There’s nothing more comforting than slowly savoring a warm bowl of homemade soup, and these nostalgic soup recipes will bring back memories with every bite. The best thing about these classic soup recipes is that they taste just as good today as they did the first time you made them.
Making these nostalgic soup recipes will instantly bring back warm, comforting memories of times past, making enjoying a bowl of soup that much more special.
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When serving potato soup, be generous with the toppings: it won’t be satisfying without loads of cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
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This traditional Appalachian dish is equal parts soup and beans and is served with cornbread on the side and chow chow on top.
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Whenever I needed a little comfort or was feeling unwell, Mom would always have a pot full of warm, homemade chicken and lemon soup ready for me.
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Perhaps one of the most nostalgic fall recipes of all time, one bite of chili will bring instant comfort to the whole family—and have you dreaming of leaves piling up on the ground outside, even if they haven’t fallen yet.
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There’s a reason homemade vegetable soup is a staple: just one bite will take you back to childhood dinner tables.
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This classic soup recipe is sure to bring back childhood memories with just one bite. Feel free to grate your own cheese and sprinkle extra on top of each bowl.
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There are many variations of Chicken and Dumplings but this time-honoured recipe makes the perfect bowl – its creator, Mrs Morton Smith, worked for years to perfect it.
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Dating back to 1903, this pea soup is so iconic that it actually has its own page on the Senate website.
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If you’re nervous about making gumbo, this recipe will help you whip up the perfect homemade gumbo. Cooking gumbo in a big pot will get the whole family at the dinner table in no time.
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The secret to making a flavorful beef stew is to brown the meat before simmering and adding the remaining ingredients.
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Split peas give this soup a pureed texture without the need for pureeing. You can find split peas in the dried bean section of your grocery store.
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This creamy cheese soup is delicious as is, but for extra flavor, we recommend serving it in a pretzel or bread bowl.
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If you thought chicken pot pie couldn’t get any more comforting than this, think again. This warm, creamy soup is served with refrigerated biscuits, but you can also make it from scratch.
Chicken and rice have always been a classic soup combination, and it’s easy to see why: They pair perfectly with fresh vegetables to create a warm, comforting meal.
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There are few things more delicious than chicken noodle soup, but this is our best version. This slightly richer version of the classic soup is hearty enough to serve as a main course.
