Vegetable Soups

A copycat version of La Madeleine's popular tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, tomato juice, fresh basil, cream, butter, and seasonings.

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

A simple recipe for a nutritious vegetable soup featuring broth and fresh produce. It's a quick, one-pot meal that comes together in about 20 minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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A hearty slow cooked soup that is delicious any time of year. Made with cabbage and kidney beans in a chili-flavored tomato-based broth.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with cheddar cheese, green onions, black pepper, salt, milk, chicken broth, flour, butter, bacon, potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Made with seasoned salt, ground turmeric, instant mashed potato flakes, powdered milk, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, dried parsley, white pepper, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

Made with half & half or whipping cream, pasteurized process cheese spread, butter or margarine, onion, flour, chicken broth, salt, celery, carrot, frozen...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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

Made with garlic, olive oil, yellow onions, celery, carrots, white wine, russet potatoes, water, salt, black pepper

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

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 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

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