3,178 soup recipes

Cream of leek soup builds a butter-flour roux with chicken stock and half and half, then folds in tender steamed leeks. Optional ham and potato additions turn it into a hearty meal.

Basic chowder base with bacon, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. A flexible starting point you can build into any chowder you want.

Smoked acorn squash and wild rice bisque blends fire-kissed squash, sage, thyme, and chili flakes into a velvety bowl, finished with chewy wild rice and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

New England fish chowder with haddock, potatoes, and condensed milk creates a thick, creamy bowl with just six simple ingredients. A no-fuss family recipe that tastes like the coast.

Homemade Scotch broth simmers meaty beef bones with pearl barley, carrots, celery, and turnip into a clear, restorative Highland soup. A frugal, cold-weather classic from start to finish.

Chicken breasts poached in herbed broth with leeks, carrots, red pepper, and elbow macaroni, finished with fresh thyme and Parmesan. A nourishing, light soup.

Crab gumbo simmered with okra, tomatoes, and Cajun seasonings served over rice. A rich, tomato-based Louisiana-style seafood stew loaded with sweet crab meat.

Hearty kabocha squash chowder with smoky bacon, sweet bell pepper, and fresh thyme. Chunks of golden squash thicken the broth as they soften. Topped with smoked almonds for crunch.

Kale soup simmers smoky linguiça sausage with chopped kale, kidney beans, potatoes, and a splash of vinegar. Portuguese-style caldo verde with serious comfort and zero fuss.

A classic Chinese hot and sour soup with shredded pork, dried shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ribbons of egg, and white pepper for that signature warming heat. Restaurant-quality at home.

Turnip soup simmered in chicken consomme with bright green peas and buttery croutons. A light, elegant French-style starter that highlights an underused root vegetable.

Peach cantaloupe soup blends ripe summer fruit with orange juice and a pinch of nutmeg into a chilled puree, topped with fresh blueberries. Light dairy-free starter or dessert.

Slow-cooker German peppered beef soup with red potatoes, carrots, celery, caraway, and dill. A heavy-handed peppery roast turned low-and-slow into hearty winter soup.

Lentil and yogurt soup with orange lentils, bacon, mushrooms, and ground coriander, finished with a swirl of low-fat yogurt. Hearty, warming, and lighter than it tastes.

Red bell pepper bisque thickened with overcooked rice instead of flour, pureed silky smooth with cream, milk, and a touch of cayenne. A make-ahead soup with vibrant color.

Fresh mushroom soup with butter-seared mushrooms, sweet onion, and skim milk thickened with arrowroot. A lighter, creamier take on the canned standby in under 30 minutes.