Soup is a staple at our house—not only once the cool weather hits but year-round. There’s just something so satisfying about warm, filling soup, which can be simple and straightforward or loaded with a variety of ingredients. Soup is ideal for comforting, and it’s perfect for sharing. No matter the recipe, soup is as good for the soul as it is for the belly.
Lightened-Up Tomato Basil Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are a family favorite on a cozy Saturday afternoon. And when someone is battling the sniffles, Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill comes to the rescue with nourishing broth and a boost of citrus.
In this chapter, I even share some easy-to-prepare soup recipes inspired by more complicated-to-make dinnertime entrées. In the mood for Italian? Serve up a bowl of Chicken Parmesan Soup topped with plenty of cheese. Love the combination of ham, Swiss and chicken, but dislike the tedious work of rolling them all together with little toothpicks? Make mouthwatering Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup instead. Craving soup that tastes like a comfort-food casserole classic? Zesty King Ranch Chicken Soup is the answer. There’s even Bacon Cheeseburger Soup that—you guessed it!—tastes just like a cheeseburger, right down to the hamburger-bun croutons.
One of my favorite things about soup is how it’s often an entire meal in one pot. But ultimately? Soup is love, and that’s how I hope you end up feeling about these fifteen soup-er (sorry) slow cooker wonders.