Whether you eat it as an appetizer or as a meal on its own, soup is one of the best comfort foods out there. Warm soup is best enjoyed in cold weather, so try these delicious soup recipes to help you stay warm on a cold day or night!
The ultimate cheese soup
What you need:
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1 onion, grated
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6 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 1/2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
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2 cups of milk
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1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon paprika sauce
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Ground black pepper to taste
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then cook the all-purpose flour until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes or until the onion is soft. Slowly add milk and chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and continue to simmer until mixture is smooth and thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese. Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and black pepper and stir. Top with coriander leaves.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
What you need:
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1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1/2 cup half and half cream
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1/4 cup sour cream or more to taste
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2 tablespoons of honey
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then sauté garlic and onion until soft. Stir in the pumpkin, chicken broth, curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. When done, remove from the heat and then add half and half and the honey to the mixture. Blend the soup in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with sour cream.
Creamy sausage and kale soup
What you need:
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12 links of spicy pork sausage, sliced
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2 potatoes, sliced
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4 cups of water
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2 cups chopped kale
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3/4 cup diced onion
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1/3 cup cream
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2 tablespoons chicken soup base
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
Place the sausages on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven (150 degrees Celsius) for 20-25 minutes or until done. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the onions until soft. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute more. Add potatoes, water and chicken soup base and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then stir in the sausage, kale and cream over low heat. Simmer until heated through, stirring frequently.
Warm up on a cold night with these healthy and fulfilling hot soup recipes!
Thanks to Adrian T. Cheng
