Hearty Soup Recipes and Chowders

These hearty soup recipes will make your life easier and your family happy on a chilly night. What could be more comforting than a bowl of steaming soup after a long day?

Living in Florida, you might think we don't have cold nights, but trust me when I tell you, we do! I know it's all relative, but I think below 40 degrees Fahrenheit is pretty chilly!

In fact, in the first year of living in Florida, we had to scrape our windshields a couple of times. Thankfully, it hasn't gotten that cold again. We moved here mainly for the warm weather. I would rather visit the cold than live there!

No matter the weather, these hearty soup recipes are just good food! It's easy. It's often a one-pot meal for easy clean-up. Only a bowl is needed for serving unless you're having bread on the side, which I always do. Check out the recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuits at the end!

Dinner Made Easy with Soup

Corn Chowder Recipe with Sausage

Delicious and creamy corn chowder with sausage is the perfect meal on a chilly day. This chowder is easy to make and will become one of your favorites!

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One Pot Italian Pasta Soup

You are in for a treat with this One Pot Italian Pasta Soup recipe. I need easy weeknight supper ideas, and I’m betting you do, too.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

This Roasted Vegetable Soup is one of our favorite recipes. Soup is always popular in our house, and root veggies are around all year long.

Delicious Vegan Smashed Pea Soup

This vegan split pea soup recipe is a family favorite. My daughters begged me to make it when they were little. The delicious thick broth and perfect spice combination will win your kids over, too!

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Cheddar & Ale Bratwurst Soup

This delicious Cheddar and Ale Bratwurst soup is perfect for those chilly evenings. Who else likes easy recipes for busy nights?

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Hearty Lentil Stew

Lentil stew is so good for you, and when it’s this delicious, you just can’t do better for comfort food. Make a big pot and have leftovers the next day.

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

For a deliciously different homemade tomato soup recipe, try this version which adds curry seasoning. Just enough but not too much spice!

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Weight Watchers Soup ~ Moroccan Chicken

I love the flavors of Morocco, and this Weight Watchers Soup made Moroccan style was an easy and delicious dinner.

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Vegan Artichoke Chowder

Vegan Artichoke Chowder made with jarred artichoke hearts and creamy coconut milk, this one-pot chowder is super satisfying and delicious!

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Loaded Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Potatoes, chicken, carrots, corn and more!! Thick, creamy, rich, and wonderfully cheesy!! Fast and easy comfort food that everyone loves!!

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Cheeseburger Chowder

Cheeseburger Chowder is a creamy, cheesy soup filled with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and Velveeta cheese.

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Winter Vegetable Chowder

A tasty and delicious winter vegetable chowder with mustard, lemon, and crispy cabbage. Healthy comfort food for cold days.

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Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder

Gluten-free Bacon-Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder is thick and creamy, and a low-carb alternative to Baked Potato Soup!

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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

Rich, sweet and comforting, Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Corn Chowder (Dairy-Free) is super simple to throw together and is oh-so creamy without the cream! 

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Winter Corn Chowder

A simple and tasty recipe for potato and corn chowder - gluten free and dairy free. A warming soup that’s perfect for lunch or dinner!

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Mushroom Potato Chowder

So hearty and creamy, this chowder is the ultimate bowl of comfort food on a chilly night with mushrooms, potatoes, and thyme.

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Bacon Shrimp Corn Chowder

Thick and Creamy Shrimp Corn Chowder with Bacon is a hearty soup to keep you warm and cozy on a cold winter night.

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Onion Chowder with Cheesy Onion Popovers

This Onion Chowder is a chowder filled with onion flavor, plus bacon! Served with Cheesy Onion Popovers.

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Slow Cooker New England Chicken Chowder

Creamylicious slow cooker New England chicken chowder is loaded with savory chicken, bacon, and veggie goodness all made in your crockpot for easy dinner.

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Low Carb Clam Chowder

This easy, gluten-free, low carb clam chowder recipe is creamy and healthy at the same time. Ready in just 15 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.

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Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Creamy and delicious this slow cooker clam chowder is the perfect meal to come home to on a chilly night!

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Shrimp Corn Chowder

A creamy, one-pot meal that comes together quickly. Smoky, sweet, and loaded with juicy shrimp, golden corn, and bacon.

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Smoked Salmon Chowder

This Smoked Salmon Chowder is like a hug in a bowl. So cozy and comforting with butter, onions, carrots, thyme, white wine, potatoes, and smoked salmon.

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Nacho Potato Chowder

This rich and delicious easy cheese soup is made with creamy potatoes and savory ham. Everyone will ask for seconds!

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Southern Style Succotash Chowder

This delicious succotash soup makes the perfect weeknight meal or lunch during cold, winter months.

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Cauliflower Chowder

Topped with bacon, this creamy cauliflower chowder is easy to make and oh so delicious!

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Tips for Serving these Hearty Soup Recipes

Grab a crusty baguette when picking up the ingredients for your choice of one of these recipes, or make these delicious copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits. Those biscuits are perfect for sopping up every last bit of soup!

Keep salt and pepper on the table as everyone has their own preference for seasoning. By the way, have you discovered Malden Sea Salt flakes? Oh, my word. This will be the best $5.00 you've spent in a long time! It is life-changing!! Grab your fresh ground pepper grinder if you don't have one. I add pepper to just about everything I eat.

These pretty soup bowls will make a simple meal a little more festive. You'll get a lot of use out of these bowls!

I hope you enjoy these recipes and they make your life a little easier. Let me know which is your favorite!

Other Soup Recipes You'll Love

Looking for more soup recipes? Check out these 12 Best Soup Recipes. You might also like this Chicken and Sausage Bean Soup, Italian Bean Soup, or this easy Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Other Dinner Recipes

Want an easy dinner recipe your whole family will ask for again and again? This Cast Iron Chicken is delicious and makes such a pretty presentation.

And don't forget dessert! These oatmeal raisin cookies with pecans are incredible and this Sacher Torte looks fancy but it's easy to make.

Watching your weight? You can still have dessert. Check out these Weight Watchers dessert recipes and these Weight Watchers cookie recipes. These are my go-to goodies when I need to get back to my best weight!