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27 Familiar Soups You Reached For When It Was Cold

27 Familiar Soups You Reached For When It Was Cold

Cold weather has a way of narrowing food choices down to what feels reliable. These soups are the ones people turned to when the temperature dropped and dinner needed to feel reassuring. They rely on recognizable ingredients, steady simmering, and flavors that warm without demanding attention. Each bowl reflects the kind of comfort that comes from knowing exactly what you are about to eat.

27 Familiar Soups You Reached For When It Was Cold
Roasted Squash And Carrot Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples

A close-up of a bowl of creamy soup garnished with diced green apples and a sprig of fresh thyme. This Retro One-Pot Classic, with its smooth, light-colored base, likely features a blend of vegetables or potatoes.
Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples is a smooth soup made with sunchokes, apples, onions, and plant-based milk. It takes about 45 minutes to cook from start to finish. The flavor is mildly sweet, earthy, and gently creamy. This soup feels familiar and grounding when cold days call for something steady.
Get the Recipe: Creamy, Vegan Jerusalem Artichoke Soup With Apples

Roasted Mushroom Broth

A white bowl of dark mushroom broth with three mushroom slices and a sprig of thyme on top.
Roasted Mushroom Broth. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Roasted Mushroom Broth is a deeply savory soup base made from roasted mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. It takes about 60 minutes to roast and simmer fully. The taste is rich, earthy, and clean without heaviness. A mug or bowl of this broth feels comforting in a quiet, familiar way.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mushroom Broth

Belgian Endive Soup

Two cups of creamy mushroom soup, a beloved offering in international dishes, sit on a wooden table. Each is topped with sautéed mushrooms and a swirl of cream. Silver spoons rest beside them, scattered purple flower petals, and a gray cloth napkin complete the setting.
Belgian Endive Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Belgian Endive Soup is a blended vegetable soup made with endive, potatoes, and broth. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare from start to finish. The flavor is mild, slightly bitter, and smooth. Served warm, it offers a calm, familiar comfort on cold evenings.
Get the Recipe: Belgian Endive Soup

Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Recipe

A white bowl filled with clear chicken soup, containing pieces of chicken and garnished with a sprig of dill offers a modern twist on retro one-pot classics. The bowl is placed on a white plate with a slice of brown bread resting on the plate's edge. A metal spoon is in the bowl, and a gray napkin is partially visible.
Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Recipe is a clear soup made with chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and herbs. It takes about 2 hours to simmer and develop flavor. The taste is clean, savory, and deeply familiar. This soup is often the first choice when the weather turns cold.
Get the Recipe: Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Recipe

Shiitake Dashi Broth

A close-up of a white bowl filled with clear brown shiitake mushroom broth, garnished with sliced mushrooms and green onion pieces. The background includes a cutting board with more ingredients out of focus.
Shiitake Dashi Broth. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Shiitake Dashi Broth is a light, savory soup made with dried shiitake mushrooms and water. It takes about 30 minutes to steep and warm. The flavor is earthy, umami-rich, and subtle. This broth feels grounding and easy to return to on chilly days.
Get the Recipe: Shiitake Dashi Broth

Homemade Matzo Ball Soup

A bowl of clear soup with three large matzo balls garnished with fresh cilantro, presented on a delicately patterned white tablecloth with a spoon, embodying classic Passover recipes.
Homemade Matzo Ball Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Homemade Matzo Ball Soup features fluffy matzo balls served in clear chicken broth with vegetables. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare and cook fully. The taste is savory, mild, and comforting. Each bowl feels familiar and reassuring when warmth is needed most.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Matzo Ball Soup

Tomato and White Bean Soup with Harissa

A black pot filled with a tomato-based stew containing white beans, bell peppers, and other vegetables. The pot rests on a dark cloth with a silver spoon nearby. A bowl of couscous sits beside the pot on a white surface.
Tomato and White Bean Soup with Harissa. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Tomato and White Bean Soup with Harissa is a hearty soup made with tomatoes, beans, garlic, and gentle spice. It takes about 45 minutes to cook from start to finish. The flavor is savory with light heat and depth. This soup offers steady comfort without feeling heavy.
Get the Recipe: Tomato and White Bean Soup with Harissa

Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup

A bowl of green soup, garnished with dried cranberries, nuts, and microgreens, sits on a wooden tray. Beside it, there's a spoon, a red pot with more soup evoking retro one-pot classics, and a small white bowl containing additional toppings. A beige cloth is partially visible in the background.
Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup is a blended soup made with broccoli stems, potatoes, and dairy or plant-based cream. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare fully. The flavor is mild, savory, and smooth. This soup feels familiar and resourceful during cold stretches.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Stems Soup

Cold Bulgarian Soup With Kefir, Cucumbers, Dill, Walnuts And Feta

Two bowls of cold yogurt soup.
Cold Bulgarian Soup With Kefir, Cucumbers, Dill, Walnuts And Feta. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Cold Bulgarian Soup With Kefir, Cucumbers, Dill, Walnuts And Feta is a chilled soup made with tangy dairy and fresh vegetables. It takes about 15 minutes to assemble. The taste is tangy, creamy, and lightly savory. Even in cold weather, it feels familiar and grounding in its own way.
Get the Recipe: Cold Bulgarian Soup With Kefir, Cucumbers, Dill, Walnuts And Feta

Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe)

A bowl of traditional South American soup with corn, avocado, and chicken, garnished with herbs and a creamy drizzle.
Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Ajiaco Colombiano is a thick soup made with chicken, potatoes, corn, and herbs. It takes about 90 minutes to simmer and finish. The flavor is savory, comforting, and gently herbal. This soup is often reached for when warmth and familiarity matter most.
Get the Recipe: Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe)

Vegetarian Ukrainian Borscht

Two bowls of beetroot soup from Grandma's recipes, garnished with dill, served on a wooden surface with spoons on the side.
Vegetarian Ukrainian Borscht. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Vegetarian Ukrainian Borscht is a beet-based soup made with cabbage, potatoes, and vegetables. It takes about 60 minutes to cook fully. The taste is earthy, slightly sweet, and tangy. Served hot, it feels deeply familiar on cold days.
Get the Recipe: Vegetarian Ukrainian Borscht

Moroccan Carrot Soup With Chermoula

A bowl of yellow soup garnished with herbs and spices is placed on a textured fabric surface.
Moroccan Carrot Soup With Chermoula. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Moroccan Carrot Soup With Chermoula is a blended soup made with carrots, spices, and herb sauce. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare from start to finish. The flavor is mildly sweet with gentle warmth from spices. This soup feels comforting without being heavy.
Get the Recipe: Moroccan Carrot Soup With Chermoula

Roasted Eggplant Soup

A white bowl filled with reddish-brown soup, garnished with a swirl of cream and a sprig of fresh cilantro, sits on a table next to a beige cloth napkin and a silver spoon—true comfort food at its finest. Discover more delightful recipes in our soups collection.
Roasted Eggplant Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Roasted Eggplant Soup is a smooth soup made with roasted eggplant, garlic, and broth. It takes about 50 minutes to roast and blend fully. The taste is savory, smoky, and soft. This soup feels steady and familiar when the weather cools down.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Soup

Barley, Kale And Romano Beans Soup

A bowl of soup with beans, grains, and greens, garnished with fresh cilantro and three lemon wedges, served on a patterned plate. A spoon lies next to the bowl on a wooden table.
Barley, Kale And Romano Beans Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Barley, Kale And Romano Beans Soup is a hearty soup made with grains, greens, and beans. It takes about 60 minutes to simmer and soften fully. The flavor is savory, mild, and filling. This soup is easy to return to during long cold stretches.
Get the Recipe: Barley, Kale And Romano Beans Soup

Thai-Style Red Curry Soup

A bowl of noodle soup with tofu strips, baby bok choy, carrot slices, and fresh herbs, set on a white surface with a spoon nearby and a small bowl of chopped greens in the background.
Thai-Style Red Curry Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Thai-Style Red Curry Soup is a warming soup made with coconut milk, curry paste, vegetables, and broth. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare. The taste is savory with gentle heat and creaminess. This soup adds warmth without straying from familiar comfort.
Get the Recipe: Thai-Style Red Curry Soup

Chicken Sancocho

A traditional colombian soup called ajiaco served in a black bowl, garnished with corn, capers, and fresh herbs, accompanied by a glass of dark-colored beverage on a textured tabletop.
Chicken Sancocho. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Chicken Sancocho is a rustic soup made with chicken, root vegetables, corn, and broth. It takes about 90 minutes to cook fully. The flavor is savory, hearty, and deeply comforting. This soup is often reached for when cold days feel long.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Sancocho

Broccoli Kale Soup

Green broccoli kale soup.
Broccoli Kale Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Broccoli Kale Soup is a blended green soup made with broccoli, kale, onions, and broth. It takes about 35 minutes to prepare from start to finish. The taste is mild, savory, and smooth. It offers familiar comfort without heaviness.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Kale Soup

Pasulj Serbian White Bean Soup

A bowl of tomato-based soup garnished with white beans and a basil leaf, with a swirl of cream on top. It is served in a rectangular white dish with a metal spoon and a patterned beige napkin placed beside it—perfect for family recipes to try this week.
Pasulj Serbian White Bean Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Pasulj Serbian White Bean Soup is a thick soup made with white beans, onions, and paprika. It takes about 75 minutes to simmer and soften. The flavor is savory, smoky, and filling. This soup feels steady and reliable in cold weather.
Get the Recipe: Pasulj Serbian White Bean Soup

Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut Milk

A white bowl filled with creamy pumpkin soup garnished with a drizzle of cream, chopped nuts, and fresh thyme. The bowl is placed on a marble surface next to a small wooden bowl of nuts and sprigs of thyme. A gray cloth lies nearby.
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut Milk. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut Milk is a blended soup made with squash, apples, and coconut milk. It takes about 50 minutes to cook fully. The flavor is gently sweet, creamy, and smooth. This soup feels familiar and calming when temperatures drop.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Coconut Milk

Carrot Dill Soup

Carrot dill soup on a white bowl.
Carrot Dill Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Carrot Dill Soup is a light soup made with carrots, dill, and broth. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare from start to finish. The taste is mildly sweet with fresh herbal notes. This soup offers quiet comfort on cold evenings.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Dill Soup

Celery Root Soup

Celery root soup with roasted garlic and lentils is a heady, earthy affair that tastes light & intriguing. It also looks a lot like Thomas Keller's Oysters and Pearls.
Celery Root Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Celery Root Soup is a smooth soup made with celeriac, potatoes, and cream or broth. It takes about 50 minutes to cook and blend. The flavor is mild, earthy, and clean. This soup feels familiar and grounding in colder months.
Get the Recipe: Celery Root Soup

Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew With Coconut Milk

A bowl of stew with halibut in it.
Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew With Coconut Milk. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew With Coconut Milk is a rich stew made with fish, coconut milk, tomatoes, and peppers. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare. The flavor is savory, creamy, and gently aromatic. This stew brings warmth without straying far from comfort.
Get the Recipe: Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew With Coconut Milk

Chicken Borscht

A bowl of borscht topped with sour cream and fresh dill, with a spoon in the bowl.
Chicken Borscht. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Chicken Borscht is a beet-based soup made with chicken, vegetables, and broth. It takes about 75 minutes to cook fully. The taste is savory with earthy sweetness. Served hot, it feels familiar and satisfying in cold weather.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Borscht

Easy Fresh Corn Soup Recipe

A bowl of yellow corn soup, reminiscent of famous dishes from the 60s, garnished with a dollop of sour cream, sliced green jalapeños, chopped green onions, and red chili flakes is shown. The bowl is placed on a light-colored surface. Additional sliced jalapeños are visible in a small dish nearby.
Easy Fresh Corn Soup Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Easy Fresh Corn Soup Recipe is a simple soup made with corn, broth, and aromatics. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare. The flavor is lightly sweet, savory, and smooth. This soup feels comforting even when winter stretches on.
Get the Recipe: Easy Fresh Corn Soup Recipe

Middle Eastern Spiced Cauliflower Soup With Caramelized Onions And Raisins

A bowl of soup topped with small bits of chopped vegetables. The bowl, reminiscent of retro recipes, has a red rim and a blue pattern. A spoon is placed beside the bowl on a tablecloth decorated with abstract floral and berry patterns in black, blue, purple, and pink.
Middle Eastern Spiced Cauliflower Soup With Caramelized Onions And Raisins. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Middle Eastern Spiced Cauliflower Soup With Caramelized Onions And Raisins is a blended soup with warm spices and subtle sweetness. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare fully. The flavor is savory with gentle spice and contrast. This soup feels grounding while still familiar.
Get the Recipe: Middle Eastern Spiced Cauliflower Soup With Caramelized Onions And Raisins

Ukha Russian Fish Soup

A bowl of clear broth soup with a piece of salmon, chopped carrots, potatoes, and garnished with dill, served in a blue rimmed bowl - straight from Grandma's secret recipes.
Ukha Russian Fish Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Ukha Russian Fish Soup is a clear broth made with fish, potatoes, and herbs. It takes about 60 minutes to cook from start to finish. The taste is clean, savory, and mild. This soup is often reached for when warmth and simplicity matter.
Get the Recipe: Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Roasted Squash And Carrot Soup

27 Familiar Soups You Reached For When It Was Cold
Roasted Squash And Carrot Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Roasted Squash And Carrot Soup is a smooth soup made with roasted squash, carrots, and broth. It takes about 55 minutes to prepare and blend. The flavor is mildly sweet, savory, and comforting. It is an easy choice when cold weather settles in.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Squash And Carrot Soup

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