Hearty Soup Recipes for Cooler Weather

Nov 29, 2023

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Originally Posted On: https://spiceworldinc.com/health/hearty-soup-recipes-for-cooler-weather/

As the temperatures drop and the season begins to call for a heavy jacket, it’s the perfect time to try out some warm and fulfilling soup recipes! What better way to spend a chilly evening than with a hot and cozy bowl of soup to comfort you in the cold? That’s why we’re sharing three hearty soup recipes tailor-made to keep you warmed up in the cooler weather!

Each is deliciously simple to make and comes together with a rich, hearty flavor, thanks to Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, Ginger, and Chopped Easy Onion. Here are a few of our favorite tasty ways to combat the cold with just a few spoonfuls!

Chicken Garlic Ginger Healing Soup

While autumn is a wonderful season, filled with beautiful changing colors and fun activities, it also brings with it the unwelcome guests of colds and the flu. Luckily, this Chicken Garlic Ginger Healing Soup can help combat these annoying illnesses by bolstering your immune system in a delicious way! Made with Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, Ginger, and Chopped Easy Onion, it is packed with antioxidants and a great cure for an upset stomach.

Ingredients You Will Need:

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Ginger
1 Tsp cayenne pepper
⅔ cup Spice World Ready-to-Use Chopped Easy Onion
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
½ cup fresh carrot, sliced
32 oz chicken broth
6-8 cups of water
1 cup fresh spinach
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pan.
Add in the Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, Ginger, and Chopped Easy Onion.
Cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add cayenne pepper, and salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
Add the chicken broth, water, chicken, and carrots.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (feel free to cook on low for up to an hour).
Add the spinach and let it cook for 5 minutes just before serving.

Roasted Garlic Soup

This tasty Roasted Garlic Soup is the perfect recipe to warm you up during the colder months. Great for lunch or dinner, this flavor-packed dish has the incredible, bold taste of Spice World garlic in every spoonful. The slow roasting of the garlic creates a gentle sweetness that is sure to satisfy your stomach and keep you cozy throughout the cold evenings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For the Roasted Garlic:

2 bulbs Spice World Fresh Garlic
1 Tbsp rapeseed oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Soup:

2 Tbsp rapeseed oil
⅔ cup Spice World Ready-to-Use Chopped Easy Onion
1 ½ tsp chopped thyme
4 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic
3 ½ cups vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic oil, optional

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

To roast the garlic:

Separate the two Spice World Fresh Garlic bulbs into cloves. Place them unpeeled in an ovenproof bowl and add the oil, a pinch of salt, and a little black pepper.
Mix together so that all the garlic cloves are well covered in oil. Tightly seal the bowl with silver foil and roast for 40–45 minutes.
Allow to cool, then squeeze out the flesh from each clove, discarding the skins.

To make the soup:

Caramelize the Spice World Chopped Easy Onion in the oil until golden brown.
Add the thyme and the Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic and continue to cook on low heat for 3–4 minutes.
Add in the roasted Spice World Garlic first and then the vegetable stock. Stir and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer gently, partially covered, for about 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Take off the heat and blend the soup until completely smooth. Season to taste. Drizzle a little garlic oil over the top for an even richer flavor.

French Onion Soup

It’s hard to beat a classic like this French Onion Soup recipe on a chilly night. Full of a rich flavor made from sweet, caramelized onions and a savory broth, each bite is sure to delight. This soup is warm and inviting and comes together quickly with a healthy boost thanks to Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic and Chopped Easy Onion!

Ingredients You Will Need:

1 ½ cups Spice World Ready-to-Use Chopped Easy Onion
1 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Butter or Oil
2 vegetable stock cubes
4 cups of water
2 tsp brown sugar
2 potatoes, cubed
1 carrot, sliced
1 Tbsp mixed random herbs – coriander, parsley, dill
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Turn the burner on, place the butter in the frying pan, and add the Spice World Chopped Easy Onion.
Continually move the onions around until they are soft and golden brown. When the onions have done so, add in the Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic and mix.
In a large pan, boil water. Add stock cubes, herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Then add the onion and garlic mix.
Cut up the potatoes and add them to the pan, and then do the same with the carrot.
Simmer on low heat for an hour.
Use a hand-held blender or place the soup into a standalone blender and blend until thick. Then simmer for 10 more minutes.
It is ready to serve. Some great sides and toppings could be toasted bread or melted cheese.

These effortlessly delicious soups will warm any taste bud on the coldest of days. Whether you’re looking for a main course or a starter, you and your family will love the warmth these hearty soups can bring to the table. For more seasonal soup recipes like our Easy Loaded Potato & Onion Soup, visit our website. Here’s to staying snug and savoring every spoonful this fall and winter season!