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As winter begins to disappear, there is always that remaining chill in the air that makes you go for one last round of comforting meals of the season. Winter soups are not only about ingredients boiled together, but they’re about taking a pause and enjoying food that feels both healthy and calming. Whether it is a silky vegetable mix, a lentil-based bowl, or a light but flavourful broth, these soups deliver warmth and goodness of the winter season before it goes away.
These soups are easy to make, extremely satisfying, and ideal for evenings when you want something wholesome without having to spend hours in the kitchen. Before the season fully rotates, it’s the perfect time to enjoy these cosy bowls of soup.
Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup
This soup feels like covering your hands around a warm mug on a slow evening when winter is just fading away. Roast some ripe tomatoes with whole garlic cloves, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until they get caramelised, and you get a slightly smoky aroma. Blend everything to make a smooth paste and simmer it with a little butter and pepper. The roasting further deepens the flavour, and you get a less tangy, sweeter and comforting taste. Roasted tomato and garlic soup tastes cosy, and when paired with a slice of toasted bread dipped in it, it becomes the easiest way to enjoy a cosy dinner on a not-so-wintery night.
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Carrot-Ginger Soup
Bright, merry, and lightly warming, this soup feels like sunshine in the bowl. Cook some chopped carrots slowly in butter so that they release their natural sweetness. Add the freshly grated ginger to it for a soft heat that builds up slowly. Blend it with warm stock until it turns silky. The colour that you get in return is rich, and the taste is lightly sweet, having a pleasant kick that also helps in clearing the sore throat. It is particularly lovely when you want something light but also wholesome. It feels like having a reset button after heavy seasonal meals.
Creamy Palak & Moong Soup
Think of it as a cross between dal and soup. It feels familiar, satisfying, and extremely calming. Pressure cook the yellow moong dal until it turns soft, then mix it with some sautéed spinach, cumin, and a hint of garlic. Finish it off with a spoonful of cream or ghee for that extra richness. The texture is smooth, and it soothes you with every sip. It is perfect for those evenings when you want warmth that satisfies your hunger, as well.
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Sweet Corn & Cracked Pepper Soup
This version of soup is all about contrast, with tiny bursts of sweet corn against the bold warmth of black pepper. Simmer crushed corn kernels with some ginger, a splash of milk, and vegetable stock. Preserve some whole kernels for some texture, so that you can have a bite to it. Add pepper generously at the end, making the soup fragrant and lightly fiery. It is the kind of soup you sip slowly, feeling the smoke rise to your face, particularly satisfying on breezy late-winter nights.
Slow-Cooked Chicken & Vegetable Broth
It is less about having creaminess and more about deep flavour. Let chicken, carrots, onions, and whole spices simmer together for an hour, letting the broth turn creamy and golden. Shred the chicken back into the pot and add a handful of seasonings to it. The result is light but extremely wholesome, and feels like a homemade therapy for cold days. It tastes clean, scrumptious, and powerful. It is the kind of soup that warms you from the inside rather than just filling you up.
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