9 Comforting Indian Soups for Fall and Winter

Mulligatawny Soup II

This comforting, creamy soup combines a variety of spices, such as cloves, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cardamom, and rich coconut milk to give it that hearty feel. Red lentils provide protein and fiber, but you can bulk it up further by adding in chicken too.

Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

In this nutritious soup, sweet potatoes and lentils offer lots of filling fiber, while aromatic spices, like garam masala, garlic and turmeric, will warm you up.

The Maharajah's Mulligatawny

This Indian soup has apple, carrots, and tomatoes to lighten up the hearty lamb, along with a medley of spices, including red chile peppers, curry, and coriander. If you prefer, substitute ground beef for lamb. "The ultimate Mulligatawny," says Sonya Jane, who submitted the recipe. "I first cooked this under instruction in a 5-star hotel in India, where it was one of the best sellers. This is far more than a mere spicy soup!"

Masala Cabbage Soup

Healthy cabbage combines with lots of bold Indian spices in this nutritious, delicious, Indian-inspired soup.

Creamy Indian Yogurt Soup

Yogurt offers a smooth, creamy texture to complement the soup's spicy profile. Plus, it is ready in 25 minutes flat, which makes it ideal for a busy weeknight meal. Cook a big batch and keep it on hand for quick meals throughout the week.

Spicy Tomato Soup

This tomato soup has a spicy kick and provides a nice base for any proteins you wish to include — chicken, beef, or plant proteins like lentils. Best part is it's done in just 30 minutes.

Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)

"This is a basic dal (Indian lentil soup) recipe that my mom always makes," says Lucky, who submitted the recipe. "This is a hearty and healthy dish that leaves you satisfied without overfilling you. You can substitute different vegetables and greens and follow similar procedure. You can substitute spinach for other dark greens like mustard greens, kale, or swiss chard. The cook time will vary. Serve with steamed rice."

Vegan Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Soup

This curried cauliflower, sweet potato, and lentil soup is totally vegan, tastes rich and creamy, and really fills you up during the cold months. Add in more spices if you want extra heat, but there will be a nice aromatic feel to this curried soup already!

Thai-Indian Veggie Soup

Tofu stars in this this hearty vegetarian soup that gets its inspiration from both Indian and Thai traditions. The ginger, coconut milk and sriracha all come together nicely for a balanced bowl of soup that has some spice, creaminess, and heat all at once. "It's great on a cold, fall evening," says Marci, the recipe submitter. "The key is to slowly add each ingredient and let each flavor develop before going on to the next addition. That will help distribute the flavors and ensure that the tofu has a nice taste."

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