Best Soup Recipes - Parenting to Impress (2024)

I turned to our Facebook community because I needed help getting out of a rut. A soup rut. The answers flowed in – 363 comments to be exact – suggesting soups to add to my repertoire. Knowing this list was too good to lose, I created a combined directory to reference. I know you will want to keep this collection as well (Pin it)!

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Bean/Lentil Soup

Black Bean Soup
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies
1 (14.5 oz) can Mexican style tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (11 oz) can corn, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1-4 TBSP chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried minced garlic
Combine all ingredients together and cook on low heat 30-45 minutes. Shared by Laurie

Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

Smoky Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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Beef Soup

Cheeseburger Soup
“Thick and hearty soup with lean, tender ground beef, shredded carrots,dicedcelery and potatoes in a warm and creamy cheese soup.”

Italian Wedding Soup

Poor Man’s Soup (Hamburger Soup)

Vegetable Beef Soup

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Chicken Soup

Buffalo Chicken Chili (Slow Cooker)
“Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chilihas the perfect amount of spice, a smooth creamy base, lots of tender chicken, and takes only10 minutes to prepare.”

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
“This chicken and sausage gumbo is made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana.”

Chicken Corn Chowder

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Note from Kassy: Use a bag of frozen veggies instead of individual veggies.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
“Creamy crockpot chicken tortilla soup is a great ‘set it and forget it’ recipe. Toss in the base ingredients to cook, shred the chicken, and top with some creamy and gooey cheese!”

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Crack Chicken
“Crack chicken is addictive! It’s a dinner that consists of these basic parts in some form – chicken, bacon, cream cheese, and ranch. You know, all the good stuff!”

Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup (Crock Pot)

Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
“Add all the ingredients in the crock pot then push on!”

Mexican Chicken Chili Shared by Kara
3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 lb Velvetta Cheese
2 cans Ro-Tel (undrained)
2 cans chili beans (undrained)
1 can kidney beans (undrained)
2 cans cream of mushroom or chicken soup

Mix all ingredients together in large pot. Cook on medium until cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are well combined. Could also cook on low in slow cooker.

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Pasta/Rice/Orzo

Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup
“The recipe is about as simple as it looks — zesty crumbled Italian sausage, hearty orzo pasta (or whatever shape of pasta you have on hand), your choice of veggies and greens, all simmered in a cozy tomato-herb broth.”

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Lasagna Soup
“This soup is so amazing that I will no longer go to the work of making lasagna.”

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
“Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo is hands down the most beloved by my readers. It’s just so comforting without being heavy, and people adore thebright lemony broth. This orzo soup is simple to make, so it’s ideal anytime you’re craving a really cozy soup without a lot of effort.”

Sausage Tortellini Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup

Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker)
“Slow cooker creamy tortellini soup is pure comfort food, loaded with vegetables, Italian sausage and cheese tortellini! No flour and no heavy cream!”

Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

Tortellini Soup with Spinach

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Pork Soups

Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew is a classic southern dish full of delicious smoked pork, veggies, and a savory barbecue broth.

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup with Sausage

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

Uncle Bill’s Green Split Pea with Hambone Soup

Zuppa Toscana – Olive Garden Copycat

Pazole
1.5 lbs of pork stew meat
1 yellow onion diced
1 28 oz. can of hominy drained
1bunch of cilantro chopped
1 lime squeezed
5 tbsp of La Knor chicken powder or equivalent
Add a bag of tiny pasta stars or alphabet last 20 mins for more filler. Cook with salsa or peppers for heat or just serve on the side. Shared by David

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Vegetable Soups

Amish Kitchen’s Potato Corn Chowder
6 medium potatoes, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced
2 cups corn (whole kernel or creamed)
1 tsp salt
3 TBSP butter
6 TBSP flour
3 cups milk
Cover potatoes, celery, onion with water. Boil until almost tender. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk to smooth it out. Add rest of milk and flour mixture to the potato and corn mixture. Stir and let set for 5 minutes to thicken. Shared by Laurie

Apple-Cheddar-Squash Soup

Cabbage Vegetable Soup
Cut up a head of cabbage. Add a can of Ro-Tel, 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix, frozen mixed vegetables, and pre-cooked meat. Cook on medium until cabbage is soft and soup is heated through. Shared by Donna

Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Potato Soup

Potato Soup
2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch chunks
1 medium onion, diced or processed
3-4 celery stalks, diced or processed
2 carrots, peeled, diced (optional)
1/2 bag bacon bits; or crumbled cooked bacon (2-4 pieces cooked)
1 TBSP garlic powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
5 chicken bouillon cubes
10 cups water
Put in crockpot. Add toppings to bowl of soup: sour cream, cream cheese, heavy cream, chives, raw diced onions, and/or cheddar cheese. May also be frozen until ready to cook-just add to crockpot and cook on low or until heated through. Shared by Laurie

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup

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Misc Soups

Leman Orzo
Sear chicken strips seasoned with lemon pepper. Add to a pot chicken broth with orzo, carrots, celery, spinach and 3 lemons juiced to taste. Shared by Marsha

Pressure Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder

Now the only thing you have to decide is which one to make first!

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FAQs

What is the No 1 soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What's the secret to a good soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
Oct 9, 2022

What makes homemade soup taste better? ›

Use fresh, good quality ingredients like vegetables and herbs. Add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to your soup to make it taste better. Use a high-quality broth or stock as a base for your soup. Roast or caramelize your vegetables before adding them to your soup to bring out their natural sweetness.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What is the unhealthiest soup? ›

The 5 Worst Soups for Weight Loss (and 5 to Try Instead)
  • Clam chowder. Anything with the word "chowder" in it is probably going to be high in cream, fat, and calories. ...
  • Potato soup. ...
  • Lobster bisque. ...
  • Chili. ...
  • Broccoli and cheese soup. ...
  • Mushroom and barley soup. ...
  • Lumberjackie soup. ...
  • Chilled soups.
Jan 12, 2012

What is America's favorite soup? ›

Chicken Noodle Soup is the most popular soup in America. More than 28% of consumers choose clam chowder as their favorite kind of soup. The global soup market size was valued at USD 16.1 billion in 2018. Vegetable soup is the second most popular soup in the U.S after chicken noodle soup.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
Nov 19, 2014

What is the secret ingredient in soup? ›

It may sound a bit strange and unusual for some, but vinegar is a common ingredient in some soup recipes, and there is a good reason for it. If you think about it, vinegar is really a flavor-enhancer (umami). That's why it is so often used in cooking, sauces, and salad dressings. The same is true with soups.

What gives soup depth of flavor? ›

Garlic and roasted onions add depth. Simmering mushrooms down concentrates flavors for mushroom soup. Simmering most vegetables down also adds more concentrated flavors and reduces the water in them. Herbs, salt and pepper also help.

How do you make soup taste rich? ›

Add acidic ingredients.

Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

What adds richness to soup? ›

Vinegar – A spoonful of vinegar is a quick fix when you find yourself with a bowl of dull, flat-tasting soup. Just a small amount of acid will brighten up the flavors. 2. Soy Sauce – Soy sauce is another item that's ideal for brightening up and adding depth of flavor to an otherwise dull soup.

What spice adds flavor to soup? ›

To season it, we recommend starting with our Vegetable Soup Mix. It contains celery salt, parsley flakes, garlic powder, sea salt, summer savory, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, turmeric and sage, which are all excellent with root vegetables, so you can incorporate things like carrots or potatoes into the soup.

What are 6 qualities of a good soup? ›

A good soup should be full-flavored, with no off or sour tastes. Flavors from each of the soup's ingre- dients should blend and complement, with no one flavor overpowering another. Con- sommés should be crystal clear. The vegetables in vegetable soups should be brightly colored, not gray.

What are the rules of soup? ›

Soup Etiquette
  • Don't bend your head toward the soup bowl; rather slightly bend inward from the base of your spine without slumping. ...
  • When eating soup, spoon away from your body. ...
  • Soups are not to be blown. ...
  • Clear soups, broths and heartier soups are eaten by placing the spoon point first in the mouth.
Jan 26, 2024

What are the top 5 soups in the world? ›

Here is a list of the top 5 best soup in the world.
  1. Miso Soup (Japan)
  2. Pho (Vietnam) Photo by Kirill Tonkikh on Unsplash. ...
  3. Ramen (Japan) Photo by Frank from 5 AM Ramen on Unsplash. ...
  4. Borscht (Eastern Europe) Photo by Natalia Gusakova on Unsplash. ...
  5. Vegetable Soup. Photo by Pichara Bann on Unsplash. ...
Nov 4, 2023

What is the most consumed soup? ›

Chicken Noodle Soup

It is often used to treat colds and flu. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic and beloved soup made with tender chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a savory broth. It is a comforting and wholesome choice for any occasion.

What is the healthiest soup to eat why? ›

Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. Vegetable soup is made with potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans and green peas. The combined nutrition of each vegetable adds a great number of vitamins and minerals to your diet. Potatoes are a good source of potassium and carrots provide beta carotene.

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