Whether you eat it as an appetizer or as a meal on its own, soup is one of the best comfort foods out there. A bowl of hot soup is best enjoyed when it’s cold, so try these delicious soup recipes to help keep you warm on a cold day or night!
The ultimate cheese soup
What do you need:
- 1 onion, grated
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- ground black pepper to taste
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then cook the all-purpose flour until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until the onion is tender. Slowly add the milk and chicken broth then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower heat and continue to simmer until mixture is smooth and thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add grated cheese. Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and black pepper then toss. Top with coriander leaves.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
What do you need:
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup half and half cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 butter spoons
- 2 teaspoons of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then cook the garlic and onion until tender. Add pumpkin, chicken broth, curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. When ready, remove from heat then add half and half and honey to the mixture. Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to serving bowls then top with sour cream.
Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup
What do you need:
- 12 spicy pork sausage links, sliced
- 2 potatoes, sliced
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cups sliced kale
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of chicken broth base
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
Place the sausages on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (150 degrees Celsius) for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions until tender. Add the onions and cook for 1 more minute. Add the potatoes, water and chicken soup base and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Lower the heat then add the sausage, kale and cream. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
Warm up on a cold night with these healthy and satisfying hot soup recipes!