Soups

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Made with cayenne pepper, cilantro, olive oil, onion, corn, chicken or vegetable broth, salt and fresh ground black pepper, cream, cornmeal, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Craving a cozy bowl of comfort? Grab that cauliflower and let's make some soup magic happen.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Made with garlic, cumin, coriander, all-purpose flour, milk, jalapeno pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, diced tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chop your way into heaven with all these healthy vegetables. Loaded with flavor, serve up a warm helping of this pressure cooked goodness in just 30 minutes.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

A classic potato soup recipe that isn't overly heavy but yet still has a thick, creamy texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Leeks with potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-cooked with butter and finished with some evaporated milk for a creamy touch.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh basil, fresh thyme, dried, crushed thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Ever thought about mixing sweet and savory in a bowl? This curried parsnip and pear soup is here to prove that opposites really do attract.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Meet your new comfort food. This pasta soup with olive oil, tomatoes, and parmesan is a fresh take on your standard noodle soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, dried thyme, canned low sodium chicken broth, butter, onions, garlic, flour, cauliflower florets, half and half or milk, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

This cheesy chicken chowder has an array of veggies that makes sure that it isn't just delicious, but redeeming and hearty as well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, onion, fennel bulb, fennel fronds, garlic, Italian seasoning blend, salt, black pepper, chicken broth or vegetable broth, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with ground red pepper, dried thyme, dry black-eyed peas, chicken broth, water, ham, carrots, celery, dried minced onion, dried sage

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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

This perfect post-Thanksgiving soup is made with broth, canned pumpkin, leftover cooked turkey, vegetables, wild rice, half and half and seasoned with salt and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

A good soup is magical for turning a cheaper cut of meat into something scrumptious. This hearty meat-and-potatoes meal is always a hit.

Method:   crock pot, 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

Made with milk, bay leaf, salt, bacon, onion, butter or margarine, flour, tomatoes, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with evaporated milk, bay leaf, garlic salt, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

This recipe from Em's Restaurant in Salt Lake City is made with sweet potatoes, onion, vegetable stock, honey, and canned chipotle chile en adobo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with meat broth, rice, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, whole clove, tomatoes, mil tomatoes, coriander

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, chicken stock, beef stock or water, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, pearl barley

Method:   stovetop
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