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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Apr 9, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    34 super stove, slow cooker, Instant Pot or soup maker recipes

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    Nothing is better than a bowl of soup to keep you warm in the colder months. Soup can be made in a variety of ways, so I've gathered 34 super stove, slow cooker, Instant Pot or soup maker recipes.

    Collage of four soup recipes. Caption reads 35 super soup recipes to try at home

    I love the way our home smells with a pot of hearty soup bubbling on the stove - there are few things more comforting!

    What's more, soup can be incredibly versatile, with most recipes being easily adaptable to work on the stove, pressure cooker or slow cooker. Here are some of my favourites.

    Curried pumpkin & parsnip soup

    Curried pumpkin & parsnip soup served in blue and white bowls, garnished with natural yogurt, sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

    This delicious curried pumpkin & parsnip soup is just perfect for this time of year. With a hint of warming curry, it’s mild enough for the whole family to enjoy and a delicious way to get some extra veggies into your little ones.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Chicken and lentil soup

    A large spoon filled with chicken lentil soup from the bowl below. In the background there's slices of crusty bread and a tea towel.

    This chicken and lentil soup is an easy recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's made with chicken thighs and filled with fresh vegetables, making it a tastily updated take on the classic homemade chicken soup.

    Get the recipe from Swirls of Flavor

    Vegan pasta e fagioli

    You'll love this incredible vegan pasta and bean soup, also known as pasta e fagioli. It's vegan, gluten-free, high in protein, easy to prepare and suitable for the whole family.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Alphabet vegetable soup

    A decorative silver spoon with the alphabet soup spelling 'yummy'. In the background sits the remainder of the bowl of soup inside a white bowl.

    This alphabet soup is a fun and tasty hit with the whole family, and the perfect way to warm up on a cold evening. Kids and grownups alike with love spelling words almost as much as they enjoy slurping their soup!

    Get the recipe from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

    Matzo ball soup

    A rustic bowl filled with Matzo Ball Soup sits on a wooden tabletop.

    Matzo ball soup is a classic Jewish comfort food. It's commonly served during Passover, but you can enjoy this hearty soup year round. It's easy to make from scratch in your home kitchen.

    Get the recipe from OMG Yummy

    Leek & potato soup

    Two bowls of leek and potato soup sit on top of a silver table top surrounded by chunks of bread roll.

    Leek & potato soup is a popular favourite in households worldwide. It's simple to make, incredibly filling and wonderfully satisfying. If all that wasn't enough, this recipe is just 190 kcal per serving.

    Get the recipe from Lost in Food

    Roasted sweet potato & ginger soup

    A grey bowls filled with Roasted Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup  on a dark grey background. The sides are decorated with spoons and chilli flakes.

    This gorgeous soup is slightly spicy, slightly sweet and utterly yummy. It's made with just six ingredients: sweet potato, coconut milk, stock, turmeric, cayenne and ginger making it 100% vegan.

    Get the recipe from Savory Spin

    Easy fresh green soup

    Green soup served in bronze mugs, topped with peas and mint leaves.

    Inspired by the Soup Dragon from classic British TV series, The Clangers, this recipe is packed with vegetable goodness. With peas, spring onion, potato, garlic, peas, spinach, yogurt and stock, it's a tasty, healthy option for any day of the week.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    One-pot vegan minestrone soup

    A white bowl filled with Minestrone Soup and a slice of crusty bread on a white marble tabletop.

    This hearty vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and whole grains. It's a comforting vegan winter soup, full of both flavour and nutrients.

    Get the recipe from Happy Kitchen

    Black bean and chicken soup

    Black bean and shredded chicken soup inside a large green ceramic pot / bowl. Fresh herbs decorate the side of the bowl.

    This easy black bean and chicken soup is a deliciously hearty lunch or dinner that can be on the table in 20 minutes. It’s warm, spicy flavour and thick rich broth will keep you coming back to this classic cold-weather soup.

    Get the recipe from 2 Cookin Mamas

    Cabbage roll soup

    A black bowl filled with Cabbage Roll Soup.

    Cabbage roll soup is perfect for people who love to eat cabbage rolls but don’t have the time (or patience) to make them. The prep time is just 30 minutes, with instructions to cook fast in the pressure cooker or low and slow in the slow cooker.

    Get the recipe from Simply Stacie

    Spicy cauliflower soup

    A white bowl of Spicy Cauliflower Soup, at the side is a decorative silver spoon. Both sit on a white tabletop.

    Spicy cauliflower soup is the definition of pure comfort food. It's rich, creamy, and has just the right amount of heat to warm you up and make you feel cosy.

    Get the recipe from Low Carb Africa

    Orange, red lentil and carrot soup

    Orange, red lentil and roast carrot soup served in white bowls, garnished with parsley, orange slices and black pepper.

    This carrot and orange soup is packed with goodness and full of flavour. The recipe suggests roasting the carrots, but you can skip that step if you want to cut down the prep before getting everything into the slow cooker or Instant pot.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Creamy carrot soup

    A square bowl of Creamy Carrot Soup on a dark brown wooden tabletop. At the side is a mint green napkin and a plate of bread with dip.

    This carrot chowder is healthy, hearty, tasty. It's made with vegetables, canned soup and lean ground beef, but it can be easily adapted to a vegan or vegetarian diet.

    Get the recipe from Food Meanderings

    Potato & leek chowder

    a blue bowl filled with Potato & Leek Chowder.

    This potato and leek chowder is a beautifully fresh starter. With fresh baby potatoes, red onions, and succulent sweetcorn, it delivers some of the best savoury flavours of autumn in a warming bowl of soup.

    Get the recipe from Platter Talk

    Thai red curry chicken soup

    Dark green round bowl filled with Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup. Fresh herbs decorate the side on a black table top.

    This delicious chicken soup boasts Thai red curry flavours. It's made from a coconut milk-based broth with spices and fresh aromatics. Best of all, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

    Get the recipe from Dish n the Kitchen

    Easy broccoli soup

    Two bowls of broccoli soup sit on a wooden lazy susan. At the side there's an organic table cloth and a vintage silver spoon.

    Tasty & comforting with the delicious creamy taste, this easy broccoli soup is perfect with a chunk of crusty bread. Add a swirl of cream for extra luxury.

    Get the recipe from Curlys Cooking

    Bright pink roasted beetroot soup

    Vibrant pink roasted beetroot soup served in a shallow white bowl on a table set for dinner.

    A vibrantly flavourful soup made from roasted beetroot and cauliflower. Skip the roasting if you want a quicker prep time before chucking in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. With its bright pink hue, it's a perfect starter with wow factor.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Vegetable beef soup

    Close up of a white bowl filled with Vegetable Beef Soup.

    Passed from aunt to mum, down to daughter, there's something incredibly special about this ground beef soup loaded with vegetables in a savoury broth of beef stock, tomatoes and red wine.

    Get the recipe from The Hungry Bluebird

    Vegan wild rice soup

    A white bowl filled with Vegan Wild Rice Soup on top of a white surface. In the corner there's an Instant Pot appliance.

    This creamy, hearty vegan wild rice soup is loaded with vitamins to keep you warm and healthy through the colder months. The creaminess is achieved with blended cashews - a clever way to achieve a rich, dairy-free soup.

    Get the recipe from Instant Veg

    Caldo de res (beef soup)

    Blue and white decorative bowl filled with Caldo de Res (Beef Soup). In the corner there's a plate of cut up limes and a colourful napkin.

    This rustic soup is perfect for a winter's day when you are looking for something to warm you from the inside out. It’s made with beef shank, cabbage, carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes.

    Get the recipe from Muy Bueno Cookbook

    Healthy slow cooker carrot and parsnip soup

    Bright orange slow cooker parsnip and carrot soup served in a yellow, white and black bowl.

    This slow cooker parsnip and carrot soup is deliciously satisfying and wonderfully healthy. It's a perfect combination of earthy parsnips, sweet carrots and a kick of garlic.

    Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Butternut squash soup

    Three bowls of butternut squash soup on a dark blue table top. In the corner there's a black pan with more butternut squash soup.

    Butternut squash soup is a classic dish in many houses. Healthy, comforting and super-easy to make - you can't go wrong. And the recipe includes lots of tips to adapt for different cookers.

    Get the recipe from Supergolden Bakes

    Spinach soup

    A white bowl with a handle on eitherside filled with spinach soup on a wooden board.

    On days when you crave something really nutritious, tasty and simple, this simple, fat-free spinach soup ticks all the boxes. It's made with a simply blend of onion, potatoes, spinach, garlic and vegetable stock, with a pinch of nutmeg to garnish.

    Get the recipe from Fab Food 4 All

    Potato corn chowder

    White bowl of Potato Corn Chowder on a blue background.

    This easy Instant Pot potato corn chowder recipe is made with red potatoes, sweetcord, onion, broth and cheese. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is the perfect creamy corn soup to eat all year long.

    Get the recipe from The Typical Mom

    Chicken tortilla soup

    Chicken Tortilla Soup in a dark bowl with a black spoon. The bowl is on a white table cloth and surrounded by tomatoes, fresh herbs and avocado.

    Made with boneless chicken thighs, peppers, onion, broth, spices, hot sauce and a dash of cream, this chicken tortilla soup is a great way to enjoy healthy soup made with fresh ingredient. It's designed for the Instant Pot, but can be easily adapted for the stove or slow cooker.

    Get the recipe from Sorey Fitness

    Chicken gnocchi soup

    Chicken Gnocchi Soup on a ladle.

    This chicken gnocchi soup recipe is a delicious mix of chicken, veg, broth, cream and store-bought gnocchi. It's a copycat of the classic Olive Garden copycat recipe that the entire family will love.

    Get the recipe from Easy Budget Recipes

    Spicy chicken lime soup

    Bowls of Spicy Chicken Lime Soup with bowls of chopped peppers, a tea towel, limes and a spoon.

    This spicy chicken lime soup is like chicken noodle meets chicken tortilla soup for a spicy, noodle-less middle ground perfect for a cold winter day.

    Get the recipe from Running To The Kitchen

    Tom yum soup (hot and sour soup)

    Close up of a white bowl filled with Tom Yum Soup also known as Hot and Sour Soup.

    Tom Yum Soup is one of the easiest and quickest soups to make. Hot and sour with tender shrimp, it's an absolutely delicious option all year round.

    Get the recipe from Lemmon Blossoms

    Garlic bread soup

    Close up of Garlic Bread Soup in a white decorative bowl. A bowl of the croutons to the side.

    This creamy and delicious garlic bread soup tastes like garlic bread in a bowl! It’s seasoned with bay leaves, thyme, garlic, and thickened with blended cubes of French bread with cream and Parmesan cheese.

    Get the recipe from Simply Happenings

    Chinese chicken noodle soup

    Noodles being pulled out from a white bowl of Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup.

    This Chinese chicken noodle soup recipe is a real winner. Enjoy slurpy noodles, still slightly crunchy veggies and tender chicken, made in a matter of minutes.

    Get the recipe from Noshing with the Nolands

    Thai potato leek soup

    Designed to be made in the soup maker but totally adaptable, this Thai potato leek soup is flavoured with onions, garlic, coconut milk and Thai green curry paste. Plus it's super easy to make!

    Get the recipe from Carmy

    Rustic Hungarian mushroom soup

    White bowl of Rustic Hungarian Mushroom Soup on a wooden surface with a bread roll on the side.

    Sautéed onions and mushrooms and a broth of vegetable stock, dill and milk forms the basis of this rustic Hungarian mushroom soup. It's creamy, tasty and rather addictive.

    Get the recipe from Montana Happy

    Broccoli cheese soup

    A large bread bowl filled with a Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup.

    This beautiful soup starts with a white sauce made with sautéed onions, chicken broth and cream. Toss in some veg and a generous helping of cheese and you have yourself a delicious broccoli cheese soup.

    Get the recipe from Food Folks and Fun


    Isn't it incredible how many different soup recipes there are out there? Which will you make first?

    Pin these fantastic soup recipes

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    One Pot Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu Linguine Recipe
    Deeply flavourful, slow-cooked beef ragu with comforting linguine, all made in just one pot. This makes masses, so you could freeze half and enjoy the rest later!
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    Vegan Cottage Pie Recipe
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    1. Tara Noland says

      December 28, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you for including our Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup in this delicious roundup, I have lots to try now!!

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