Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Indulge in the warmth of autumn with a velvety blend of creamy butternut squash and crisp apples. Enhanced with the golden touch of turmeric and a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar, this soup captures the essence of the season’s harvest while enticing you to savor more nourishing vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup in 2 bowls with spoons
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Better than the Olive Garden original, this hearty soup is loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and flavor! It’s not hard to make, and once you get a taste of this restaurant classic, you’ll never buy it again!
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Texas Roadhouse Chili Copycat Recipe

A bowl of Texas roadhouse chili with jalapenos and beans
Texas Roadhouse Chili Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.


Get the Recipe: Texas Roadhouse Chili Copycat Recipe

Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink in two bowls with crusty bread in the background
Cullen Skink. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Cullen Skink is a famous Scottish soup made with smoked fish. It’s thick, rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious! And, it’s ready in under 30!
Get the Recipe: Cullen Skink

Coconut Pumpkin Soup

A woman holding a bowl of pumpkin soup with coconut cream
Coconut Pumpkin Soup. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Coconut pumpkin soup is creamy yet dairy-free, thanks to bone broth, coconut milk, and sugar-free pumpkin puree. Cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne give this soup recipe a delicious spice. Warm up with this savory soup on a chilly day!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Pumpkin Soup

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