Meaty Soups

Quick, simple, tasty and easy to make a big batch for leftovers. Don't stress about a complicated dinner. This veggie beef soup is the way to go.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Recreate O'Charley's comforting chicken harvest soup at home with this rich blend of chicken stock, fresh veggies, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, and tender egg...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Lentils, sausage, and a veggie-packed broth make up this copycat recipe for Carrabba's famous lentil soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts halves, chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, onion, olive oil, garlic, lime juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Stay home, save money, and learn a delicious new recipe. A medley of slow-simmered veggies make this Carrabba's copycat chicken soup hearty without being...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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The soup that eats like a meal! Beef stew meat, onions, and potatoes are cooked in a hearty broth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Of course old-fashioned chowder is made from scratch. It's amazingly quick, though (under 30 minutes) so there's no excuse to cheat with canned stuff.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Slow cooked comfort food at its best. Tender bites of chicken are slowly simmered in a creamy potato and corn chowder.

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

Something about barley just feels right in a hearty, veggie-stuffed soup. This recipe is great for using leftover chicken, and is pretty accomodating to whatever spare...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A light and quick meal. If you've never tried making Pho (pronounced "fuh") this is a great recipe to start with.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The simplicity of Amish cooking is what makes it so good. They use time-tested methods and ingredients like adding apple to this chicken noodle soup to help balance the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana (Tuscany soup) is made with spicy sausage, potatoes, onion, bacon, kale, and heavy whipping cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Caribou is a very lean and flavorful meat without a gamey flavor. It's quick cooking so don't let the soup boil, just leave it at a low simmer, otherwise the meat may become tough.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

An ideal use for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass. Celery and carrots along with the carcass make a savory broth for a sensational soup packed with veggies, cubed...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Comfort food made from scratch with the help of your crock pot.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon or stock

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This soup is packed with flavorful onions, carrots, potatoes, and kielbasa, and gets its rich flavor from beef stock and tomatoes. The soup is easy to make and can be on the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a flavorful Tex-Mex mixture of onions, chili beans, black beans. corn, tomato sauce, beer, green chiles and taco seasoning.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Doesn't matter what country it's from, comforting chicken noodle soup is universal. This slow-simmered Yugoslavian version has plenty of cabbage and parsley, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, noodles, chicken broth, celery, onion, carrots, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with parsley, salt and white pepper, chicken stock, orzo pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A cheesy soup loaded with ground beef, veggies, and of course, bacon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

All your favorite pizza flavors are in this wonderful soup. Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, bell pepper and diced tomatoes make this a hearty and tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Making your own broth takes a little effort, but it's essential for a souplicious result. Once you've got a savory stock to work with, throwing in the veggies and pasta...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours