When it’s cold and wet outside, there is nothing better than an amazing bowl of soup to warm your soul. Add in the viruses we can’t seem to get away from (hello flu and COVAD-19), there really isn’t a better time to enjoy a warm bowl of soup than right now. That’s why this week I’ve decided to forgo my weekly “this is what I’ll be eating” and instead I’m sharing different soup recipes for all lifestyles and flavor profiles. As an added bonus, all of the recipes below use ingredients you likely already have.

As always, if you make these, please tag me, @kimberleykasper, so I can see how they came out.

Sunday

Tonight I will be making a big pan of what I call my “Cold Buster Soup”. This soup seriously works wonders. Feeling a little congested or like you’ve got something coming on? This soup helps. It’s super easy to make and is even better the second day. The original recipe is from the Thug Kitchen Official Cookbook however, I’ve made some minor modifications to make this an even easier recipe to make. I’ve included the recipe below (bottom of this post) since it’s not on the Thug Kitchen website. I add sriracha to mine to make it a bit spicier - something I love to do when I feel a cold coming on.

Monday

Vegetable soups are always good. They warm your heart, your soul, and are so incredibly nourishing for your body. Once you have a good base, you can add whatever vegetables you like so customize this for you or your family. I love the Vegetable Soup recipe from Wholesome Yum because it shows how you can make this soup low carb for anyone looking at the low carb lifestyle. It’s really as simple as changing out the veggies. And this can be done in the slow cooker!

Tuesday

Taco Soup? Yes, please! If you’re feeling like soup on a #TacoTuesday, this soup is your answer. It’s bursting with flavor and can be made in either an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. If you’re going dairy-free, substitute the cream cheese for a dairy-free version (my favorite is Kite Hill). As an added bonus, if you’re following a low carb lifestyle, this recipe comes in at 6 net carbs.

Wednesday

I love white bean soup and this recipe from Kelly Leveque is one of my favorites. It’s full of yummy vegetables and the broth is so incredibly tasty. It doesn’t have any of the added preservatives, sugar, or yuckiness of a white bean soup you would buy at the store. While the recipe says you can make this is 20 minutes or so, I like to make it early in the day and then let it sit to bring those flavors together. I also like to mash some of the white beans 10 minutes before serving to thicken up the soup. So good!

Thursday

Is there anything better in life than creamy tomato soup and either grilled cheese or parmesan crisps? Seriously, I could live on this stuff. This recipe is dairy-free, has a big bold flavor and is also super easy to make. This version doesn’t have cream and it won’t be missed. But if you are vegan and find that this simply isn’t creamy enough, you can always make some cashew cream and add it. Delicious!

Friday or Saturday

Having people over to for a casual night in? This beer and bean chili from Thug Kitchen (caution - the site has explicit language) will be the star of your gathering. It’s quick and easy to make and the flavors are out of this world good. This recipe makes enough for 10 hungry people so you can double it if needed. Serve with a big kale or green salad, some homemade cornbread or some crusty sourdough bread and you are ready to go. Enjoy!