Vegetable Soups

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

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

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

Made with fresh parsley, potatoes, onions, celery, salt, half and half, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Skip the canned stuff and make your own cream of mushroom soup from scratch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This soup has a creamy base made with onions, seasonings, half and half, and cheese. The potatoes are baked then added to the soup. Top off servings with bacon, green onions...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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 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

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 salt, dried oregano, carrot, onion, garlic, broth, cabbage, green beans, tomato paste, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Sauteed butternut squash and onion, fresh grated nutmeg, and creamy buttermilk combine to make a fantastic first course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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

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

Tender onions, rich broth, and gooey cheese. What more could you ask for?

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Rich and cheesy! This soup is made with fresh cauliflower, chicken stock, onion, milk, and cheese and garnished with buttered bread crumbs or croutons.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craving old-fashioned baked potato soup but don't have the time? No worries, this version uses hash brown potatoes for a quick and easy potato soup that will fix that...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

This crock pot soup mixes ham, potatoes, and black beans in a spiced beef broth for a hearty meal. Perfect with some cool sour cream on top!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, barley, water, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A creamy but lower fat version of cauliflower soup. The blue cheese adds a hint of pungent flavor to dress it up a bit.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cauliflower and cheese soup is so much more than that. Carrots, onion, and celery pureed along with cauliflower create a rich veggie base.

Method:   crock pot
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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Forget peeling and slicing potatoes, use frozen hash browns instead! You can use the shredded or cubed kind - either one will work perfectly in this recipe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes