Welcome to a mouthwatering journey through the 40 most popular soups on SoupAddict! Whether you're in the mood for a comforting bowl of chicken soup or a hearty vegetable medley, this collection has something for everyone. Get ready to discover crave-worthy soup recipes that will warm your soul during the fall and winter months. Soup truly is the world's most perfect food!
Chicken Soup: A Classic Comfort
A black Dutch oven with Cold-Fighting Chicken Couscous Soup.
Chicken soup is beloved by people of all ages. There's nothing quite as comforting as a steaming hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold winter's day, especially when you're feeling a little under the weather. Let's explore some delightful variations of this timeless classic.
Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup
The most popular soup on this blog, the original Cold-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup is aptly named. Loaded with health-supporting ingredients, this recipe takes chicken soup to a whole new level. With fun little pastas that won't fall off your spoon, it's the perfect feel-good soup for winter (and pandemics).
Preserved Lemon Chicken Soup
If you're a fan of preserved lemons, you'll love this soup. Preserved Lemon Chicken Soup combines the delightful tanginess of preserved lemons with tender chicken for a unique and flavorful experience.
Thai Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup
Don't underestimate the humble ramen noodle packet. This Thai-inspired soup elevates the instant noodles to new heights. With its fast-cooking, fun, twirly shapes, these noodles fit seamlessly into a delicious chicken soup with a Thai twist.
Mulligatawny Soup
Deeply savory, gently spiced, and deliciously creamy, Mulligatawny Soup is one of my top 10 favorite soups of all time. It's the chicken soup that every chicken soup aspires to be. Indulge in its comforting flavors and let it warm you up on those chilly winter evenings.
Vegetable Soup: A Bowl of Goodness
A white soup bowl filled with Sardinian Longevity Minestrone.
Vegetable soup is the perfect way to enjoy the goodness of a variety of veggies in a single recipe. It's a healthy and tasty option that will make you feel great about serving it to your family.
Sardinian Longevity Minestrone Soup
Inspired by the famous Blue Zones, where people live the longest, Sardinian Longevity Minestrone Soup is a nutritious and vegetable-rich delight. Make a big pot and enjoy it throughout the week. It stores great in the fridge and freezer!
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable Soup
Roasting vegetables brings out their deep savory flavors. This chunky vegetable soup is made by roasting a medley of veggies on a sheet pan. It's a mostly hands-off meal that will satisfy any vegetable lover.
Vegetable Dumpling Soup
Who said dumplings are just for chicken soup? This Vegetable Dumpling Soup brings together the umami flavors of homemade vegan dumplings with a flavorful umami-leveled-up broth. It's a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Hearty Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
Rice and vegetables make a lovely combo in soup. This Hearty Vegetable Wild Rice Soup is loaded with healthy vegetables and is naturally vegan. It's a comforting and delicious choice that will leave you satisfied with every spoonful.
Winter Squash Soup: Velvety Delights
Autumn Squash Soup in a Dutch oven.
When it comes to comfort, nothing beats a winter squash soup. The velvety texture and luscious sweet-but-savory flavors of butternut, honeynut, kabocha, or pumpkin squash will transport you to soup heaven.
Autumn Squash Soup
This copycat version of Panera's Autumn Squash Soup is a smooth and satisfying comfort soup that you can make at home. It tastes just like the take-out version and will leave you craving more.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin shines in this perfect fall-to-winter transition soup. The secret to its creaminess is a decadent blue cheese sauce that blends right into the savory-creamy goodness. Top it off with homemade pumpkin gnocchi for an extra special treat.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
When you're looking for a quick and easy soup, this Thai Pumpkin Soup is the answer. It's perfect for those evenings when you just want to dump a few ingredients into a pot and get on with your night. Don't be fooled by its simplicity; it's bursting with flavor.
Curried Pumpkin & Apple Soup
Fruit in soup may sound unusual, but apples are a delightful addition. Their sweet and tart flavors complement the savory goodness of pumpkin. Add a gentle dose of curry spices and creamy coconut milk, and you have a truly delightful soup.
Bean Soups: Hearty and Wholesome
A light grey bowl of Turkey White Bean Soup.
Beans are not only healthy legumes packed with fiber, protein, and essential minerals, but they also add hearty texture to any soup. Whether you're using dried beans or canned, these bean soups will satisfy your cravings.
Turkey White Bean Soup
Layered with savory flavors, including smoked sausage, vegetables, herbs, and spices, Turkey White Bean Soup is perfect for those looking for a satisfying and protein-packed meal. It's also a fantastic way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
Slow Simmered Red Bean Soup
Looking for a weekend project? Slow Simmered Red Bean Soup is a thick and hearty bean soup cooked on the stove. It's full of deep savory flavors, including pork and spices, that will warm your soul.
BBQ Black Bean Soup
Black bean soups are always a favorite, and this BBQ Black Bean Soup takes it to the next level. With barbecue flavors, including BBQ sauce, chili powder, and bacon, this soup is both comforting and filling.
Creamy White Bean Tortellini Soup
A weeknight favorite, Creamy White Bean Tortellini Soup combines the satisfying texture of white beans with the comfort-food goodness of pasta tortellini. It's all brought together in a creamy broth that will leave you wanting more.
Vegetarian/Vegan Soups: Plant-Based Delights
A dark grey bowl filled with Carrot Turmeric Miso Soup.
Celebrate plant-based eating with these healthy, tasty, and hearty vegetarian and vegan soups. They are so flavorful and beautiful that your family won't even notice they're not eating meat.
Carrot Turmeric Miso Soup
Carrots take the spotlight in this gorgeous Carrot Turmeric Miso Soup. Packed with superfoods like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and miso, it's a bowl of healthy goodness. Just make sure to use vegan miso for a vegan-friendly option.
Sheet Pan Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
Roasted red peppers and tomatoes come together in this delightful soup. It's a refreshing appetizer soup that perfectly complements your summer meals. The easy smoky paprika roux adds a unique twist to the traditional tomato soup.
Lemongrass Curry Soup
Lemongrass adds a delightful lemony-gingery flavor to soups, and this Lemongrass Curry Soup with barley is no exception. It's a vegan delight that will transport your taste buds to far-off lands.
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This Vegetarian Tortilla Soup puts a spin on the traditional chicken tortilla soup by using tortilla chips to thicken and flavor the soup. The result is a tasty and satisfying meal. Let your imagination run wild with the soup toppings!
Mushroom Soups: Umami Delights
A black Dutch oven with Mushroom Lentil Adzuki Bean Soup.
Mushrooms are a fantastic source of umami, giving these soups an extra special something that will make you crave them even more. Explore the earthy flavors and rich textures of these mushroom-centric soups.
Mushroom Lentil Adzuki Bean Soup
Packed with healthy vegetables and legumes, Mushroom Lentil Adzuki Bean Soup is the perfect post-holiday, clean-eating option. Indulge in the deep, savory flavors and feel good about nourishing your body.
Mushroom Barley Soup
Naturally vegan, Mushroom Barley Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal in itself. Loaded with mushrooms and barley in a thick and comforting broth, it's the perfect winter warmer.
Detox Wild Mushroom Miso Soup
Detox and delight your taste buds with this flavorful soup. Detox Wild Mushroom Miso Soup combines a selection of mushrooms with a generous portion of miso, leeks, ginger, and garlic. It's a delicious way to inspire healthy eating.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Indulge in the rich and smoky flavors of Hungarian Mushroom Soup. This soup is made extra special with the addition of smoky paprika in a creamy broth. It's a bowl of pure comfort that will warm your soul.
Soups Inspired By Your Favorite Take-Out
A light grey mug of Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Soup.
Why settle for take-out when you can enjoy your favorite dishes in soup form? These soups take popular flavors and turn them into delightful and comforting bowls of goodness.
Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Soup
If you're a fan of spicy buffalo chicken and blue cheese dipping sauce, you'll love this soup. Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Soup brings together all the zesty flavors of your favorite chicken wings in a single bowl.
Mexican Street Corn Soup
Inspired by the popular Mexican street food, elote, this soup captures all the creamy, spicy flavors that make the original snack so beloved. It's the perfect use for freshly harvested corn and a delightful addition to your soup repertoire.
BLT Soup
Who says a sandwich can't be turned into a soup? BLT Soup takes all the elements of a classic BLT sandwich and transforms them into a delectable bowl of dreamy goodness. It's comfort in a bowl like you've never experienced before.
General Tso's Chicken Soup
Prepare to be amazed by the flavors of this soup. General Tso's Chicken Soup started as an experiment to uplift regular broth, but it turned out to be the star of the show. Its glossy, gorgeous, and flavorful sauce will leave you craving more.
Instant Pot Soups: Fast and Flavorful
A light grey mug filled with Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
If you're a fan of the pressure cooker, you'll love these easy and fast instant pot soups. They're hands-off cooking methods that produce delicious results in no time.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
There are few soups as familiar and comforting as Chicken Tortilla Soup. This instant pot version captures all the zesty flavors of the original with easy prep and cooking. It's a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
Potatoes and pressure cookers are a match made in soup heaven. Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup is an easy and mostly hands-off dish. It combines creamy potatoes with your favorite loaded baked potato garnishes, including bacon!
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup. The addition of bacon and zesty horseradish takes this classic soup to a whole new level. The peachy color comes from a delicious vegetable broth.
Instant Pot Carrot Lemongrass Soup
This soup was inspired by a PBS show, but with a simplified pressure cooker method. Instant Pot Carrot Lemongrass Soup showcases the best qualities of carrots and highlights their natural sweetness and earthiness.
Beef, Sausage & Bacon Soups: Meaty Delights
A white bowl of Mock Turtle Soup.
If you're a soup-loving carnivore, these flavorful and hearty soups are for you. Packed with beef, sausage, bacon, and other juicy cuts, they're perfect for those cold winter nights.
Mock Turtle Soup
A unique soup from my youth, Mock Turtle Soup is a regional favorite. It's layered with fascinating flavors that combine to create a delicious whole. (And no, it's not made with turtles, but rather beef.)
Creole Lentil Soup
Let the flavors of Louisiana inspire you with Creole Lentil Soup. This hearty dish combines lentils and Andouille sausage with the traditional Holy Trinity of vegetables. It straddles the line between soup and stew, resulting in a scrumptious meal.
Italian Sausage Orzo Soup
Italian Sausage Orzo Soup is the epitome of winter comfort. This tantalizing soup combines Italian sausage, earthy seasonings, and loads of orzo pasta in a rich and flavorful broth. It's the perfect companion for a cozy night of binge-watching your favorite shows.
Chicken Seafood & Sausage Gumbo
Pay homage to southern cuisine with Chicken Seafood & Sausage Gumbo. This flavorful soup is perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, but it's also a fantastic addition to your fall and winter menus. Impress your guests with this impressive and delicious soup.
Summer Soups: Refreshing Delights
A Yellow Gazpacho in a white bowl topped with edible flowers.
Who says soup is only for cold weather? Summer soups are both savory and refreshing, with chilled options that won't heat up your kitchen. Dive into these delightful options, perfect for the summer season.
Yellow Gazpacho
Delight in the sunshiny flavors of Yellow Gazpacho. This chilled soup is made with a variety of yellow summer vegetables, creating a light and vegan-friendly side dish for salads or crusty bread.
Smoked Corn Gazpacho
Embrace the flavors of summer with Smoked Corn Gazpacho. This refreshing soup features wood-smoked sweet corn and a medley of vegetables. It's the perfect appetizer soup to complement your summer meals.
Summer Minestrone
Make the most of summer's best vegetables with Summer Minestrone. This soup is chock full of fresh and vibrant vegetables, creating a healthy and delicious option for all your seasonal produce.
Chilled Avocado Soup
Give your taste buds a summer kiss with Chilled Avocado Soup. This lightly creamy soup combines the bright flavors of avocado, lemon, and basil. It's a refreshing favorite that will cool you down on even the hottest days.
I hope this collection of 40 Best Soup Recipes has given you plenty of inspiration to make delicious soups all year round. Whether you're in the mood for a classic comfort dish, healthy vegetarian options, or unique flavor combinations, there's a soup for every taste and season. Get ready for the tastiest soup season ever!
Stay tuned for more exciting recipes and culinary adventures. Happy cooking!
