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25 Soup Recipes Our Readers Love
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25 Soup Recipes Our Readers Love

Contrary to what many people believe, soup season isn’t just about the cooler months of fall and winter. actually when we asked If summer is too early to start thinking about soup, our readers’ response was overwhelming: “Not at all!” We’ve rounded up your favorite dishes, from creamy soups to hearty vegetable soup soup recipes for enjoying it all year round.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


This fan favorite can be whipped up in under 30 minutes on cold nights. Pair with croutons or crusty bread for a crunch.

Emily Laurae / Life in the South


Turn tacos into your new favorite soup on cold nights. With the help of a slow cooker, you’ll have dinner on the table in just a few minutes of hands-on work.

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis


This creamy version of chicken noodle soup will become your family’s new favorite comfort food.

Caitlin Bensel; Meal Styling: Torie Cox


The classic Southern ingredient buttermilk makes this dish extra thick and creamy. Pair with grilled cheese or a fresh salad for the perfect meal.

Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Accessory Stylist: Shell Royster


There’s a reason for this dish The most sought-after soup in the South. Tortilla soup filled with beans, corn, tender chicken, tomatoes, and avocado is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


Since we use canned tomatoes in this recipe, you can make this dish all year round. Pair with: grilled cheese for an iconic comforting meal.

Caitlin Bensel; Meal Styling: Torie Cox


Save this recipe for when you need something thick, creamy and satisfying. We recommend using tasso, Cajun seasoned ham, which will add a bold flavor.

Antonis Achilles; Object Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


Chicken and Meatballs is the perfect weeknight dinner and can be prepared in under 40 minutes. Deli roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make this recipe even easier.

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall


You’ll find this broth-based clam chowder at most restaurants along the North Carolina coast. Whenever you find fresh scallops, try Hatteras-style clam chowder and enjoy the ocean.

Greg DuPree; Object Stylist: Mindi Shapiro; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


We use sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes to create a delicious and comforting soup. This recipe is perfect for leftovers and can be reheated in the microwave.

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox


We’ve made this French classic a little easier by using a slow cooker. Rich caramelized onions are finished with sherry vinegar and then topped with bread and gooey cheese.

Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Accessory Stylist: Shell Royster


Kids will love eating their veggies in the form of this delicious, comforting soup. We have a list of vegetables for this recipe, but feel free to add them.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


This soup is just as good as your classic lasagna recipe but doesn’t require any layers. Our Test Kitchen describes this dish as “a hearty and comforting bowl of soup with tender beef and velvety noodles.”

Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Accessory Stylist: Christine Keely


Fresh toppings take this black bean soup to the next level. We recommend adding raw red onion, as well as creamy sour cream, avocado, and cilantro for a crunchy flavor.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


Serve this burger soup with our Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread for dipping. It’s easy to customize this dish with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


This slow cooker vegetable soup is guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day. Feel free to use collard greens instead of kale or use another type of small beans.

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless


This Polish-inspired dish features smoked sausage, collard greens, Yukon gold potatoes, and red kidney beans. Cabbage soup is the perfect dish to make during the colder months when you’re craving something hearty and comforting but not heavy.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


This mushroom soup is hearty and delicious, topped with crunchy croutons that offer plenty of earthy flavor.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox


Have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this recipe. For the topping you will need 7 cans of pantry staples, a large pot and cheese. This is it. This may be the easiest soup you’ll ever make.

Antonis Achilles; Object Shaping; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Salon


Pair this soup with a tossed green salad or a piece of warm bread and cozy up by the fireplace on a cold winter’s night. A rotisserie chicken would work well in this recipe, cutting down on prep time even more.

Stacy K. Allen; Supporters: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer


We combined our favorite things into one plate. Make sure you have plenty fresh biscuits Serving with this dish to replicate the pot pie flavor.

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster


Fresh crab meat, half-and-half, and sherry wine come together to make this iconic Charleston soup. Serve with crusty bread, cornbreador biscuits for a satisfying meal.

Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely


This baked potato soup tastes like a baked potato, but better. It’s one of our favorite cold weather soups and it comes together pretty quickly.

Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley


If you’re bored of the classic chili recipe, try this beef and barley soup full of rich and warm flavors. Tender beef, hearty barley and fresh vegetables make this dish nutritious and delicious.

Micah A. Leal

This dish requires only 15 minutes of active time and there is no chopping or peeling involved. Just combine the ingredients and let it simmer.