17 of Mom’s most cherished soup recipes

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Mom’s soups are the ultimate comfort food! Enjoy a world of steaming bowls filled with love, nostalgia, and flavors that’ll take you straight back to Mom’s kitchen.

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

A bowl of onion soup garnished with parsley, with a spoon placed inside the bowl.
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Just like mom’s special winter recipe, this soup brings back memories with its rich cheese topping and sweet onions. The slow cooker makes the broth deep and brown – it’s the kind of soup that makes you feel cared for.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Italian Tortellini Soup

Italian Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A recipe that reminds us of mom’s way of making winter nights special with minimal kitchen time. The cheese-filled pasta and light broth make this the kind of soup kids still ask for when they come home.
Get the Recipe: Italian Tortellini Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup

Bowl of creamy turkey and wild rice soup with herbs on a wooden board and a striped cloth napkin.
Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This soup brings back memories of how mom always knew what to do with holiday leftovers. The turkey and rice make a simple but filling soup that feels like a warm hug on cold days.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Rice Soup

Salmon Chowder

Easy salmon chowder in bowl.
Salmon Chowder. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The kind of recipe mom would make to keep us healthy through winter sniffles. The creamy broth with chunks of salmon and white beans makes a filling bowl that feels like care in a cup.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Chowder

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli and carrots.
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A family recipe that rivals mom’s secret weapon for getting kids to eat their vegetables in winter. The cheese and broccoli come together in a smooth soup that everyone at the table loves.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Avgolemono Soup

A bowl of soup with chunks of chicken, rice, and vegetables, garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
Avgolemono Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This soup carries on the tradition of moms who know how to make chicken soup even better. The creamy, lemony broth is the kind that makes you feel better, just like mom promised it would.
Get the Recipe: Avgolemono Soup

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato soup in a gray and white bowl with a spoon.
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This soup channels the memory of coming home to mom’s kitchen on a cold winter day. The ham and potatoes cook low and slow, making the kind of soup that brings the family to the table without calling twice.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Classic Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup in a white bowl topped with basil.
Classic Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Just like the soup mom made when she wanted us to eat more vegetables in winter. This version packs in the good stuff with pasta and beans, making a bowl that feels like home.
Get the Recipe: Classic Minestrone Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Carries on mom’s tradition of making winter soups that fill you up and make you feel loved. The little potato dumplings and chicken swim in a creamy broth that feels like a warm blanket.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Instant Pot Meatball Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A winter soup that would make mom proud with its hearty meatballs and rich tomato broth. It’s the kind of filling soup that keeps the family hanging around the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

A bowl of chicken chili topped with cheese and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The type of recipe mom made to bring some excitement to winter soup season. The Mexican flavors and tender chicken make this soup feel special while being simple to make.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Turkey Corn Chowder

Bowl of turkey and corn chowder with bacon from the top.
Turkey Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Takes a page from mom’s winter cookbook with its smart use of turkey and sweet corn. The creamy broth makes this the kind of soup that becomes a cherished family recipe.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Corn Chowder

Colcannon Soup

Colcannon Soup in a green bowl with a spoon.
Colcannon Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Reminds us of how mom could turn simple ingredients into winter comfort. This Irish-inspired soup makes potatoes and cabbage feel like a warm hug in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Colcannon Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Two bowls of instant pot vegetable soup in front of the pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Just like mom’s “clean out the fridge” winter soup that always turned out amazing. Fresh vegetables in a clear broth make the kind of soup that keeps the whole family healthy.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Mexican chicken tortilla soup in a white bowl.
Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A soup that adds to mom’s winter recipe collection with a southwestern twist. The chicken and spices create the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli

A bowl of Pasta E Fagioli filled with pasta, beans, vegetables, and garnished with fresh herbs.
Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Shares the spirit of mom’s winter cooking – simple ingredients that make magic together. The pasta and beans cook with meat in a rich tomato broth that feels like childhood memories.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli

Loaded Potato Soup

Bowl of potato soup with bacon and chives.
Loaded Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Takes after mom’s way of turning plain potatoes into winter comfort food. Add your favorite toppings to make this creamy soup your own family tradition.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Potato Soup

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