Whether you've got leftover veg laying about or just fancy something to warm you up, a winter soup is the way to go. Perfect for cutting down on food waste and the ultimate weeknight meal (not to mention, lunch), there's nothing we love more than a homemade soup. For a wonderful collection of 26 winter soup recipes, check out our favourites now.

Looking for more delicious soup recipes? We've got a soup recipe for every. single. occasion.

We adore this parsnip soup, plus we've used the peels to make a crispy crouton topping.

Get the Parsnip Soup recipe.

This beetroot and watercress soup is both vibrant AND delicious.

Get the Beetroot Soup recipe.

This celeriac soup is the perfect way to use up the knobbly root veg.

Get the Celeriac Soup recipe.

This hearty soup is infinitely adaptable. Don't love white beans? Add chickpeas instead! Not into celery? Leeks would be great here, too.

Get the Vegetable Cabbage Soup recipe.

This delicious broccoli and stilton soup is a classic for a reason. The flavour of creamy broccoli works perfectly with tangy and savoury Stilton. You could also use a different cheese such as cheddar on the toasts, if you prefer.

Get the Broccoli & Stilton Soup recipe.

Carrot and coriander soup is a classic soup for a reason. This version picks up a little spice from the jalapeños and draws out the sweetness from the carrots by roasting them first.

Get the Carrot & Coriander Soup recipe.

Is there anything quite as satisfying when it's cold outside than a huge bowl of steaming soup, served alongside a buttered crusty roll? And this butternut squash and sweet potato version is SO healthy, and incredibly easy to make.

Get the Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup recipe.

Greek yogurt gives this creamy favourite a lighter, tangy twist.

Get the Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe.

We like ladling the soups into ramekins, topping each serving with bread, and melting the cheese right on top of the soup, under the grill. The top gets super crispy and bubbly, and the bottom softens slightly, making it easy to dig into.

Get the French Onion Soup recipe.

We love lentil soup for its versatility. We add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic as a base, plus canned tomatoes and fresh thyme. Lentil soup of course also needs lentils. The 18 minute wait is the time the lentils take to cook.

Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe.

This carrot soup is anything but boring. With ginger and allspice for flavour, miso for some funk and saltiness, and lime juice to brighten it up, this soup hits all the marks.

Get the Ginger Miso Carrot Soup recipe.

Thinking about what to do with leftover spiral ham? This soup has you covered. It's warm and comforting and endlessly filling. It's simple to make and makes the best use of any leftovers you may have.

Get the Ham & Bean Soup recipe.

It's one of the oldest soups we eat, dating back to the Roman ages. At its most basic, it's a soup made from dried spit peas and ham.

Get the Instant Pot Split Pea Soup recipe.

It doesn't get more comforting than this...

Get the Vegetarian Kale Soup recipe.

This kale soup is green, healthy and downright delicious - plus it's 100% creamy and 100% vegan! Coconut milk gives this soup a boost of flavour and its creamy texture. Plus it's packed with all your super greens making it satisfying and soul-warming.

Get the Kale Soup recipe.

If you're after an easy, creamy mushroom soup, this gorgeous mushroom and parmesan version by Héloïse Brion is a winner. Simple, packed with cheese and crème fraîche and perfect served with crusty homemade bread.

Get the Mushroom and Parmesan Soup recipe.

Everyone should know how to make leek and potato soup. It's effortlessly easy, downright tasty, and it's basically autumn in a bowl.

Get the Leek & Potato Soup recipe.

This'll keep you cosy all autumn.

Get the Pumpkin Soup recipe.

The only downside of cooking with butternut squash is that it takes kinda forever. But once you take a bite of the sweet squash you remember why it's SO worth it.

Get the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe.

The easiest way to make the most comforting meal of all time.

Get the Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup recipe.

A good, hearty soup is one of our favourite ways to warm up in the colder months. And this Slow Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup will do that perfectly.

Get the Slow Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup recipe.

The secret? A good, smoky ham hock. It imparts so much delicious flavour, and if you're lucky you can get some meat off of it too.

Get the Split Pea Soup recipe.

If you're after a healthy soup recipe, look no further than this gorgeous sweet potato and carrot version. Packed full of veggies, it's quick to make, and super filling.

Get the Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup recipe.

This is the perfect go-to soup. In fact, you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen already!

Get the Escarole & White Bean Soup recipe.