14 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes

Chilly fall mornings and cold winter evenings–nothing brings comforting warmth straight to the bones like a piping hot bowl of homemade soup. Here are my top picks of soup recipes that I found around the net this week. I enjoy all kinds of soups but prefer regular home fare so this list of soup recipes reflects that–no gourmet cream soups made the cut .

14 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. World’s Easiest Supper: Taco Soup: I first made this soup about ten years ago (oh lord, that makes me feel so old!). We instantly fell in love with it. Even if it weren’t so incredibly quick and easy, the flavor would have won me over on its own. You’re just not going to believe how great this tastes! Recipe found at Southern Plate.
2. Garlic Lover’s White Bean Soup Recipe: This hearty soup (which is so thick it should probably be called a stew) is so simple it can be made by nearly anyone. It can also be eaten by nearly everyone: it is vegan and fat free, and any ingredient except for the beans and water can be successfully omitted if necessary. Additionally, it is very, very good for you. Dried beans, garlic, potatoes, onions, carrots, parsley (which is the world’s most popular herb), and even rosemary and thyme are all some of the World’s Healthiest Foods. Recipe Found At Farmgirl Fare.
3. Martha’s Tomato Soup: I saw this soup recipe in the November issue of Martha Stewart magazine. It caught my attention because of how easy it was and how good it sounded. It also ia a very budget friendly lunch or dinner. Recipe found at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures.
4. Slow Cooked Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup: This is a very hearty, stick-to-your-ribs soup and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day. If you don’t care to eat the leftover soup as is, thicken it with a little corn starch or flour for a great pot pie filling or just top the thickened soup with cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. Yumm! Recipe found at Plain Ol’ Food.
5. Baby Portabella Mushroom Soup: I love Baby Portabella Mushrooms! They are so versatile and they have such a nutty/meaty flavor! They are just perfect to sub into any dish in place of meat and even make an entire dish around! If you’ve never had a soup with mushroom broth then do try it, especially if you are a mushroom fan! The flavor just can not be beat! Recipe found at Dianne’s Dishes.
6. Cream of Mushroom Soup: It tasted superb! I have modified the recipe a little because it was too thick for us by adding extra fresh milk and I made my own homemade chicken broth. The taste is just simply excellent! Recipe found at Bits of Taste.
7. Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup: Original recipe that was inspired by a regular creamy broccoli soup recipe. Found at Alaina’s Favorite Recipes.
8. Homemade Chicken & Rice Soup: Frugal tip: I only add about 1/2 the chicken back into the soup. I save the other 1/2 for making chicken tacos the next day for lunch. Both stove method and crockpot method instructions provided. Recipe found at Farmhouse Blessings.
9. Autumn Chicken Meatball Soup: Instead of using pieces of chicken, we uncased a quality chicken sausage, rolled small meatballs from the chicken inside, and plopped them right into our soup. It was delicious, the first, second and third time we cuddled up over a bowl! Recipe found at 5 Star Meals In A 5 Foot Kitchen.
10. Homemade Chicken & Noodles: I tweaked it a little, but it is very good. It is not a soup, but it is not a stew. It is kinda both. Confessions Of A Magical Mom Of 5.
11. Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup: I really wanted some soup, so I found this recipe in my trusty Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. That thing is a lifesaver! It makes a lot, so be prepared for leftovers! Recipe found at Good Thymes & Good Food.
12. Spicy Veggie Beef Soup: I know, I know, vegetable beef soup??? It truly has the potential to be dreadfully dull, but I promise this version is NOT! Recipe found at Diary of an Accidental Farm Wife.
13. The Best French Onion Soup (Ever): The last recipe I posted for French Onion soup was from Cook’s Illustrated and the soup came out great. So when I saw that they had an updated recipe, I had to give it a try. The big change between the recipes was that the updated version calls for caramelizing the onions in the oven rather than on the stove top. This change lets you get a lot more flavor out of the onions and means you don’t have to stir the onions every minute. They call this, “The Best French Onion Soup,” and after trying it, I can’t argue! Recipe found at Cookography.
14. Southwestern Black Bean Soup: Recipe from the Food Network, here’s how to make the beans from scratch instead of using canned–Homemade Beans For Lieberman’s Black Bean Soup: The first time I tried Dave Lieberman’s Black Bean Soup, I was full of trepidation. There is just something about using canned beans with their liquid that really icks me out. But I forged ahead anyway–I don’t remember why now–and was floored. It was really, really good–but of course it was with all that bacon! Recipe found at The Spiced Life.

Also make sure to check out today’s earlier tip: 12 Tips For Tasty Homemade Soup.

Don't Miss These Tips:

• Homemade Onion Soup Mix
• Crockpot Chicken Soup For The Soul
• 12 Tips For Tasty Homemade Soup