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  5. Easy Christmas Soup Recipes Grandma (Almost!) Didn't Share

Easy Christmas Soup Recipes Grandma (Almost!) Didn't Share

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By Emma Phelps October 19, 2021
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Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

We all knew that Grandma could be a sneaky lady at times, but to withhold her best easy Christmas soup recipes? A true *cluthes pearls* moment. These recipes cover every base from a reliable, slightly more formal Christmas Eve soup recipe to the easiest use-up-those-holiday-leftovers soup recipes. Looking for a Christmas tomato soup recipe? Try the Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons. On the hunt for Christmas vegetarian soup recipes? It shouldn't be a surprise that Grandma had a few of those stashed in her recipe box too. And of course, it only makes sense that she had plenty of Christmas ham soup recipes. What can we say – Mama (and Grandma!) always knows best when it comes to feeding a crowd and keeping even the hungriest family members happy.

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Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumplings Soup

Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumplings Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumplings Soup

We've dubbed these "day-after dumplings" because they make use of delicious turkey leftovers. Say goodbye to the turkey sandwich and hello to your new favorite way to enjoy holiday leftovers.

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Spicy Blue Hubbarb Squash Soup

Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Recipe: Spicy Blue Hubbarb Squash Soup

Nothing goes to waste in this recipe. The whole squash – seeds and meat – get used in this spicy variation of squash soup. You can even substitute butternut squash if you can't find Blue Hubbarb squash, but we love the thought of widening our ingredient palate.

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Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

This soup is literally liquid gold. There's no need to add broccoli because it's hearty enough to stand on its own. Pair it with a pretzel bowl for a delicious vessel that only makes sense paired with cheese.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

You still get all your classic flavor notes in this soup from the torn chicken, carrots, celery, and warm chicken stock, but things get kicked up a notch with a dash of paprika, heavy cream, and sherry vinegar.

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Cheesy Lasagna Soup

Cheesy Lasagna Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Cheesy Lasagna Soup

We've taken everyone's favorite pasta dish and turned it into an even more comforting soup. The wavy-edged lasagna noodles add just the right amount of texture to the cheesy, beefy, tomato sauce broth. Don't skip that dollop of nutmeg spiced ricotta – It slowly melts into the soup for a creamy finish

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Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

Finally, no more babysitting your onions over the stove for 30 minutes. This slow cooker version is bursting with flavor and requires minimal attention. Serve with another French classic like a Croque Monsieur for warming comfort in every bite.

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Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup
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Recipe: Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup

This soup sings with the flavors of coconut curry and the richness of a butternut squash soup. Adding a hint of apple cider vinegar brings that the sweetness of the squash back to the forefront of the dish.

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Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

This soup has quickly become a Test Kitchen favorite. The enticing aroma of all the vegetables – carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes – work together to create a wealth of flavor in soup that's versatile enough to be the main course or a starter.

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Creamy Collard Green Soup with Bacony Croutons

Creamy Collard Green Soup with Bacony Croutons
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Creamy Collard Green Soup with Bacony Croutons

Every Southerner knows that collards and bacon were a match made in heaven – but have you ever tried them in a soup? The heavy cream and hot sauce add richness and a touch of spice to a dish that's all-around earthy and good for the soul.

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
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Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

An easy shortcut to your favorite soup? Sounds like a win to us.

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Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup

Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup

This soup is a fool-proof way to sneak in some vegetables without your kids even realizing. Chard has a milder flavor than spinach but is still full of nutritional value.

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Acorn Squash Soup

Acorn Squash Soup
Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Victor Protasio, Prop Stylist Claire Spollen

Recipe: Acorn Squash Soup

You'll be roasting, simmering, and pureeing your way to your new favorite fall soup with this recipe. Our Test Kitchen professionals suggest topping this soup with crispy pancetta, fried scallions, toasted hazelnuts, hot sauce, or cinnamon for even more flavor.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

So maybe Grandma's original recipe didn't include an Instant Pot, but we've revived a classic tortilla soup recipe with the convenience of hands-off cooking in a modern kitchen gadget.

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Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons

The secret to keeping a vibrant green color in your soup is to cool down the vegetables with cold water right after blanching them.

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

You could use a rotisserie chicken in this soup to make the prep time even shorter. A warm heaping bowl of this soup is just what the doctor ordered for cold winter nights.

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Slow-Cooker Chipotle Tomato Soup

Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle Tomato Soup

Is there really anything better than tomato soup and a grilled cheese on a cold night? We know Southerners don't mind a little heat in their food, so we think chipotle makes a delicious addition to a classic tomato soup recipe.

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Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage

Pro Tip: Add the tomatoes and kale at the very end to ensure the peas cook to a tender consistency and to keep the kale from over-wilting.

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

One taste of this cauliflower soup and you'll never go back to using heavy cream again. Substituting a potato for the half-and-half gives this soup a creamy and velvety texture.

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Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup
Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup

This soup is ready in just 30 minutes and doesn't even require you to fire up the grill. Kids will love this fun take on their favorite fast-food meal, and you'll love how simple it is to whip up.

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Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup
Credit: Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray

Recipe: Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Start your New Year's luck early with a comforting bowl of black-eyed pea soup.

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Instant Pot Potato Soup

Instant Pot Potato Soup
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Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Soup

Your guests will be astonished when they learn that this potato soup is ready in less than an hour thanks to your trusty Instant Pot.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Fresh baked biscuits are essential when you're serving up this twist on chicken pot pie.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
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Recipe: Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

This soup recipe could also be called a One-Pot Vegetable Soup because your Instant Pot does all the work for you.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

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Recipe: Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

What more could you need in the categories of comforting and filling soup recipes? Grandma knows that a soup doesn't have to be complicated to be a winner.

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Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup

This soup is brothy like a stew making it perfect for those colder football game days. You could even set up a whole toppings bar with avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips.

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Busy Day Soup

Busy Day Soup
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Recipe: Busy Day Soup

We took some creative liberties with this soup so there's practically no hands-on time required for making this delicious recipe

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Charleston Oyster Soup

Oyster Soup
Credit: Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Erin Merhar

Recipe: Charleston Oyster Soup

Ready in just 15 minutes, this soup will have you thinking you've stepped foot on South Carolina's coast. 

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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi
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Recipe: Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

This soup is about as customizable as they come. Add more veggies if you want or throw in some store-bought gnocchi for even more flavor.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Grandma didn't want to share this recipe because secretly she thought it was better than some of her best hearty meat soup recipes.

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Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon
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Recipe: Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

This recipe checks all our soup-loving boxes: feeds a crowd, freezes well, and requires only a Dutch oven. Sounds like a winner dinner to us.

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Split Pea Soup with Sausage

Smoky Split Pea-and-Sausage Soup
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Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Sausage

Conecuh sausage adds an Alabama twist and extra kick to split pea soup.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens
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Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

There are plenty of shortcuts that you can take in this recipe to have it on the table in no time.

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Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
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Recipe: Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Tender sweet potato chunks, smokey bacon, and roasted tomatoes turn up your run-of-the-mill lentil soup.

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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms
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Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

No Instant Pot? No problem. Just substitute a Dutch oven.

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Roasted Tomato-Cheddar Soup
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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Thanks to the load of cheddar cheese that we pile on this classic tomato soup recipe, you might not even need a sandwich on the side. 

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Harvest Beef Soup

Harvest Beef Soup
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Recipe: Harvest Beef Soup

Edamame and kale are colorful additions to this hearty soup recipe, suited for wintertime. 

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Vegetable Beef Soup

Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Beef Soup

This soup recipe can make the most of that bag of vegetables hiding in your freezer. If you planned ahead last summer, you may even have frozen garden vegetables to showcase in this recipe.

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Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Beef-and-Orzo Soup
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Recipe: Beef-and-Orzo Soup

This is the kind of stick-to-your-bones soup that grandma is always going on and on about. A piece of crusty bread is just the right companion to sop up all the broth.

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Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup

20 Soups and Stews Recipes: Butternut-Squash Parsnip Soup
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Recipe: Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup

You'd probably never guess that there's Granny Smith apples in this recipe. Grandma's secret ingredient for just a touch of bitter sweetness.

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King Ranch Chicken Soup

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Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Soup

Add a little Tex-Mex to your menu with this chicken soup recipe. It's all your favorite flavors combined into one ready-in-35-minutes soup.

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Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe
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Recipe: Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

You may not be celebrating a wedding, but this Italian wedding soup is a sure cause for celebration any time.

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Tortilla Turkey Soup

Tortilla Turkey Soup
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Recipe: Tortilla Turkey Soup

This is the ideal day-after-Christmas meal because you won't even realize that it's the same turkey in this soup as the one that sat on your dinner tables the day before.

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Fiesta Turkey Soup with Green Chile Biscuits

Thanksgiving Menus: Fiesta Turkey Soup With Green Chili Biscuits Recipes
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Recipe: Fiesta Turkey Soup with Green Chile Biscuits

Make the switch from your typical savory holiday dishes with this spicy soup that's just as indulgent.

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Lemongrass-Turkey Soup

Lemongrass-Turkey Soup Recipe
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Recipe: Lemongrass-Turkey Soup

This fragrant soup is just the sort of thing you'll crave after a decadent holiday feast.

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Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

Any flavor tortellini will work well in this soup that's ready in just 20 minutes. That's the kind of post-holiday meal we're after.

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Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup
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Recipe: Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

The name of this soup may lead you to believe that it's only suited for the fall but we think pumpkin is a welcome flavor in the winter too.

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Hoppin' John Soup

Hoppin' John Soup
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Recipe: Hoppin' John Soup

There are many delicious ways to start your new year on the right foot, but this comforting soup is one of our favorites.

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Smoky White Bean Soup

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Recipe: Smoky White Bean Soup

This soup is ready in less than half an hour and requires only one dish.

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Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup
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Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Stone-ground grits give great texture for this recipe that's a twist on your typical beer cheese soup. Prepare it while the kids are finishing their schoolwork and avoid the inevitable "When's dinner going to be ready?" questions.

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Southern Wedding Soup

Southern Wedding Soup
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Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup

Consider this a Southern version of the classic Italian-American soup.

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Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup

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Recipe: Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup

Pop all the ingredients for this soup into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Every bite will burst with smokey flavor that will make you want to lick your bowl clean.

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White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toast

White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts
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Recipe: White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toast

You might as well meal prep this soup because the whole family will be asking for second and third helpings. Don't forget the toast for sopping up all the broth.

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Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons

Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons
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Recipe: Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons

This soup is the ultimate way to sneak more vegetables into your kid's diet without them ever realizing. Along with the tomatoes and eggplant, this soup is also packed with caramelized onions and carrots for a touch of sweetness.

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Pecan Soup

Pecan Soup
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Recipe: Pecan Soup

You knew that the pecan was a star dessert ingredient, but had you ever considered its potential as a savory soup?

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Smoked Chicken-Banana Pepper Soup

Smoked Chicken-Banana Pepper Soup

Recipe: Smoked Chicken-Banana Pepper Soup

Who would have thought that banana peppers were good on other things beside your sandwiches and pizza slices? Chicken, crispy bacon, and fluffy rice meet tangy banana peppers and other vegetables in this riff on classic chicken soup.

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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

The most hands-on prep that you'll do with this soup is making sure the wild rice cooks. After your rice is cooked, simply pop all the ingredients in the slow cooker and enjoy the aromas before it's time to dig in.

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Tortellini, White Bean, and Turnip Greens Soup

Simple Suppers Challenge: Tortellini, White Bean, and Turnip Greens Soup
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Recipe: Tortellini, White Bean, and Turnip Greens Soup

You might be shocked to see six cups of chopped turnip greens on this ingredient list, but they're just like spinach and wilt to practically nothing after being added to the soup.

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Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

This is the kind of freezer-ready soup that we crave on cold winter nights. Make sure to toast extra pecans so you have additional toppings for your leftovers and even future salads.

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Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Navy Bean and Ham Soup
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Recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup

You should have known that almost half of Grandma's recipes could be made in a slow cooker. We're all about working smarter not harder in the kitchen.

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Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy

Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy
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Recipe: Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy

Don't let that leftover holiday turkey get thrown into another uninspired turkey sandwich. Switch up your post-holiday menu with a Tex-Mex night complete with chips, salsa, and a spicy soup to boot.

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Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
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Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

We've never met a gumbo that we didn't like, and this turkey version is no exception.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Day-After-Saint Patrick’s Day Soup
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Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Some traditionalists may argue that we're a few months early on our celebratory corned beef and cabbage, but we think this is the ideal soup to warm you right to your bones on an especially cold night.

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Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

Ground Beef Recipes: Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup
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Recipe: Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

This soup is a meat-on-pizza lover's dream.

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Capitol Hill Bean Soup

Capitol Hill Bean Soup
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Capitol Hill Bean Soup

You know how Grandma is with her connections. This soup has been a popular dish in the Senate's restaurant since 1903.

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