16 Five-Star Soup Recipes Our Readers Love (2024)

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Sara is a chef, culinary educator, and author of three cookbooks, The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook, Tasting Ohio and The Fruit Forager's Companion. The latter won a 2019 IACP Cookbook Award.

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Published January 28, 2024

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Soups are a big deal at Simply Recipes. I should know because I make one of our soup recipes just about every other week.

You don't have to take my word for it. Here are 16 of our most popular soup recipes, all with tons of five-star reviews from real people who have made them in their own homes. I am sharing not only the recipes but also my favorite comments from readers. Thank you to our readers for making these soup recipes go-tos for the entire internet.

  • Tortilla Soup

    "I followed the recipe exactly, and the tortilla soup was so tasty! This will be added to our rotation. Thanks for sharing!" —Erin

  • French Onion Soup

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    "I've tried much more "complex" French onion soup recipes that took me all day to make that didn't taste anywhere near as good as THIS recipe. It's so easy and quick to make. I finally don't have to order Panera every time I feel like French onion soup!" —Tana

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  • Tomato Soup

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    "I was shocked by how good and how easy this soup was to make! I will never buy store bought tomato soup again! This soup is creamy, rich and flavorful!" —Beehostess

  • Stovetop Taco Soup

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    "Fabulous. I will be making this again (and again). I subbed vegetable broth for beef. Used corn from my stash of frozen corn on the cob from summer. All other ingredients were unchanged." —Gigi

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  • Hawaiian Oxtail Soup

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    "My husband made this soup... oh it was delicious! He's from Hawaii and when we travel there we enjoy it so much. Haven't traveled much since March. He decided to make this and it is so authentic and is considered comfort food! Delicious!" —Vicky

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  • Creamy Celery Soup

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    "This is ridiculously good. When I was younger, my guilty pleasure was canned cream of celery soup. This recipe exceeded expectations. I puréed in a blender to get it velvety smooth - the way I like it. Afterwards I stirred in a good amount of 35% cream, then added the braised celery. Delicious!" —Mattedcat

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  • Black Bean Soup

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    "This recipe was an A+. The sweet flavor from the molasses and the addition of sweet potato made the recipe unique and mouthwatering. My three teenage boys all had 2-3 bowls." —Melissa

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  • Easy Egg Drop Soup

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    "I've probably made this 50 times. My kids love it. I make one change, I usually add peas or corn at the end." —Kristina

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  • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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    "Best soup I've ever made. I substituted cotija cheese and Monterey cheese with cheddar cheese. Perfectly served in a middle-size bowl with a side of basmati rice." —Angel

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  • White Bean and Ham Soup

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    "This is, quite literally, the best soup I’ve ever made. I’ve used this recipe as written (using shanks unless I can’t find them, and then I’ll use hocks and throw in some diced ham at the end) for years and it’s never not been delicious! I just wish I had a bigger pot so that I could make a double batch! Served with crusty bread for dipping, this is the perfect cold-weather dinner." —Sandra

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  • Mandu Guk (Korean Dumpling Soup)

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    "Delicious! I actually ate a 1/2 cup later that evening for a snack instead of dessert. High praise from me. This first attempt, I used frozen gyoza dumplings I had on hand but am gearing up to try making homemade Mandu dumplings for Lunar New Year. Thank you for a great recipe!" —Amy

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  • Cabbage Soup

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    "We do Sunday suppers every Sunday and our neighbors come and bring their families. This was delicious!!! Was a total hit and not a drop left!!!" —Kelly

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  • Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

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    "Fabulous, I almost bought a ticket to Istanbul. One of my favorite soups and this is an excellent version." —brushjl

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  • Chicken Soup With Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms

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    "This is one of my most favorite soups. I cut strips of green onions at the end and add a drop of sesame oil and hot chili oil in my bowl after cooking, leaving the soup pretty pure. Delicious!" —Diana

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  • Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

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    "Wow, this is my first time making any kind of tortellini and it was delicious! I'm definitely copying this recipe down for my recipe box. I didn't have any mushrooms but I did have a zucchini in the fridge so I used that as a veggie instead." —Abigail

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  • Easy Hamburger Soup

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    "Made this last night and it was a major hit! Super easy with ingredients I always have on hand. Even better today for lunch!" —Laura

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FAQs

What gives soup the best flavor? ›

Herbs and spices add aroma, flavor, and intensity to soup broth. "Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices.

What are the best aromatics for soup? ›

Commonly-used aromatics include leeks, onions, carrots and celery, but the list goes on. Fennel, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, scallions, spicy chili peppers or bell peppers, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and peppercorns are all aromatic ingredients.

What seasoning is good for soup? ›

To season it, we recommend starting with our Vegetable Soup Mix. It contains celery salt, parsley flakes, garlic powder, sea salt, summer savory, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, turmeric and sage, which are all excellent with root vegetables, so you can incorporate things like carrots or potatoes into the soup.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

How do you add depth of flavor to soup? ›

Garlic and roasted onions add depth. Simmering mushrooms down concentrates flavors for mushroom soup. Simmering most vegetables down also adds more concentrated flavors and reduces the water in them. Herbs, salt and pepper also help.

Why does my homemade soup taste bland? ›

If your broth tastes thin and bland, you may want to cook and let it evaporate for longer. That helps concentrate its flavors and gives you a better-tasting soup broth. Be sure to remove the lid to let the steam escape.

Why is my soup not tasty? ›

Ensure you've added enough salt and black pepper. Too little salt means your soup's flavours' will remain hidden. When you know your soup is salty enough, move on to other seasonings like herbs and spices.

How do you increase Flavour in soup? ›

Vinegar – A spoonful of vinegar is a quick fix when you find yourself with a bowl of dull, flat-tasting soup. Just a small amount of acid will brighten up the flavors. 2. Soy Sauce – Soy sauce is another item that's ideal for brightening up and adding depth of flavor to an otherwise dull soup.

What herbs do you put in soup? ›

Thyme: Thyme adds a fragrant element without overpowering. Earthy, yet floral, this classic herb goes well with English cuisine and really makes the world of difference to meat and potato based soups. Oregano: If you want to give your soups a fresh, fragrant, Mediterranean kick, then oregano is the one for you.

What are the 5 basic principles to be followed in making delicious soup? ›

The document provides 5 basic principles of preparing soup: 1) Starting with cold water. 2) Cutting vegetables to an appropriate size. 3) Selecting a protein such as beef, chicken, pork, or fish. 4) Simmering the soup for 4 hours.

What can you add to homemade soup to make it taste better? ›

Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and cilantro lose their flavor quickly if simmered in a hot soup, but they add freshness and bright flavor when sprinkled over top just before serving.

What does thyme do for soup? ›

Thyme is a pungent herb and can stand the longer cooking times of soups and stews. Actually, adding the herb early on and leaving it to braise for hours is typically the best use of the herb, as this will allow the taste to infuse the dish nicely. However, always use thyme sparingly.

What gives soup depth of flavor? ›

Dried herbs and seasonings: homemade seasoned salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried bay leaves lend flavor to the soup. Stock: I much prefer chicken stock over vegetable stock in terms of flavor, though if you want to keep this soup vegetarian, feel free to use vegetable broth or stock instead.

What are three qualities of a good soup? ›

A soup's quality is determined by its flavor, appearance and texture. A good soup should be full-flavored, with no off or sour tastes. Flavors from each of the soup's ingre- dients should blend and complement, with no one flavor overpowering another.

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