13 Great Soups to Make in a Snowstorm

I hardly ever make a round-up, but in a snowstorm like this? Ohhhhh you know we need the 13 Best Soups to Make in a Snowstorm. Whether you want something low-effort to keep away the chill, or you are looking for a project soup to work on while you watch the blizzard, one of these 13 soups is bound to do the trick. They are built on pantry staples – so you won’t even have to run into the cold for ingredients!

For a pantry staple soup – Perfect Chickpea Soup

As long as you have dried beans or chickpeas, it’s fair to assume you can make this soup. It does need a decent amount of simmering time, so leave your stove on and it’ll keep you warm in the kitchen.

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To feel all cozy and warm – Kabocha Squash and Fennel Soup

This soup looks unassuming, but it’s anything but! Kabocha squash is wildly concentrated with flavor and nearly melts into this soup, while charred fennel brings caramelization and sweetness to the broth (10 out of 10 fennel haters agree!). It’s the best winter soup to make when you’re nearly freezing, because it feels like a hug in a bowl.

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For a rib-sticking and heartwarming (healthy!) soup option – The World’s Best Vegetarian Chili

If you’re hunkered down in the snow, a nice, hearty chili is sure to fix any cravings. This chili is bean-free, but a mix of sautéd tofu and quinoa gives you an uncanny chili texture – plus lots of protein. Meat eaters and veg eaters alike both love it (just check out the comments!).

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For when only pasta will do – Caramelized Cabbage and Pasta In Brodo

Sometimes you just need noodles – a lot of ’em. This brothy recipe is here for you, and it is also supremely easy to make. As far as soups to make in a snowstorm goes – I know these pasta-filled ones will always be at the top of my list.

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For a comforting Chinese porridge that eats like the best soup you’ve ever had – Honeynut Squash Congee

When I’m looking for soups to make in a snowstorm, congee always comes to mind. Congee is a slowly simmered rice porridge, but with this recipe, it really doesn’t take that much time at all. Honeynut squash adds depth of flavor and a rich, luxurious texture, but the biggest perk is the subtle sweetness. The sweetness matches the savoriness of the stew, making this soup feel like a pile of diverse and satisfying flavor.

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For if you want to feel like it’s the holidays again – Leek & Mushroom Stuffing Soup

This soup is designed to mimic the flavors of stuffing – and it’s kind of crazy how good of a job it does! Top it with tons of croutons and cheese and you’ll have a real Thanksgiving meal …but just on a snow day in January.

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For a soup that feels light but comforting at the same time – Japanese Sweet Potato Soup

This dish is both light but filling due to the mix of starchy sweet potato and delicate herbs and vegetables. On a cold winter’s day, this coconut milk-based broth is guaranteed to leave you feeling warmed up, but still filled with energy. In terms of soups to make in a snowstorm, it’s great for a Sunday reset, or for a good meal-prep session!

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For something slightly spicy to keep you warm – Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup

This soup is quickly turning into a crowd favorite on the blog, and I can see why! The ingredients are minimal and cheap, the effort is pretty low, and the tomato soup is smooth and rich with a spicy-sweet depth of flavor.

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For something that will hit you in the nostalgic feels – Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup is a hug in a mug – with big lasagna noodles, a smooth and herby broth, and of course tofu shredded “chicken” that is easy to make and delicious to eat. If you want a ton of nostalgia in one pot, it has to be this.

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For something healthy, hearty and filled with plant-based flavor – Caramelized Mushroom and Turmeric Stew

This is a low-effort, high-reward kind of soup. The broth is luxurious (one commenter said “like gravy” – and I’ll take it!) and the ingredients are so wholesome. It’s a good recipe to put on the stove when you are too cold to think, but still want to eat relatively well.

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For if you like stews over soups – Sweet Potato Beans

While it’s not so much a soup as it is a stew, these stewed beans still deliver on everything you want on a snow day: an easy recipe, hearty ingredients, and a lot of comfort on a spoon.

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For if you want the “Marry Me” chicken, but in soup form – Brothy Cavatelli with Sundried Tomatoes

I made this soup before I knew what Marry Me Chicken was, but after seeing hundreds of those videos, I have to say this soup is pretty close! So if you want something creamy but a little lighter than the “Marry Me” recipes, hopefully this soup will do the trick.

(And no, I’m not on the marriage market right now).

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For when only a really good, lemony chowder will do – Fish Chowder with Lemon and Kale

I love a good, healthy chowder, and this one always does the trick. It’s a good balance of lemony to creamy, so you won’t get tired of the flavors as you go in for bite after bite.

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And that’s it for the 13 best soups to make in a snowstorm!

If you make any of them, please let me know on Pinterest or Instagram, I’d love to hear what you think.

In the meantime, stay warm out there, and happy cooking!

Xoxo,

Justine