From classic split pea and ham to cheesy bacon cheeseburger, these meat soup recipes are filled to the brim with beef, pork or ham to satisfy your cravings. You're sure to find a few new favorites on this list!
39 Meat Soup Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Meat Craving
Updated on Sep. 17, 2024
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
Not only is this old-fashioned soup recipe a snap to make but it’s economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
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Pozole
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This spicy stewlike soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life's blessings, but it's good any time of year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 333 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1588mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.
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Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient and family-friendly. —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 473 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you include the beer or not, this soup tastes wonderful. I always make extra and pop single servings into the freezer. —Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 316 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1068mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Cubed Beef and Barley Soup
Total Time
8 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a stick to your ribs type of soup. I’ve also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil that’s been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess. —Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 233 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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White Bean and Sausage Soup
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while I do other things, such as baking bread, crafting or even cleaning the house. —Glenna Reimer, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 19g protein.
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Sausage Potato Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I rely on this thick, chunky Sausage Potato Soup on busy weeknights when I’m too tired to spend a lot of time preparing dinner. The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage. —Jennifer LeFevre, Hesston, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 377 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Meatball Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It’s great for chilly days. —Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 248 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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Asian Long Noodle Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts).
From the Recipe Creator:
This flavorful soup is perfect for when you want something warm and filling in a hurry. If you can't find long noodles, angel hair pasta is a good substitute. —Carol Emerson, Aransas Pass, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 227 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1078mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Contest-Winning Green Chile Pork Stew
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Anyone living in or visiting the Southwest knows green chiles are a staple. I grew up on this delicacy and thought everyone must know how delicious it is. It seems to be even more popular now in this area. —Carrie Burton, Sierra Vista, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 232 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this soup, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 218 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Bratwurst Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband's ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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Wintertime Braised Beef Stew
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to make a double batch. —Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Turkey, Bacon and Corn Chowder
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped hard-boiled eggs to this chowder to give it a nice richness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Southwest-Style Wedding Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned leftover ground chicken into meatballs and dreamed up this cozy southwestern soup. Now my Italian family asks for it over traditional wedding soup. —Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 455 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1219mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Contest-Winning Hearty 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 ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is 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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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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Pork Edamame Soup
Total Time
4 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband grew up in a traditional Asian household and gives this soup high marks for authentic taste. I think the Asian hot chili sauce is what makes the dish, but any type of hot sauce would give it a delicious kick! —Kari Sue, Bend, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 455 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1134mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein.
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Tomato Beef Barley Soup
Total Time
7 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons really liked barley soup from a can, so I decided to try making it myself. My boys are now young adults, and this is one of the first things they ask me to make when they come to visit. —Karla Johnson, Winter Haven, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1372mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein.
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Contest-Winning Pizza Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This robust soup is a family favorite, and it's a big hit with my canasta group as well. I top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and cheese, but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings such as cooked sausage.
—Jackie Brossard
Kitchener, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Chunky Taco Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've gotten great response at our church dinners and senior groups whenever I bring this thick easy-to-fix soup. I usually take home an empty pot and often get requests for the recipe. The flavor seems to improve with leftovers...if there are any! —Evelyn Buford, Belton, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 228 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.
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Cajun Corn Soup
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish for out-of-state guests who want to taste some Cajun food. Everyone who tries it gives it high marks. Plus, it's easy to prepare. —Sue Fontenot, Kinder, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 396 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
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Couscous Meatball Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup will warm you up and takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. —Jonathan Pace, San Francisco, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 202 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.
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Slow-Cooked Meatball Soup
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! —Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 288 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1173mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Hash Brown Potato Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
13 servings (about 3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend brought me this soup when I was sick. It tastes like it simmered for hours, but basic ingredients make it a snap to prepare. —Pat Maruca, Philippi, West Virginia
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Asian Vegetable-Beef Soup
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is Korean American, and I enjoy working Asian flavors into our menus. This tasty soup was something I put together one night with what we had in our fridge. Everyone loved it! —Mollie Lee, Eugene, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup soup with 3/4 cup rice: 379 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g 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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Stroganoff Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I share a love for all kinds of soup and came up with this delicious recipe together. It really does taste like beef Stoganoff. With a crusty roll, it’s a satisfying meal in itself.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 314 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Easy Dutch Oven Minestrone Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour. Add a salad and a warm crusty loaf of bread to round out the meal. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1467mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein.
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Comforting Beef Barley Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's the most delicious way to warm up. —Sue Jurack, Mequon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 198 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Spaghetti & Meatball Soup
Total Time
7 hours
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A couple of nights a week our family ends up eating in shifts because everyone is going every which way, all at the same time. Having a hearty soup simmering in the slow cooker is an easy way to give them all a warm meal. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 394 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1452mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Stone Soup Recipe
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
After reading the Stone Soup story, our Test Kitchen enjoyed concocting this version of the folktale classic. It’s chock-full of veggies and lots more ingredients…enough for everyone to bring something to add to the fun and flavor!
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Sausage Sauerkraut Soup
Total Time
8 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives great compliments. Everyone loves it! —Elizabeth Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 373 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1707mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g 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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Teriyaki Beef Stew
Total Time
6 hours 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention" I created this recipe because I had a package of stew meat I needed to use. I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge, and rest was history. This stew has a delicious sweet-tangy flavor. It's nice to have a different way to serve an inexpensive meal. —Leslie Simms, Sherman Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 310 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.
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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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French Onion Soup with Meatballs
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall—it’s comfort food for the soul. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1760mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
26 servings (9-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. —Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 245 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1090mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.
