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Rosemary SiefertUpdated: Mar. 15, 2024
Simmer up one of these homemade soups on a cold day. We've rounded up our favorite soup recipes for chicken noodle, French onion, split pea and more.
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The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
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Total Time:1 hour
Main Ingredients:Bone-in chicken thighs, chicken broth, carrots, kluski or other egg noodles
Level:Intermediate
Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply love traditional soup recipes, chicken noodle soup will hit the spot every time. If this is already a go-to meal for you, test out some of the variations this homemade recipe has to offer, like Greek egg and lemon soup,chicken tortilla soup, lemon juice chicken soup, or check out all of our chicken soup recipes.
You can also try making Sopa de Fideo—aka Mexican noodle soup—for a more flavorful option!
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans. —Recipe contributor Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Grandma’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumpling Soup
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Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Main Ingredients: Broiler/fryer chicken, canned condensed cream of chicken soup, carrots, potatoes
Level: Advanced
When crisp fall days become cold winter nights, hearty homemade soups will warm you up. This healthy soup makes 12 servings, so it’s ideal for sharing or for enjoying leftovers all week.
I’ve enjoyed making this rich homemade chicken dumpling soup recipe for more than 40 years. Every time I serve it, I remember my southern grandma, who was very special to me and was known as an outstanding cook. —Recipe contributor Paulette Balda, Prophetstown, Illinois
Easy Beef Soup
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, frozen mixed vegetables, canned tomato sauce, onion soup mix
Level: Intermediate
In 25 minutes, you can have a protein-filled colorful beef soup to brighten up a gloomy day. Don’t forget to add a fun soup topper, like chips or mini grilled cheese.
This colorful, easy beef soup comes together in minutes. Even my husband, who admits he’s no cook, makes it on occasion. —Recipe contributor Agnes Bierbaum, Gainesville, Florida
French Onion Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour
Main Ingredients: Onions, bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce, French bread, Swiss cheese
Level: Intermediate
Before making French onion soup, be sure you have oven-safe soup bowls. The first part of the recipe calls for cooking in a saucepan, but then it’s broiled in the oven so the cheesy topping can melt and crisp to perfection.
My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy, so we appreciate quick and tasty recipes like this one. Hot and delicious, this soup hits the spot for lunch or dinner. —Recipe contributor Sandra Chambers, Carthage, Mississippi
Homemade Pasta fa*gioli Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Italian turkey sausage links, elbow macaroni, canned great northern beans, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth
Level: Intermediate
You won’t need to visit an Italian restaurant to enjoy pasta fa*gioli! With its hearty mix of sausage, vegetables, beans and noodles, this soup is filling enough to be a meal all by itself. If Italian is your go-to cuisine, you must try Ina Garten’s wedding soup!
My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much that he doesn’t order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh spinach, pasta and seasoned sausage, this fast-to-fix soup is a meal on its own. —Recipe contributor Brenda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri
Fennel Carrot Soup
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Total Time: 55 minutes
Main Ingredients: Fennel seed, carrots, sweet potato, apple, rice
Level: Intermediate
Talk about bright, cheery, velvety soups! If you’re looking for something to serve with grilled cheese instead of tomato soup, try this fennel carrot version. Also, discover how to make the Panera autumn squash soup. Another brilliant option for yummy soups is Ina Garten’s butternut squash soupthat you must try!
This soup is perfect as a first course for a special occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Recipe contributor Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia
Creamy Chicken Rice Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Rice, chicken broth, evaporated milk, cooked chicken breast
Level: Intermediate
Looking for a creamy soup? This creamy chicken soup uses rice instead of noodles, so it won’t need more than a quick side salad to become a hearty meal. The recipe only calls for half an onion, so use a handy onion storage containerto stash the other half.
I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Recipe contributor Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
English Pub Split Pea Soup
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Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ham bone, dried green split peas, light beer, prepared English mustard
Level: Intermediate
Grab a slow cooker soup and whatever light beeris in your refrigerator! The English pub flair takes this classic soup recipe up a notch. If you’re not a fan of chunky soup, pour small batches into a food processor to puree the chunks.
This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for five hours, and come back to “soup’s on.” Finish it with more milk if you like your soup a bit thinner. —Recipe contributor Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Beet Borscht
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Total Time: 50 minutes
Main Ingredients: Beets, carrots, onion, beef broth, cabbage
Level: Intermediate
This borscht is packed with vibrant color—cook up this soup when you need a bright side for a hearty meat-and-potatoes dinner.
My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden’s bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. —Recipe contributor Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Frozen cut asparagus, whole milk, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, hot pepper sauce
Level: Intermediate
This is the type of soup you would have looked at as a kid and thought, no way. Hopefully as an adult you’re willing to explore vegetable-based foods, because you won’t want to miss this cheesy cream of asparagus soup!
Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety, the flavor will keep them coming back for more. —Recipe contributor Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa
Land of Enchantment Posole
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Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pork stew meat, canned hominy, beef broth, canned chopped green chiles
Level: Intermediate
Lots of ingredients go into the delicious posole, a traditional Mexican soup. The mix of flavors is outstanding, so if you like a hint of heat, add this to your must-cook list.
My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around Christmas when we have lots of family over…and we never have leftovers. —Recipe contributor Suzanne Caldwell Artesia, New Mexico
Spanish Chicken Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Main Ingredients: Broiler/fryer chicken, adobo seasoning, sofrito tomato cooking base, Yukon gold potatoes, fideo noodles or angel hair pasta
Level: Intermediate
For a soup bursting with flavor, try this Spanish chicken soup seasoned with adobo. It’s plenty fulfilling with hearty ingredients like carrots, celery, onion and potatoes.
A hearty soup that’s made from scratch is the perfect antidote for chilly weather. Save leftovers of this Spanish chicken soup for weekday lunches sent to work in a thermos or quickly reheated in the microwave. —Recipe contributor Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Homemade Egg Drop Soup
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken broth, cornstarch, egg
Level: Beginner
Cooking up a stir-fry? Add this egg drop soup as a quick appetizer. It takes 15 minutes to prep and make and only calls for five ingredients.
We often start our stir-fry meals with this fast egg drop soup recipe— it cooks in just minutes flat. There are many versions of the recipe, but we like the easy addition of cornstarch to thicken the soup and give it a rich, golden color. I got the recipe from my grandma’s old cookbook. —Recipe contributor Amy Beth Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan
Beef Lentil Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Lean ground beef, canned tomato or V8 juice, dried lentils, chopped cabbage, frozen chopped spinach
Level: Intermediate
Lentils are super tasty in dishes like salads or tacos, but they’re also a great way to make soup more filling. This Beef Lentil Soup is packed with good ingredients, one bowl might be enough for dinner!
You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings in New England, I’ve often enjoyed sipping a steaming mugful in front of our fireplace. —Recipe contributor Guy Turnbull, Arlington, Massachusetts
Quick Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Mushrooms, flour, chicken broth, half-and-half cream
Level: Intermediate
Sure, canned cream of mushroom soup works when you’re in a pinch. But you can make a from-scratch version at home in 30 minutes. For a gluten-free option to thicken the sauce, try cornstarch or arrowroot.
My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I’m happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Recipe contributor Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Cheddar Potato Chowder
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Main Ingredients: Red potatoes, all-purpose flour, 2% milk, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fully cooked ham
Level: Intermediate
Two comfort foods in one pot? We’ll take it! This cheddar potato chowder may not last long once it hits the dinner table, but if you do have leftovers, simply freeze and reheat whenever you need a quick lunch or dinner.
I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often. —Recipe contributor Ellie Rausch, Goodsoil, Saskatchewan
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour
Main Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, jalapeno pepper, red curry powder, Sriracha chili sauce, canned light coconut milk, chicken broth
Level: Intermediate
Though this spicy Thai coconut chicken soup calls for light coconut milk, you can substitute whole coconut milk for an extra rich and creamy consistency.
For National Soup Month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It’s so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. —Recipe contributor Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Wild rice, red potatoes, chicken broth, half-and-half cream, cooked turkey
Level: Intermediate
This soup is tasty as-is, but if you’re looking for something extra, melt in a cup of cheese at the end of the cook time.
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make the soup. I sometimes add a cup of cheddar cheese at the end and melt it in for an extra measure of comfort. —Recipe contributor Carol Brault, Woodville, Wisconsin
Hearty Vegetable Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Main Ingredients: Green pepper, cabbage, frozen cut green beans, frozen peas, frozen corn, canned garbanzo beans, V8 juice
Level: Intermediate
Don’t be intimidated by the long ingredient list for this vegetable soup recipe. The blend of seasonings will fool even the pickiest eaters in your family into thinking cabbage and green beans are delicious.
A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. —Recipe contributor Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut
Chicken Barley Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Main Ingredients: Broiler/fryer chicken, pearl barley, chicken bouillon
Level: Intermediate
If you’re trying to add more whole grains to your weekly dinners, this is one of the soup recipes that you’ll keep coming back to. It’s so good! The best part is that you don’t have to spend time waiting to cook while your barley presoaks. The barley will naturally cook and expand during the simmering process.
No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It’s so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! —Recipe contributor Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas
Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Bulk Italian sausage, beef broth, canned diced tomatoes, zucchini, orzo pasta
Level: Intermediate
This soup works as a quick, 30-minute stovetop recipe—or you can adapt it for the slow cooker. Either way, it’ll have you reaching for seconds. Pair bowls of soup with soft homemade dinner rollsor garlic bread.
Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. —Recipe contributor Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida
Best Ever Potato Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Bacon, potatoes, chicken broth, flour, milk, Velveeta
Level: Intermediate
Is there anything better than creamy potato soup on a cold night? The recipe calls for Velveeta cheese, but if you don’t have that on hand, use cheddar or Colby Jack instead.
You’ll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Recipe contributor Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Stuffed Pepper Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, canned diced tomatoes, green peppers, brown sugar, long grain rice
Level: Intermediate
Soup recipes are perfect weeknight dinners—you save so much time cooking and cleaning up. There are quite a few different ways to make stuffed peppers, but this stuffed pepper soup might be the simplest.
I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Recipe contributor Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Cheesy Ham Chowder
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Total Time: 1 hour
Main Ingredients: Bacon, whole milk, potatoes, canned whole kernel corn, shredded cheddar cheese, fully cooked ham
Level: Intermediate
If you love homemade bread, you’re going to have to bake one of your favorite recipes to pair with this super cheesy, flavor-packed chowder. Have a little fun and serve your chowder in a bread bowl.
My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Recipe contributor Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Homemade Cheeseburger Soup
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Total Time: 55 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, potatoes, Velveeta, sour cream
Level: Intermediate
We love a good comfort food mashup! If you love the taste of a delicious burger and the convenience of a soup, cheeseburger soup might become a staple in your dinner rotation.
A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Recipe contributor Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Main Ingredients: Fresh broccoli florets, chicken stock, half-and-half cream, shredded cheddar cheese, round bread loaves
Level: Intermediate
Have extra yeast packets in your pantry? With a bit of time, you can be on your way to making our favorite Panera Bread copycat recipe: cheesy broccoli soup in a bread bowl.
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie’s Noshery. —Recipe contributor Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, 1% milk, shredded reduced-fat cheese
Level: Beginner
Broccoli cheddar soup is always a hit, but if you want to switch up your vegetables and flavors, cream of cauliflower soup is a tasty, cheesy alternative. Bookmark this recipe for a busy night when you need a quick and comforting meal.
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it’s good anytime. —Recipe contributor Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Veggie Meatball Soup
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Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Main Ingredients: Beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, spiral pasta
Level: Intermediate
Pop the ingredients in a slow cooker, head to work and come home to a ready-to-eat dinner. This soup recipe calls for simple ingredients, and you can dump them all in the slow cooker without browning any meat first.
It’s a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when I get home, and I have a few minutes to relax before supper is ready. —Recipe contributor Charla Tinney, Tyrone, Oklahoma
Quick Mushroom Barley Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Mushrooms, quick-cooking barley, flour, whole milk
Level: Intermediate
Aside from making the cutest home decor ever, mushrooms are also a great addition to soups because of their flavor and texture. With relatively few ingredients and a short cooking time, this quick mushroom barley soup will be great to try out when you want something cozy but light.
I surprised my mother with a visit some years ago, and she was preparing this soup when I walked in. It was so wonderful that I asked for the recipe, and I’ve been fixing it ever since. —Recipe contributor Edie Irwin, Cornwall, New York
Tuscan Cauliflower Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Fresh cauliflowerets, canned reduced-sodium chicken broth, bulk Italian sausage, whipping cream, bacon
Level: Intermediate
Whether or not you’re following a low-carb meal plan, cauliflower is a great alternative to potatoes in soup. This recipe calls for four cups of cauliflower, so stock up next time you’re at the grocery store!
A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns out, it has a heartier flavor. —Recipe contributor Heather Bewley, Bemidji, Minnesota
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
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Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, ground chipotle pepper, reduced-sodium chicken broth
Level: Intermediate
If you like simple soup recipes with lots of flavors, you’re going to have to try this slow cooker sweet potato soup. It’s light enough to be served as a side to a larger meal, or you can top it off with sour cream and pepitas and enjoy it on its own.
I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning. —Recipe contributor Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Carolina Shrimp Soup
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Uncooked shrimp, kale, sweet red pepper, canned black-eyed peas
Level: Intermediate
For a change of pace, Carolina shrimp soup might be just the thing you need. It’s light, nutrient-dense and adaptable to tastes of all kinds. Not a fan of kale or sweet peppers? Use spinach and sun-dried tomatoes instead.
Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. —Recipe contributor Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground turkey, tomato juice, canned diced tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, frozen French-style green beans
Level: Intermediate
The turkey gives this soup plenty of lean protein, while the celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms and tomatoes give your dinner a wholesome burst of flavor.
Low-sodium ingredients don’t diminish the full flavor of this brothy ground turkey vegetable soup. The turkey lends a heartiness everyone will welcome on a cold, blustery evening. —Recipe contributor Bonnie LeBarron, Forestville, New York
Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Anaheim peppers, corn tortillas, jalapeno peppers, boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado
Level: Advanced
Spice things up with this Anaheim and jalapeno pepper dish. Be sure to reserve half of the tortilla strips so you have a crispy topper for each bowl.
Put a little spice in your menu with my favorite Anaheim pepper recipe. The peppers, jalapenos and cayenne heat up this full-flavored tortilla soup. —Recipe contributor Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Main Ingredients: Italian turkey sausage links, Swiss chard, reduced-sodium chicken broth, canned no-salt-added cannellini beans
Level: Intermediate
The Swiss chard adds a nice pop of green and the beans and sausage make this soup hearty enough to enjoy as a standalone dinner. Bonus: This soup recipe is a one-dish meal.
I always have an abundance of fresh vegetables on hand, so I wanted to create a delicious soup to enjoy during the colder months. I think I found a winner! —Recipe contributor Angie Pitts, Charleston, South Carolina.
Hearty Beef Barley Soup
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Main Ingredients: Beef top sirloin steak, beef broth, quick-cooking barley, mushrooms
Level: Intermediate
Though the ingredient list for this hearty beef barley soup is pretty typical, it does call for fresh mushrooms, so pick up your favorite types of mushroomsto add to the pot.
My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also includes plenty of fresh mushrooms, sliced carrots and quick-cooking barley. —Recipe contributor Barbara Beattie, Glen Allen, Virginia
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Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, chicken broth, canned black beans, rice
Level: Intermediate
Would soup season feel the same if there weren’t slow cooker recipes to make life easier? This one simmers in a slow cooker for six hours. The only work you really have to do is brown the beef before placing it in your slow cooker.
I lead a busy life, so I’m always trying to come up with time-saving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup is one of my husband’s favorites. It has been a hit at family gatherings, too. —Recipe contributor Vickie Gibson, Gardendale, Alabama
Chicken Potpie Soup
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Main Ingredients: Potatoes, carrots, canned chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken, frozen petite peas, frozen corn
Level: Advanced
This soup is a fun way to switch up a traditional chicken potpie recipe. We topped ours with a heart-shaped crust, but use a cookie cutter to make any shape you like! The crust needs time to chill, so keep that in mind when you’re getting ready to prep this recipe.
My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. She included this amazing pie crust, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup for it. —Recipe contributor Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas
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Total Time: 2 hours
Main Ingredients: Bacon, dried green split peas, smoked ham hocks, crabmeat
Level: Intermediate
If you’re a big fan of soup, chances are you’ve tried a split pea recipe. To change things up a bit, this version calls for bacon and crab. For any leftovers you have, freeze the soup separately from the add-ons so the bacon and crab don’t get too soggy.
Many split pea soups use ham and bacon for a good, smoky flavor. Take it one amazing step further—add crabmeat. Freeze this one without toppings (freeze the cooked bacon separately), then reheat the soup in a saucepan. Feel free to add more chicken stock or broth when reheating if you need it. Sprinkle bacon and fresh crab on top of bowls of hot soup. —Recipe contributor Stephen Exel, Des Moines, Illinois
Potato Clam Chowder
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Main Ingredients: Canned minced clams, potatoes, bacon, 2% milk
Level: Intermediate
This is one of the best and most nourishing soup recipes to warm you up after a long day. Keep the ingredients handy for a busy day when you want cold-weather comfort food.
I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It’s a timeless classic I like to prepare for friends and family throughout the year, but especially during the holidays. —Recipe contributor Betty Ann Morgan, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Main Ingredients: Jar roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, rotisserie chicken, potato gnocchi, fresh spinach
Level: Intermediate
Soup or pasta? Why not both! Combine Alfredo sauce with pesto for a creamy, earthy flavor. This soup stars potato gnocchi for a hit meal.
After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy and couldn’t be easier to make! —Recipe contributor Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Red potatoes, canned chicken broth, fresh or frozen corn, half-and-half cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon
Level: Intermediate
Create your favorite soup in half the time with this pressure cooker soup recipe. With fresh ingredients like potatoes, corn, onion and cheese, you’ll never settle for the store-bought version again.
Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Recipe contributor Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Potato and Leek Soup
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Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Main Ingredients: Potatoes, chicken broth, leek, sour cream, bacon
Level: Intermediate
Savory bacon meets tangy sour cream for a great flavor combination. Toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker and leave alone for 8 to 10 hours. The smell alone will make you excited to grab a ladle and fill up your bowl come dinner time.
Full of veggies and smoky bacon, with just a little tanginess from sour cream, bowls of this comforting soup taste just as terrific with sandwiches as they do with crackers. —Recipe contributor Melanie Wooden, Reno, Nevada
Hearty Italian White Bean Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Potatoes, zucchini, canned navy beans, vegetable or chicken broth
Level: Intermediate
Full of nutrients and good-for-you ingredients, this soup is perfect for those nights when you want something healthy but fulfilling. To bulk it up, add ground beef or Italian sausage, or pair it with a side of warm, crusty bread.
A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it’s filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers. —Recipe contributor Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas
Easy Moroccan Chickpea Stew
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Butternut squash, canned chickpeas, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cumin
Level: Intermediate
If you want to expand on your typical go-to soup recipes, try adding this Moroccan-inspired soup to your rotation. Butternut squash is seasoned with enticing flavors from cinnamon, ginger and cumin.
When I’m invited to a potluck, I easily double or triple this healthy Moroccan chickpea stew to treat the crowd to an exotic dish of enticing, bold flavors. —Recipe contributor Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona
Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Main Ingredients: Chicken broth, kidney beans, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, whole wheat elbow macaroni, Parmesan cheese
Level: Intermediate
This soup combines carrots, onion, celery, chickpeas, cabbage and kidney beans with flavorful seasonings for a healthy and delicious dinner. There’s a reason why it’s a contest-winning recipe!
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it’s full of nutrition and low in fat. —Recipe contributor Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Main Ingredients: Italian turkey sausage links, cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach
Level: Intermediate
For a night when you want something quick, easy and that uses as minimal dishes as possible, this soup is the answer! You can even switch out the Italian turkey sausage links for spicy ones if you’re looking for an extra kick.
This is my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Recipe contributor Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
Best Lasagna Soup
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, spiral pasta, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce
Level: Intermediate
This lasagna soup tastes just like your favorite lasagna without all the layering. It’s fast, easy and comfort food at its best.
This delicious soup recipe was shared by a friend and instantly became a hit with my husband. Its big cheese flavor blends wonderfully with the flavor of the vegetables. I first served this creamy soup as part of a holiday meal, but now we enjoy it throughout the year. —Recipe contributor Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska
Holiday Tortellini Soup
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Total Time: 55 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pancetta or bacon, chicken broth, cheese tortellini, spinach
Level: Intermediate
While the name may say “holiday,” we like to eat this soup any time of the year! Vibrant colors from crushed red tomatoes and fresh green spinach contrast against the tortellini for a bowl that’s pretty and delicious.
Hearty and full of flavor, this holiday tortellini soup freezes well if you want to make it ahead or have leftovers to save for another day. —Recipe contributor Michelle Goggins, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Traditional Italian Wedding Soup
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Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Main Ingredients: Dry bread crumbs, raisins, lean ground beef, bulk spicy pork sausage, rotisserie chicken, acini di pepe pasta
Level: Intermediate
This recipe features made-from-scratch meatballs and tiny pasta for a stick-to-your-ribs meal. Save this recipe for those freezing cold nights when you want your stomach full and warm!
You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken. —Recipe contributor Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana
Originally Published: January 01, 2020
Rosemary Siefert
Rosemary has been writing and editing for digital and print publications for six years. Starting out as a freelancer for Taste of Home, she joined the team full time in 2022. She writes and edits food content and helps manage Taste of Home’s freelance community. Rosie focuses her writing on cooking tips, baking and cleaning techniques (gotta have a sparkling kitchen!). Rosie’s degrees in journalism and English from the University of Missouri contribute to her skills as an editor, while her penchant for trying new recipes and kitchen hacks shines in her writing.If Rosie isn’t making a (fun) mess in the kitchen, she’s scoping out new restaurants, trying foods she’s never heard of, holed up at a coffee shop with a book or clanging away on one of the typewriters in her collection.
