Soups

Like a creamy bowl of New Orleans. Butter-sauteed onions flavor a thick, hearty broth for crawfish tails spiced with cayenne, garlic, and onion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sometimes simple classics just can't be beat, and they're always best from scratch. Fresh tomatoes, carrots, and onions are joined in the slow cooker by basil, brown...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Resist the urge to stir this recipe. Let it cook until everything is tender and you'll have the most wonderful soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This could easily be called "a little bit of everything" soup with its unusual but delicious blend of flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A great meal for a last minute dinner idea, just keep the canned goods on hand. Simply add browned ground beef and you can vary the other ingredients to suit your tastes.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with crab meat, sherry, whipping cream, all-purpose flour, Hollandaise sauce mix, dry mustard, half and half, butter, Old Bay seasoning, celery seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

There's nothing like a bowl of good chicken soup to hit the spot when you need it. This one's a keeper, cooking chicken from scratch is the key to a savory broth that...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This fish soup has it all. It has a beautiful color from loads of fresh greens, spinach, and okra and a wonderful spicy flavor from zap of hot sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with half and half, frozen strawberries, sour cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, grenadine syrup


Time:   1-2 hours

Smooth and savory baked bean soup! With carrots, onions, and celery it's a healthy but satisfying bowl for a cold night. Throw in some hot sauce and pepper to really keep the chill...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Is there any dish that sounds more English than bubble and squeak? Made with cabbage, herbs, and sausage, it certainly tastes the part as well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Discover a delicious 24-hour French onion soup recipe, filled with sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey melted cheese. Easy steps for an...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Mixing spicy chorizo and shrimp into the creamy rice and veggie puree makes for a delicious new spin on a classic. Good, toasted bread is the only side you need.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat red pepper soup is perfect for any day of the week. Roasted red peppers, basil, balsamic, and cream really take this scrumptious soup over...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Rich butternut squash with a hint of green chile. A flavorful and filling soup.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tomato, beef broth, ground beef, butter, onions, garlic, carrots, black pepper, hominy, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   2-5 hours

Cuddle up and get cozy. This versatile veggie has been turned into a rich and creamy soup. The warm texture will make your soul smile. Another helping? YES, PLEASE.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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

Clam chowder is a type of soup made with potatoes, celery, onions, and clams. There are many variations, but the most common type is Manhattan, which is made with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with celery, corn kernels, venison or beef short ribs or shanks, water, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, okra, potatoes, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

There's something magical about 15 bean soup. It's like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This make-ahead-mix will make several batches of the rich and hearty soup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onions, chicken broth, mushrooms, garlic, grated ginger root, soy sauce, tofu, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a cool way to chill out in the kitchen? This cauliflower vichyssoise is not just a soup; it's a refreshing escape from the ordinary.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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

Delicious fall flavors of pumpkin, garlic, onions, and potatoes in a beautiful and hearty puree. Top with bacon and sour cream for autumnal perfection.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

A quick and easy vegetarian soup. Mixed vegetables are simmered in a vegetarian broth with egg noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with smoked sausage, salt, onion, oil, green cabbage, potatoes, chicken broth or homemade stock, water, bay leaf, dried thyme

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

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

If you haven't tried La Madeleine's famous potato soup yet, now you can without leaving your house. It has a rich beef base with leeks, onions, and of course...

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

Savory bacon and rich sour cream turn a hearty potato chowder into an absolute blessing for chilly afternoons and evenings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Beef, barley, onion, carrot, celery and bell pepper are simmered together to create this flavorful soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

This fix and freeze French onion soup recipe has you do the hard work ahead of time. When ready to serve, all you have to do is heat the soup and add the bread and...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Ditch the canned cream of mushroom, this soup is miles above. Chopped chanterelle mushrooms and Madeira wine add loads of flavor to a creamy, buttery broth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

For those who like their meals packed with flavor and a bit of flair, this Manhattan crab chowder is just the ticket. It's a rewarding way to enjoy a luxurious seafood dish...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This soup is chock full of all the good stuff! Brown rice with veggies makes for one nourishing bowl you'll feel great about eating.

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

Chicken is slow-cooked with corn and egg noodles for a warm bowl of Amish-style goodness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with garlic, ham or chicken bouillon cube, smoked ham, water, celery salt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This chowder that incorporates rockfish and crab is one of the popular menu items at O'Leary's. Don't forget the ham garnish, as it adds a hint...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A cup of this classic soup is the perfect comfort food. Made with split green peas, carrots, celery, and onions, it's both hearty and healthy. Top with a dollop of sour cream for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, Cajun sausage, frozen black-eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, green beans

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