Make Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Creamy Vegetable Soup at home with this easy copycat version. This soup was made famous by her first restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, but you can enjoy this soup no matter where you live. This silky, comforting soup became as famous as the show itself, with guests requesting the recipe for decades. Now you can recreate this beloved soup at home, capturing all the warmth and flavor that made it a Tennessee treasure.
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Why this recipe works
The magic of Dixie Stampede’s soup lies in its perfectly balanced cream base and finely chopped vegetables that create a smooth, luxurious texture without being heavy. By creating a proper roux foundation and slowly incorporating the cream, you achieve that signature silky consistency that made this soup legendary.
Everyone loves Dixie Stampede’s Cream of Vegetable Soup
If you’ve ever been to the Dixie Stampede, then you know that one of the best parts of the show is the food. They serve an amazing meal that begins with a helping of creamy vegetable soup, which is truly exceptional.
However, even though you can’t get this delicious cream of vegetable soup just anywhere, you can cook up this soup at home. And, if you have enjoyed the Stampede, you can make this soup to remind you of the good times you had there.
This soup is incredibly simple to make and requires only a few minutes. It’s a very creamy dish, and the vegetables are finely chopped. Most of the ingredients are staples that are likely already in your pantry.
What makes Dolly Parton’s Stampede Creamy Vegetable Soup worth raving about?
Dinner and a show is always a fun time, but if you can’t make it to the Dixie Stampede in Tennessee, you can still enjoy this spotlight-worthy soup.
There are many different recipes for this cream soup out there, but if you follow most of them, you will wind up with a chowder-like consistency that is overly sweet. This version of the recipe is jam-packed with veggies and real whipping cream, yet the soup isn’t overly heavy.
Dixie Stampede Soup recipe ingredients
For the Vegetable Base
- Chicken broth – Provides a savory foundation that enhances vegetable flavors without overwhelming them
- Frozen peas – Add natural sweetness and vibrant color to the finished soup
- Corn kernels – Contribute subtle sweetness and pleasant texture contrast
- Green beans – Provide earthy flavor and additional vegetable nutrition
- Carrots – Add natural sweetness and beautiful color to the soup base
For the Cream Base
- Butter or margarine – Creates the roux foundation that thickens the soup smoothly
- All-purpose flour – Works with butter to create proper thickening without lumps
- Heavy cream – Provides the signature richness and silky texture
For Seasoning
- Garlic powder – Adds aromatic depth without overpowering the vegetable flavors
- Onion powder – Contributes savory complexity that enhances the overall taste
- Salt and pepper – Essential seasonings that bring all flavors into balance
How to Make Dixie Stampede Soup
- Fully cook all the vegetables individually.
- Grind or chop the vegetables into small pieces using a food processor or grinder.
- Place the margarine in a large 3-quart saucepot over medium heat. Melt margarine. When the margarine has melted, add the all-purpose flour. Cook the roux for about a minute. Do not let the roux brown; you want to make a light blonde roux.
- Slowly add the broth, whisking as you pour it in to prevent lumps.
- Add the vegetables and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil.
- Add heavy whipping cream to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Season with a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (or to taste).
- Serve and enjoy! Garnish with fresh vegetables or parsley, if desired.
Quick and easy cream of vegetable soup
This recipe is one of my favorites for a busy day! You can have this soup on the table in less than thirty minutes. I would consider this a starter dish.
Creamy vegetable soup can be more substantial if you dunk cornbread or buttermilk biscuits into it. I like to pair this soup with cheddar biscuits just like they do at the Stampede.
Creamy veggie soup recipe variations
This cream of vegetable soup in chicken broth comes compliments of the finest Southern cooking. You can adjust this recipe to suit your own taste. If you want a vegetable soup that has a richer flavor, this is the cream of vegetable soup you must try.
For instance, you can use more or different vegetables or add potatoes for a chunkier soup. Adding cooked rice or pasta is also a great option.
Experiment a little bit, and let me know if you come up with an out-of-this-world flavor combination.
Storage & reheating instructions
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Cool quickly by placing the pot in an ice water bath before refrigerating.
- Reheating Method: Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth or milk if the soup becomes too thick. Never boil reheated cream soup.
- Freezing: Can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Texture may change slightly after freezing.
Creamy vegetable soup frequently asked questions
What can I add to vegetable soup to make it more flavored?
A little bit of salt and white pepper will perk up your taste buds. Start with a half teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of white pepper, and adjust the seasonings from there. Folks who like their food spicy can try chopping half of jalapeno pepper and adding it with the other vegetables.Â
What can I do to make this soup creamier?
Many people enjoy the chunkiness of this soup, but if you prefer a more creamy vegetable soup recipe, feel free to puree all or part of the soup. You can use either a stick blender right in the pan or let the soup cool slightly before carefully pureeing it in a blender.
How do you make vegetable soup thicker?
Blending this Dixie Stampede soup recipe will make it thicker, but there are other options if you want to keep the vegetables chunky.
- Make a roux in a small bowl. Mix 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 tablespoon of softened butter. When mixed into a paste, add the roux to the soup. Stir in well. Then cook on medium-high, stirring while the soup thickens.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by adding 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of water. Stir together well. Pour the slurry into the soup, and cook on medium-high stirring while the soup thickens. This will take approximately two minutes.
- Alternatively, try adding leftover mashed potatoes or instant potato flakes until you reach the consistency you desire.
Love a Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe? Try these!
- Cheese Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Gluten-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Homemade Potato Soup
- Panera Creamy Tomato Soup
- Panera Autumn Squash Soup
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Dixie Stampede Creamy Vegetable Soup Copycat
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup whole kernel sweet corn
- 1/2 cup canned green beans
- 1/2 cup carrots peeled & grated
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook all the vegetables individually. Set a few veggies aside for garnish, and grind or process the rest into small pieces.
- Melt the margarine or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for about one minute. Do not let the roux brown.
- Add the prepared vegetables, broth, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the heavy whipping cream, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
I love trying new soups that my husband makes. We ate the creamy vegetable soup at Dollys stampede and we love it. So we have been trying to make it at home. These recipes will be an amazing start. Thank you so much.
I am fortunate that I live only 30 miles from Branson, which makes it very easy for me to visit Dolly’s Stampede, which I have done many times. The food and the show are top notch! I found and purchased her Dixie Fixin’s cookbook in the gift shop, and have cooked many of her home style recipes. This soup is one of my favorites!
One of the show’s performers is a friend of my husband, and she told him that she would love to take us both on a personal behind-the-scenes tour of the venue, including getting up front and personal with their beautiful horses. Dream come true!!!
Does it really have that much sodium?
Yes, you could use low sodium items to make this. I used regular products to make this recipe.
You can order this online from the Dixie Stampede website.
Can you cook it in a crockpot
Yes
Can you freeze this
Can you make in crock pot?
How do you suggest we thicken this. Taste was very good, but it was very thin.
I would thicken this by adding a mixture of cornstarch and water. I would add about a 1/2 cup of water mixed with one tablespoon of cornstarch that has been blended. Add to the finished soup while it is still hot meaning the pot is still on the stove, stir until this thickens the soup.
Better than Cornstarch…use Dry Flavored Mashed Potatoes Mix. Adds flavor, and thicken the soup. After all, Potatoes are Starch.
Add potatos and when u immersion blend it will thicken it or add shake and pour flour or even instant potatos will thicken it.
This sounds wonderful! I will be making this this weekend!