13 Simple and Delicious Hearty Soup Recipes

Reader's Digest CanadaUpdated: Aug. 06, 2019

Of all the comfort foods, there’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a chilly autumn day, so get toasty when cooking and enjoying these delicious soups.

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1. Hearty Chunky Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe

Whether you need to warm up, or fill up, this hearty fall soup recipe is packed with protein-rich lentils and delicious veggies. Make a big pot, and pack up the leftovers-this lentil stew is full of slow-release energy, so you don’t run out of steam right when you need it the most.

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2. Hearty Recipe for Bacon, Potato and Cheese Soup

Feeling the coming winter chill? This hearty creamy potato bacon soup recipe is rich with cheesy flavour and texture so even your fussiest eaters will be lining up for seconds.

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3. Robust Russian Cabbage Borscht Recipe

Feeling hungry-and adventurous? Take your soup-making skills to a new level, without compromising on the hearty flavours you trust. This deep crimson soup is loaded with seasonal veggies, key nutrients, and the unmistakable earthy flavours of fall.

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4. Nourishing Mushroom Soup with Chili and Cheese Recipe

This hearty soup recipe is a meal within a meal, and a healthier alternative to canned mushroom soup. Serve with bread and beer to compliment the touch of spice and rich, earthy flavours.

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5. Autumn Soup Au Gratin with Onion and Apple Recipe

Warm up and show off with this easy-to-make fall soup that blends homestyle warmth with classic French elegance.

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6. Healthy Green Minestrone with Pesto Recipe

Enjoy the delicious taste of Italy with a green pesto twist! The balanced mix of fresh vegetable ingredients and macaroni will charm your diners and stay in your recipe books for years to come.

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7. Healthy and Hardy Creamy Corn Chowder Recipe

With the subtle sweetness of corn and loads of hearty ingredients, this mouthwatering meal will delight parents and kids alike. Top with parsley and bacon, and serve wih dark rye bread and a crispy green salad.

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8. Full-Flavoured Tortilla Soup with Chicken Recipe

Turn up the heat and spice those cold-weather dinners up. Combine the Mexican flavours of tacos and chili in one irresistably cheesy and smooth soup dish.

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9. Robust and Tasty Split Pea Soup Recipe

Make it for lunch or dinner, and be ready to serve second helpings! Split peas and small pasta add texture to this recipe, which is rich in energy and healthy fats, and brimming with the earthy aroma of sage.

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10. Stout and Flavourful Roasted Squash and Garlic Soup Recipe

Warm yourself up with this delicious soup flavoured with squash and garlic. Serve it in bowls, or dress it up with this lovely presentation that will leave an impression on your guests.

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11. Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Infused with rich onion flavours, this hearty blend of barley, mushrooms, and beef is an instant pick-me-up for the cold months ahead. And, with its perscribed splash of lemon juice, it’s also a good source of vitamin C.

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12. Hardy Tomato and Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Try this hearty approach to the classic tomato soup (and get that extra busrt of energy and fibre) by sneaking in some red lentils, gooey cream cheese, and a whole lot of home-cooked flavour.

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13. Comforting Chicken Kale Soup Recipe

When you sense a cold coming on, there’s nothing like a comforting cup of chicken soup. This new take on the classic chicken and rice medley is simple, tasty and packed with nutritious kale, so you can get your key nutrients without compromising on the feel-better flavours you know and trust.

Originally Published: November 07, 2012