A good Dutch oven is made for soup season. These are my go-to recipes for cozy, fuss-free soups that quietly take care of dinner.
Dutch oven soup recipes for fall and winter
A Dutch oven never goes out of style, whether you’re making mom’s chicken soup or that green goddess immune boosting soup you saw on TikTok. This classic pot not only accommodates gallons of broth, it maintains a constant heat to allow it to bubble away gently for hours. And its tight fitting lid keeps all that flavor inside. With my comprehensive collection of cozy soup recipes your Dutch oven will never cool down!
Table of contents
- Dutch oven soup recipes for fall and winter
- THE RIGHT PAN
- Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- White Bean and Bacon Soup
- Three Sisters Soup
- Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
- Country French Garlic Soup
- Split Pea Soup with Ham
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Lemony Tuscan Tortellini Soup
- Sweet Corn Bisque
- Beef Barley Soup
- Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder
- Parsnip Soup with Garlic and Blue Cheese
- The Perfect Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
- Smoked Salmon Chowder
- Italian Sausage and Bean Soup
- German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) with Bratwurst
- Asparagus Bisque
- Lemony Chicken Soup with Orzo
- Mushroom Barley Soup
- Romanian Bacon Soup
- Jalapeño Corn Chowder
- Creamy Wild Rice Soup
- Tuscan White Bean Soup (with Sausage Meatballs)
- Mushroom and Brie Soup
- Fire Roasted Tomato Soup
- Broccoli Stilton Soup
- Creamy Artichoke Bisque
THE RIGHT PAN
My choice for a Dutch oven is enamel coated cast iron. You’ll want a pot that holds 5-7 quarts for a family of four. Light-colored interiors make it easier to monitor the browning or caramelization of food. When you’re sautéing or browning ingredients, it’s important to see the color changes, which can be challenging in a dark-colored pot.
Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup
There’s something primally satisfying about lifting the heavy lid of a Dutch oven to reveal this Mediterranean masterpiece.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
For this ultimate mushroom soup I first dry sauté the mushrooms, in batches, in my Dutch oven. The fond (the browned caramelization on the bottom of the pan) adds great flavor to the soup.
White Bean and Bacon Soup
I love love love this soup and so does my husband which is great because he agrees to soup for dinner if this is on the menu.
Three Sisters Soup
Chunky soups like my Three Sisters Soup can fill up my Dutch oven in no time ~ it’s a great way to clean out the fridge!
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
A delicate soup like this Scandinavian salmon soup benefits from the heat moderating properties of a cast iron Dutch oven.
Country French Garlic Soup
This unusual soup is a regional specialty from the South of France thickened with a surprising ingredient!
Split Pea Soup with Ham
I can’t think of anything cozier than a pot of pea soup bubbling away in a Dutch oven.
Lemony Tuscan Tortellini Soup
Turn a humble package of tortellini and a little sausage into a soul-warming meal. This hearty Dutch oven soup recipe is a family favorite.
Sweet Corn Bisque
It’s the essence of summer and fall cuddled up together in a bowl ~ with bacon!
Beef Barley Soup
This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or a Dutch oven, but we prefer the Dutch oven for best texture in most soups.
Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder
One of the first soups I learned to make, and still a favorite!
Parsnip Soup with Garlic and Blue Cheese
A sophisticated soup with a creamy texture and layers of flavor!
The Perfect Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
This festive fall soup can be served straight from your Dutch oven, just provide a big ladle!
Smoked Salmon Chowder
A delicate soup like this salmon chowder continues to develop its flavors off the burner as the covered Dutch oven keeps it warm.
Italian Sausage and Bean Soup
The tight fitting lid of a Dutch oven helps seal in the flavors as this soup simmers away.
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) with Bratwurst
Get great caramelization and flavor from browning the sausage right in your Dutch oven. A light colored interior helps you monitor the process to prevent burning.
Asparagus Bisque
Elegant, creamy, and perfect for lunch, brunch, or a dinner party starter.
Lemony Chicken Soup with Orzo
You can keep this classic feel good soup warming on the back burner all day in your Dutch oven.
Mushroom Barley Soup
This classic deli style soup is thick enough to be a stew ~ another wonderful dish to make in your Dutch oven!
Romanian Bacon Soup
Once sour cream is added to a soup it has to be treated gently and the Dutch oven is able to keep it at an even warm temperature so the cream doesn’t curdle.
Jalapeño Corn Chowder
This vegetarian Dutch oven soup recipe has a lighter taste and texture than restaurant style chowders.
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
The soup is easy to make, and actually improves overnight, so it’s convenient for those busy chilly nights. I let it cool, then pop the whole Dutch oven in the refrigerator and gently reheat on the stove the next day.
Tuscan White Bean Soup (with Sausage Meatballs)
This classic Italian soup is full of protein, and the little sausage meatballs make it extra fun. The Dutch oven does a great job of browning them.
Mushroom and Brie Soup
A little luxury in the form of mushroom soup isn’t a bad thing on a chilly day…
Fire Roasted Tomato Soup
Canned tomatoes make this comforting soup quick and easy ~ it’s the way the Italians do it!
Broccoli Stilton Soup
Your cheesy cream of broccoli soup just got a bump up to first class!
Creamy Artichoke Bisque
Artichoke lovers will appreciate the way the delicate artichoke flavor plays with the Parm.
Jalapeño Corn Chowder 👍👍. Instead of jalapeños I roasted some Hatch chilies 🌶️ & added bacon 🥓 of course. Wow, wow, wow. I’m trying the Wild Rice recipe next.
What a great mix of soups! If you haven’t tried the Dahl recipe from the Vegetarian Epicure (I can’t remember if it is in book 1 or 2) I wholeheartedly recommend it. These sets of books taught me to cook, and like yours, my copies are lovingly held together with tape and a giant rubber band.
Thanks for your daily inspiration, you have made a big difference.
Thanks for the tip Sheri, I’ll check out the recipe, I haven’t tried it!
I love soups! I think I made a copy of each recipe since I couldn’t decide on just one. They all look so delicious! Yum!
I have been enjoying your site for years. The recipes are thoughtful and the ones I have tried are delicious. Thank you!