These Creamy Soup Recipes Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

2023-08-24
These Creamy Soup Recipes Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

These creamy soup recipes prove that comfort food need not come in the format of a big platter of meat and potatoes. Including better-than-canned creamy tomato soup, restaurant-style creamy potato soup, hearty creamy chicken soup, and more, these homemade soup recipes will inspire you to officially kick the can.

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Bolognese Soup

We’re so smitten with this cozy classic pasta sauce that we decided to make a meal out of it. The noodles are still here, of course, we just call for mixing them into the wine-infused tomato, beef, and pancetta sauce. Heavy cream and plenty of broth transform this from spaghetti-coating to creamy soup recipe. One five-star reviewer says, “this is a fantastic soup; currently my winter favorite. It's hearty and really tasty.”

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A chicken pot pie is one comfort food we find ourselves craving frequently, but we don’t always have the time to invest about an hour into whipping up and baking a casserole. This bowl of creamy soup can yours in just 35 minutes.

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Minnesota Wild Rice Chowder

Nutty, chewy wild rice, heavy cream, and a bounty of umami mushrooms help this creamy soup in the flavor and texture departments. A blend of white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream team up in the luscious base. 

Test Kitchen Tip: In a hurry? Save about 45 minutes by starting this creamy mushroom soup with pre-cooked store-bought wild rice instead of simmering it from scratch.

04 of 17

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

That same puréeing technique is the key step to create this creamy potato soup, too. It actually calls for zero dairy and can be 100% vegan if you kick things off with vegetable stock. The sweet potatoes get a bright, earthy boost from lime and carrot, while curry and coriander spice things up.

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Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup

This 30-minute creamy potato soup tastes like spring, and is inspired by one of our favorite seasonal side dishes: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus. Set the stage with boiled and blended potatoes and asparagus set the stage, then top things off with flair and delightful sweet-savory flavor by way of honey-coated bacon crumbles and bacon dripping-tossed asparagus spears. One BHG fan raves, “We love this soup. It uses simple ingredients, is easy to prepare, and tastes delicious!”

06 of 17

Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This creamy chicken soup is as good as the OG. Literally! “My niece loves to order this soup so I wanted to try it out on her,” one BHG home cook says of this Olive Garden copycat recipe. “Her response? Better than the original! A win in my book.” A couple time-saving ingredients make this restaurant-style soup come together in far less time than it would take to dine out: Packaged gnocchi and leftover or rotisserie chicken.

07 of 17

Cream of Roasted Fennel Soup with Homemade Croutons

Fennel, with a flavor that reminds us of licorice, mint, and honey, is usually part of the supporting cast for another featured ingredient. But in this creamy vegetable soup recipe, the perennial piece of produce gets to step into the spotlight. Onion, potato, chicken stock, half-and-half, and fennel seeds sing back-up to the fennel, which actually qualifies as a spice, herb, and a veggie. 

08 of 17

New Potato-Chicken Soup

Put a new twist on chicken soup by replacing the noodles with small potatoes. They simmer into spoonable, buttery, carb perfection. This slow cooker chicken soup doesn’t actually transform into a creamy potato soup until the final 15 minutes. That’s when we recommend stirring in the half-and-half, goat cheese (yes, please!), fresh thyme, and peas so they don’t overcook.

09 of 17

Pumpkin-Shrimp Bisque

Based on its consistency in custard pies, you’re probably well aware of canned pumpkin’s creamy qualities. In this creamy soup recipe, we pair that pantry staple with white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream in the golden bisque. Since shrimp cook so quickly and the canned pumpkin is already roasted, you can have this warm, protein-rich soup recipe on the table in 40 minutes flat.

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Tomato-Tortellini Soup

Glowing reviews for this creamy tomato soup, including one that calls this “one of our favorites!!” are not only the result of the flavor. The easy soup recipe is a hit due to its ease, speed, and convenience, too. Although it tastes like something from a nice bistro, this jazzed-up tomato soup is actually a 5-ingredient recipe.

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Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

Since this creamy soup recipe can be made with frozen or fresh corn, you’re able to savor a taste of summer any time of year. It will be a surprisingly satisfying taste, too.

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Marry Me Chicken Soup

Inspired by the classic Marry Me Chicken recipe, this creamy soup is loaded with chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Choose a short pasta to round out the bowl. We recommend shells, but macaroni or penne works great.

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Dill Pickle Soup

Finely chopped dill pickles and pickle brine flavor this creamy soup recipe. The creamy element comes in the form of sour cream. Garnish the finished soup with fresh dill and plenty of ground black pepper.

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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

We'll let this 5-star review speak for itself. "Panera's broccoli cheddar soup is my favorite (it's a great low-carb meal) and this recipe is even better than the restaurant's soup! My daughter said it was "exceptional" and I agree. I forgot to buy carrots for the recipe but that didn't matter. It was amazing, creamy, tasty, and perfect! I didn't serve it with anything except some crackers because it was so thick, creamy, and heavy. Amazing!"

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Cream of Potato Soup

This creamy potato soup recipe is one of our go-to winter dinners. Use the soup as a base, and let each person customize their own bowl. Try toppings like cheese, bacon, and sour cream, or get creative with fresh herbs, corn chips, and roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Classic Lasagna Soup

There's nothing quite like a pan of lasagna, but this creamy soup comes close! For the cheesy element, we're topping each bowl with a mixture of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil.

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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

This creamy soup recipe is a twist on the classic appetizer. As one BHG home cook raves, "Made this recipe for a soup tasting at work. It was the first one gone. I didn't make any changes to the recipe. I used a rotisserie chicken and whole milk. This is a keeper."

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