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
Soups

Soup can be served as a main dish, side dish or a first course appetizer. Have a cold? Try the tried and true cure of chicken noodle soup. Looking for a hearty meal? Try a delicious bean soup. Soup can be as easy as opening a can and adding a few extra ingredients or you can make soup from scratch. Check out the variety of recipes!
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Slow Cooker Bayou Gumbo
Cajun-Style Fish Gumbo
A rich gumbo made with salmon, tilapia, a mix of seafood, okra, and tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Disney Great Northern Bean Soup
Great Northern beans in a great soup recipe. This Disney copycat is chock full of veggies in addition to the beans and some smoked ham. Healthy and satisfying.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
New Jersey Clam Chowder
Made with light cream, bacon, onion, chowder clams, potatoes, black pepper, celery powder, parsley, crab spice, cream of asparagus soup
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Chinese Imperial Palace Egg Drop Soup
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
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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup
Broccoli soup, simplified! Frozen broccoli, cooked noodles, and cheese are cooked in the crockpot for a few hours to make a rich, and tasty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Five Star French Onion Soup
Onions slowly simmered in a rich beef stock and served with cheese-topped bread make up this classic French onion soup. Consider it gourmet comfort food.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Carrabba's Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup
Lentils, sausage, and a veggie-packed broth make up this copycat recipe for Carrabba's famous lentil soup.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Tomato and Basil Bisque
A spot-on bisque that's balanced in all the right ways. A base of veggies with herbs for savory depth, a touch of sugar for sweetness, and a pour of cream for a velvety...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Beef Shank Soup
Beef shank soup is the kind of dish that smells amazing as it cooks and tastes even better when served. Grab your ingredients and let's whip up some home-cooked happiness.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Yugoslavian Chicken Soup With Noodles
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
Baked French Onion Soup
Tender onions, rich broth, and gooey cheese. What more could you ask for?
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Monterey Wharf Clam Chowder
Nerd out over some New England flair meets California vibes in this rich Monterey Wharf clam chowder. It's all about the fresh clams in a velvety cream broth.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Adzuki Bean Soup
A combination of cilantro, ginger and cumin brings plenty of flavor to this soup chock full of beans, carrots, and onion.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Anasazi Bean Soup
Anasazi beans (also known as New Mexico cave beans or Appaloosa beans) are an heirloom variety of small, creamy-colored beans that have a mild flavor, good texture, and nice aroma.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Buttermilk Broccoli Soup
This rich, buttermilk and fresh broccoli soup can be served warm garnished with cheddar cheese or chilled with creamy yogurt.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Angie's Potato Soup
A classic potato soup recipe that isn't overly heavy but yet still has a thick, creamy texture.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Asparagus Soup
Don't waste the asparagus ends that don't make the cut for your other dishes. Use them in this savory and creamy soup.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup
Navy beans and ham go together like mac n' cheese, gin and tonic, or this recipe and your kitchen. Starting with a bone-in hock adds tremendous savory flavor to the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cinco De Mayo Tortilla Soup
Margs, definitely. Tacos, standard. But a bowl of this crispy tortilla topped soup would really take your Mexican feast over the top.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice Soup
This chicken and rice soup is as "set it and forget it" as it gets. Plenty of chopped veggies help make up a savory soup that's a whole meal in a bowl.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Bennigan's Potato Soup (Easy Home Version)
This knock off recipe for Bennigan's potato soup tastes just like they used to serve at the restaurant!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Red Lobster's Clam Chowder
Very few things can satisfy a comfort food craving better than a bowl of clam chowder. This Red Lobster copycat is a keeper with its perfect blend of ingredients....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Celery Soup
A non-cream based creamy soup made with celery, onions, potatoes, and lots of spices to fill out the flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Banana Squash Soup
Made with half and half, egg yolks, nutmeg, banana squash, onion, butter, flour, chicken broth, dry vermouth, ground ginger
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
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
Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Tender broccoli, cheddar cheese, and a savory cream sauce make this soup a winner. To cut the calories you can easily substitute low-fat milk in the sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Full Moon Cafe Tortilla Soup
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
Copycat Bennigan's Potato Soup (Restaurant Version)
Bennigan's may have gone out of business but you can still have their famous potato soup by making this copycat recipe at home!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup in no time using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. And, it's pretty darned tasty too!
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Split Pea Soup With Carrots And Celery
Split peas are often under-used and under-appreciated. They're a great base for a thick, veggie-packed and high-protein soup like this one.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hoppin John Soup
Black-eyed peas and ham makes a stellar Southern side dish, so it's about time that combo got turned into a soup. Adding in chopped collard greens really completes the ensemble.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp And Crab Ceviche With Avocado
This scrumptious seafood ceviche is equally suited for impressing guests and impressing yourself. It's got plenty of citrus, a little bit of horseradish, and creamy...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Panera Bread French Onion Soup
French onion soup is unmistakable with its rich flavor and cheesy croutons. Copy Panera's version with this recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Nancy Reagan's Onion Wine Soup
Creamy onion soup is perfect for an elegant starting course. Elegant enough to grace the tables of the White House, apparently, so definitely good enough for the rest of...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kid's Quick & Easy Vegetable Soup
This soup may be kid friendly, but grown-ups will come back for seconds too! With celery, carrots, and squash, this soup is hearty enough for a main course.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pantry Tomato Soup
Some days there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm tomato soup. When fresh tomatoes aren't an option this pantry version will substitute nicely
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat House Of Blues' File Chicken Gumbo
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
Cream Of Anything Soup
Delicious as a stand-alone soup or perfect as a substitute in place of canned cream soups. Easy to make and customize as needed.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gallagher's Cheddar Cheese Soup
A quick and simple copycat version of Gallagher's cheddar cheese soup using basic pantry ingredients and fresh vegetables. Easily prepared on busy weeknights in about 30...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker German Potato Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut
Hearty and filling, and perfect for a cold winter day. Just throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do its thing. You'll have...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Jerri Manthey's Famous Vegetarian French Onion Soup
With butter-cooked onions stewed in a meatless broth, a crunchy French bread crouton, and a gooey swiss cheese layer on top, this vegetarian soup...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Country Chicken Chowder
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
Copycat Simon Pearce Butternut Squash Bisque
This delicious bisque recipe comes from the Simon Pearce restaurant. It is the perfect fall dish, made with butternut squash, onion, cream, apple cider, and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
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
Greek Chicken And Lemon Soup With Orzo
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
Cream of Portabella Soup
One spoonful of this creamy mushroom soup and you'll be ditching the canned version forever. Butter, garlic and sherry help make a savory bowl that's as quick as it is great.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caribou Soup
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
Cream Of Morel Mushroom Soup
Creamy without being too heavy, this is a great soup to have in your arsenal. Soak the mushrooms ahead of time and you'll have an elegant soup ready in no time.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Harira)
A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
Believe it or not, you can make a fantastic broccoli cheese soup using frozen broccoli. This recipe has just the right balance of cheesiness, creaminess, and broccoli-ness.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Egyptian Lentil Soup
This soup is hearty and filling. It's made with lentils, rice, cumin, and tomatoes and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lauren's Chicken Soup
There's nothing like chicken soup to warm the body and soul, especially from a scratch-made recipe like this one. The chicken and veggies make an unbelievably rich-tasting broth...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Garden Cabbage Soup
This tomato-based slow cooker soup is full of garden fresh vegetables like cabbage, zucchini, spinach, and carrots.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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