If you love hot bean soup on a cold winter's day, this is the soup for you. It's delicious and very filling.

Easy recipe cooked entirely in your crockpot!

This is a great soup for the whole family. Kids love eating the little pasta balls!

This Cajun seafood gumbo features lots of shellfish and a little andouille sausage for a more complex flavor.

Split pea soup has always been a favorite of mine. This is different than the traditional pea soup made with ham. I like this one better - it's a very satisfying meal. Serve with fresh baked bread and…

It's quick, easy and tastes great!

This is my version of two of my favorite Italian soups in one: Italian Wedding soup and Minestrone. It is great garnished with thin slices of pepperoni and fresh grated parmesan cheese and served with…

A hearty and flavorful soup!

This is a hearty soup that could serve as a full meal with a small salad.

Make a hearty soup for lunch with leftover ham.

Stay home tonight and try your hand at this great soup

Lots of potatoes add sustenance and substance to this dumpling dish.

This is a very good soup and hits the spot on cold winter days.

This is our favorite crockpot chili and we've tried several. To make it truly decadent, ignore me whenever I indicate something is optional.

This beautiful creamy, velvety, nutty, rich soup is wonderful by itself or served with a grilled salmon steak with herb salad. It's a perfect Christmas appetizer too!

I am not fond of salmon and of fish soups. But this has been one of my favorite soups growing up. It's very simple and cooks up within 15 minutes. I like mine with a pat of butter on the soup and with…

This hearty southwestern stew is chunky with pork, sausage, and beans.

Find out why the city is famous for its chili with this recipe.

A great combination of ingredients, this soup can help lower blood pressure through calcium, potassium and magnesium. Serve with hot sauce.

A stew that brings out the overall great taste of the ribs and the flavor of garlic with a great texture from the beans.

This hearty chili has just the right level of spice.

When I came up with the idea for this soup...I thought it was a crazy combination but it turned out so good and heartwarming!

The classic cure-all made with a whole chicken.

A friend gave me this wonderful soup recipe. Great on those very cold winter/fall days.

This stew has very little liquid and a whole lot of yummy ingredients.

This is a soup my friend's mom always made for us during winter.

A simpler chili without beans, but with plenty of flavor.

Light and delicious with great tomato flavor!

This hearty stew features lamb chops, potatoes, cabbage, leek, and plenty of fresh herbs.

This rich and creamy soup is delicious for any occasion but it is especially perfect for those cold and wintry nights.

This recipe is very tasty on a cold winter day. My mother used to make it too and it's one of my favorites! It has all the vegetables you need plus beef broth!

This shrimp and smoked sausage dish can be easily altered to your tastes, such as by using chicken or different seasonings.

Although different seafood is used to make this stew nice and thick, feel free to use what seafood you enjoy in the stew. Just make sure to put plenty in!

A soup that has a taste that is a little different but mild. It will surprise all skeptics. Co-workers love this soup when I take it in.

Serve this hearty chicken and rice soup with warm crusty bread.

Typical Italian hearty winter fare done easy! Serve in bowls with a grated Romano or parmesan cheese, crusty bread and salad.

Pinto, kidney, and black beans are blended in a flavorful and hearty-healthy chili.

This is a fantastic Italian soup that's great for using up leftovers. Adding fresh bread cubes to the soup at the end makes it a filling meal with lots of flavor.

This hearty flavorful stew holds well and is wonderful the next day. I often mix this up before work and dinner is ready when we get home.

There's nothing better on a crisp fall day than a bowl of this hearty stew, packed with tortellini, chicken and colorful vegetables!

I created this soup when I didn't have much of a grocery budget. It's simple, tastes great, and is good for you!

This is a great pumpkin soup to warm up with during the cold winter.

This is an excellent recipe to use up leftover broth from a roast – it makes it extra-flavorful.

This was given to me from a friend. A very hearty soup.

This quick and tasty holiday soup is brought to a higher level with the addition of blue cheese and bacon. Yum!

Enjoy a soup full of tender noodles, fresh veggies, and turkey in just 35 minutes.

A more complex tasting version, sweetened with a little sugar and lemon

The combination of the herbs and red wine make for such a bountiful and refreshing dish. Opting for the turkey products is a very figure-friendly choice and using the lemon juice and zest in the meatballs…

This vegetarian chili is a simple crowd pleasing recipe that can sit in a slow cooker until it is time to serve.

From the Uncommonly Kosher cookbook, this delicious fat-free recipe was submitted by Mary Cohn.

This roast is made in the slow cooker with the potatoes and carrots. Very easy and delicious.

Enjoy this hearty dish as a meal or as a meal starter.

After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory stew. My family eagerly looks forward to it every year.

The dumplings in this chicken dumpling soup recipe are made out of Farina cereal (wheat cereal)! This is a recipe from my German-Saxon childhood 75 years ago. It sounds strange to make dumplings out of…

This classic soup can also be made in your crockpot!

With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit, so here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick. Add hot water and sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick!

A very nice stew for those evening you want a little more of a special dinner. Add a tossed salad and a fresh loaf of bread to complete the meal. Great dish for special occassions.

Roasting brings out great flavors in the garlic, onions, and tomatoes.

This is a high-protein chili with the benefits of soy. If you haven't tried tempeh (a fermented cake of soybeans and whole grains) it's a great substitute for ground meat. You can substitute any canned…

Given to me by a family friend. Great for those cold winter/rainy days, or those chilly days in fall.

This is colorful and delicious! Use all fresh vegetables when possible. Serve with my "whole wheat bread" recipe found here.

In this recipe, flour tortillas stand in for the traditional biscuit dough. To quickly thaw frozen mixed vegetables, place them in a colander and rinse with warm water for about a minute.

With Thanksgiving looming around the corner, I look for something new to make for dinner and try it out ahead of time - I liked this sweet potato soup. Found this one on another website. Sounds warm,…

Creamy and delicious with V8 for extra vitamins.

This recipe was inspired by my like for lightening up a dish when a hearty base is being used. This dish is wonderful served along side home-made dumplings.

Try this exciting and different stew with peanut butter, ginger, apple juice, and more!

This is a delicious stew for the fall and winter seasons with hearty pumpkin spiced with cayenne pepper, paprika and nutmeg.

This authentic soup is essentially an ancient doctor's curative that combines the healing magic of chicken broth, the circulation-enhancing qualities of tree fungus and lily buds, and the antiseptic properties…

Easy and delicious for the crock pot.

This is the most perfect soup to make on a cold day. It is packed full of fresh veggies and it tastes so good.

A more interesting taste in this version of tomato soup

A bowl of potato soup sure makes you feel better when you really don't have the stomach for food. Add a sandwich with a bowl of this soup and it makes a very good and filling lunch on a cold day.

With everything you would want in French Onion, this soup will knock your socks off.

This super easy soup is a great tummy warmer on a cold day. My husband doesn't really care for soup but requests this one a couple times a month during fall and winter.

Nothing beats homemade soup, slow-cooked to perfection.

This is a soup no one can pass up.

Great soup, robust flavor, and smoked sausage or kielbasa can be substituted if andouille is not available.

This is a quick chili if you don't have all day to prepare. Serve it with some cornbread with jalapenos.

This soup tastes just like you are eating a taco minus the shell of course. This is very simple to make and the time it needs to blend all the flavors together is well worth the wait.

A wonderful choice for a Vegetarian meal with all the protein you need, and the flavor you want

This potato soup is warm and hearty and covers you like a blanket on a cold day. You can lower the heat now.

This chili is white from chicken or turkey and great northern beans. For delicious fun, top it with sour cream.

Packed with vegetables, this soup is healthy and fun for kids

This soup may be very rich but it is great tasting and makes for an excellent lunch or side dish.

This pumpkin soup can be used as a light first course for Thanksgiving or to accompany turkey sandwiches the next day. Nutritious and delicious, this is a treat for the taste buds! Easy adaptations make…

This chili taco mac recipe is a great hit with kids AND adults!

Better than Olive Garden's! Great soup no matter what season. Serve alone for lunch or add a salad and crusty bread for a quick and satisfying dinner.

This basic chili recipe is a quick way to get a hearty meal on the table. Hot chili in under an hour!

Being lactose intolerant, I was looking for a soup that would suit me. This soup is so rich and delicious, you would think that it was made with lots of milk or heavy cream. But to the contrary, it is…

This delicious soup is sure to warm you up on those cold winter nights.

Very easy to prepare. The green chilies give it a little zing.

A golden, delicate carrot soup enhanced by fresh ginger, parsley and cilantro.

You can spice it up a little or a lot. We like to eat it over spaghetti with a little sharp Cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.

This is a yummy oyster stew.

This recipe is the winner of the Recipe4Living Soup Contest! It's a great recipe for chicken and dumpling lovers who also love soup!

Easy, fast, and delicious. This can be served with cornbread, crackers, or in bread soup bowls. You can also substitute rotel for regular tomotoes or tomato sauce.

This is such a great recipe for anyone! What I love the best about this recipe is as it cooks in the crock pot, the house smells just wonderful!

This is a great dish that isn’t expensive nor does it take a lot of time to make.

This soup is colorful, spicy and delicious!

A hearty beef stew that will stick to your stomach on a cool night.

Quick and easy chili.

This creamy concoction is the perfect bar soup with a little kick.

This is a great-tasting soup.

Wolfgang PuckWhen you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, yet you want something warming for a cold winter evening, soup is the perfect dish to make. Hands-on work usually takes just a…

One of my favorite recipes, this can be reduced for smaller quantity. This works for me so that I have enough for my 4 kids families and some to freeze for winter meals.

Enjoy this tasty treat with the added surprise of saurkraut.

A hot, creamy soup with the sweetness of parsnips and leeks, the tang of buttermilk, and the savory taste of dill and nutmeg.

This vegetarian soup with kidney beans and macaroni cooks up in the crockpot.

This hearty winter stew is thickened with the rich taste of Guinness and sweetened with prunes.

A creamy soup of pureed celery, onions, and oyster plant, with plump little oysters swimming in it. The soup is flavored with thyme, nutmeg, cayenne, and a touch of dry sherry. Yum!

A thick and creamy soup that will comfort you to your soul!

A very hearty stew that could make a whole meal! Flavored with parsley, thyme and beer, it is a truly Irish dish.

A big Southern tradition (and I was raised north of the Mason-Dixon). I've taken all of the qualities of all of the stews I've eaten over 30+ years, and combined them into one I love. This can be spicy…

A pretty chili with navy beans and creamy soup

This dish uses hot pepper sauce made from jalapeños; it's milder than the red hot pepper varieties. Stirring frequently toward the end of cooking time prevents the bean-thickened broth from sticking…

Dislike rutabagas? You won't after trying this yummy soup. For a perfect dinner party opener, serve it in demitasse cups and ask your guests to guess what it is.

If you like seafood, you will love this chowder recipe. Great anytime. Have passed this along to friends and family and everyone loves it. Very easy to prepare.

A simple soup that's hearty and delicious! This will feed you and your family for days! Use turkey kielbasa for a healthier option.

This recipie comes from a passion for making soup. Handed down by my mother, and my grandmother. Where we take ingredients and make something delicious. This soup is filling and great with some warm homeade…

The use of the white beans make this chili look different but tastes even better than your ordinary chili recipes.

Horseradish and apples give this flavorful soup an especially "autumn" flavor.

This was an experiment and it turned out great. It didn't require too many ingredients, you only need to buy two cans of soup!

Get this one started in the morning and enjoy it for dinner.

A healthy and creamy fall soup, but without the added calories of cream. It's a great starter for your Thanksgiving dinner.

This sweet potato soup recipe is a great starter for your Thanksgiving feast. Beautiful color; smooth and creamy.

This is a hearty, family-pleasing soup, that is very easy and quick to make.

A hearty, rich and thick beef stew the whole family will love. Perfect for when the weather turns cold.

This soup is perfect for a cold wintry night or for anyone who simply craves the delicious taste of French onion soup.

Be sure to make the most of your leftover turkey with this tasty day-after Thanksgiving feast.

This is a hearty soup. It has the taste of eating a burger and french fries. I came up with this idea after asking my daughter what a really good meal was that she enjoyed a lot. She said she really liked…

Wolfgang PuckOne of the best, easiest, most economical ways I know to impress people with your cooking skills is to make a pot of stew. Yes, old-fashioned, home-style stew. It's the perfect dish for casual…

This is a full bodied, rich, creamy soup that will certainly stand up for a meal in itself. The recipe was originally made to use up leftover steak, but you can also cook the meat just for the soup. Serve…

If you make this soup, you never have to make stuffed peppers again - it tastes just like it! Make a day ahead of time so the flavors enhance themselves.

I know there are very few of us who enjoy the taste of sauerkraut so this is for all of you.

Is very good and creamy, nice for a cool evening or winter day. My mom used to make this in the winter time up north for us after school.

This Eastern European dish is a traditional stew and is often served with rye bread. Sauerkraut, pork, ham and sausage make it a filling dish with lots of meat.

A spicy version of the everyday healthy chicken chili! Plus, so very easy! Just throw it all into a crock pot and let it do all the work!

This is a wonderful fall stew. I created it to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey, but it is so delicious I make it throughout the fall when pumpkins are available. It is a quick and easy dish, but impressive…

This is for the soup lover - spicy and sweet at the same time! Great taste.

Wonderful chicken chili. If you are short ontime you can use canned chicken.

A hearty soup with ground beef, two types of beans, corn and cheese! This is a great meal for those cold winter nights or to take to a pot luck dinner.

This is a fast and easy homemade fix for those cold winter days when you have a craving for some good chicken noodle soup.

This soup is wonderful in the fall and winter! It tastes so good that you would never know that it is fat free. For a heartier soup, add some browned hamburger or ground turkey.

This spinach soup recipe has a nice beef broth, it's a meal in a bowl! I got this recipe from my mom.

This delectable soup is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds.

This is a rich soup that should be served as a first course.

I tried adding meatballs to my potato soup and found it to be very good and filling.

This is a very hearty thick lentil soup with a unique flavor. Great for the cool weather. It has a small amount of vinegar added at the end and I think this makes the unusual flavor. My WHOLE family…

Wonderful, thick and rich. This is perfect for the day after Thanksgiving to use up your leftovers!

Serve this hearty soup with the traditional Irish Soda Bread.

Spicy curry and toasted coconut add that little something to this pretty autumn soup.

This is a quick and easy stew that my grandmother used to make. It is very filling and easily adjusted to cater to individual tastes.

Wolfgang PuckTo make great chicken soup, start by making chicken stock from bones, necks and even feet from your butcher. This will give your soup a foundation of rich flavor and body. Then, poach a good,…

Came across this soup when looking for a quick meal that would be easy on the tummy, since I had 3 of my four children sick. This is such a wonderful recipe for creamy potato soup and it is so quick and…

Cook a flavorful pot of beef and beer chili in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that's sure to warm the soul. You can easily double the recipe and freeze extra for later.

There is nothing really special about this recipe except that it is never the same twice and tastes great!

This is a simple, basic bean soup. It's very easy to assemble, and it tastes great, too! Try adding other vegetables, if desired.

Try this protein-rich but easily vegetarian soup anytime of year

This is a hearty, tummy-warming turkey soup with a Mexican kick.

Healthy, delicious and inexpensive. This is not of a thin consistancy or a soup. It is what we Italians consider a "peasant meal." With a crispy loaf of Italian bread this would go very far in a large…

This soup recipe is so hearty and delicious. Perfect for a crisp Fall evening.

This standard Japanese soup is easy to prepare and very good for your health.

This is a refreshing first course in the summertime when fresh herbs are a-plenty.

This recipe came about on a freezing Chicago winter night and was the perfect nourishment to warm from the cold. It could easily be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable stock. You…

This corn, potato, and celery chowder will warm you on a cold winter day.

For all those cold days and nights, this chili will hit the spot.

Folks will love this easy and delicious chowder.

This soup is very thick and creamy. It is a winter favorite and is wonderful when served with crusty, fresh bread and a salad of crisp mixed greens. Be sure to brush and use a strong rinse after dinner…

Wolfgang PuckEspecially in North America, people love to eat chowder at this time of year. When I put it on the menus of my restaurants, we always sell every last drop. The thick, chunky soup really satisfies…

A very tasty filling dish that feeds a large hungry crowd. Used many times at my Hunting Camp, Used as a full meal. They will ask for seconds.

This is a hearty, delicious way to sneak a lot of goodness into a warm, thick bowl of flavor. Great as a side dish or at a potluck, or just on it's own!

A rich and creamy soup that is easy to make. One taste and you'll never buy canned again.

Shitake mushrooms and diced turnip give that unexpected touch to beef and barley soup.

This recipe is the winner of the 2008 Fall Soup Recipe Contest! "If done right, soups can be a delightful and versatile one pot meal. This recipe is no exception with the heartiness of the sausage and…

This is based off of my mom's broccoli casserole. To make this completely vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

My grandsons love this slightly spicy chili. They ask me to make it all the time, even in the summer. Here in Kentucky we like spaghetti in our chili.

This Asian soup is said to have natural healing qualities, especially if you have a cold. The ginger and soybean are excellent nutrients regardless of your health.

A very good soup for any time of the year.

This crab soup is creamy, meaty and rich in flavors that will satisfy your tastebuds!

The layers in this bean-rich soup in a jar give it a pretty presentation for a gift and a tasty result.

On a brisk fall day, nothing is more appealing than a steaming bowl of this soup. The sage gives it that special taste.

This delicious hearty soup is appealing to the eye because of the fall colors. On Sundays, I would always come home to the smell of fresh buttermilk biscuits and this fantastic, tasty soup heating…

My husband loves this soup. He's a very picky eater and doesn't like too many soups.

You can make this basic stew on your stovetop or in your crockpot – whatever you prefer.

An easy way to have delicious stuffed bell peppers, without turning your oven on!

Let the crockpot do the work for this creamy, vegetarian soup.

Lots of beans and tomatoes make this a hearty chili recipe. Cumin and chili powder ensure lots of flavor!

This is a very filling meal that feeds a bunch when you're stretching your dollars!

Instead of making tortilla soup on the stove try this recipe for a crock pot style. This is so much better since you can actually walk away and let the flavors cook with one another.

A relatively quick soup that's almost easier than having your favorite Mexican restaurant make it for you! Adjust the heat level to your liking. The garnishes here really take this soup over the top,…

The easy Chinese soup with the addition of mixed veggies

The easiest recipe to make America’s favorite soup. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich and you have made the perfect meal.

This is THE dish to serve for any halloween party! It is best when you put all of the seperate ingredents into their own containers. Add them into the pot slowly and announce to everyone what it is that…

This thick chili has an ominous look that will fill up all your ghouls before they go out Trick-or-Treating.

A wonderful soup for days that you are a little under the weather (with a cold) or those cold winter or even rainy days.

This is my shortcut soup recipe when I don't have time to make the stock and cook the chicken. You can do it all from scratch, if you'd like, but this is MUCH faster!

The combination of beef and barley is a definite winner.

This soup couldn't be easier to make and it has lots of hearty ingredients like three kinds of beans, ham and smoked sausage.

This flavorful stew cooks in your crockpot so you don't have to worry about it. Absolutely mouth-watering and freezes well, too.

This is a Mexican stew/soup that has lots of flavor and spice subdued with gorgeous slices of avocado. Posole is considered a dish that brings good luck. It's often eaten on New Year's eve, but it's also…

A little white wine and Worcestershire sauce really make this version of French Onion.

This hearty winter soup makes a great first course or an entire meal. It'll warm you up from the inside out, but you won't have to slave over the stove all day to do it.

With sauteed onions, potatoes, baby carrots and seasonings, this is a fantastic stew to make with fresh venison! Serve with mashed potatoes and homemade bread and butter

This comforting, homemade soup traditionally heals all woes.

Made in the pressure cooker, this stew is quick and easy and so flavorful!

This soup is a step above your average broccoli cheese soup. It's creamy and loaded with veggies and potatoes yet very easy and fast to make. It's a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Easy delicious chili with only a few ingredients.

This recipe was loosely inspired by a dish at the restaurant Al Forno in Providence, Rhode Island. Curry powder, cilantro and scotch bonnet chilies lend the chowder a West Indian accent.

Forget the can and get the same comforting effect from fresh and delicious tomato soup.

Easy to make and you don't even have to order chinese take-out

Try this amazing recipe for beef stew. This is a perfect stew to serve on a cold winter day.

This fabulous crockpot soup is filled with flavor. With three different types of beans and lots of other yummy goodies, this soup could be a filling lunch or dinner served with cornbread.

A super-easy way to spice up cabbage at the dinner table

I know everyone has their own favorite chicken noodle soup or recipe but trust me when I say this is sensational.

With fresh lobster, shallots, and bay leaves, this creamy bisque is the very definition of luxurious food.

This chunky vegetable chili cooks up in a slow cooker and is like a bowl of very thick vegetable soup. Three types of legumes combine with a rich, spicy tomato broth to create a zesty and flavorful dish.…

This old French soup originally used potatoes instead of daikon radish. You can use zucchini instead if you prefer. The first boiling of the cabbage helps to "sweeten" it.

This recipe is easy and takes the work out of making dumplings. It's creamier than the traditional chicken and dumplings. Calories and sodium content can be reduced using reduced calorie and low sodium…

This delicious bisque is thick and hearty enough to serve as a main course. Offer hot, crusty bread and a tossed green salad to complement this dish.

Add some spice to your chicken stew this time by making it a Mexican style stew.

This vegetarian soup is hearty enough for a warm and comforting meal.

Start this soup in the morning before you leave for the day, and come home to a delicious, south of the border dish.

This flavorful dish is also known as Stifado.

We had family over for Halloween this year and I made this soup as a starter. I roasted two fresh sugar pumpkins and a couple sweet potatoes along with some spices, which filled the house with such a…

Josh shares: This colorful recipe is a modified version of my mom's chili that I grew up on. It is called 4 way because of the four steps to making your plate: spaghetti first, then crushed crackers,…

This great gumbo is bursting with flavors of the sea, including shrimp and crab.

A Mexican-inspired soup with the hint of lime

Quick and easy, this is a very hearty stew, in truth, a meal in itself. Serve with warm crusty French Bread, if desired.

This is a good way to use leftover baked chicken. Also reserve some of the broth for this recipe.

A hearty, satisfying soup simmered in Swanson Broth features chunks of chicken, Mexican-style corn, rice and salsa, garnished with cilantro and lime.

This soup is a must have for all of those chilly winter days.

Try using Indian corn right off the cob for a pretty touch

My sister in law swears by this recipe. The cookbook's summary: "You'll want to serve this again and again when lush, ripe strawberries are in season. It looks lovely and the taste is exceptional."

This delicious chili is served in homemade biscuit bowls for an adorable, edible presentation!

Making this for my family for years. Even the kids love it. Delicious and looks great. Goes well with crusty portuguese rolls.Easy

A very easy and delicious soup. Has a very appetizing eye appeal to it. I have made it many times espiecally for my 5 year old. Plus this recipe can be easily added to for a bigger crowd.

Skip the can and make your own soup fresh. This is the perfect lunch.

A real good recipe for those cold rainy/snow days! This recipe is really good the day after you make it. It seems the flavors blend so well and it thickens in the fridge overnight. Just take it out an…

If you love the taste of rosemary then this is a must try. Enjoy this hearty meal with fresh cooked veggies, dumplings and a slight taste of rosemary herb.

This version whacks off 15 grams of fat from the original version served at your nearby Olive Garden. It reduces the calories from 275 to 196.

Canadian bacon adds a hint of smoky flavor to this hearty soup. It doesn't have the typical butter and heavy cream you'll find in many potato soups, but it's still rich and satisfying.

This is a delicious and filling Italian soup with sausage, carrots, and garbanzo beans.

This healthy stew features protein-rich yet fat-free garbanzo beans and lots of flavor.

A delicious and filling italian soup with sausage, carrots, and garbanzo beans.

Just two ingredients can make a fast supper

This is the best apple pie I have ever made! Very simple and easy to make - my family begs for it!

Sometimes called "Italian Style Wedding," this soup is a traditional champ.

A hearty rib-sticking soup. Just add Hot Rolls and you have a winter meal to warm you body and soul.

Whether made in a crockpot or one the stove, this chicken and black bean soup is simple and delicious.

My two grown sons love this soup and they make it at least once a month. It's perfect for cool weather, but if you enjoy Tex-Mex or Mexican food, then give this soup a try.

I made roasted broccoli and cauliflower one day and had lots of leftovers and decided to try morphing it into something else. Hence the soup!

Delicious and good for you--get your muscle from some spinach and your omega-3 from those lentils!

The secret to making a great gumbo is cooking each component separately. The dish can be made ahead, then assembled just before serving

A very tasty chicken version of traditional chili. This won first prize at our church chili cookoff!

This super-easy soup is easily adaptable, such as with egg noodles.

A hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter night.

Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy

This another great fall dish when squash is abundant. It gives the soup a rich, thick quality that you will love!

Rich, hearty, and comforting! This soup is a meal in itself. The spice of the pepper flakes compliment the spice of the Italian sausage. Great served with a baguette and softened butter.

This is a great soup for lunch or for starters to a main meal. The taste of zucchini and squash compliment each other very well.

This is a yummy mix of great chili and cool salsa. Give it a try!

I lucked upon this recipe from an episode of Paula Deen. This is the easiest and best tasting chicken soup I believe I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.

This seasonal soup makes a marvelous first course, the perfect way to start your dinner.

A delicious summer soup served chilled with mint sprigs on top – oh, so elegant!

The salmon used in this soup is optional, but well worth it.

This sweet and spicy bisque would make a wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving feast or any autumn meal.

Quick, hearty and satisfying, this soup can be a main dish in itself.

A hearty, filling, creamy soup with a flavor and texture that will leave you satisfied.

This vegetarian soup is beautifully spiced and delicious. Perfect for a chilly fall day.

Enjoy this stew packed with all kinds of fresh veggies on a cold day.

This is a great recipe for chili. You should make this on one of the cold winter days.

You'll want to eat this traditional favorite over and over again.

This creamy soup is easy to put together and the fresh basil really accentuates the flavor.

This beef barley soup recipe is perfect for a cold night. It's easy and so delicious that no one will know it was so simple!

With hearty chunks of chicken, potatoes, and carrots

This hearty soup has fabulous beef flavor with the barley added for substance and texture. You'll definitely be going back to the kitchen for seconds!

Customize this recipe to your personal taste. Ingredients like mushrooms, celery, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, or Tabasco sauce make welcome additions.

I have created a creamy rich tasting potato soup by looking at several recipes and using ideas from those recipes to create my own. This soup is wonderful on a cold winter day!

A fruity, sweet and creamy soup that will help chill you out during the summer months

Winter is the perfect time to serve this hearty soup that's loaded with plenty of vegetables.

This is a sweet and savory stew; it is best served over mounds of hot cooked rice. Try basmati rice for best results.

This Swedish recipes create a hearty soup with prime rib, tomatoes, and plenty of seasonings.

A healthy soup with chicken breast, kidney beans, and spaghetti

This is a delicious soup with lots of yummy goodies in it!

Beef tips with gravy and quick barley always create a winning soup combination.

Impress fall guests or relatives on Thanksgiving with this delicious pumpkin soup.

This low-fat soup is rich in calcium and antioxidants.

A delicious and creative soup also featuring broccoli and carrots

My mother-in-law from Louisville, Kentucky passed this recipe on to me and I have been making it for years. I start early in the morning and it is ready for dinner. It's even better the next day when…

You will be surprised what a difference the hot sauce adds to this soup. Also this is one that tastes better the second day!

This broccoli soup is quick and easy to make. Everyone that's ever tasted this says it's better than any they have had in restaurants.

This beef, barley, and vegetable soup is great with sliced cheese and crackers.

With mint, parsley, and a little bacon, this soup is a flavorful mix compliments of the Emerald Isle.

Forget that boring soup and try this Mexican-inspired soup for a real treat.

A great Vegetarian choice, with protein-rich black beans and garbanzo beans

This Asian chicken noodle soup is not only hearty but it very healthy and packed full of fresh veggies.

With fat-free gravy, this stew cuts out alot of the fat of regular beef stew recipes.

This is a colorful, savory soup that can be changed from thin to thick by the amount of rice added to the soup plate.

Serve this pretty soup at the beginning of an autumn meal or at the Thanksgiving feast.

Give this dried soup mix as a great gift idea, with easy to follow instructions.

Roasting your own bell peppers is the secret to the top-notch flavor in this soup. Roast the peppers, then prepare the soup in two separate batches. Pour the red and yellow soups into the bowl all at…

With a chicken stock broth, egg drop soup is surprising easy to prepare.

A very interesting and surprisingly delightful blend of ingredients

A delicious combination of ingredients with the interesting touch of pumpkin seeds.

Fresh ginger and cayenne pepper add a great kick to this squash soup.

This cream soup is simple to make and a creative accompaniment to a winter meal.

This classic Cajun dish is a southern favorite. Creole seasoning with herbs and spices served over steaming hot rice.

Just what you would want on a baked potato, but in a tasty soup.

A New England favorite gets a Cajun makeover with this fine soup!

Get your family to eat their lima beans with this yummy soup.

This is a quick and easy, hot and spicy recipe with lots of flavors. Red curry powder gives you the heat you long for on a cold winter day.

Cukes get dressed up and ready to party in this simple, yet sophisticated soup.

An upgrade from traditional tomato soup with spinach, basil, and small pasta.

With nacho cheese soup, salsa, and boneless pork, this soup is a snap to prepare.

Jam-packed with vegetables and a hard-boiled egg for good measure

A true cowboy knows how to make his chili. Try this recipe and you will feel like you are in the Wild Wild West.

This chicken vegetable soup is so great on a cool or frosty day or even when your feeling sick. I usually make this and then freeze it in 1-2 cup containers so we can have it whenever we want. I live…

Easy and delicious hearty stew of pasta and Italian sausage that lends itself to many variations.

Chunks of chicken and vegetables share the bowl with lightly cooked, iron-rich leafy greens and plump, cheesy tortellini.

Filling, flavorful and fabulous.

This delicious homemade soup is delicious any time of year. Make it during the summer when the ingredients come from your garden and then freeze it for that home-cooked taste in the middle of winter!

Friends that I've served this soup to say it's the best potato soup they have ever had!

This version, with chopped walnuts, is poured over ice cubes in the bowl. Great on a hot summer day.

This simple, green soup is a great way to eat more green vegetables.

This unique soup has a sweet flavor from the honey and apples, but is quite savory from the ham, bacon and onions. A fantastic combination just the way Grandma made it.

This sweet crockpot soup is delicious on its own, but you can also dress it up however you like.

Embrace autumn with the great taste of butternut squash, sweetened with a little honey in this soup.

The ingredients for this chili get sautéed first, then cook in the crock pot to perfection.

Find out why Kentucky is so proud of this good ol' home cookin'

Whenever there is a party and a spiral ham is served my family demands I make this soup. I freeze individual portions with leftovers so that anyone can have some any time they like. Do not add pasta to…

This simple soup has lots of beefy flavor. Great for the wintertime when you need a good warming up!

For some extra flavor you can add some bacon into the soup, just cut up the cold bacon that was leftover from breakfast and throw in at the end.  Great soup on its own or add in your own personality…

If using fresh pineapple, halve it lengthwise and reserve the hollowed halves for serving containers.

The taste of this stew will blow you away with its flavors of meat, onions and potatoes.  I've been cooking this for over 10 years. It can also be cooked on the stove and if you cut everything just…