Winter Soups and Stews
When the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Whether it is a slow-cooked stew rich with deep flavours or a quick, nourishing meal that comes together in a single pot, winter soups and stews offer the perfect blend of cosiness and nourishment.
This list brings together a variety of hearty, winter recipes designed to satisfy cravings for warmth and sustenance. Some are thick and hearty, while others are light and healthy and packed with savoury vegan ingredients that make every spoonful a delight. Whether brimming with tender meats, wholesome vegetables, or a medley of aromatic spices, each dish has its own way of filling the kitchen with irresistible scents and inviting everyone to gather around the table.
There are weeknight-friendly options that deliver instant comfort, and slow cooked hearty stews perfect for the weekend. Something for every mood and occasion. Some recipes draw inspiration from far flung countries, offering an international taste with every bite. Others put a modern twist on classic favourites, adding unexpected ingredients for a fresh take on winter warmth.
Perfect for cozy nights in, festive gatherings, or simply making the most of the season’s ingredients, these soups and stews are more than just meals—they’re a way to bring people together. Chase away the chill, warm up and have a snowball fight!
Or grab your favourite bowl of soup or stew, curl up by the fire, and let these hearty creations keep you warm all season long.
15 x Winter Soup Ideas
15 Winter Soup Ideas
Warm up with this collection of 15 hearty winter soups that have comfort and flavour in every bowl. From vegan soups to meaty international dishes.
Sweet potato and red pepper soup
This delicious sweet and tasty soup is 100% vegan and super healthy. Great as a starter or even as a main course.
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
This delicious homemade cream of mushroom soup is great as a starter for your dinner party, or even a family meal. Filling and yummy!
Healthy Tomato Soup Recipe
This delicious and healthy tomato soup recipe is great for warming the cockles on a cold winter's evening. Take it in a flask on a road trip to keep the driver awake!
Vegetarian French Onion Soup
This delicious sweet tasting Vegetarian French Onion Soup will warm you up on a cold winter's night. Prepare it the day before or freeze some portions in for later use.
Healthy Cauliflower Soup
This easy healthy cauliflower soup recipe is super creamy and a delicious vegan recipe that will keep you warm on a cold winter's night.
Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
This vegetarian cauliflower and broccoli soup recipe is a super way to get a good dose of your daily vitamins. Super for lunch or as starter, serve up with some tasty buttered crusty bread.
Irish Seafood Chowder
This delicious and filling Irish seafood chowder is a common meal in the pubs and restaurants of Ireland. Serve up with some buttered Irish Wheaten or sourdough bread - unbeatable!
Vegan Asparagus Soup
This delicious vegan asparagus soup recipe is easy to make, low in calories and yet very nourishing and filling.
Vegan Pumpkin Soup
This delicious creamy vegan pumpkin soup is great around Thanksgiving and Halloween when pumpkins are in the shops. Super tasty and creamy and completely vegan.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
This delicious creamy vegan butternut squash soup is delicious any time of the year. Super tasty and creamy and completely vegan.
Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
This delicious thick vegan carrot ginger soup is a great way to warm you up. Delicious served with some crusty sourdough bread.
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This instant pot potato leek soup is easy to make and produces a Vichysoisse soup that can be eaten hot or cold.
Leek and Parsnip Soup
This easy recipe for leek and parsnip soup is very easy to make, and so delicious. The sweet taste of the parsnip makes it a great starter.
Erwtensoep - Traditional Dutch Green Pea Soup
This is a recipe for a Dutch Pea Soup, or Erwtensoep in Dutch. This is traditionally served when ice skating is taking place on the canals.
Brazilian Soup
This delicious healthy Brazilian Soup is a hearty soup you can eat whenever you like. It is always tasty and great with some buttered bread.
9 x Warming Winter Stews
Warm up with this collection of hearty winter stews that will really fill you up. All are meaty stews with a variety of tastes. Delicious Irish beef stew recipe slow-cooked in beer in a Dutch oven. The beer gives a delicious rich flavour to the sauce. Prepare beforehand and dish up when you want to eat. This recipe for Ukrainian borscht is an authentic recipe that we had to include on this site. Absolutely delicious with a touch of spice. This sausage casserole is a delicious way of using up vegetables that need to be finished up. You can spice it up with chillis if you want to warm things up a bit. This Spanish Chicken Casserole is a delicious chicken chorizo stew which can be served with rice, potatoes or bread. It has a delicious spicy sauce and is very tasty! This Irish lamb stew and dumplings recipe is very simple to make and absolutely delicious. The herby dumplings are perfect for mopping up the tasty stew sauce. This delicious beef soup or beef stew cooked in the Instant Pot is a super easy way to quickly make a beef stew that tastes like it has been slow-cooked for 3 or 4 hours, with meat that melts in your mouth. This Instant Pot sausage casserole recipe is a delicious way to use up vegetables that need to be finished up. Choose some tasty sausages for a real treat! This recipe for Hungarian beef goulash, made in the Instant Pot, is a healthy beef and vegetable stew that the whole family will enjoy. This French beef bourguignon stew made in a Dutch oven is probably THE tastiest way to eat braised beef. Smooth and full of flavour thanks to the copious amount of red wine in the sauce 🙂9 Warming Winter Stews
Beef in beer stew
Ukrainian Borscht
Sausage casserole in the oven
Spanish Chicken Casserole
Irish Lamb Stew with Dumplings
Instant Pot Beef Soup
Instant Pot Sausage Casserole
Hungarian Beef Goulash Instant Pot
Beef Stew (Dutch Oven)