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 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…

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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,…

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This classic soup can also be made in your crockpot!

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

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

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…

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 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!

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

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.

Creamy and delicious with V8 for extra vitamins.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 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…

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

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,…

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.

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…

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…

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 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.

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.

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.

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…

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

A very good soup for any time of the year.

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

Nothing beats homemade soup, slow-cooked to perfection.

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 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.

This is a soup no one can pass up.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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…

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.…

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 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 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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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 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.

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

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…

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

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.

Just two ingredients can make a fast supper

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

You can make this fabulous restaurant quality soup in your own kitchen. And even better – it's low in fat so you can enjoy all you want.

Try this healthy turkey and bean chili served over rice, as is popular in Texas.

Crispy blue corn tortillas strips complete the presentation of this spicy soup.

Sausage and shrimp give this gumbo it's wonderful taste.

A very filling soup, with plenty of kick to satisfy spice-seekers

This simple stew bakes in the oven and is incredibly easy to make.

This is a great soup to make any time of the year. It is as delicious as it looks and so quick and easy to make. While cooking, I happened to be experimenting, when my children were small, to make a new…

You have to try this to realize the combination of flavors. It is so creamy and rich. This is great comfort food for those cold, wintry days or anytime you want a quick, easy soup that tastes like you…

This chicken and rice soup is full of healthy and delicious vegetables.

Everything you would want in a comforting beef stew: potatoes, onions, mushrooms, and plenty of seasonings

This is an easy and delicious recipe. Serve with tortillas chips and garnishes if you wish.

This potato soup recipe is simple and has wonderful flavor. It's my mother-in-law's favorite recipe!

Here's an unusual soup to serve chilled at your next summer picnic.

This soup contains cream cheese, frozen mashed potatoes and ham.

This delicious chili recipe is our family's favorite with one minor exception. For years I've used pinto beans when preparing it. But I have since discovered that kidney beans and black beans have fewer…

This is a very good Brunswick stew made with last night's leftover pot roast. Southern style BBQ sauce works best. Don't use honey BBQ or other really sweet sauces because they make the stew too sweet.

With italian sausage, kidney beans, and plenty of spice to satisfy healty eaters

Sherry, garlic, and more create an absolutely delicious French onion soup.

The classic favorite, flavored with a ham bone

This warm and comforting soup can be made stove top or in the slow cooker. With minimal ingredients you can have a great meal. Leftovers are the best!

This creamy soup is so rich in flavors that you could eat this alone and it will satisfy any cravings you might have had.

jam·ba·lay·a (jŭm'bə-lī'ə) n. A Creole dish consisting of rice that has been cooked with shrimp, oysters, ham, or chicken and seasoned with spices and herbs. [Louisiana French, from Provençal…

The longer you cook this the more tender and flavorful it is.

This thick and creamy soup has a smoky flavor from the bacon mixed with the smooth taste of scallop. A nice change from clam chowder.

This basic stock can be used as a base for any soup. Or use it to add extra flavor to rices or other dishes.

Fresh ginger root gives extra zest to this otherwise standard chicken noodle recipe. This soup can be prepared in less than a half hour, and is great comfort food, especially during cold season.

Serve this smooth, strained potato and vegetable soup with egg barley.

Forget the ground beef, try a real steak soup!

You can serve this dish over egg noodles, but served with rice is just as nice. Don't be frightened by this seemingly strange combination of ingredients; this is brilliant! The nice thing about this…

This slow cooker vegetable soup is the perfect soup for a cold winter day, and it's so easy to prepare.

Enjoying creamy potato soup doesn't have to mean extra calories!

A thick hearty collection of vegetables.

This is a soup that I make when the fall weather sets in. It is a healthy, hearty and very tasty soup. It won first place in a local newspaper contest. You'll enjoy it.

This hearty stew has beans, ham hock, Polish sausage and veggies for a full meal!

Fresh vegetables and herbs combine to make this pasta soup a savory sensation.

This hearty Italian stew is fully satisfying, especially in the winter months.

This tomato-rich soup has a little kick with hot pepper sauce and red wine vinegar.

If you like the sandwich, you'll love this bread soup with bacon and tomato.

A roasted Mozzarella cheese topping covers this tasty onion soup.

Seasoned meatballs simmered in tomato and bay leaf with rice

Try an unexpected first course with this garlic, curry, and red pepper soup.

A simple soup with simple flavoring – always a safe bet.

Use a brown and wild rice blend for this soup, because white rice tends to get too mushy.

Add some spice to your minestrone and watch people smile with joy once they taste this.

This is a wonderful soup to make. It is simplistic, and a perfect comfort food.

An Argentine stew with meats, vegetables and fruits.

Try this warm soup for an interesting taste and stunning presentation in your Thankgiving meal.

With fresh tomatoes it looks like a cream of tomato soup, but without those pesky fat calories.

This thick and hearty soup will warm you up on a cold winter night.

A well-renowned yet simple Amish Mennonite recipe

This came from my dear mom's recipe box and is one of the few that she posthumously is allowing me to share. Warms you up from the inside out.

This potato leek soup is amazing with some added fresh garlic to the mix.

This recipe was shared with me way back in 1982 by the mom of one of my sorority sisters. It is a great soup for when it's cold outside. It's a twist on an old stand-by.

Northern beans, Italian herbs, and pasta make one delicious soup.

This famous dish has all you could ever want: clams, mussels, scrod, shrimp and scallops!

A perfect summer soup with fantastic flavoring and gorgeous garnish.

I had left over roasted carrots and tried this.

French onion and mushroom soup make this a flavorful stew that will keep you full.

For that extra touch of flavor, use pancetta, or Italian bacon, fat to cook the soup ingredients.

This colorful soup has potatoes, celery, purple onion and bacon.

Simply made with salsa and corn, this chicken soup is fantastic.

A sweet soup, with cherries and white wine, served ice cold to fight the summer heat

This soup is thick and spicy and can be made start to finish in 40 minutes. I received a form of this recipe from a friend and made a few changes. I like it as I usually have everything I need in my pantry.…

Here is my favorite recipe for cheddar cheese soup. I order this all the time when I go to Drover's Inn.

Sick of ordinary chicken soup? Try your hand at this one with apple cider and gruyere cheese.

This is a great recipe to make for dinner when you want the whole family together on one of those cold and rainy or winter days.

A garlicky chicken and tomato broth surrounds cheese tortellini in this soup.

Cajun seasoning and chorizo make this a southern classic without the seafood.

This is an easy recipe to make and a warm-up meal on a cold winter's day.

This is a thick, creamy soup with lots of great flavor. Feel free to add some veggies to give it a little substance.

This is a fresh take on potatoe soup that can be used as an appetizer or a main meal.

Add this healthy vegetable soup to your autumn menu.

The perfect soup full of potatoes, bacon, onions, and seasonings to have as the main dish with bread sticks, or as an appetizer for your family dinner. Guaranteed to be the first and last recipe you will…

This cheese soup is mixed with crabmeat, spinach and your choice of beer for that added saltiness.

This is a very rich and creamy soup. My family loves this potato leek soup and requests it very often.

I live on an island and we eat a lot of fish and seafood. You don't have to live near the ocean, howver, to enjoy this fish soup bursting with flavor and warmth for cold winter days. Tastes even better…

The creamy cheese creates a decadent tasting soup with white wine and bay leaf.

Clam chowder's lesser-known relative tuna chowder is a different taste, but still fabulous flavor.

This winning flavor pair is an excellent first course with Thai or Asian food.