Grandma’s Pea Soup
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it once and you'll be hooked. —Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois

Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Deliciously comforting and incredibly convenient, this slow-cooker ham and potato soup combines tender potatoes and savory ham in a creamy...

Cajun Corn Soup
I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish...

Louisiana Gumbo
Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...


Ham Chowder
This ham chowder recipe is chock-full of ham, bacon, potatoes and cheese—all ingredients we love on their own, but even...


Ham and Lentil Soup
This ham and lentil soup recipe makes the ultimate comforting meal for chilly weather. It comes together in one pot...


Navy Bean Soup
When comfort food calls, make this hearty navy bean soup. It's soul-warming and filling, a perfect way to use up...


Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup
Slow-cooker split pea soup is so easy, all you have to do is dump everything into the cooker. This soul-warming...

Ham and Cabbage Soup
Ham and cabbage soup is a brothy, vegetable-rich soup that’s packed with chunks of juicy ham. This easy one-pot meal...

Senate Bean Soup
Senate bean soup has been served in the Senate every day since the beginning of the 20th century. Here's the...


Ham and Bean Soup
Ham and bean soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. The recipe deliciously repurposes leftover ham and only takes 30 minutes...

Ham, Bean and Potato Soup
When I was a cook in a restaurant years ago, this was our best-selling soup. One taste and your family...

Ham, Potato and Pepper Chowder
I have been serving this chowder for years now. When I’m feeding family members who don’t eat dairy products, I...

Ham and Vegetable Soup
The basis for this ham and vegetable soup's broth conveniently comes from canned bean soup. Everyone who tries this comments...

Creole Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main ingredient, with different...

Hearty Ham Borscht
I like to keep a big pot of this borscht simmering on the stove during busy times on the farm....

Fiesta Ham Soup
Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green...

Ham & Potato-Rutabaga Chowder
The ingredients in this dish are a nod to my mother's tasty potato and rutabaga side dish, which was always...

Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Ham
Angie Schramm from Yankton, South Dakota makes this comforting soup year-round...and after a few spoonfuls, you'll likely do the same....

Chicken and Beef Brunswick Stew
Festivals in North Carolina wouldn't be the same without this popular stew. A thick hearty blend of meats, vegetables and...

Curried Ham & Split Pea Soup
This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so...

Jamaican Ham and Bean Soup
"Island vacation in a bowl” might be the best way to describe this hearty soup. A splash of lime juice...