Our 47 Most Popular Soup Recipes

From cheddar broccoli to cheeseburger, these are the most popular soup recipes that Taste Recipes readers just can't get enough of!

Here it is: a master list of our most popular soup recipes of all time! At Taste Recipes, we’re very serious about our soup recipes. We know that, especially during the cold months (although there are a lot of great summer soups and spring soups!), these one-pot dinners are lifesavers. Thanks to all your reviews, here are the most beloved soups on our site.

Browse through our collection of the best soup recipes and see what you’re in the mood for tonight. There’s something here for everyone: rich, hearty soups like broccoli cheddar and beef stew, brothy favorites like minestrone and chicken noodle soup, and a few out-of-the-box options that quickly earned five stars from readers because they’re just that good (looking at you, lasagna soup!).

As always, we included lots of vegetarian and gluten-free soups so you can feed anyone who comes to the table. To round out the meal, serve bowls with slices of crusty sourdough, a light salad or any other sides for soup.

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Cheeseburger Soup

Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Tomato Soup

Total Time 50 min
Servings 16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Chicken Noodle Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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French Onion Soup

Total Time 2 hours 20 min
Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I serve onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Clam Chowder

Total Time 55 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie's Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bread bowl): 422 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Minestrone Soup

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it’s full of nutrition and low in fat. —Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

Total Time 7 hours 25 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. —Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Potato Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cauliflower Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Ham Chowder

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. —Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Taco Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
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Lasagna Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: All the traditional flavors of lasagna come together in this heartwarming bowl of comfort. —Sheryl Olenick, Demarest, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 218 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
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Mexican Corn Chowder

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Hamburger Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. It has robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it's so easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Spicy Potato Soup

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law, who is from Mexico, passed along this wonderful recipe. Since she prefers her foods much spicier than we do, I reduced the amount of pepper sauce, but you can add more if you prefer a bigger kick. —Audrey Wall, Industry, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chicken Potpie Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings. (21/4 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. She included the amazing pie crust, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup to eat with it. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups soup with 3 toppers: 614 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Vegan Lentil Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Double the recipe and share this hearty soup with neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights. I serve it with cornbread for dunking. —Michelle Curtis, Baker City, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 138 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Potato Chowder

Total Time 8 hours 15 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bacon): 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pasta Fagioli Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband enjoys my version of this soup so much that he stopped ordering it at restaurants. He’d rather savor the version we can have at home. It’s so easy to make, yet hearty enough to be a full dinner. —Brenda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 228 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total Time 20 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae, West Valley, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 494 calories, 37g fat (24g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1145mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chicken and Dumplings

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe for homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearkens back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Hearty Butternut Squash Soup

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 327 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 11g fiber), 13g protein.
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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 7 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Beef Barley Lentil Soup

Total Time 8 hours 20 min
Servings 10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I often serve this soup, along with homemade rolls and a green salad, to family and friends on cold nights. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. —Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 232 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

Total Time 55 min
Servings 5 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and mostly fresh. Your family will devour it. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein.
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Beef Cabbage Soup

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime was always a treat when Mother picked fresh vegetables from the garden and simmered them in her big soup pot. We loved making this delicious recipe. —Ethel Ledbetter, Canton, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Crockpot Pasta e Fagioli

Total Time 8 hours
Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This chunky soup is good to the last spoonful. It's my go-to recipe because it's so hearty and we all always want more. —Penny Novy, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 258 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
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Cheesy Chicken Chowder

Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this hearty chowder as a meal with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish to prepare for any occasion. The rich, mild flavor and the tender chicken and vegetables appeal even to children and picky eaters. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 322 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Wild Rice Soup

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which I first had at my sister's house—brings me compliments no matter where I serve it. —Elienore Myhre, Balaton, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Shrimp Chowder

Total Time 3 hours 45 min
Servings 12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Navy Bean Soup

Total Time 2 hours 15 min
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy bean and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours, and I make it often. —Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 244 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
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Roasted Pepper Potato Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I've tried. I like its lemon and cilantro flavors, but you can adjust the ingredients to best suit your family's taste buds. —Hollie Powell of St. Louis, Missouri

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 204 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1154mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cioppino

Total Time 4 hours 40 min
Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: If you're looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It's brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
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Hearty Vegetable Soup

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. —Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Corn Chowder with Bacon

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. —Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pumpkin Bisque

Total Time 55 min
Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that just says autumn to me. —Kerry Dingwall, Wilmington, North Carolina

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 214 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cream Cheese Chicken Soup

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing on a winter evening served with crusty French bread. For a change of pace, try substituting ham or turkey for the chicken. —Kathleen Rappleye, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings (about 3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 222 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Baked Potato Soup

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! —Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 469 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Tomato Tortellini Soup

Total Time 25 min
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: No one will guess that you cheated by using canned tomato soup. This lovely soup tastes homemade all the way! —Sandra Fick, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 245 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Tortellini Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I've found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.

Most Popular Soup Recipe FAQs

What are the most popular soup recipes?

The most popular soup recipes are chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, clam chowder and broccoli cheddar. French onion, minestrone, beef stew, cream of mushroom and corn chowder are very popular as well.

What soups are popular in the South?

Popular southern soups include gumbo, chicken and dumplings, corn chowder, ham and bean soup, shrimp chowder, Lowcountry boil and crawfish bisque.

What popular soup recipes can be made ahead and frozen?

The best soups that freeze well are broth-based soups, pureed soups, and hearty stews and chilis. Avoid freezing soups with pasta, rice or dairy, as they don’t thaw very well. Before freezing, make sure to cool the soup down to room temperature, and do so in less than two hours.