Rich, satisfying and sometimes even cheesy, these creamy soup recipes make chilly nights cozy and enjoyable.
When a cold night calls for something truly warming for dinner, pull out one of these creamy soup recipes and get the Dutch oven on the stove. Every single one of these velvety, satiating soups is cozy winter comfort food at its finest. Save these recipes for when the temp starts to drop, and serve crusty bread on the side to soak up every last bit.
We have the quintessential (and highly rated!) soups like broccoli cheddar, cream of cauliflower and tomato soup, which make the most of classic soup recipes. But you’ll also find unique twists like cheeseburger soup, broccoli beer cheese soup, sweet potato and crab soup, and even bratwurst soup to really shake things up.
Our creamy soup recipes get their rich textures and flavors from cream, milk or lots of shredded cheese. A little tip for the latter: Always shred cheese fresh from the block. Pre-shredded cheese contains cellulose, an anti-caking agent that will affect the taste and texture of your creamy soup.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with crisp rolls and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Cheeseburger Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Cauliflower Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it. The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae, West Valley, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 494 calories, 37g fat (24g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1145mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Tomato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Clam Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing on a winter evening served with crusty French bread. For a change of pace, try substituting ham or turkey for the chicken. —Kathleen Rappleye, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Mexican Corn Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Chicken Potpie Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. She included the amazing pie crust, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup to eat with it. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups soup with 3 toppers: 614 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Creamy Vegetable Turkey Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
For a creamy turkey soup with a sense of fun, we go wheels-up at our house. We load the soup with wagon-shaped pasta and veggies. —Nancy Beyer, Hayden Lake, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 340 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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Golden Gouda Mushroom Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a fantastic first course for guests. Rich, creamy and cheesy, this soup will warm you from the inside out and stir your appetite for what’s to come. —Charlotte Rogers, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 412 calories, 33g fat (21g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1082mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Roasted Tomato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Just before the first frost of the season, we gather up all the tomatoes from my mom’s garden to create this flavor-packed soup. Although the amount here sounds like a lot of garlic, when it’s roasted, the garlic becomes mellow and almost sweet. We serve this soup with toasted bread spread with pesto. —Kaitlyn Lerdahl, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 276 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 370 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Bratwurst Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband's ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder by adding roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously unique twist to an otherwise ordinary soup. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread. My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie's Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without bread bowl): 422 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. —Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Pumpkin Curry Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper, Euless, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 155 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Slow-Cooker Potato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to put twists on my grandmother's recipes, which is what I did with this one. I look forward to passing my own delicious comfort food recipes to my kids. —Jamie Chase, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 447 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1512mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice-skating get-together, it was a hit. —Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 232 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Onion Cheese Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare. —Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you include the beer or not, this creamy soup recipe tastes wonderful. I always make extra and pop single servings into the freezer. —Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 316 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1068mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Macaroni and Cheese Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I have worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup at many different jobs. It's always been a big hit. —Emma Head, Sunrise Beach, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 261 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good any time. —Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 186 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Cream of Potato Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, which is especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often. It's a simple supper that can be prepared in a short time. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 482 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Cheddar Cheese Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious soup recipe was shared by a friend and instantly became a hit with my husband. Its big cheese flavor blends wonderfully with the flavor of the vegetables. I first served this creamy soup as part of a holiday meal, but now we enjoy it throughout the year. —Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 402 calories, 28g fat (19g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Creamy Tortellini Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich and mild, this creamy, indulgent soup gets added oomph from red pepper flakes and wine. If you'd like, you can add Italian sausage—sliced or crumbled—either cooked in the skillet as part of the first step or cooked separately and added at the end. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 345 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 137 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk.
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Tuscan Chicken Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Tuscan chicken soup, also known as marry me chicken soup, proves that to get to the heart, you have to go through the stomach. This creamy, cheesy soup is complemented with heavy Italian seasoning, bright sun-dried tomatoes and protein-rich rotisserie chicken, leaving everyone with a happy and full belly. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 205 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
Creamy Soup Recipe FAQs
What are the best creamy soup recipes?
The best cream soups are cheeseburger soup, cauliflower soup, clam chowder, cream of mushroom and chicken, and wild rice soup. These soups all have more than 100 five-star reviews!
What milk is best for creamy soup?
The best milk for creamy soup is whole milk or evaporated milk for its richness. Heavy whipping cream is also an excellent liquid for creamy soups. For a vegan version, use coconut milk. Coconut milk has the highest fat content of the nondairy milk alternatives.
What can you do to make soup creamier?
Add creme fraiche, sour cream, plain yogurt or shredded cheese to make soup creamier.
Restaurants also use beurre manie or a cornstarch slurry to make soup creamier. To make a beurre manie, knead together equal parts butter and flour, then whisk it into the soup until dissolved. It’s essentially a reverse roux that will thicken the liquid.
To make a cornstarch slurry, add a few tablespoons of cornstarch to a bowl. Then, pour in some of the soup’s hot liquid broth and whisk vigorously. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and cook the soup for a few minutes longer.
