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In Hebron, Indiana, Edna Hoffman created this colorful veggie soup with a hint of cayenne. A nice change of pace...

—Lewy Olfson, Madison, Wisconsin

"Lemon juice gives this creamy soup its special taste," relates Elissa Armbruster of Medford Lakes, New Jersey. "Add a green...

—Rosemary Peterson, Archie, Missouri

When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used...

From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...

Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.—Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA

A co-worker shared this recipe, and my husband and I both love it! We serve it with a fresh salad...

Potato chunks, Swiss cheese and onions fill this creamy soup that's a comfort on crisp autumn afternoons. Pamela Reiling-Kemp from...

"Tomato juice gives extra flavor to this wonderful soup that is so quick and easy to prepare," comments Clara Honeyager...

This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to...

"A good friend who runs a bed-and-breakfast game me this creamy potato soup recipe that's become a winter favorite," recalls...

Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they...

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me shortly after my husband and I were married. A bowl of the hot...

This nice creamy soup really hits the spot...whether you serve it by itself, with sandwiches or as a first course....

"My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...

My sweet and sour cabbage soup is a standout crowd pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of...

This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...

Some mushroom soups seem to have more broth than mushrooms. That's why I love this version brimming with superb "shrooms"!

I came up with this comforting soup when I was crunched for time and wanted to use up leftover baked...

Who knew that egg drop soup could be so easy? Only three simple steps will give you this better-than-restaurant-quality soup...

A close friend passed on this recipe. It's been in her family for years, and now it's a favorite in...

This recipe proves you don't have to make a big batch in order to enjoy home-style soup. It's the perfect...

Mushrooms have become very popular in my area, but they've long been a favorite of mine. After years of searching...

In Lancaster, Ohio, Shirley Heston can prepare this stovetop supper in mere minutes. Canned soup makes the sauce a snap...

WHEN OUR two sons left home (in the same year) to build their own "nests", we had lots of adjustments...

I created this soup while trying to duplicate one I enjoyed at a restaurant in Philadelphia. It isn’t exactly right,...

This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and can easily be doubled or tripled. I garnish each serving with...

—Mary Lou Christman, Norwich, New York