Comfort in a bowl.
A warm bowl of soup can soothe everything from a growling stomach to winter chills. 🍲
To help you find the perfect soup for the occasion, we put together all our favorite recipes over the years. From classics like chicken noodle and butternut squash soup, to more unique recipes like maple bacon sweet potato and nacho soup, we promise you'll find a recipe here to fit your soup personality.
1. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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The base of this Loaded Baked Potato Soup is literalmashed potatoes, so...I rest my case. The best part? Since we all hate peeling potatoes, once you roast the whole potatoes (skin on!) the peels will come off super easily — no vegetable peeler necessary.
Recipe:Loaded Baked Potato Soup
2. Cozy Chicken and Dumplings
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Commenters are very passionate about this deceptively simple chicken and dumplings recipe, and I can’t blame them. This is one of those dishes where the leftovers taste even better than the real thing, so go ahead — make a double batch, and have a bowl of pure comfort for dinner every night.
Recipe:Cozy Chicken and Dumplings
3. Minestrone Soup From Leftover Sauce
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I'm all for a time-saving hack, and using leftover tomato sauce as the base for this hearty minestrone is nothing short of genius. Minestrone is endlessly adaptable, so feel free to use whatever noodles and veggies you have on hand.
Recipe:Minestrone Soup From Leftover Sauce
4. Veggie-Packed Green Soup
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It’s not often that something insanely good for you is also insanely delicious. Enter: this comforting-yet-light soup that’s ready to devour in no time at all. Make this when you’re feeling under the weatherorperfectly healthy — either way, your body will thank you.
Recipe: Veggie-Packed Green Soup
5. Taco Soup
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Top it with a handful of crushed tortilla chips, and you'll have all the best parts of a taco and a soothing soup, too.
Recipe:Taco Soup
6. Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
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For the perfect texture, taste as you go. Want a thicker base? Add more flour and cheese. Broth too bland? Add salt or more bacon bits.
Recipe:Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
7. Potato Leek Soup
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So you brought home a few large leeks and didn't realize they'd take up so much space in your fridge. They'll taste great in this soothing recipe, which will have your kitchen smelling like butter and herbs for hours.
Recipe:Potato Leek Soup
8. Butternut Squash Soup
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The warm, sweet, and inviting taste of butternut squash comes alive in this soup, which expertly blends butter, carrot, potato, and other vegetables and seasonings for a creamy taste.
Recipe:Butternut Squash Soup
9. Cream of Mushroom Soup
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This rich soup is umami incarnate, and it's what long, cold winters are made of. If you have three cups of various mushrooms, you're pretty much ready to concoct this relaxing meal.
Recipe:Cream of Mushroom Soup
10. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Rotisserie chickens are the MVP of all cooking shortcuts for a quick and delicious dinner, especially when it comes to making homemade soups in a fraction of the time it would normally take. I mean, is there anything better than a warm bowl of ~homemade~ chicken noodle soup on a chilly fall day?! Nope. Not a single thing.
Recipe:Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
11. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
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Or, if you don't have an Instant Pot on hand, here's an alternate chicken noodle soup recipe that comes together entirely on the stovetop. Soothe a broken heart or warm up a cold living room with this vitamin-packed classic.
Recipe:Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
12. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Having a whole rotisserie chicken on hand will make this recipe much easier to make. Don't have pie crust? Use puff pastry, oyster crackers, or tortilla strips.
Recipe:Chicken Pot Pie Soup
13. Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Soup
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You know that sweet-and-salty flavor combo that makes your tastebuds explode with pure joy? Yep, that's what this recipe is all about. It's also fall AF, starring bacon that you'll quickly candy in maple syrup (🤤), so if this recipe doesn't get you in the mood for fall, I truly don't know what will.
Recipe:Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Soup
14. Roasted Cauliflower and Curry Soup
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Cauliflower + coconut milk = a silky base that'll complement those crispy chickpeas perfectly.
Recipe:Roasted Cauliflower and Curry Soup
15. Vegan Lasagna Soup
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The secret here is green lentils, which add savory flavor, make the soup much more filling (not to mention protein and fiber full), and go great with lasagna noodles.
Recipe:Vegan Lasagna Soup
16. Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup
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The "summer" in the name is just there as a reminder that soup is a great year-round food. In some cultures, hot foods are even encouraged as a way to keep your body temperature down!
Recipe:Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup
17. One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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There's no faster way for the broccoli in my fridge to get eaten than by stuffing it into this cheesy cheddar soup.
Recipe:One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
18. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
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Cook this on high heat for four hours, and then use an immersion blender to mix the already soft ingredients into a smooth-as-can-be soup.
Recipe:Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
19. Chicken Tortilla Soup
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To easily add more oomph and savory flavor to the mix, blend a few extra tomatoes into the chicken broth.
Recipe:Chicken Tortilla Soup
20. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Bread Bowl
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Lined with several slices of cheese, this magical grilled cheese bread bowl gets deliciously gooey as soon as you pour a ladle of hot tomato soup into it.
Recipe:Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Bread Bowl
21. Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
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Toeing the line between queso and soup, this nacho soup is creamy and packed with beans, chicken, and spicy flavor.
Recipe:Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
22. Vegetable Dumpling Soup
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As per a commenter's tip, add a few tomato cubes to your broth to add depth of flavor.
Recipe:Vegetable Dumpling Soup
23. Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Broccoli is a great mild-flavored, nutrients-packed vegetable to add to any creamy soup for some color and flavor.
Recipe:Creamy Broccoli Soup
24. Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Add the broth (milk and chicken stock) first, and then add the cheese to ensure that everything melts evenly and doesn't burn.
Recipe:Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup
25. Slow-Cooker Matzo Ball Soup
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Matzo ball soup never fails to remind me that simplicity and taste often go hand in hand.
Recipe:Slow-Cooker Matzo Ball Soup
26. Tomato Basil Soup
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Onion, celery, and a handful of various herbs make this tomato basil soup more complex and irresistible than a standard cup of store-bought soup.
Recipe:Tomato Basil Soup
27. French Onion Soup
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Even if you're not a "soup" person, you probably won't be able to resist the taste of this French onion soup, which is brimming with savory and sweet onion flavor and is topped with a layer of melted cheese.
Recipe:French Onion Soup
28. One-Pot Ham and Potato Soup
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This soup transforms humble ingredients like ham and potatoes into a rich, ivory soup that's smacking with creamy flavor.
Recipe:One-Pot Ham and Potato Soup
29. Healthy and Hearty Black Bean Soup
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This is a great soup to make a generous quantity of and reheat anytime you're too tired to cook during the week. Which, if you're anything like me, will be every day of the week until Friday.
Recipe:Healthy and Hearty Black Bean Soup
30. Curry Noodle Soup
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Sometimes, pasta or rice won't do. If you're craving noodles andsoup, go with this recipe, which serves it up in a creamy and slightly tangy broth.
Recipe:Curry Noodle Soup
31. Broccoli Soup
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Broccoli, pepper, and salt are all you need to make this vitamin-packed soup that's customizable with other ingredients, including chicken stock, cheese, or even a few potatoes to make it creamier.
Recipe:Broccoli Soup
32. Cauliflower Parmesan Soup
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For a thicker soup with stronger Parmesan flavor, use one less cup of water.
Recipe:Cauliflower Parmesan Soup
33. Hearty Buffalo Chicken Soup With Blue Cheese and Scallions
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This soup manages to incorporate all the layers of Buffalo chicken, including spicy, savory, and tangy flavors.
Recipe:Hearty Buffalo Chicken Soup With Blue Cheese and Scallions
34. Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
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This soup is worth it, if only for those crispy, cheesy grilled cheese croutons that pair wonderfully with this creamy tomato soup.
Recipe:Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
35. Pumpkin Curry Soup
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It's amazing what curry powder can do to elevate the taste of an already perfect squash.
Recipe:Pumpkin Curry Soup
36. Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup
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A large bowl of this soup plus a piece of buttered crusty bread is all I need to officially enter hibernation mode.
Recipe:Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup
37. Chicken Meatball Soup
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Want to prove to your parents (or just yourself) that you're a self-sufficient adult? Make this chicken meatball soup, which comes with a light, balanced broth and meatballs that could make a meal of their own.
Recipe:Chicken Meatball Soup
38. Veggie-Packed One-Pot Split Pea Soup
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Slightly chunky, filling, and easy on the wallet, this split pea is a popular repeat recipe to make in bulk for busy families and students alike.
Recipe:Veggie-Packed One-Pot Split Pea Soup
39. Classic Lasagna Soup
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Who has time to prepare an actual lasagna these days?! (I’m genuinely asking.) If you don’t — first of all, same — this lasagna soup is all the goodness of a traditional lasagna without all the cooking/boiling/layering/baking.
Recipe:Classic Lasagna Soup
40. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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This soup will require a good amount of chopping, but when all those vegetables embed with heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and chicken broth, you'll know it was all worth it.
Recipe:Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
41. Black Bean Vegetarian Soup
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For a soup with more texture, feel free to leave it unblended and add a bit of corn for some crunch.
Recipe:Black Bean Vegetarian Soup
42. Creamy Vegan “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup
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The trifecta of cashews, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth work together to create a creamy base that vegans and non-vegans alike will love!
Recipe:Creamy Vegan “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup
43. Tom Yum Soup
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Intense, slightly tart, sweet, and savory, this tom yum soup is for people who like all their flavors turned up a notch.
Recipe:Tom Yum Soup
44. Tortellini Soup
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This one's for the nights when you want pasta but also want a warm and belly-soothing soup dish.
Recipe:Tortellini Soup
45. Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
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This soup starts out with a light tomato and chicken broth and gets filled up with universally loved ingredients like potatoes, sliced avocados, and meatballs.
Recipe:Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
46. Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup
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Have an upset stomach? Let this soup, with its abundant portions of good-for-you ingredients like ginger, kale, turmeric, and shiitake mushrooms, heal and hydrate you!
Recipe:Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup
47. Chicken and Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup
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Whoever said soups don't make them feel full has never tried this hearty dish made with chicken, cauliflower gnocchi, and a creamy base.
Recipe:Chicken and Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup