RecipesBorscht Soup My mother used to make this hearty soup from her garden’s bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
RecipesCheeseburger Soup A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
RecipesRavioli Soup We adore pasta, so I used it as the inspiration for this soup. The meaty tomato base pairs perfectly with the cheesy ravioli pillows. —Shelley Way, Cheyenne, Wyoming
RecipesLasagna Soup All the traditional flavors of lasagna come together in this heartwarming bowl of comfort. —Sheryl Olenick, Demarest, New Jersey
RecipesCarrot Soup This nice creamy soup really hits the spot…whether you serve it by itself, with sandwiches or as a first course. My family enjoys it often here on our acre in the country.
RecipesWedding Soup “My family loves this quick and easy version of Italian wedding soup,” says Kimberly Parker of North Olmsted, Ohio. “They ask for it frequently, and my son begs for me to put any leftovers in his lunchbox.”
RecipesAvocado Soup This is a deliciously different use for avocados. I add sour cream and bacon bits to garnish the smooth texture of the avocado soup and to add some extra flavor. —Bernice Orm, Ojai, California
RecipesABC Soup Instead of opening a can of alphabet soup, why not make some from scratch? Kids of all ages love this traditional ABC soup with a tomato base, ground beef and alphabet pasta. —Sharon Brockman, Appleton, Wisconsin
RecipesTaco Soup We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it’s a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
RecipesPeanut Soup After enjoying a spicy peanut soup at a little cafe, I knew I had to try to duplicate it at home. I think my version comes pretty close. It’s the best way I know to chase away winter’s chill. —Lisa Meredith, Eagan, Minnesota
RecipesSeafood Soup Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It’s just the perfect homemade fish soup. —Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon
RecipesTomato Soup Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesCucumber Soup This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavor of cucumber.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesStrawberry Soup Laden with strawberries, this chilled soup is certain to become a new hot-weather favorite. —Verna Bollin, Powell, Tennessee
RecipesTurnip Soup In nearby Wardsboro, Vermont, they have a fall festival where one of the entrees is this delicious soup. Reheats wonderfully in a slow cooker! —Liz Wheeler, Wilmington, Vermont