Ethnic Soups

Made with green chilies, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, flour, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love the creamy chicken tortilla soup from Ground Round? Make it at home with this simple version that takes only minutes to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a comforting meal that mimics your favorite Italian eatery? This easy pasta e fagioli combines ground beef, beans, and fresh veggies that's great for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you thought regular gumbo was as New Orleans as it gets, you're in for a surprise. Alligator meat in a savory gumbo made with celery, bell pepper, and okra is a notch up on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A rich gumbo made with salmon, tilapia, a mix of seafood, okra, and tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Made with black pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, flour, water, cooked chicken, sour cream, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The golden roux with diced veggies can accommodate all sorts of meats, from chicken to chorizo to shrimp in this classic gumbo. Pour it all over rice for some real down-home comfort...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Full Moon Cafe marinates their chicken in fajita seasoning to give it that special spice in the soup. Garnish with tortilla strips for a nice crunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A hearty, slow cooked, classic Italian soup. White beans are cooked in a tasty tomato-based sauce with cooked pasta added in at the end (so it doesn't get mushy).

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Turn your kitchen into the House of Blues with this gumbo recipe. It's a soulful mix of simmereed chicken, sausage, and veggies. Just when you thought your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A slow cooked twist to traditional hot and sour soup. Made with pork, mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts in a rich broth.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This slow simmered tortilla soup isn't just delicious, it's also easy to make and forgiving if you want to adjust the ingredient quantities.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

If you're looking for beautifully colored soups, borscht is tough to beet! This version of the classic soup uses canned beets for convenience.


Time:   over 5 hours

Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Wedding soup is actually "married soup" (minestra maritata) which refers to the melding of ingredients and flavors. The crock pot helps enhance that further...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

If you're craving some thick gumbo that makes no compromises, here it is. Eggplant, tomato and okra stewed in chicken stock with spicy jalapenos makes a healthy and hearty gumbo to top a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The best solution for wintertime taco Tuesday. Works beautifully with chicken or chorizo too, so you can switch up the soup to match your favorite tacos.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, red bell pepper, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh sage, zucchini, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make Chinese dish made with only a few ingredients. Egg drop soup is a popular choice for take-out, but it's also...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, tortilla chips, taco cheese, taco seasoning mix, white shoepeg corn, kidney beans, tomatoes with chiles, ranch salad dressing mix, black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sour cream, cheese, taco seasoning, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, corn, black beans, red kidney beans, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with onion, garlic, celery, balsamic vinegar, sherry, Madeira, or Marsala wine, smoked ham or Canadian Bacon, canned ham, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe for wedding soup is doubly delicious with tiny beef meatballs and tender shredded chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground beef, Italian sausage, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, beef broth, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours