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Soup Recipes

A Variety of Delicious Soups

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Here are some of my favorite soup recipes, including chicken soups, beef soups, chowders, vegetable soups and tomato soups, and many more.

Green Tomato and Country Ham Soup

Green Tomato Soup With Country HamSoup image © Diana Rattray
This green tomato soup is delicious, and it's a great way to use green tomatoes before the frost gets them. You might find green tomatoes at grocery stores year-round in some areas. Serve this flavorful soup with hot baked cornbread and a salad.

Chicken Mushroom Soup

Chicken Mushroom SoupSoup image © Diana Rattray
Serve this creamy soup for lunch or dinner with crusty rolls and a salad or sandwich or make it a first course for a larger meal.

Hearty Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup With BiscuitsSoup image © Diana Rattray
This is a great soup for the fall and winter cooking, or make it as a first course. Use a meaty ham bone, ham hocks, or diced leftover ham to flavor this tasty lentil soup. I used escarole to add to the nutrition and color, but feel free to use chopped spinach, chard, or other greens.

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Soup

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens SoupSoup image © Diana Rattray
This flavorful soup can be cooked on the stovetop or in the crockpot. Either way, it makes a great meal with cornbread and a tossed salad.

Creamy Lima Bean Soup

Creamy Lima Bean SoupSoup image © Diana Rattray
A swirl of pureed roasted red pepper or sour cream makes this tasty soup look extra-special.

Autumn Mixed Bean Soup With Sausage

Autumn Mixed Bean Soup With SausageSoup image © Diana Rattray
This bean soup is easy to prepare, with canned beans, spicy sausage, and seasonings, along with chopped vegetables and chicken broth. Serve this flavorful bean soup with hot baked cornbread for a hearty family meal.

White Bean Soup With Ham

White Bean Soup With HamSoup image © Diana Rattray
This is an easy soup to make, and hearty enough to be a main dish. Serve this bean soup with fresh baked cornbread or crusty rolls.

Curried Beef Soup

Curried Beef SoupSoup image © Diana Rattray
Serve this flavorful soup with crusty bread or rolls and a tossed green salad for a great family meal.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With Tomatoes

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With TomatoesSoup image © Diana Rattray
A delicious chicken gumbo the whole family will enjoy, or double and serve to a crowd for game day or other gathering. This gumbo is wonderful with hot boiled rice and crusty bread.

Chicken and Asparagus Chowder

Chicken and Asparagus ChowderImage ©: Diana Rattray
Serve this flavorful chicken chowder with cornbread, crusty rolls, or biscuits, along with a sandwich or tossed salad.

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