12 Restorative Ginger Soups for Cold Season

Add a little zing of fresh or dried ginger to your next meal with these recipes for soups that promise to warm you up throughout the season.

Ginger Turmeric Noodle Soup Recipe
Photo: Jennifer Causey

Pair ginger with turmeric, chicken, chickpeas, and carrots this winter in flavorful, soothing bowls of soup with bases of chicken or vegetable broth. We have a dozen recipes for warming soups that harness the anti-inflammatory and digestion-aiding potential of this powerhouse root vegetable. Here are our go-to ginger soups recipes, from a colorful chicken soup to a slow-simmered ramen, plus info how to store and prep ginger as you stock up for winter.

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Chicken Soup with Ginger and Cilantro

Chicken Soup with Ginger and Cilantro
Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver

Former F&W food editor Mary-Frances Heck infuses chicken broth with ginger and cilantro and arranges mixed herbs, jalapeños, red onion, and citrus wedges on a platter for guests to customize their bowls as desired.

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Restorative Ginger and Turmeric Noodle Soup

Ginger Turmeric Noodle Soup Recipe
Jennifer Causey

Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon's 45-minute comfort in a bowl is bolstered by a robust ginger and turmeric base that offers deep, earthy flavors, anti-inflammatory prowess, and vibrant color and flavor.

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Orzo and Chickpeas with Turmeric-Ginger Broth

Orzo and Chickpeas with Turmeric Ginger Broth Recipe
Gregory DuPree

Stud a restorative tea-based broth with chickpeas and pasta, pairing the flavors of ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, and fresh lime juice with this soup from Justin Chapple that's ready in just 20 minutes.

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Tonkotsu Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen

Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Fresh ginger flavors the slow-simmered, savory broth that anchors this classic, comforting ramen made home cook-friendly by cookbook author Hugh Amano that's worth the time it takes to make.

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Mushroom Dumplings in Toasted Ginger and Garlic Broth

mushroom dumplings in toasted ginger and garlic broth
Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis

Justin Chapple infuses chicken or vegetable broth with toasted ginger and garlic, then add rich flavor from dried white flower shiitake mushrooms for this satisfying bowl of dumplings.

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Moroccan-Style Chickpea, Carrot, and Spinach Soup

Moroccan Chickpea, Carrot, and Spinach Soup
Alison Miksch

Ginger, garlic, cayenne, cumin, and turmeric season Molly Stevens' earthy and sweet soup that layers flavor with chickpeas, vegetables, and lime juice.

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Gingered Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Pecan Cream

Gingered Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Pecan Cream
© John Kernick

Dallas chef Dean Fearing pairs ginger and butternut squash in this barely sweet soup topped with whipped cream and chopped pecans for flavor and crunch.

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Cream of Carrot Soup with Ginger and Curry

Cream of Carrot Soup with Ginger and Curry
© Stephanie Meyer

Andrew Zimmern minces fresh ginger to cook with vegetables before simmering with carrots and chicken or vegetable broth for this creamy soup that's on the table in an hour.

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Gingered Turkey Noodle Soup

Gingered Turkey Noodle Soup
© Beatriz Da Costa

Simmer smashed fresh ginger and chile with turkey stock for this comforting bowl that can make use of leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. Barbara Tropp adds a kick with Szechwan pepper.

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Scallop and Mushroom Soup with Ginger and Leeks

Scallop and Mushroom Soup with Ginger and Leeks
© David Loftus

Jean-Georges Vongerichten finely juliennes fresh ginger for this bowl of hot soup over scallops, flavored with oyster mushrooms.

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Gingered Carrot Soup with Crème Fraîche

Gingered Carrot Soup with Crème Fraîche
© Tina Rupp

The secret to Maggie Pond's 30-minute carrot and ginger soup is at the end: Stir in crème fraîche and chopped cilantro for maximum flavor and a striking presentation before serving.

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Chicken Soup with Jasmine Rice and Ginger

Chicken Soup with Jasmine Rice and Ginger
© Deirdre Rooney

Chef Mai Pham simmers slivered ginger with chicken stock, jasmine rice, fish sauce, salt, and sugar to serve with shredded chicken, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro for a soup that's ready in an hour.

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