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Large pots of soup start showing up on my stove the first cool week of fall and stay there until spring. This collection has eighteen of them: chicken and dumplings, navy bean and ham soup, cheeseburger soup, a creamy chicken and wild rice soup with mushrooms, and four kinds of chili, among others. Most of them are freezer-friendly, which is why I usually make a large pot even though it’s just the two of us. Keeping soup in the freezer all winter is my quick and easy meals trick.

Make a big pot on Sunday, and you’ll have lunches covered for most of the week. Set a skillet of cornbread or a sleeve of saltines on the table and supper is ready.

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A bowl of chicken noodle soup with carrots, pasta, and parsley garnish. A spoon rests inside the bowl.
Southern Chicken Noodle Soup
Grandma's chicken noodle soup is filled with vegetables and just right when you're feeling under the weather or want a good hot meal.
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A bowl of ham and bean soup
Navy Bean and Ham Soup Recipe
Navy Bean and Ham Soup made with canned beans, ham hocks, carrots, celery, dried rosemary and thyme, and a little bacon for flavor.
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Chicken and dumplings in a white bowl.
Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Southern Chicken and Dumplings are made with flour and butter, chicken, and broth, and that's it! This is a classic, simple dish and it's the ultimate comfort food!
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A bowl of potato soup with all the toppings.
Easy Potato Soup
Easy Potato Soup that’s done in 45 minutes–it’s creamy, buttery, cheesy comfort food! Top with bacon, scallions, and cheese.
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Butternut Squash Soup in a large pot on a grey board with a striped towel.
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Butternut Squash Apple Soup–roasted butternut squash, apples, and caramelized onions in a rich and creamy soup. Perfect for holiday menus!
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This Easy Tomato Soup Recipe is ready in under an hour! It's made with canned tomatoes, dried herbs, fresh onion, and cream—just add a grilled cheese!
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
Easy Tomato Soup with canned tomatoes, dried herbs, fresh onion, and just a touch of cream!
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A white bowl filled with chicken vegetable soup.
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Chicken and Vegetable Soup is hearty, healthy and best of all easy to make with a mix of frozen and fresh vegetables.
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Grandma's Chicken Soup is made with chicken broth, chicken, and a touch of cream—just a simple chicken soup that's great when you're under the weather.
Grandma’s Chicken Soup
Grandma's Chicken Soup is made with chicken broth, chicken, and a touch of cream–just a simple chicken soup that's great when you're under the weather.
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Chicken Corn Chowder is a rich and creamy soup filled with corn, chicken, bacon, and cheese. It's easy to make and kid-friendly!
Chicken Corn Chowder
Creamy and easy, this Chicken Corn Chowder will quickly become a family favorite!
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A bowl of cheeseburger soup with cheese and pickles toppings.
Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger Soup is everything you love in a cheeseburger—bacon, beef, cheese, onions, tomatoes, all in a creamy, luscious, easy soup!
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Easy Black Bean Soup in a white bowl garnished with cilantro and salsa.
Easy Black Bean Soup
Easy Black Bean Soup made with canned beans and pre-chopped trinity mix of onions, peppers, and celery.
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A bowl of chicken tortilla soup with black beans, corn, peppers, topped with sliced jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and a dollop of sour cream.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This spicy chicken tortilla soup has rotisserie chicken, lots of peppers and seasonings, and is perfect for your game day party.
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Large pot of Southwest Chicken Soup with a spoonful over the pot.
Southwest Chicken Soup
Southwestern flavors from peppers and spices make this a warm and savory chicken soup to share with friends.
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A bowl of beef chili topped with grated cheese.
Classic Chili Recipe
Classic Chili recipe with beans, ground beef, onions, and tomatoes. This recipe is simple and basic with pantry ingredients.
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A bowl of green chili stew, inspired by white chicken chili, topped with a dollop of sour cream, with whole limes in the background on a white surface.
White Chicken Chili with Sausage
Step out of the traditional and try this white chicken chili with sausage, spiced with peppers and full of fresh flavor from cilantro and limes.
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A white bowl filled with vegetable chili containing beans, tomatoes, and chunks of sweet potato on a light surface.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Sweet Potato Chili in the crockpot is filled with beans, peppers, tomatoes, and plenty of spices. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
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A bowl of chili without beans on the grey counter.
Chili Without Beans
Chili without Beans is full of beef, peppers, tomatoes, and spices—it’s so flavorful and just right for game day or a chilly night at home!
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