21 Church Cookbook Soups That Warm the Soul

When the weather cools down, nothing beats a bowl of soup straight from Grandma’s church cookbook. These recipes are cozy, timeless, and perfect for feeding friends and family.

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup
Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Transport yourself back to Grandma’s kitchen with this soul-warming beef and macaroni soup, where tender ground beef mingles with pasta in a rich tomato broth. This timeless family recipe adapts beautifully whether you simmer it on the stovetop, let it bubble away in your slow cooker, or speed things up in the Instant Pot.
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La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup

La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup
La Madeleine Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Recreate the velvety magic of La Madeleine’s iconic tomato basil soup in your own kitchen. This restaurant copycat captures that signature silky texture and fresh basil essence that keeps customers coming back for more.
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Velveeta Potato Soup

Velveeta Potato Soup
Velveeta Potato Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Dive spoon-first into this gloriously cheesy potato soup where chunks of tender potatoes swim in a lusciously creamy Velveeta-enriched broth. It’s the ultimate cold-weather comfort food that wraps you in a warm, cheesy hug.
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Bold Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe

Bold Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe
Bold Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bursting with succulent chicken, vibrant green salsa, plump beans, and sweet corn, this southwestern-inspired soup delivers bold yet approachable flavor in every spoonful. The gentle heat makes it a family-friendly favorite that satisfies without overwhelming.
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Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup
Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This stick-to-your-ribs hamburger soup packs savory ground beef, hearty potatoes, tender macaroni, and garden vegetables into one satisfying pot. Swimming in a robust tomato-beef broth, it’s your game day hero and weeknight dinner champion rolled into one.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Potato Soup

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Potato Soup
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Potato Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Nothing fancy, everything perfect—this old-fashioned potato soup lets humble russet potatoes shine in a silky broth enriched with evaporated milk and butter. It’s proof that the simplest ingredients, treated with care, create the most memorable comfort.
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Friendship Soup in a Jar

Friendship Soup in a Jar
Friendship Soup in a Jar. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Gift the warmth of homemade soup with these gorgeous layered mason jar mixes. Each colorful stripe promises a hearty, satisfying meal—just brown some beef, add tomatoes and water, and watch the magic unfold.
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Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Senate Bean Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Bring a taste of Capitol Hill history to your table with this legendary navy bean soup that’s graced congressional cafeterias since the early 1900s. Humble ingredients transform into rich, satisfying comfort that proves good taste never goes out of style.
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Luby’s Beef Tortilla Soup

Luby’s Beef Tortilla Soup
Luby’s Beef Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This beloved Luby’s cafeteria classic combines savory ground beef with sweet cream corn and melty American cheese for a uniquely Tex-Mex comfort bowl. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the quick-fix dinner kids actually ask for by name.
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Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe

Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe
Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

All the elegance of beef stroganoff, reimagined as a luxuriously creamy soup. Tender beef and earthy mushrooms bathe in a tangy sour cream-laced broth that begs to be sopped up with crusty bread on blustery evenings.
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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot or Stovetop)

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot or Stovetop)
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot or Stovetop). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This loaded comfort bowl brings together savory ground beef, velvety potatoes, garden-fresh vegetables, and molten cheese in one glorious, soul-satisfying creation.
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Cheesy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole
Cheesy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy chicken thighs meet the sophisticated flavors of French onion soup in this crowd-pleasing one-pan wonder. Sweet caramelized onions and bubbling provolone create an irresistibly savory blanket over tender meat—effortless elegance for any gathering.
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Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Vegetable Soup 

Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Vegetable Soup 
Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Vegetable Soup . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Brimming with honest ingredients and honest flavor, this hamburger vegetable soup is the kind of nourishing meal you share with those you care about. Each spoonful offers simple satisfaction that feeds both body and spirit.
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Homemade French Onion Soup

Homemade French Onion Soup
Homemade French Onion Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Master the art of French onion soup in your own kitchen—golden caramelized onions swimming in deeply savory beef broth, crowned with a bubbling, broiled cheese crust. This is bistro elegance without the reservation.
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Cream of Potato Leek Soup

Cream of Potato Leek Soup
Cream of Potato Leek Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Silky potatoes and delicate leeks create a refined base, while smoky bacon adds just the right savory punctuation. This elegant soup stands beautifully on its own—no garnishes required to showcase its sophisticated simplicity.
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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Pillowy gnocchi and tender chicken float in an impossibly creamy, herb-kissed broth that rivals your favorite Italian chain. One spoonful and you’ll understand why this soup has a devoted following.
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Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée

Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée
Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This classic French gratinée elevates humble onions into liquid gold, topped with crusty bread and a molten cheese cap that stretches with every spoonful. It’s bistro sophistication that transforms any meal into an occasion.
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Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Plump cheese tortellini bob in a lusciously creamy tomato broth brightened with fresh basil in this lightning-fast Instant Pot wonder. Rich, cheesy, and garden-fresh all at once—comfort food on the quick.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup: Creamy, Cozy and Crowd-Pleasing

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup: Creamy, Cozy and Crowd-Pleasing
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup: Creamy, Cozy and Crowd-Pleasing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Every spoonful captures the soul of chicken pot pie—tender chicken, vegetables, and that dreamy creamy base—all transformed into slurpable form. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you go about your day, then come home to company-worthy comfort.
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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Achieve Panera-level perfection at home with this ultra-creamy broccoli cheddar soup where tender florets nestle in a velvety sharp cheddar base. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have bread bowl-worthy results.
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Homemade Cheddar Cheese Soup

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Soup
Homemade Cheddar Cheese Soup. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ditch the can and discover what real cheddar soup should taste like—silky smooth, made with honest-to-goodness cheese and fresh vegetables, ready in the time it takes to set the table. Once you taste homemade, there’s no going back.
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