15 Quick Soup Recipes To Keep You Warm During A Blizzard Slideshow

On days when the snow piles up on the windowsill, there's nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of freshly prepared homemade soup.

Chicken and Quinoa Soup

I kid you not: This soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Chicken and quinoa cook together in a mirepoix to create a delicate broth. This soup is on the lighter side, but the chicken and quinoa will satisfy your hunger.

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Cozy Winter Soup With Fennel Sausage, Leeks, White Beans, and Rapini

The title says it all. This hearty soup can keep stand up to any blizzard.

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Creamy Onion, Leek, and Shallot Bisque

This one is for all the onion-lovers out there.

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Curried Sweet Potato Apple Soup

Sweet potato, apple, and curry make for a delicious combination. The heat from the curry powder goes well with the sweetness of the sweet potato and the tartness of the apple. A few ounces of Greek yogurt give the soup creaminess and body.

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Greek Avgolemono Soup

This classic Greek soup is bright and satisfying. Lemon and fresh oregano add a pop of flavor, while whisking in fresh eggs gives the soup depth and texture. The cook time is only 30 to 40 minutes.

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Indian-Spiced Tomato and Black Bean Soup

Add a little bit of flair to your traditional black bean soup. Smoky, aromatic seasonings like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon will warm up the stomach and the soul. Best of all, the soup only takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish.

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Mashed Potato Soup

Turn this classic side dish into a silky soup. Simply boil some potatoes and cauliflower in chicken stock until tender, and blend in batches. In 30 minutes you'll have a delightfully rich soup.

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Parsnip Soup

Create a silky-smooth parsnip soup in under 45 minutes. Parsnip is a wonderful winter superfood that is low in calories but contains high levels of potassium, manganese, and iron.

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Pasta and Meatballs Soup

Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort food, but transforming this iconic dish into a slurp-able soup makes it the perfect winter dish. It might be hard to believe, but this soup can be made in under an hour.

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Salmon Chowder

Poach salmon in a flavorful broth of onions, celery, bacon, and herbs for a rich chowder that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

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Simple Celery Root Soup

A snowy day calls for a hearty soup, but this recipe is simultaneously light and filling. Apple, potato, celery root, leek, and parsnip complete this mixture of savory and sweet flavors.

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Tomato Soup

This simple tomato soup created by chef David Burke is a great way to get kids into the kitchen. Whip up quick grilled cheese sandwiches to dip in the soup, and you'll have the whole household smiling.

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Tuscan Bean Soup

The snow is here, and it's almost time to bust out the shovel, but before you do, make sure to have a bowl of this soup at the ready. By using canned beans you can have this hearty soup ready in less than an hour.

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Vegetarian French Onion Soup

There's nothing better than breaking into the cheesy topping of French onion soup. If you're a quick chopper, this soup can be whipped up in less than 45 minutes.

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Winter Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Croutons and Bacon Chips

Pumpkin, bacon, and Parmesan croutons; what could be bad? Bacon and rosemary are fried together to add a deep level of flavor to this rich and delightful soup. Have this soup ready and on the table in less than 45 minutes. Hungry for more soup recipes? Here are fifty of our best!

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