13 cozy soups to chase away the chill

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Escape the winter’s icy grip with our collection of 13 cozy soups designed to chase away the chill. These hearty recipes will warm you to the core, offering comfort in every spoonful. From classic chicken soup to creamy bisques, we’ve gathered a variety of soul-soothing options to ensure your comfort through the coldest of days.

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Ukha Russian Fish Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Creamy broccoli stems soup

A bowl of soup on a wooden cutting board.
Creamy broccoli stems soup with salad topper crunch Paleo. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This creamy broccoli stems soup comes together in minutes and couldn’t be simpler. What makes the dish are the crunchy salad toppings, so don’t skip ’em!
Get the Recipe: Creamy broccoli stems soup with salad topper crunch Paleo

Vegetarian Ukrainian borscht

Two bowls of beet soup on a wooden table.
Vegetarian Ukrainian borscht Paleo. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Terry’s vegetarian Ukrainian borscht is so thick with vegetables, you can barely drag a spoon through it, a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Ukrainian borscht Paleo

Barley, kale and Romano beans soup

A bowl of barley soup with lemon wedges on a wooden table.
Barley, kale and Romano beans soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This barley, kale, and Romano beans soup shines brightly with the flavours of lemon and chipotle powder. Adapted from Molly Watson’s Greens and Grains.
Get the Recipe: Barley, kale and Romano beans soup

Ukha Russian Fish Soup

A delicious bowl of fish and vegetable soup.
Instant Pot Russian fish soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Savor the taste of old-fashioned cooking with Ukha, a Russian Fish Soup. Its hearty broth infused with fish, vegetables, and herbs brings timeless comfort and rustic charm to your table.
Get the Recipe: Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Roasted Eggplant Soup

Roasted eggplant soup in bowls.
Roasted Eggplant Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Discover the rich flavors of Roasted Eggplant Soup. This comforting recipe is a must-try for soup lovers seeking a new twist.
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Ajiaco Recipe

Bowl of chicken Ajiaco soup.
Ajiaco Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

A hearty and soul-warming Colombian soup that features tender chicken, a variety of potatoes, and corn. Bursting with flavors from herbs, spices, and a hint of citrus, this recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for chilly days or when you crave a taste of Colombian cuisine.
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Middle Eastern spiced cauliflower soup with caramelized onions and raisins

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Middle Eastern spiced cauliflower soup with caramelized onions and raisins Paleo. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This spiced cauliflower soup will warm up your body and soothe your soul with toasted Middle Eastern flavours, caramelized onions and sweet golden raisins.
Get the Recipe: Middle Eastern spiced cauliflower soup with caramelized onions and raisins Paleo

Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples

A bowl of soup with apples and sprigs of thyme.
Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Cooked slowly with leeks and tart Granny Smith apples, earthy bay leaves and thyme, Jerusalem artichoke soup is a creamy, bright soup.
Get the Recipe: Creamy, vegan Jerusalem artichoke soup with apples

Belgian endive soup

Two bowls of soup on a wooden table.
Belgian endive soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

When I tasted Belgian endive soup I felt like little angels should pop from the sky and start singing Hallelujah. This humble, simple soup is a revelation.
Get the Recipe: Belgian endive soup

Pasulj Serbian white bean soup

A white bowl of soup with a spoon and basil.
Pasulj Serbian white bean soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

With a blend of tomatoes, paprika and creamy white beans, Pasulj is a Serbian white bean soup that is filling but light, peppery and sour.
Get the Recipe: Pasulj Serbian white bean soup

Homemade matzo ball soup

Close up on 3 matzo balls in soup.
Homemade matzo ball soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Homemade matzo balls are soft and pillowy, faintly eggy. The onions lend it a distinctly Jewish scent, reminiscent of chicken soup and soggy noodles. It is a surprising morsel, full of texture and flavour. Just remember that they’re quite fatty, and don’t overeat.
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Potato Leek soup

Two bowls of soup with dill on a wooden cutting board.
Potato leek soup with mustard Paleo. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This potato leek soup with mustard is a soup worthy of the gods: creamy, full-bodied, sharp and comforting. Perfect for these early days of winter.
Get the Recipe: Potato Leek soup

Moroccan carrot soup with chermoula

Two bowls of soup on a table.
Moroccan carrot soup with chermoula. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This deep and richly flavoured Moroccan carrot soup with slightly spicy chermoula is a revelation due to the pairing of garlic, cilantro and sweet, earthy carrots.
Get the Recipe: Moroccan carrot soup with chermoula

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