Soups to Make Every Month of 2020
Soup is good for the soul, regardless of the season. Whether you're stuck inside due to dropping temperatures or seasonal allergies, a comforting bowl of soup is always the best medicine.
Don't believe us? Give our month-by-month soup challenge a try. From warm bowls of chicken noodle to chilled summer gazpachos, these seasonal soups are here to prove that a bowl of comfort is fitting any time of year. Some will put your slow cooker to work, like our Soulful Chicken Soup, while others make the most of holiday leftovers, like our springtime Ham-and-Bean Soup or rich Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup. No matter the month, we're making the most of farmer's market finds and in-season flavor.
So grab your ladle and simmer down with our favorite soups for each month of the year.
January: Chicken and Dumplings
Recipe: Chicken and Dumplings
A tasty way to keep warm on winter nights, our Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers from-scratch and store-bought options.
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February: Capitol Hill Bean Soup
Recipe: Capitol Hill Bean Soup
Also known as Senate Bean Soup, this storied dish has been served in the capitol since 1903.
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March: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
Whether you have leftovers from St. Patrick's Day or you're looking for a little springtime Irish luck, this homey, one-pot soup comes together in just 30 minutes.
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April: Ham-and-Bean Soup
Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup
Put your leftover holiday ham to good use in this flavorful, slow-cooker soup.
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May: Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Our Creamy Cauliflower Soup is velvety smooth all on its own, no cream required.
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June: Watermelon Gazpacho
Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho
Even more refreshing than your favorite summer salad, this simple gazpacho recipe makes the most of summer's superfruit.
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July: Chilled Sweet Corn Soup
Recipe: Chilled Sweet Corn Soup
This striking summer soup is ready to refresh at any ladies luncheon or lake-side summer brunch.
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August: Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe: Martina McBride's Creamy Tortilla Soup
Top it off with avocado, cheese, sour cream, and lime, and you'll be ready for an end-of-summer fiesta.
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September: Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash steals the show in this simple soup that pairs beautifully with old-fashioned grilled cheese or a bright green salad.
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October: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice
This savory fall stew is filled with tender cubes of pumpkin, but you can substitute with butternut squash if you have it on hand.
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November: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
Stir up this gumbo-style soup, and there's no way lingering house guests will get tired of Thanksgiving leftovers.
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December: Soulful Chicken Soup
Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup
Add these simple ingredients to your slow cooker before you head out the door. After a long day of Christmas shopping, a warm chicken soup waiting will be the best gift of all.