Though nothing can beat cuddling up with a warm bowlful on a chilly night, soups aren’t only game for the winter months. What better way to cool you down on a hot summer evening than with a nice, chilled gazpacho?
Whether you’re partial to soups, stews, gazpachos or purées, a hearty bowl is one of the ultimate comfort foods. And even better, soups and stews are great freezer-friendly recipes for everyday eating. Make a big batch ahead of time and store in the freezer for those particularly busy evenings when there is no time to cook!
So to keep you warm and toasty, or cool and refreshed, we rounded up these recipes to help you enjoy a little comfort all year long. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian option for your #MeatlessMonday or something chilled for a warm night, there is bound to be something for everyone – and every season.
Vegetarian
- Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque – Inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup, you will love the combination of sweet peanut butter with the kick of green chiles.
- Slow Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup – Who doesn’t love soup in the slow cooker? Lentils, veggies, greens and spices make this the perfect healthy and delicious meal for the family.
- Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup – The perfect meal for a summer night. Everyone will love the flavors of grilled veggies, blended into this gazpacho-like soup.
- Roasted Vegetable Soup – A customizable recipe with endless variations, this soup makes it easy to try any variety of in-season veggies you like.
Meat
- Black Bean Tortilla Soup – This broth-based soup is the healthier version of the classic Mexican tortilla soup.
- Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto – Need a quick and easy weeknight meal? This delicious Italian-flavored soup is ready in 30 minutes.
- Cream of Turkey and Wild Rice Soup – Add this to your list of Thanksgiving leftover recipes, but also perfect year-round. This soup is creamy, with all of your ready-to-go fridge fixins’!
- Classic Chicken Soup – Give your chicken soup a healthy upgrade with this crowd-pleasing, vegetable-filled version.
Chilled
- Chilled Fruit & Yogurt Soup – So light and refreshing, this is perfect as a snack, side dish, or even dessert. It’s so versatile, you can change the flavor when you change the yogurt flavor, or use any in-season fruit you love!
- Peach Gazpacho – Surprise your guests when you serve this sweet gazpacho full of summer flavors – comfort food of the chilled variety.
- Cold Plum Soup – Bursting with flavor, this soup is perfect for a summer brunch or a refreshing end to a summer evening.
- Chilled Mango Raspberry Soup – A far cry from just any fruit soup, this light and vibrant version is fit for spring and summer with the added sweetness of vanilla yogurt and almond milk.
