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

There are many variations on the classic Italian soup, pasta e fagioli. This near-instant version is closer to the stew-like varieties, yielding a hearty meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh walks you through browning the chicken, making the roux, and everything else you need to make a pretty spectacular Cajun stew.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The holy Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and bell peppers with a dark brown roux is enough to get the party started, but okra, Andouille sausage and shrimp...

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

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

Made with salt and white pepper, chicken stock, soy sauce, cornstarch, eggs, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This is some goooood gumbo! It's not difficult to make but does require that you dirty a lot of dishes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a convenient and hearty soup? This easy minestrone combines chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, veggies, and Italian seasonings in a slow cooker, creating a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Fresh cheese-filled tortellini is mixed with corn, leeks, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 celery, garlic, andouille sausage, chicken broth, Cajun spice, dried thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, frozen sliced okra

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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