15 heavenly soups to help chase away winter’s chill

There’s so much to be said about a hot bowl of soup, served steaming and fresh from the pot on a cold winter’s day: nourishing, savoury and comforting, it’s more than simply a one-dish meal. It’s pretty much all that you’ll want.

From veggie-only to brimming with chunks of beef, here are 15 heavenly soup recipes that’ll help you keep warm when the temperature outside plummets.

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Visions of Grandma's kitchen and potbellied stoves come to mind with each ladleful of this robust, beefy-flavoured soup. And why not? As a meal, soup is second-to-none when the weather turns chilly, especially this classic recipe that has satisfied generations.

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A pinch of freshly chopped chives and a swirl of creamy white yogurt add just the right contrasting touches to this classic cream of leek and potato soup. Not only savoury, a bowl of this delicious soup is a wonderful hand-warmer for chilled fingers. Talk about win-win!

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When it comes to food that made you feel better, Mom always knew best. That’s why she’d approve of this delicious recipe for chicken noodle soup that’s packed with veggies, homemade stock and an extra helping of love thrown in for good measure.

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A hot bean and barley soup on a crisp winter's evening is enough to warm you to the core. And this recipe, which provides maximum satisfaction and flavour with minimum calories, is sure to help feed your body and your soul at the same time.

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Both filling and healthy, old-fashioned split pea soup is back on the menu for smart eating. Add a hearty punch of flavour and crispy, golden-brown croutons as a final flourish, and you’ve got a tasty lunch that will sustain you until suppertime.

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Nothing beats the satisfying flavour of soup, especially when the temperature starts to drop in the fall. Both versatile and delicious, this magical broccoli soup with low-fat cheddar is easy to make and sure to be a hit with hungry families, house guests or simply enjoyed by yourself.

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This creamy, rich soup is how New Englanders like their clam chowder: thick, appetizing and full-flavoured. No wonder it’s their soup of choice when the wicked Nor’easters blow! Simply put, you won't find anything like it in a can at any price.

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Although some say Mulligatawny soup is more like a stew, everyone agrees on one thing: the rich aromas, warming exotic spices and full flavours of this traditional, British-influenced dish means you’ll be ready for seconds before you know it.

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When it comes to comfort food, soup is the real deal as this recipe will prove. Both perfect as a sumptuous starter dish or for a filling one-bowl meal, this corn and potato chowder is decadently tasty and immensely satisfying no matter the size of your appetite.

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This wonderfully delightful version of borscht, the famous Eastern-European beet soup, is full of simple old-fashioned goodness, generous chunks of garden-fresh veggies and plenty of healthy nutrients. After your first bowl of this soup you’ll have only one wish: that you made more.

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Anyone who adores tomatoes will fall in love with this cream of tomato soup recipe. Paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, this soup has all the makings of the ultimate comfort meal. If you’ve only ever had canned tomato soup, you’re in for a big treat!

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A golden-brown crust of melted cheese on top, concealing a fragrant beef broth stock below. What could make this recipe better? How about a touch of brandy and some thick-sliced French bread? This easy-to-make classic of French cooking is mostly a matter of slicing onions.

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There's nothing like a trip to a farmer's market to stock up on fresh produce. What to do with all those veggies when you get home? Simmer them into this delicious soup. Served for lunch or as part of a cozy dinner in the winter months, this recipe is sure to impress.

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In this delicious take on traditional Portuguese soup kale takes centre stage, further enhanced by the rich taste of reduced-fat turkey kielbasa sausage and the smokiness of paprika. Beans add extra protein to this recipe to make it even healthier. And the flavour? Amazing!

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If you can find fresh crabmeat, that alone will make this soup taste outstanding. Otherwise, use refrigerated lump crabmeat for the best quality. Either way, the curry powder and crab boil seasoning lend so much flavour to this buttery-smooth soup, you needn’t add much else.

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