It's been said that anything can be made better by a little soup. And who can argue? There's just something about that warm bowl of comfort that brings a smile to any face, especially during winter.

Onion Soup Gratiné

Spicy Red Lentil Soup

So try your hand at these hearty homemade soups—and stir up a little happiness for your household!

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Excerpted from © Soup Nights by Betty Rosbottom, Rizzoli New York, 2016. Images © Harry Zernike and may not be reproduced in any way, published, or transmitted digitally, without written permission from the publisher.