Soup Sunday Is the Best Cold-Weather Tradition
Nothing says comfort like cozying up on the couch in your favorite sweater, a thick blanket, a good movie and a bowl of soup keeping your hands warm.
We love soup here at Organic Valley, and creamy fall soup recipes that use our delicious organic milk, cream and cheese are our absolute favorites. We’ve selected hearty soup recipes that include bacon, lots of veggies and even a few gluten-free options — there’s something for everyone on this list. Plus, using organic ingredients means you’re giving your family only the best!
We’ve rounded up nine cold-weather soups that will add cozy nutrition and seasonal flavors to your family table. Enjoy!
Cozy Borscht with Organic Ghee
Cozy Borscht brings together a handful of humble ingredients like beets, carrots, potatoes and beef broth for a meal that’s grounding and flavorful. Don't overlook the vibrant color it adds to your table. Beets lend their signature color and subtle sweetness, while Organic Valley® Ghee rounds out the flavor without weighing it down. This borscht is gluten free (as long as your tomato paste and vinegar are gluten free).
Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy family winner every time. Pre-chopped veggies make meal prep simple, and a short ingredient list means this soup is even easier to pull together. Then your slow cooker does the rest! Many versions of broccoli cheese soup can be way too thick, but ours sticks to a broth base — no thickeners — and the creaminess comes from 100% grass-fed Grassmilk® Half & Half and plenty of Organic Valley® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Tomato soup is an absolute classic, and our super easy Creamy Tomato Soup recipe will be a hit with the whole family. We never feel guilty using canned organic diced tomatoes — they’re preserved at the peak of freshness so you can make this soup any time of year. Tomato paste is another powerhouse ingredient, adding big, complex tomato flavor. Finally, Organic Valley® Heavy Whipping Cream gives this soup a smooth and creamy flavor. Serve it with a classic American cheese grilled cheese reminiscent of childhood. (Or have even more fun by making a grilled cheese that matches your zodiac sign!)
Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Cool fall days call for meals featuring classic fall vegetables, and pumpkin is a perennial favorite! In our Creamy Spiced Pumpkin Soup, a few sweet potatoes provide depth of flavor and a hint of sweetness, and Organic Valley® Milk and Heavy Whipping Cream add a comforting creaminess the whole family will love. Even better, this weeknight-ready, gluten-free soup can be on the table in less than 45 minutes!
Creamy Tomato Alphabet Soup
Have fun with your ABCs! This cozy Creamy Tomato Alphabet Soup is loaded with fresh vegetables and dinnertime fun. Any small pasta will work with this soup, like mini elbows, ditalini, and orzo, but we especially love using fun pasta shapes like alphabet (of course!), mini farfalle, orecchiette (little ears), radiatori, wagon wheels, plus all kinds of novelty shapes like puppies, princesses and penguins. This alphabet soup recipe makes dinnertime more fun for kiddos and adults alike!
Creamy Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup
This hearty, nutritious Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup is shamelessly indulgent on a crisp day. Italian sausages add just the right amount of spice, which is balanced by tender potatoes, nutrient-packed kale and a cheesy-creamy broth made with a combination of Organic Valley® Milk, Heavy Cream and Shredded Cheddar. If you want a completely hands-free first step, you can start the potatoes in the slow cooker on low for about one hour, then finish the soup on the stovetop.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
It’s slow cooker season! Oh-so creamy and full of flavor, this Chicken Wild Rice Soup is hearty, comforting and perfect for those cold, blustery days. Many slow cooker recipes come with a handful of clumsy pre-cooking prep steps, but that’s not this soup. Simply pop everything in, set for six hours and relax. Some chicken wild rice soups use flour or cornstarch as a thickener, but we stick to the clean flavor of the broth and Grassmilk® Half & Half, which also means this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is gluten free.
Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Our Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is absolutely loaded with nutritious vegetables, all held together by a savory, creamy, cheesy broth. Grassmilk® adds even more plant-power since the cows are 100% grass-fed, and bacon provides an irresistible garnish (feel free to use extra!). Many cheesy cauliflower soup recipes are so thick you can hardly call them “soup,” but ours skips the thickeners, making this soup a must-try gluten-free delight while still providing a hearty texture. Bonus: It’s even better the next day!
Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
Loaded with shredded chicken, vegetables, corn tortillas and fresh cilantro, our Mexican-style shredded cheese and spicy heat, this soup will warm you to the core. Don’t even think about skipping the corn tortillas! They soak up all the flavors, similar to dumplings. With protein, veggies, dairy, grains and even fruit — if you top it with avocado — this Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup delivers all the nutrition of a complete meal!
