RecipesVeggie Soup with Meatballs Loaded with veggies, meatballs and spices, this meal-in-one soup is hearty enough to warm up any cold winter day. It’s a recipe you’ll make again and again! —Penny Fagan, Mobile, Alabama
RecipesCream of Pea Soup Field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah suggests, “This creamy soup is nice for supper on a chilly night. It’s so simple to make with canned peas.”
RecipesCream of Carrot Soup Both the bright orange color and the deliciously different flavor of this soup delight guests. A hint of rosemary adds a nice spark to a slightly sweet soup. —Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
RecipesLemony Chicken Soup While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I experimented with many versions before landing on this one. —Brenda Tollett, San Antonio, Texas
RecipesCheese Pepper Soup Every time we have a church fellowship supper, people ask me to bring this soup. —Gay Nell Nicholas, Henderson, Texas
RecipesDill Chicken Soup I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
RecipesZesty Potato Soup Zesty Potato Soup is suggested by Marsha Brenda of Round Rock, Texas, who informs, “This soup has a delightful zip that sparks recipe requests.”
RecipesCheddar Cheese Soup My husband and I live in the Dairy State of Wisconsin. So this soup is perfect, since we get to use our state’s fantastic cheese and milk.
RecipesCompany’s Coming Soup This soup is great for entertaining because it can be assembled ahead and left to simmer. Plus, with fresh bread and salad. It’s a hearty meal that won’t leave anyone hungry.
RecipesKielbasa Bean Soup I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice meal for busy days or unexpected guests. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine
RecipesCreamy Spring Soup At the end of a cold, tiring day, I wanted something quick and warm. I whipped up this filling soup in a flash.
RecipesWinter Country Soup My soup will warm your family up on the chilliest of winter nights. Featuring smoked sausage, beans and vegetables, it’s a satisfying meal all by itself, or a hearty way to start one! —Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland
RecipesHearty Sausage Soup My family loves a big bowl of soup like this one brimming with sausage and veggies. We have it with hot rolls on Christmas Day. —Barbara Tilghman, Bel Air, Maryland
RecipesCurried Carrot Soup Curry, ginger and garlic are the savory seasonings in Thom Armentrout’s soup. “I serve it piping hot,” he notes from Fredericksburg, Virginia.
RecipesBasque Vegetable Soup This is a hearty soup widely served here, especially at the many restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine. It’s a nice way to use the abundant vegetables that are available this time of year. Give it a try this harvest season.
RecipesShrimp Soup with Sherry This rich soup makes a great first course when small servings are just right. It’s an elegant addition to any holiday menu. —Marilyn Graner, Metairie, Louisiana