16 Five-Star Soup Recipes Our Readers Love

Every single one has garnered raves from readers.

By
Sara Bir
Sara Bir
Sara Bir
Sara is a chef, culinary educator, and author of three cookbooks, The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook, Tasting Ohio and The Fruit Forager's Companion. The latter won a 2019 IACP Cookbook Award.
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Published January 28, 2024
Sara Bir
A bowl of creamy chicken enchilada soup with a sour cream swirl on top and a garnish of cilantro and sliced fresh jalapeno

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Soups are a big deal at Simply Recipes. I should know because I make one of our soup recipes just about every other week.

You don't have to take my word for it. Here are 16 of our most popular soup recipes, all with tons of five-star reviews from real people who have made them in their own homes. I am sharing not only the recipes but also my favorite comments from readers. Thank you to our readers for making these soup recipes go-tos for the entire internet.

  • Tortilla Soup

    chicken tortilla soup served in a bowl with a spoon, topped with tortilla chips, lime, and cilantro

    Sally Vargas

    "I followed the recipe exactly, and the tortilla soup was so tasty! This will be added to our rotation. Thanks for sharing!" —Erin

  • French Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I've tried much more "complex" French onion soup recipes that took me all day to make that didn't taste anywhere near as good as THIS recipe. It's so easy and quick to make. I finally don't have to order Panera every time I feel like French onion soup!" —Tana

  • Tomato Soup

    Best Tomato Soup Recipe - bowls of tomato soup on table with bread
    Alison Bickle

    "I was shocked by how good and how easy this soup was to make! I will never buy store bought tomato soup again! This soup is creamy, rich and flavorful!" —Beehostess

  • Stovetop Taco Soup

    Stovetop Taco Soup in a Dutch Oven Surrounded by Bowls of Sour Cream, Diced Red Onions, and Lime Wedges

    Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Diaz

    "Fabulous. I will be making this again (and again). I subbed vegetable broth for beef. Used corn from my stash of frozen corn on the cob from summer. All other ingredients were unchanged." —Gigi

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  • Hawaiian Oxtail Soup

    A bowl of Hawaiian oxtail soup
    Elise Bauer

    "My husband made this soup... oh it was delicious! He's from Hawaii and when we travel there we enjoy it so much. Haven't traveled much since March. He decided to make this and it is so authentic and is considered comfort food! Delicious!" —Vicky

  • Creamy Celery Soup

    How you make cream of celery soup
    Elise Bauer

    "This is ridiculously good. When I was younger, my guilty pleasure was canned cream of celery soup. This recipe exceeded expectations. I puréed in a blender to get it velvety smooth - the way I like it. Afterwards I stirred in a good amount of 35% cream, then added the braised celery. Delicious!" —Mattedcat

  • Black Bean Soup

    Black Bean Soup
    Elise Bauer

    "This recipe was an A+. The sweet flavor from the molasses and the addition of sweet potato made the recipe unique and mouthwatering. My three teenage boys all had 2-3 bowls." —Melissa

  • Easy Egg Drop Soup

    A spoon rising up from a bowl of egg drop soup
    Elise Bauer

    "I've probably made this 50 times. My kids love it. I make one change, I usually add peas or corn at the end." —Kristina

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  • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Topped with Jalapenos, Cilantro, and Crema in a Bowl at a Table Setting with Two Spoons on a Table Napkin and Tortillas

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Best soup I've ever made. I substituted cotija cheese and Monterey cheese with cheddar cheese. Perfectly served in a middle-size bowl with a side of basmati rice." —Angel

  • White Bean and Ham Soup

    A bowl of white bean and ham soup
    White Bean and Ham Soup.

    "This is, quite literally, the best soup I’ve ever made. I’ve used this recipe as written (using shanks unless I can’t find them, and then I’ll use hocks and throw in some diced ham at the end) for years and it’s never not been delicious! I just wish I had a bigger pot so that I could make a double batch! Served with crusty bread for dipping, this is the perfect cold-weather dinner." —Sandra

  • Mandu Guk (Korean Dumpling Soup)

    Overhead view of a bowl of beef soup with dumplings.

    Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu

    "Delicious! I actually ate a 1/2 cup later that evening for a snack instead of dessert. High praise from me. This first attempt, I used frozen gyoza dumplings I had on hand but am gearing up to try making homemade Mandu dumplings for Lunar New Year. Thank you for a great recipe!" —Amy

  • Cabbage Soup

    A bowl of simple cabbage soup

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "We do Sunday suppers every Sunday and our neighbors come and bring their families. This was delicious!!! Was a total hit and not a drop left!!!" —Kelly

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  • Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

    Bowls of Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) Topped with Greek Yogurt, Croutons, Pul Bibir Butter, and Parsley, and Next to It, a Kitchen Towel and a Small Bowl of Croutons

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Fabulous, I almost bought a ticket to Istanbul. One of my favorite soups and this is an excellent version." —brushjl

  • Chicken Soup With Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms

    Chicken Soup Ginger Shiitake
    Elise Bauer

    "This is one of my most favorite soups. I cut strips of green onions at the end and add a drop of sesame oil and hot chili oil in my bowl after cooking, leaving the soup pretty pure. Delicious!" —Diana

  • Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

    view of a bowl of the best creamy tortellini soup with sausage and spinach. The pasta, carrots, spinach and broth are visible. To the right are two golden spoons. Behind the spoons is a second bowl of soup. To the left is a wooden cutting board with half of a french roll.
    Alison Bickel

    "Wow, this is my first time making any kind of tortellini and it was delicious! I'm definitely copying this recipe down for my recipe box. I didn't have any mushrooms but I did have a zucchini in the fridge so I used that as a veggie instead." —Abigail

  • Easy Hamburger Soup

    Serving of Easy Hamburger Soup
    Megan Keno

    "Made this last night and it was a major hit! Super easy with ingredients I always have on hand. Even better today for lunch!" —Laura

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