Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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 Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Buchels' Colonial House German Potato Soup
Along with the garlic and onion, leeks help make up a super savory foundation that the rest of the creamy German-style potato soup is based on.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olga's Peasant Split Pea Soup
Warm up and nourish your body with this split pea soup recipe, made in a pressure cooker for quick and easy preparation. Packed with tender split peas, smoky ham, and...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Noodle Soup (Sopa De Fideos)
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
Slow Cooker Pizza Soup
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
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Hearty Beef, Barley And Vegetable Soup
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
Cajun Corn & Shrimp Bisque
A creamy bisque with a hint of heat. It's made with potatoes, creamed corn, and shrimp in a cream base.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
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
Slow Cooker Wild Rice And Mushroom Soup
This rich and hearty slow cooked soup is made with wild rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion soup mix, beef broth, and peas.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Chicken And Potato Chowder
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
Slow Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder
Just walk away and let the slow cooker do the work for this bowl of potato corn soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
French Bouillabaisse
Like all good French food, this Bouillabaisse is rich and exquisitely flavored. A trinity of sea bass, shrimp, and mussels are balanced out by orange zest and thyme.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
North Woods Slow Cooker Wild Rice Soup
This is the definition of a hearty soup. Thanks to the wild rice and turkey it's truly a meal in a bowl, not to mention an outstanding way to use up some...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Low Country Oyster Stew With Wild Mushroom Grits
Meaty oysters and smoked bacon in a rich veal stock served over savory mushroom grits.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Indian Tomato Soup
Fresh tomatoes make all the difference in this Indian-style soup. The spices give it a rich flavor and a drizzle of cream brings it all together.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Turkey Soup
Broth with cubed turkey, pasta, and veggies is the best way to turn leftover turkey into maximum comfort on a cold day.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Fat Pumpkin Soup
You won't even notice that this creamy pumpkin soup is lower in fat. Garnish with croutons and sour cream or top with some roasted pumpkin seeds.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup
A hearty soup made with chicken, potatoes, and tomatoes in a rich broth and topped with crispy corn tortilla strips.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream of Cauliflower with Cheddar
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
Barley-Leek Soup
Made with celery, olive oil, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, fresh basil, dried basil, onion, leek
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cream Of Spinach Soup
Made with salt, white pepper, nutmeg, sherry, spinach, onion, celery, butter, flour, chicken broth, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Saks Fifth Avenue's Tomato-Basil Bisque
Beef stock, basil and cream turns ordinary tomato soup into a savory, herby bowl of beauty. Add a grilled cheese and the perfect lunch is complete.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Asparagus Soup with Poached Egg
A poached egg can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, but this creamy asparagus soup was never ordinary to begin with.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Acorn Squash Soup
Made with carrots, onion, chicken broth, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, dry sherry, salt, black pepper, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hotel Roanoke Peanut Soup
Made with onion, celery salt, butter, salt, celery, lemon juice, flour, peanuts, chicken broth, peanut butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala
Made with red lentils, onions, vegetable oil, salt, chili powder, ground coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Chicken And Stars Soup
Chicken noodle somehow feels extra comforting with star-shaped pasta. Carrots, celery, and onion add some veggie goodness to this nourishing bowl of homemade happiness.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Crab Soup
Made with onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, clam juice, chicken broth, frozen white corn, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Turkey Soup
This creamy turkey soup is an excellent way to repurpose holiday leftovers. Combining tender turkey, vegetables, and a smooth, thickened broth, it's as satisfying as it is simple to...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Tomato Soup
Made with milk, bay leaf, salt, bacon, onion, butter or margarine, flour, tomatoes, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tom Ka Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)
Made with fish sauce, coconut milk, water, chicken, mushrooms, galangal root, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, thai chilies, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Wedding Soup
Made with onion, garlic, celery, balsamic vinegar, sherry, Madeira, or Marsala wine, smoked ham or Canadian Bacon, canned ham, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Sausage Soup
The flavors of pork sausage and creamy pumpkin puree marry well in this slow cooked, hearty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Steak And Potato Soup
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
Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Brace yourself for a soup that's as bold as it is zesty. This Thai hot and sour soup is where shrimp go to get their groove on with tangy lime and fiery chiles.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Butternut Squash Soup With Vanilla Essence
Sweetness from caramelized bananas and whole cinnamon sticks turns the squash into an unquestionably craveable bowl of autumn, and you may never look at soup...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy All-Day Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Made with swiss cheese, onions, beef broth, butter, sugar, olive oil, flour, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cream Of Corned Beef, Cabbage And Potato Soup
Made with parsley, heavy cream, corned beef cooking liquid, corned beef, potato, onion, cabbage, carrots, cornstarch, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian Chicken Miso Noodle Soup
Let miso become your new savory secret. In recipes like this hearty udon noodle soup with snow peas, white miso packs an outstanding umami punch that'll have you scraping...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Cabbage Soup
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, bacon, onion, celery, beef broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Kapusniak (Polish Sauerkraut Soup)
Made with milk, flour, smoked pork shanks, water, onion, sauerkraut juice, sugar, cream, egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick and Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
You can't go wrong with a creamy broccoli soup for a cool-weather lunch, especially with some good bread for dipping.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Warm Beet and Potato Soup
Made with butter, onion, potatoes, beets, water, vegetable broth, all-purpose flour, half and half, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Turkey Chowder
Turkey chowder is a perfect use for Thanksgiving leftovers, but you'll be wanting it more than once a year with this hearty recipe. Goes great with biscuits or crusty bread.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sauerkraut And Short Rib Soup
Made with bay leaves, peppercorns, beef short ribs, onion, vegetable oil, sauerkraut, stock, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup
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
Sweet Corn And Potato Chowder With Artichoke Hearts
Made with bacon drippings, olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh thyme, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, russet potatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Eyed Pea Jambalaya
Made with sausage, yellow onion, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, parsley, black eyed peas, chicken stock
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Garden Minestrone
Made with garbanzo beans, kidney beans, dried peas, white pea beans, carrots, onion, celery, bell pepper, rice or barley, shell macaroni pasta
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, butter, fresh asparagus, chicken broth, onion, dried tarragon, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Congressional Bean Soup
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, white beans, water, ham, onion, celery, fresh parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Beef Soup (Yuk Gae Jang)
A bowl of Korean comfort food. Spicy beef, bean sprouts, and kosari make up this unassuming soup.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Ever look at a jar of roasted red peppers and think, 'Soup's on'? No? Just us? Well, this recipe turns that jar into a creamy, dreamy soup that'll make you a believer.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream of Chervil Soup
A velvety, delicate soup with the subtle flavor of fresh chervil. Can be served as an appetizer or as a first course.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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