Ham and Bean Chowder
Meet the Cook: We also call this 2-Day Bean Chowder, since it can be started in the afternoon, chilled overnight...
Dilled Potato-Leek Soup
“It’s your ‘leeky day,’” writes Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario. “This smooth, comforting soup is scrumptious and always gets rave...
Vegetarian Stew in Bread Bowls
Shortly before we had our third child, my husband wisely got our first slow cooker. This was the first recipe...
Peasant Soup
This hearty vegetable broth soup really satisfies, and it's inexpensive as well.—Bertha McClung, Summersville, West Virginia
Cowpoke Chili
Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first...
Cheesy Cauliflower and Potato Soup
"This soup is a variation of one I tried at a restaurant. Even people who hate cauliflower love it!" —Trisha...
Spicy Kielbasa Soup
Red pepper flakes bring a little zip to this hearty soup that's full of good-for-you ingredients. Should you have any...
Stovetop Goulash
I created this recipe after trying goulash at a local restaurant. The blend of spices gives it fabulous flavor, and...
Mushroom Salsa Chili
Green, sweet red and yellow peppers give this hearty chili a splash of color. I often fix it for my...
Savory Vegetable Beef Soup
I developed this recipe as a way to use my homegrown vegetables. My teaching responsibilities keep me busy, but I...
Marjoram Mushroom Soup
This creamy soup features fresh mushrooms and the pleasant flavoring of marjoram.—Michele Odstrcilek, Lemont, Illinois
Broccoli-Chicken Rice Soup
I transformed leftover chicken and rice into this tasty soup. It even passed the company test. —Karen Reed, Middletown, Ohio
Lentil-Barley Ham Soup
“This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's...
Potato Bacon Chowder
This chowder is like a bacon-topped baked potato in a bowl. On cold winter days, my family is thrilled to...
Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup
You’ll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed...
Hearty Minestrone Soup
This fresh-tasting minestrone soup gets its zesty flavor from Italian sausage. When you want to use up your garden bounty...
Parmesan Corn Chowder
"My mom made this thick soup when I was young," recalls Michelle Kaiser of Bozeman, Montana. "She passed the recipe...
Spinach Tortellini Soup
“I’m always looking for easy recipes I can prepare on busy days. This is
wonderful for that. Try it...
Cabbage Sausage Soup
My partner and I grow 300 acres of cabbage twice a year, then we harvest it by hand. This hearty...
Low-Fat Shrimp Chowder
"This zippy chowder is chock-full of shrimp and vegetables, so it satisfies hearty appetites, but the skim milk and reduced-sodium...
Traditional New England Clam Chowder
I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...
Carne Guisada
While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home....
Summer Squash & White Bean Soup
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...
Creamy Zucchini Soup
In our area, we use lots of zucchini. One day I decided to try a new recipe for it, and...
Creamy Ham and Broccoli Soup
"Frozen vegetables make this a quick soup to stir," comments Eileen Claeys, Long Grove, Iowa. "Turkey ham lends a hearty...
White Bean Soup with Meatballs
It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite,...
Hearty Tex-Mex Chili
I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...
Tomato Dill Soup
Meet the Cook: Most often, I make this soup ahead and keep it in the fridge. It's particularly good to...
Company Onion Soup
The onions in this part of the country are superb, and this soup is proof. Try it and see if...