Soup therapy, anyone? There’s something deeply comforting about soup. It starts from the time you fill your soup pot with ingredients and continues as your home starts filling with the warm aroma of simmering soup. And when you sink your spoon into a cozy bowl of homemade soup, it’s like soup knows how to soothe you in the warmest and most filling way. Here are 20 of our all-time top-rated soups, just waiting to make your day a whole lot better.
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Italian Sausage Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Packed full of vegetables and ready to eat in under an hour. “I would give this recipe six stars if I could! I make it at least once a month, even in the summertime.” —K-S-M
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Allrecipes Magazine
Ready in a mere 30 minutes, this is a great recipe to have on hand when you don’t have time to make soup from scratch. “This is so easy to make and so good! I cook the chicken breasts in the broth to make the broth a bit richer, then build the soup from there.” —Gr8typist
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Got leftover chicken? Use it up in this soup along with quick-cooking wild rice, and you’ll be feasting in about 25 minutes. “This is one of my favorite recipes from this site. I reviewed it way back in 2004. I like to add carrots with the broth. ” —Dianne
Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
You could be sitting down to this easy-to-make hearty bowl of soup in just 45 minutes. “This soup was delicious! My picky-eater kids even asked for seconds and thirds,” Jen F. says.
Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Several reviewers used kale instead of spinach to make it more like Olive Garden’s soup. “Yum! This was the perfect dinner for a cold night,” Andrea says. “It does taste a lot like the restaurant’s soup!”
Jamie’s Minestrone
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Jamie says, “I created this soup after becoming tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned minestrone.” More than 1,800 reviewers love what Jamie created.
Catherine’s Spicy Chicken Soup
Jessica
You can easily control the spices in this robust soup by adding or subtracting the chili powder. “The great thing about this recipe is its flexibility. You can adjust about any quantity to your liking and still enjoy the basic flavors.” —Uncle Ed’s Nephew
Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
If you’re using fresh tomatoes for this recipe, here’s how to easily peel and seed them. “Hands-down the best soup I’ve ever made! Every time someone new tries it, they want the recipe,” Nancy Kunkel says.
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa
Hannah Culbertson
Another quick and easy soup that’s risen right up to the top of the all-time favorites. “I love this soup and serve it again and again with tortilla chips, shredded cheese and sour cream on top,” Chris Welton says.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Paprika gives this easy soup a smoky edge, while sour cream smooths everything out. Be sure to not let it come to a boil after you add the sour cream.
French Onion Soup Gratinee
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Make this when you have 30 to 40 minutes to caramelize the onions to a deep golden brown. It’s so worth it. “YOWZA! This is THE BEST French onion soup EVER. Hands down. No contest. Game Over. Lights Out. Sell my clothes, I’ve gone to Heaven. AMAZING!” —Bethie
Mulligatawny Soup I
Molly
This easy-to-make chicken curry soup is a five-star favorite. “Should be 10 stars. I made a HUGE batch of this based on the reviews, and am SO glad I did.” —BRANGIE
Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup
Soup Loving Nicole
“My grandfather grew up in Poland near the Russian border and this potato soup reminds me of our family recipe. This soup is comforting, rich, delicious, and not your ordinary potato soup but out of this world!” —Vicky Gunkel
Cream of Mushroom Soup I
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“If all you’ve had is the kind in the can, you are in for a treat. “The thyme is the secret ingredient. It’s a unique flavor way beyond any canned and compliments the mushrooms perfectly. Ten stars!” —JUSTCYN
Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup
Grocery Addict
Try this silky smooth puréed soup when you need a hug in a bowl. “This was so good that I didn’t want anyone else to eat it but me! I made it for my roommates and they all raved.” —JESIJEAN
Lentil Soup
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“Made this today, as I was craving a fall vegetable lentil soup. Added chopped green cabbage instead of spinach, used Red Lentils, and threw in a can of rinsed, drained cannelloni beans. Really yummy!” —rocks_67
Marry Me Chicken Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I always try to use recipe components that I have on hand, and in this recipe they worked fine. In place of the shell pasta, I used egg noodles, and in place of the fresh spinach I used frozen spinach. What a tasty change from regular chicken noodle soup. Thumbs up!” —Christine Cusick
Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Caldo de res is a Mexican beef soup that’s extremely hearty and satisfying. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. Garnish with slivered raw onion, lime juice, jalapeños, and more cilantro.” —LKONIS
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Allrecipes/Qi Ai
“Great as is. Even better with the wine suggestion and a small bag of matchstick carrots with the onions. Hearty and comforting, and no one has to know it’s processed cheese.” —paulaedgerton
The Best Thai Coconut Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This was great! Full of flavor and pretty close to restaurant thai soup. I added pieces of tomato for more flavor and topped with crushed red peppers for a little extra spice.” —WiseJelly8319
