Food and Recipes Dish Soup The 25 Best Soup Recipes, According To Our Readers By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 28, 2024 Close Photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Despite what many believe, soup season is not just about the chilly months of fall and winter. In fact, when we asked our readers if summer was too soon to start thinking about soup, the response was an overwhelming: "Not at all!" From creamy chowders to hearty vegetable soup, we've rounded up your favorite soup recipes for enjoying all year long. Our Most Nostalgic Soup Recipes That Serve Up Comfort By The Spoonful 01 of 25 Broccoli Cheddar Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This fan-favorite dish can be whipped together in under 30 minutes on cold nights. Pair with croutons or crispy bread for a crunch. get the recipe 02 of 25 Slow-Cooker Taco Soup Emily Laurae / Southern Living Turn tacos into your new favorite soup to make on chilly nights. With the help of a slow cooker, you'll have dinner on the table with only a few minutes of hands-on work. get the recipe 03 of 25 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis This creamy take on chicken noodle soup will be your family's new favorite comfort meal. get the recipe 04 of 25 Potato Leek Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The classic Southern ingredient, buttermilk, makes this dish extra thick and creamy. Pair with a grilled cheese or fresh salad for the perfect meal. get the recipe 05 of 25 Chicken Tortilla Soup Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster There's a reason this dish is the most searched soup in the South. Filled with beans, corn, tender chicken, tomato, and avocado, tortilla soup is guaranteed to please a crowd. get the recipe 06 of 25 Easy Tomato Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You can make this dish year-round since we use canned tomatoes in this recipe. Pair with a grilled cheese for an iconic comforting meal. get the recipe 07 of 25 Split Pea Soup With Ham Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Save this recipe for when you need something thick, creamy, and hearty. We recommend using tasso, a Cajun spiced ham that will add bold flavor. get the recipe 08 of 25 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Chicken and Dumplings is the perfect weeknight dinner and can be made in under 40 minutes. Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make this recipe extra easy. get the recipe 09 of 25 Hatteras-Style Clam Chowder Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall You'll find this broth-based clam chowder at most restaurants on the coast of North Carolina. Whenever you get you come by fresh clams, try this Hatteras-style clam chowder, and enjoy a taste of the ocean. get the recipe 10 of 25 Sweet Potato Soup Greg DuPree; Prop Stylist: Mindi Shapiro; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We use sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes to create a flavorful, comforting soup. This recipe is excellent for leftovers and can be reheated in the microwave. get the recipe 11 of 25 French Onion Soup Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox We made this French classic a little easier by using a slow cooker. Rich caramelized onions are complimented by sherry vinegar, and then topped with bread and gooey cheese. get the recipe 12 of 25 Vegetable Soup Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster The kids will love eating their veggies in the form of this tasty, comforting soup. We have a list of vegetables for this recipe but feel free to add any. get the recipe 13 of 25 Lasagna Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This soup is just as good as your classic lasagna recipe but doesn't require any layering. Our Test Kitchen describes this dish as "a hearty and comforting bowl of soup, with tender beef and velvety noodles." get the recipe 14 of 25 Smoky Black Bean Soup Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely The fresh toppings take this black bean soup to the next level. We recommend adding raw red onion for a crunch, along with creamy sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. get the recipe 15 of 25 Hamburger Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Serve this hamburger soup with our Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread for dipping. This dish is easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand. get the recipe 16 of 25 Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This slow cooker vegetable soup is guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly day. Feel free to substitute the collards for kale or use another type of small dried beans. get the recipe 17 of 25 Cabbage Soup Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This Polish-inspired dish features smoked sausage, green cabbage, Yukon gold potatoes, and red kidney beans. Cabbage soup is the perfect meal to make during the colder months when you're craving something filling and comforting, but not heavy. get the recipe 18 of 25 Creamy Mushroom Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This mushroom soup is hearty and delicious, topped with crunchy croutons that offer lots of earthy-savory flavor. get the recipe 19 of 25 7-Can Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this recipe. You'll need 7 cans of pantry staples, a large stock pot, and cheese for topping. That's it. This might be the easiest soup you'll ever make. get the recipe 20 of 25 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Pair this soup with a tossed green salad or piece of warm bread and cozy up next to the fireplace on a cold, winter night. A rotisserie chicken will work well in this recipe, making the prep time even shorter. get the recipe 21 of 25 Chicken Pot Pie Soup Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer We've combined all of our favorite things into one dish. Make sure you have plenty of fresh biscuits to serve with this dish to replicate the pot pie flavor. get the recipe 22 of 25 She-Crab Soup Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Fresh crabmeat, half-and-half, and sherry wine come together to make this iconic Charleston soup. Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or biscuits for a satisfying meal. get the recipe 23 of 25 Baked Potato Soup 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 rather quickly. get the recipe 24 of 25 Beef And Barley Soup Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley If you are tired of your classic chili recipe, try this beef and barley soup that is filled with rich and cozy flavors. Tender beef, hearty barley, and fresh vegetables make this dish nourishing and delicious. get the recipe 25 of 25 Busy Day Soup Micah A. Leal This dish only requires 15 minutes of active time and there is no chopping or peeling involved. Just combine the ingredients and set aside to boil. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit