9 Perfect Gluten Free Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm on Cold Winter Days

When the winter weather gets you down, these gluten free soup recipes will pick you right up. If you’re just cooking for yourself, prepare the recipe without the noodles and freeze half the recipe to enjoy later. Cook as much pasta as you like and add it to the hot soup each time you serve it.

1. Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup

A tasty twist on a classic recipe, this Chinese chicken noodle soup is quick and easy to prepare. Feel free to add more veggies or throw in some leftover roasted chicken from another meal!

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken stock or broth
• 3 green onions, finely sliced
• 4 leaves bok choy, sliced
• 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gluten free oyster sauce
• 4 ounces Schär Gluten Free Spaghetti

Instructions:

1. Bring the chicken stock to boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the green onions, bok choy, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
3. Stir well then add the Schär Gluten Free Spaghetti.
4. Reduce heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are just tender.
5. Remove from heat and serve hot.

2. Chicken Corn Chowder

This thick and creamy corn chowder is dotted with tender chunks of chicken and chopped green chiles. Dip into it while it’s hot with Schär gluten free crackers or top it with crumbled tortilla chips.

Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Schär Gluten Free Table Crackers (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken and onion then sauté until the chicken is no longer pick.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the water, chicken bouillon, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream, shredded cheese, corn, green chiles, and hot sauce.
7. Continue to cook over low heat until the cheese is melted.
8. Add the tomato then remove from heat.
9. Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro and Schär Gluten Free Table Crackers for dipping.

3. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Nothing keeps you warm on a cold day like a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, plus it’s gluten-free thanks to Schär!

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ pound chicken pieces (bone-in)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 small carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 ounces Schär Gluten Free Fusilli
• ¼ cup fresh chopped herbs

Instructions:

1. Pour the chicken broth into a large saucepan and add the chicken.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken to a bowl and cool slightly.
4. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and broth.
5. Spoon the fat from the top of the broth then return to a simmer.
6. Add the onion, carrots, and celery then simmer until they soften, about 8 minutes.
7. Return the chicken to the broth along with the Schär Gluten Free Fusilli and herbs.
8. Simmer until the noodles are tender then season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Bean Soup

You can’t go wrong with ground sausage, no matter what the dish. This hearty winter soup is packed with protein and gets plenty of flavor from tender butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, and beans.

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces ground Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups water
• 1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Heavy cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the sausage, onion, and red pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat until the sausage is browned – about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Break the sausage up into chunks with a wooden spoon and stir in the garlic.
3. Cook for 1 minute then remove the ingredients to a bowl and discard the drippings.
4. Add the water, chicken bouillon, butternut squash, and corn to the pot.
5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. When the squash is tender, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
8. Return the soup to the pot and add the beans, tomatoes, and sausage mixture – season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Heat the soup through then spoon into bowls. Drizzle with cream to serve.

5. Hearty Beef and Pumpkin Soup

If you’re looking for a unique recipe to banish the chill on a cold winter’s day, this hearty beef and pumpkin soup is sure to do the trick. Feel free to try it with Schär Gluten Free Fusilli or Penne too!

Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water
• ½ pound fresh pumpkin, cubed and boiled tender
• 1 pound beef bottom round, cubed
• ¼ pound beef soup bones
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 small potato, chopped
• 1 small radish, thinly sliced
• 1 hot chile pepper, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced thin
• 1 cup Schär Gluten Free Spaghetti (broken into 1-inch pieces)

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to boil in a large saucepan.
2. Place the pumpkin in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed.
3. Add the pureed pumpkin to the boiling water along with the beef and soup bones.
4. Stir in the beef broth, garlic, and thyme then season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer until the beef is tender, about 40 minutes.
6. Stir in the carrots, potato, radish, chile pepper, and green onions.
7. Add the Schär Gluten Free Spaghetti and cook, uncovered, until the pasta is tender.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste then spoon into bowls and serve hot.

6. Hamburger Veggie Soup

Enjoy all the flavor of a hearty hamburger in a steaming bowl of soup with the added nutrition of fresh veggies. If you want to make it even more indulgent, stir in a little sour cream just before serving.

Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cups water
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• Salt and pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup fresh sliced green beans

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef in a large saucepan then drain the fat.
2. Add the water, diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
3. Crush the bouillon cubes and stir them into the mixture along with the salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
5. When the potatoes are tender, stir in the green beans.
6. Cover and simmer for another 12 to 15 minutes until the beans are tender.
7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

7. Mushroom Noodle Soup

Tender gluten free fusilli pair perfectly with a savory mushroom broth in this hearty winter recipe. Feel free to beef it up with a few diced tomatoes or stick to the original with carrots, celery, and mushrooms.

Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces dried porcini mushrooms
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 2 small bay leaves
• 2 cups Schär Gluten Free Fusilli
• Salt and pepper
• 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 small carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 green onions, sliced thin

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mushroom broth by steeping the porcini mushrooms in 3 quarts cold water.
2. Let soak for at least 2 hours then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heavy pot.
3. Press the mushrooms to extract the liquid then set aside for another recipe.
4. Stir in the garlic and herbs then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
5. Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the broth is reduced to about 6 cups.
6. Strain the broth and discard the solids then return the broth to the pot.
7. Meanwhile, cook the Schär Gluten Free Fusilli in a pot of salted water until al dente.
8. Drain the noodles and set them side.
9. Bring the mushroom broth to a simmer then add the sliced mushrooms, carrots, celery, and green onion.
10. Season with salt and pepper then bring to a simmer.
11. Add the noodles then adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

8. Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Nothing warms you up like a hot bowl of beef chili. This recipe couldn’t be simpler – just combine the recipes in your trusty slow cooker and let it cook away all day long.

Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Salt and pepper
• Shredded cheese, to serve
• Diced red onion, to serve

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef in a large skillet until no longer pink.
2. Drain the beef and add it to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
4. Stir well then serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and diced red onion.

9. Italian Chicken Soup with Penne

Classic chicken noodle soup has its perks, but this Italian chicken soup with penne is a unique twist with plenty of extra flavor. Feel free to load it up with your choice of veggies or stick to the classics with carrots, celery, and onion.

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium stalks celery, sliced thin
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 small bay leaf
• 6 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
• 8 ounces Schär Gluten Free Penne
• 2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the celery, carrots, and onion then sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf – cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
5. Bring to a boil then add the chicken and Schär Gluten Free Penne.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
8. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

These are just a few of the many ways you can enjoy your favorite soups without risking gluten exposure. So, the next time you’re starting to succumb to the winter blues, whip up a batch of savory Pumpkin Soup with Apple & Goat Cheese Crackers or cook up a pot of Chicken & Dumpling Soup for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t forget to stock up on Schär gluten free crackers for dipping!