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    Balkan Lunch Box > Recipes By Country > Recipe Round-Ups > 11 Favorite Winter Soups

    11 Favorite Winter Soups

    Published: May 16, 2025 by Aida

    Winter soups are hearty, nourishing, and deeply satisfying—designed to fill your belly and lift your spirits. From meaty broths to veggie-packed bowls and creamy classics, these cozy recipes are perfect for snow days, weeknight dinners, or slow Sunday meals. Shall we?

    Jump to:
    • 1. Meaty Minestrone
    • 2. Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
    • 3. Stovetop Potato Soup
    • 4. Beef Noodle Soup
    • 5. Creamy Okra Soup
    • 6. Bean Soup with Sausage (Instant Pot)
    • 7. Bean Soup with Ham
    • 8. Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)
    • 9. Savoy Cabbage Soup
    • 10. Mushroom and Tomato Soup (No Cream)
    • 11. Mushroom and Potato Soup (No Cream)

    1. Meaty Minestrone

    This meaty minestrone is packed with veggies, pasta, and ground beef for a hearty, satisfying meal. It's the perfect easy soup recipe to whip up when you're craving something filling and homemade. Add it to your weeknight dinner rotation!

    Meaty Minestrone
    Main ingredients: beans, carrots, ground beef, tomatoes, pasta.
    Check out this recipe

    2. Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings

    When winter calls for something warm and cozy, this chicken soup with semolina dumplings answers. It’s a soul-warming soup that brings comfort with every bite—perfect for chilly nights and cold-season dinners. Save this winter soup recipe and enjoy nourishing comfort!

    Chicken Semolina Noodle
    Main ingredients: chicken, carrots, onion, semolina.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with soup and a spoon on a cutting board on a white background.

    3. Stovetop Potato Soup

    Winter nights call for bowls of cozy potato soup. This creamy stovetop version is hearty, warming, and perfect when you want a simple yet satisfying winter meal. This easy winter soup recipe is the answer to your comfort food cravings!

    Stovetop Potato Soup
    Main ingredients: potatoes, seasonings, broth.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with potato and carrot soup, a spoon, bread, salt and pepper on a gray background.

    4. Beef Noodle Soup

    This beef noodle soup is a hearty and comforting dinner that’s ready in no time. With tender beef, pasta, and flavorful broth, it’s a family favorite. Don't hesitate to make this simple homemade soup recipe your next weeknight dinner!

    Beef Noodle Soup
    Main ingredients: beef, carrots, celery, seasonings and pasta.
    Check out this recipe
    Red pot with soup, a ladle and a soup bowl with soup on a gray background (spoon and kitchen towel also included).

    5. Creamy Okra Soup

    This creamy okra soup is the ultimate comfort food for cold winter days. Known as Begova Čorba, it’s a thick, warming, and flavorful soup that’s perfect for hearty dinners. Get the recipe for this winter soup recipe and enjoy a taste of tradition!

    Creamy Okra Soup
    Main ingredients: okra, chicken, carrots.
    Check out this recipe
    Soup in a silver bowl with a lid, a kitchen cloth, two slices of bread, a lemon wedge and a spoon.

    6. Bean Soup with Sausage (Instant Pot)

    This winter, cozy up with a steaming bowl of bean soup with sausage. It’s smoky, savory, and filling—ideal for cold nights and quick weeknight dinners. Make this Instant Pot soup recipe over again and stay warm all season!

    Bean Soup with Sausage
    Main ingredients: beans, sausage, carrot, onion.
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl with soup, spoon, two cups of juice, bread and a kitchen towel on a dark background.

    7. Bean Soup with Ham

    Stay warm this winter with a bowl of bean soup with ham. It’s a rich, soul-warming dish full of protein and flavor—great for cozy nights or next-day leftovers. Save this winter soup recipe and enjoy comfort in a bowl!

    Bean Soup with Ham
    Main ingredients: beans, carrots, garlic, onion, ham.
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl filled with ham and bean soup on a honeycomb plate.

    8. Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)

    Make your winter dinners warm and fuss-free with this Instant Pot cabbage soup. Hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, it’s just the thing for chilly nights. Make this quick winter soup recipe today!

    Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)
    Main ingredients: cabbage, onion, garlic, potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    Red pot with stew and a ladle full of stew, pot lid, and a basket with sliced bread on gray background.

    9. Savoy Cabbage Soup

    This light and healthy savoy cabbage soup is packed with nutrients and easy to make. It’s a great meatless meal for busy nights or a satisfying lunch. Try this easy, healthy soup recipe soon!

    Savoy Cabbage Soup
    Main ingredients: savoy cabbage, potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with savoy cabbage soup and a spoonful above being held by a hand.

    10. Mushroom and Tomato Soup (No Cream)

    Warm up with this hearty mushroom and tomato soup—no cream, just pure comfort. It's the perfect low-calorie winter soup full of rich flavor and simple ingredients. Save this cozy soup recipe for cold-weather meals!

    Mushroom and Tomato Soup
    Main ingredients: mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, broth.
    Check out this recipe
    A ladle with soup being poured into a white bowl, another white bowl in the background, and a tomato and three mushrooms.

    11. Mushroom and Potato Soup (No Cream)

    When it’s cold outside, warm up with this mushroom and potato soup—rich, cozy, and made without cream. It’s full of comforting Balkan flavor and perfect for winter nights. Make this healthy winter soup today!

    Mushroom and Potato Soup
    Main ingredients: mushrooms, potatoes, broth, white wine.
    Check out this recipe
    A ladle full of mushroom and potato soup.

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