Whether you eat it as a snack or a plain meal, soup is one of the best comfort foods out there. A bowl of hot soup is best enjoyed in cold weather, so try these delicious soup recipes to help keep you warm on a cold day or night!

The ultimate cheese soup

What do you need:

• 1 grated onion
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• Ground black pepper to taste

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then cook the all-purpose flour until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until the onion is tender. Slowly add the milk and chicken broth then simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and continue to simmer until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the grated cheese. Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper then stir. Top with coriander leaves.

Pumpkin Curry Soup

What do you need:

• 1 squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of onion finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of cream medium and a half
• 1/4 cup sour cream or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 butter spoons
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat and then cook the garlic and onion until tender. Add the pumpkin, chicken broth, curry powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. When done, remove from heat and then add half and half and honey to the mixture. Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to serving bowls then top with sour cream.

Creamy Sausage and Kale Soup

What do you need:

• 12 cans spicy pork sausage, sliced
• 2 sliced ​​potatoes
• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups sliced ​​kale
• 3/4 cup onion, minced
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of chicken soup base
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 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 cooked through. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the onions until just tender. Add the onions and cook for 1 more minute. Add the potatoes, water, and chicken soup base and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Lower the heat then add the sausage, kale, and cream. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring frequently.

Warm up on a chilly night with these healthy and satisfying hot soup recipes!