25 Soups You Should Always Make and Never Buy

Why make your own soup? When you do, you get to control the ingredients. You can you use fresh vegetables, homemade broth (or a good store brand), the cuts of meat you choose, the seasonings you love, and usually, a lot less salt than grocery store brands do. What you end up with is delicious, comforting, hot soup that’s hard to resist—plus, there are usually leftovers to freeze. These 25 top-rated soup recipes can be bought at the store or ordered for delivery, but trust us, you’ll be happy you chose to make your own.

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Fresh Tomato Soup

“This tomato soup recipe makes a rich, smooth, comforting soup that’s quick to make when you have ripe summer tomatoes. Delicious topped with fresh basil and a grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate homemade comfort food.” —Charlotte

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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

“A chicken noodle soup recipe that’s a very easy, very good substitute for when you don’t have time to make your soup totally from scratch.” —Allrecipes community member

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

“This homemade cream of mushroom soup can be made with button mushrooms, or add other delicious varieties like shiitake or cremini for a more intense mushroom flavor. Experiment to find your favorite flavor combination!” —Karena

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Jamie’s Minestrone Soup

“I made this homemade minestrone soup after becoming tired of the excess salt and lack of veggies in canned ones. I based this recipe off of the delicious, vegetable-rich minestrone served at Sheepherder’s Inn in Sacramento, California.” —Jamie

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Grandma’s Vegetable Soup

“This vegetable soup recipe is so easy and so good. My grandma used to make it for us.” —BRANDY3

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Easy Homemade Chili

“This easy homemade chili recipe is delicious and goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans, but if you use regular beans, you can up the chili powder in this recipe.” —Tobi Hargis

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Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

“This homemade chicken and rice soup is my husband’s and my favorite chicken soup. It’s filling and incredibly comforting on a chilly day. You can use brown or white rice.” —Carrie Murphy

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Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

“Make beef barley soup in the slow cooker for an easy, filling meal. Serve with hearty bread, and enjoy.” —MARGOC

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Wonton Soup

“Wonton soup is a simple, light, Chinese classic with juicy pork and shrimp dumplings in a flavorsome broth. These homemade wontons always add delicious, hearty flavor to any dish!” —MARBALET

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My Best Clam Chowder

“This classic clam chowder is cream-based and calls for the traditional chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, cream, and clams. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.” —PIONEERGIRL

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Split Pea Soup

“This flavorsome split pea soup is a great way to use a leftover ham bone. It makes a nourishing, hearty meal on a blustery fall or winter day.” —Sandra

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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

“We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years, and my family and friends agree—none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.” —Lori Levin

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

“This comforting chicken tortilla soup with shredded chicken, black beans, and corn is quick to make, full of flavor, and very filling! Garnish with chopped fresh avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and green onion.” —Star Pooley

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Lentil Soup

“This comforting lentil soup is chock full of hearty veggies. You can use dried green, brown, or red lentils to make this soup. I like to add a splash of red wine vinegar to bring all the flavors together but you can add fresh lemon juice if you prefer.” —Maryellen

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Basic Ham and Bean Soup

“Hearty ham and bean soup with lots of vegetables and seasonings. This recipe is easy to make and the perfect way to use a leftover ham bone.” —J A McConville

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Creamy Corn Soup

“This corn soup recipe is really easy to make, lower in fat than most cream soups, and delicious—especially if you are feeling under the weather and need something warm and soothing.” —Abby

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Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup

“This chicken egg drop soup recipe is born from a love of the soup, countless trips to my favorite Chinese restaurant, and many questions. Simplicity is the key—it’s simple, comforting, and ready in minutes. Plus it reheats beautifully.” —W J Cory

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Butternut Squash Soup

“This thick and flavorful butternut squash soup is easy to make with simple vegetables and stock. Blend it until smooth, then season it with curry powder or your favorite fall spices. It’s always a hit at my house!” —Maplebird

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Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

“Pasta e Fagioli (pasta and beans) share the spotlight with aromatics and fresh tomatoes in this traditional Italian soup. Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.” —Star Pooley

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Ramen Noodle Soup

“This savory ramen soup is easy to make, ready in a flash, and very, very good! I like to add ginger, soy sauce, sesame, and chili oil for a delicious flavor.” —dakota kelly

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

“This broccoli cheese soup recipe makes a very flavorful soup. It’s great for serving with a quiche at luncheons or special gatherings. To make it a little fancier, add one cup of sliced mushrooms and one cup of white wine with the onions.” —Allrecipes community member

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Vegan Split Pea Soup

“This vegan split pea soup recipe makes a very thick soup. To make it thinner, reduce the amount of split peas or add more water. Depending on the density of split peas, it may take a while for the vegetables and peas to soften, but you can’t really overcook this soup; just stir occasionally and add water if it gets too dry. Seasonings can be altered to taste. This soup tastes even better reheated the next day.” —Deborah Sah

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

“This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is comfort in a bowl! It is so flavorful with tender pieces of chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family’s favorite soup recipes.” —ReneePaj

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Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

“This beef barley soup with carrots, celery, and herbs is full of flavor. It’s the easiest recipe ever since it’s made in the slow cooker. My family loves this soup during winter.” —HCHImCBb

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“OG” Zuppa Toscana Soup

“This Zuppa Toscana recipe is exactly like the soup at ‘OG.'” —fire1676

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