30 Best Soup Recipes | The Modern Proper (2024)

We are excited to bring you this delicious compilation of our best soup recipes & hope this will become your new “look no further list” for cozy weather soups! Most Popular Soup Recipes—Hands Down!

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Our Most Popular Soup Recipes—Hands Down!

  • This ultra-creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale is a perfect for cold nights and it’s ready in just 30-minutes.
  • When the days grow short and the air is crisp, we are inspired to step into the kitchen and get cooking! Those long, chilly nights are vastly improved by easy recipes like this creamy, simple, satisfying Hungarian Mushroom Soup.
  • We almost always have everything on hand for this Tortilla Soup. It’s a serious win every time.
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Chicken Soup, 3 Ways!

There’s no wrong way to chicken soup, but these three chicken soup recipes are our very favorites:

  • This White Bean Chicken Soup is a slurpable, soothing, chicken broth-based soup, that's filled with white beans, roasted chicken, savory herbs, and hearty root vegetables. It's craveable on cold and rainy days.
  • This Chicken Noodle Soup is the very definition of comfort food—you might be surprised to find out that it’s super easy to make at home from scratch!
  • Fresh dill and lots of lemon juice bring brightness and vibrancy to this classic, easy, healthy Chicken and Rice Soup recipe.
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Meatball Soup? Yup, It’s a Thing.

  • This Italian meatball soup is everything we love—it’s as easy as soup + meatballs! A tomato-y broth, noodles and some mini Italian pork meatballs make for a hearty supper everyone’s gonna love.
  • Healthy Italian Wedding Soup that is so healthy you won’t feel guilty going back for seconds or thirds.
  • This simple, delicious, Whole30-approved chicken meatball soup recipe is soothing, cozy and easy to make.
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Want a Healthy Soup for Dinner That’s Also Delicious? We’ve Got you Covered.

  • If you love lentils, you're going to love this Coconut Curry Lentil Soup! Creamy, rich broth loaded with veggies makes for a perfect 30-minute one-pot, vegan fall dinner.
  • Warming fresh ginger, jalapeño, cumin and plenty of garlic make a spicy base for this hearty, sweet-savory African Peanut Soup recipe.
  • This Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken, Chickpeas and Hearty Greens proves that delicious comfort food doesn’t have to be bad for you.
  • Our healthy, easy, slightly creamy Vegetable Curry Soup will bring some serious excitement to your weeknight meals this fall.
  • This Portuguese Caldo Verde has a hearty serving of meat and potatoes, and a heaping portion of collard greens that get cooked into the soup.
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Our Favorite Mexican-Inspired Soups!

  • Taco soup! Like making tacos for dinner, but easier.
  • This versatile Green Chicken Chili Soup recipe can be made ahead as a freezer meal, made just a few hours ahead in a slow-cooker, or even cooked right away on the stock top.
  • This craveable Green Chicken Enchilada Soup is a budget-and-weeknight friendly marriage of two classic dishes, and it’s destined to become a staple on your dinner table.
  • Give yourself a much-needed break in the kitchen and whip up this smoky, veggie-packed Black Bean Soup for a meal that cuts way back on prep time—thanks, canned goods!—but not flavor.
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When You Want an Indulgent Soup for Dinner.

  • Topped with oozy, melty Gruyére cheese, French Onion Soup has been and will always be one of my favorite dishes when it comes to decadent comfort food.
  • Football season here we come. I’m getting all the feels with this Beer Cheese Soup.
  • Loaded with sausage and beef, plenty of herbs and garlic, and topped with a lava flow of mozzarella cheese, Lasagna Soup is easier to make than its oven-baked counterpart, and just as delicious.
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Seafood Soup—Because Why Stop At Chowder?

  • This Simple Seafood Bisque is rich and soul feeding.
  • Craving a creamy fish soup? This Bourride Fish Stew With Aioli is pure magic!
  • Made with fresh salmon, salty bacon and hearty potatoes this creamy and buttery Salmon Chowder is the ultimate comfort food.
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Flavor Packed Soups Everyone Will Love

  • Frozen potstickers make this fragrant, warming, easy Asian Dumpling Soup recipe a total breeze.
  • This Tikka Masala Soup is creamy, hearty, and hot—exactly what my emotional-food-eating self wants this time of year.
  • If you like Tom Ka Gai, then you will adore this Thai-inspired Coconut Chicken Soup.
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Tomato Soup, Times Three.

  • I’m excited to make this Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup With Goat Cheese and invite all my friends over to enjoy it with me.
  • This Tomato Bisque with Fried Cheese is the perfect update to the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup— just in time for cold weather!
  • This Creamy Tomato Soup is loaded with lean ground chicken, Italian seasonings and ultra-healthy cruciferous vegetables, and is magically low carb, fiber-rich, gluten free and ready in 30 minutes!
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Creamy Soup = Pure Comfort.

  • Meet our all-time favorite corn recipe: rich and creamy Corn and Leek Bisque.
  • When (inevitably) the sniffles have made their way into our home, we cook up huge batches of this Roasted Garlic Soup with Kale, Parmesan and Crispy Pancetta. Does the garlic actually heal? Who knows! What we know for sure is that this soup soothes the soul—and that can only be a good thing.
  • If you’re into foraging for your own dinners—or if you happen upon some wild mushrooms at the farmers market—may we recommend this Wild Mushroom Chowder with Bacon and Leeks?
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‘Tis the Season for All the Squash Soup

  • Creamy Butternut Squash Soup made with sweet apples, garlic, and thyme is the perfect cozy, light dinner.
  • I’m counting down the days until this Curried Pumpkin Coconut Soup makes it onto my table for the first time this season.
  • Soothing and sweetly fragrant with warm spices, this Slow-Cooker Apple and Butternut Squash Soup is sure to become a harvest season tradition.

Soup Every Night Of The Week!

We hope you enjoy making these recipes, and we’d love to hear about it when you do! If you make one of these recipes, let us know how you liked it! Snap a photo of your soup and tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!

A Few of Our Favorite Soup Pots

  • If you're looking to splurge, a good dutch oven is one of our all time favorites.
  • For something a little less expensive we love a good cast iron pot. Plus, it's great to take camping!
  • If you'e looking for a pop of color, but don't want to break the bank. We love these fun enamel pots!
  • Are you a minimalist? We love the sleek design of this pot that is meant to be left out.
  • When it comes to stainless steel All-Clad takes the cake.
  • If you're looking to upgrade to non-stick, this is our favorite set and it includes a nice soup pot!
  • Don't have an instant pot? Can we persuade you?
  • Every home needs a good slow-cooker. Trust us.
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FAQs

What is the best soup to eat everyday? ›

6 delicious and healthy soups
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
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What is the secret ingredient in soup? ›

It may sound a bit strange and unusual for some, but vinegar is a common ingredient in some soup recipes, and there is a good reason for it. If you think about it, vinegar is really a flavor-enhancer (umami). That's why it is so often used in cooking, sauces, and salad dressings. The same is true with soups.

What type of soup is often considered a luxury soup? ›

Expensive to prepare and rich in taste, the flavour is usually enhanced with wine or brandy. Bisque is considered a luxury soup and best served for dinner. They are prepared with a puree of vegetables, poultry, fish or meat and thickened with bechamel sauce or a cream finish.

Which soup is better for weight loss? ›

Green veggie soup

Green vegetables are rich in fiber, which helps in faster weight loss. Ghee, butter, palm oil, are to be used. Just a pinch of salt to the broth can be added as more of it will result in water retention. Additionally, tofu can be added to veg soup.

Can I lose weight if I eat soup everyday? ›

Regularly consuming soup has been linked to a lower body weight. However, there's insufficient research on the benefits of soup diets for weight loss. Still, due to the low calorie nature of these eating plans, you'll likely lose some weight in the short term.

What soup has the most nutritional value? ›

Bone broth-based soups

Bone broth has regained popularity due to its highly nutritious nature. It's made by simmering bones, which produces a broth filled with the bones' nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and collagen — the most abundant protein in your body ( 29 , 30 ).

What is the oldest soup? ›

In Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok), there is an award-winning restaurant called Wattana Panich, where you can order and then eat a beef and goat soup that is 49 years old.

What are 3 specialty soups? ›

List
NameOrigin
BorschtUkraine
BouillabaisseFrance
Shark fin soupChina
Tom yam kungThailand

What are the 4 main soups? ›

There are four main categories of soup: Thin, Thick, Cold and National. These types of soup are widely recognised in today's modern kitchen.

Why put apple cider vinegar in soup? ›

Add a splash or two of ACV when the soup is done cooking. The vinegar helps lift and highlight flavors.

What makes homemade soup taste better? ›

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better
  1. Brown or Sear the Meat. ...
  2. Roast the the Veggies. ...
  3. Mix up the Texture. ...
  4. Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible. ...
  5. Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work. ...
  6. Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples. ...
  7. Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.

Why add vinegar to soup at the end? ›

Vinegar is high in acid, which is the key to balancing out a dish that's been oversalted. While adding vinegar won't reduce the amount of sodium in the pot, the sharp tang of this condiment can help equal out the salty flavor on your tastebuds, masking the brininess of an oversalted soup and making it easier to eat.

What is the best soup when not feeling good? ›

Broth-based soups are helpful, as it's important to stay hydrated when you're not feeling well. Recipes like Baked Vegetable Soup and Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale are flavorful and comforting for days when you need an easy, delicious nutrition boost.

What makes soup really tasty? ›

All soups and stews must have three major components in order to be tasty: an undercurrent liquid, aromatics, and volumizing ingredients. In every case, they're layered together until all of the flavors meld together in a harmonious, silky balance.

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