These luscious creamy soup recipes are all incredibly cozy and comforting. They’re the ultimate hug in a mug (or boost in a bowl).
Don’t get me wrong; I also enjoy a good chicken noodle or classic tomato soup. But there’s just something more nourishing about creamy soups.
They’re thick, rich, silky, smooth, and ridiculously filling and tummy-warming. And just because they are creamy doesn’t mean they’re dangerous for your diet.
Within these creamy soup recipes, there are plenty of dairy-free and low-fat options.
So, whatever you’re feeling, there’s a soup on this list to match your mood.
1. Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Bring Olive Garden’s yummy chicken gnocchi soup right to your kitchen with this amazing copycat recipe.
It’s full of restaurant flavor but made with healthy homemade ingredients.
You’ll simmer chunks of carrot, celery, spinach, and tender chicken in a creamy broth.
The magic ingredient, however, is the soft, pillowy potato gnocchi. You might make a mess slurping these up, but it’s well worth a few spills.
2. Creamy Tomato Soup
You won’t believe this decadent and creamy tomato soup is vegan, but it is!
Made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, red pepper, and fresh thyme, you won’t even miss the dairy.
Why? Because chickpeas do the work instead! Blended into the tomato puree, they add a thick texture and creamy taste.
3. Cream of Mushroom Soup
Canned mushroom soup is a pale reflection of the real thing.
When you make it yourself, you don’t just get more flavor and richness. You’ll also know there’s nothing in there but wholesome, fresh ingredients.
This easy recipe shows you how it’s done – with heaps of mushrooms, garlic, marsala wine, cream, and fresh herbs.
4. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli florets are nestled in a cheesy, creamy broth in this cozy dish.
It’s a nourishing bowl that will satisfy your cheese cravings while delivering plenty of healthy goodness.
5. Creamy Onion Soup
Some people like their onion soup in a clear broth. Those people have clearly never tried this mind-blowing creamy version.
You’ll simmer yellow onions in white wine before simmering the mixture in broth and thickening it with a flour roux.
Worcestershire sauce and thyme add plenty of amazing flavor, while heavy cream brings a subtle richness to this hearty bowl.
6. New England Clam Chowder
Salty, savory, and creamy, there’s nothing like a bowl of clam chowder on a cold night.
This yummy version features chunky potatoes, smoky bacon, and briny clams.
You won’t be able to resist a second serving of this incredible comfort food. Serve it with croutons or crusty bread, and dive in!
7. Creamy Tortellini Soup
Ready in just 30 minutes, this soup is an excellent option for busy cooks looking for an easy supper.
Tender tortellini, meaty sausage, and chewy kale combine in this beautiful broth.
Don’t forget the bread, as you’ll need something to mop up all those yummy juices!
8. Potato Soup
This Paula Deen recipe is reliably decadent and unbelievably tasty. It’s a slow cooker soup made with chunks of potato in savory chicken broth.
Throw everything into the crockpot on your way out the door in the morning, and you can return to a delicious meal when the work day is done.
Aren’t slow cookers amazing?!
9. Cream of Broccoli Soup
Of all the creamy soup recipes out there, cream of broccoli is one of my favorites. Save this recipe for a rainy day, and you won’t be disappointed.
It’s a thick green swirl of pureed broccoli, butter, and cream, finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon to highlight all that yummy flavor.
10. Butternut Squash Soup
This warming dish is authentic soul food. Thick, smooth, and creamy, it’s like a giant hug for your belly.
It’s really easy to make, too! There’s no fussing with fancy ingredients here, just simple cooking that lets butternut squash’s complex earthy-yet-sweet flavor shine.
11. Cream of Asparagus Soup
This spring soup is perfect for frosty March days or chilly May evenings.
Its pretty shade of green also makes it a good option for a St Patrick’s Day feast!
Made with loads of fresh asparagus, garlic, broth, cream, and a sprinkling of fresh chives and dill, this flavorful bowl is both healthy and satisfying.
12. Creamy Vegetable Soup
Most people don’t lump vegetable soup in with other creamy soup recipes. After all, it’s more chunky than creamy.
This particular vegetable soup, though, definitely fits into the creamy category.
Gluten-free and vegan, it’s a gorgeous, diet-friendly, and guilt-free dinner.
It’s also a convenient way to use up the potatoes, corn, and peas you probably have in your fridge and/or freezer right now!
13. Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
Carrots go with anything, so this is a terrific appetizer for your next holiday meal.
You’ll roast the carrots first to bring out all their sweet, earthy flavor. Then, you’ll add them to a pot with aromatics and spices.
It’s flavorful without being too heavy and creamy without being too thick. Basically, it’s perfect.
14. Pumpkin Soup
Fall parties wouldn’t be complete with pumpkin soup.
The bright orange hue, the creamy texture, the sweet taste – this is a bright bowl that adds color to any table.
And with only nine ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to make, too!
15. Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
Speaking of fall favorites! It doesn’t get much more awesomely autumn than creamy sweet potato soup.
It, too, adds a bright dash of color to your table. However, that’s not all it has going for it!
With a dash of ginger and cayenne and a swirl of cream, this soup is the savory, spicy masterpiece you didn’t know you needed.
16. Lobster Bisque
The French were onto something when they invented lobster bisque. It’s perfectly balanced between cozy comfort food and elegant starter.
It features buttery chunks of tender lobster simmered in a creamy broth.
A dash of tomato paste, Worcestershire, and cayenne add tangy notes that save it from becoming too rich.
I could eat this delectable dish all year long!
17. Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
The funny thing about cauliflower is when you roast it, it goes from bland vegetable to crunchy, savory goodness.
Put all that roasted yummy flavor in a big bowl of soup with this fantastic recipe. Thick and velvety smooth, it’s cozy and crave-worthy.
It’s also gluten-free, and you can easily make it dairy-free for vegan friends by replacing the butter with cashew paste.
18. Cream of Celery Soup
No list of soup recipes is complete without celery soup. When made from scratch, it’s an underrated pleasure.
Use fresh, good-quality celery for this sublime dish. Trust me, it makes a big difference.
You’ll get all the intense, sharp celery flavor alongside the buttery, creamy broth base.
19. Sausage Potato Soup
Most people are familiar with ham and potato soup. But have you ever tried sausage potato soup? If not, you’re in for a treat!
It’s a delicious and simple recipe that allows you to have dinner on the table in a little over half an hour.
It’s warm, comforting, meaty, and full of salty flavor.
20. Cream of Crab Soup
In the mood for a buttery, creamy soup with an umami kick? Try this recipe for cream of crab soup.
With large chunks of real crab and Old Bay seasoning, it’s like a creamier, whiter version of gumbo.
In other words, it has all the Creole flavor of gumbo in a much more elegant package.
21. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This recipe is a lighter version of classic chicken noodle soup, made with zero cream but packed with flavor.
This low-calorie version is still just as dreamy. It’s a filling meal that ticks all the boxes — juicy chicken thighs, soft egg noodles, carrots, and peas.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a truly impressive starter or healthy family supper.
22. Spinach Artichoke Soup
If you love spinach artichoke dip (and who doesn’t?!), you’ll love this soup version.
It’s smooth, creamy, and packed with iron-rich spinach and fiber-filled artichoke hearts.
But let’s be honest, who cares about its health credentials when it tastes this good?!
23. Irish Parsnip Soup
Full of complex flavors, this parsnip soup is surprisingly spicy.
It’s got the mild sweetness of parsnips, tart notes from apples, and a hint of fire thanks to a dash of curry powder.
Unleash your inner Irish and make a batch of this gorgeous soup for St Patrick’s Day. Your belly, and your party guests, will thank you.
24. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Though it takes a bit of time, this easy soup is a kid-friendly favorite.
It’s a delicious mix of cooked chicken and wild rice, all stirred together in a thick, creamy sauce.
With a few vegetables tossed in for extra nutrition (don’t tell the kids!), this soup is a complete meal in a bowl.
25. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
I love recipes that combine two delicious dishes into one. This one is everything you love about chicken pot pie but in a warm, comforting soup.
It features tender, juicy chunks of chicken, a medley of mixed veggies, and a thick, creamy broth.
Plus, the garlic and herb sauce mix elevates the flavor to a whole other level. You won’t want to miss this soup.
26. Buffalo Chicken Soup
One for committed cheese lovers, this recipe is an easy favorite with everyone who tries it.
It has buffalo chicken’s robust, tangy flavor but in comforting, creamy soup form.
Which, of course, makes it the most amazing soup ever.
You may not be hitting all the food groups, but what’s life without a little dietary hiccup once in a while?!
27. Creamy Reuben Soup
Turn your favorite deli sandwich into a soup with this inventive recipe.
Everything’s there – the pastrami, the sauerkraut, the Swiss cheese. Even the rye bread (in the form of croutons).
This is one of those meals you must make at least once. It’ll be in the regular rotation before you know it!
28. Creamy Cabbage Soup
Creamy cabbage soup is heaped with tender cabbage, carrots, celery, ham, and spices.
Buttery, creamy, and full of wholesome ingredients, it’s the furthest thing from diet food or canned soups.
29. Potato Leek Soup
A traditional French winter warmer, one bowl of this will have you dreaming of chilly Paris evenings.
You’ll make it with aromatic leeks, chunky white potatoes, and savory broth.
Add a swirl of cream, and you’ll have a luscious, smooth soup that makes you lick every inch of the bowl.
30. White Chicken Chili
Cook this divine chili in your slow cooker and you’ll be drooling by dinner.
The rich combo of chicken, beans, corn, broth, and taco spices will make your house smell heavenly and your belly very happy.
30 Best Creamy Soups
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kcalSave this creamy chicken soup recipe for a cold night when you want something creamy and delicious to warm your belly.
Ingredients
- For the Roux
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup reduced-salt chicken stock
- For the Soup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup (optional) dry white wine
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 bay leaves
salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie works well)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
(optional garnishes) shredded Gruyere cheese and additional fresh parsley
- (Optional) For the Basil Oil Drizzle
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1/2cup olive oil
1/8teaspoon kosher salt
1/8teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- For the Roux:
- Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk briskly to combine.
- Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly and reaches a golden-brown color. Whisk occasionally during the process.
- Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking continuously while doing so. Continue whisking until the roux is smooth. Then, take it off the heat and set aside.
- For the Soup:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the veggies are tender. (Approximately 5-7 minutes)
- If adding wine, do so at this time. Pour it in and simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
- Slowly stir in the chicken broth. Then, add in the previously prepared roux.
- Add the heavy cream, sage, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Mix well to combine.
- Stir gently until the mixture begins to boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper at the end of the 20-25 minutes.
- Add the chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes more or until the chicken is warm.
- Carefully remove and discard the bay leaves. Add the parsley and simmer for 1-2 more minutes.
- Transfer the soup to individual serving bowls and garnish as desired. Serve and enjoy!
- For the Optional Basil Oil Drizzle:
- Boil a small pot of water. Have a bowl of ice water sitting nearby.
- Wash and measure 1 cup of basil leaves. (Pack the cup for the best flavor.)
- Add the basil to the boiling water. Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and transfer the basil to the ice water to blanch.
- Once the basil is cool, squeeze it to remove any excess water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Blend the blanched basil with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-mixed. Add more or less salt to taste.
- Add the drizzle immediately to the soup. Or store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- If you want it smooth, use an Immersion blender. After you’ve cooked the soup and before adding the chicken, use an immersion blender to puree some or all of the soup until you achieve your desired level of smoothness. Be sure to remove the bay leaves before blending.
- The provided nutrition facts for this dish do not account for the optional basil oil drizzle.
Nutrition
- Calories: 536kcal
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 147mg
- Sodium: 1049mg
- Potassium: 718mg
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Calcium: 103mg
- Iron: 3mg
