Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) gives it a smooth, creamy texture.

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make.

The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth.

Spring Green Soup with Chicken

Diana Chistruga

Try this healthy broccoli soup alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or as a starter for a simple dinner.

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping.

Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Diana Chistruga

Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.

(Stand back and use a long spoon!

)Read more about the author’s connection to this recipe in Soupand LifeLessons From My Grandma.

chicken kale soup

Refrigerated cheese tortellini bulk up the soup and cook in just minutes.

The tortellini can be delicate, so be careful when stirring the soup to avoid them falling apart.

Pea Soup

This simple pea soup recipe makes an elegant start to a spring meal.

creamy mushroom orzo soup

Diana Chistruga

It’s also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the produce section is looking bleak.

Enjoy with crusty bread to sop up the leftovers.

Cooking radishes also tones down any bitterness, while leaving plenty of sweet, earthy flavors to enjoy.

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Victor Protasio

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Pureed Broccoli Soup

Sonia Bozzo

Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Soup with Wild Rice

Marty Baldwin

a recipe photo of the Vegetarian Lasagna Soup served in a bowl

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

Slowcooker Bean Kale and Barley Soup in a ladle

PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN

Sopa de Fideos (Chicken Noodle Soup with Sofrito)

Leigh Beisch

a recipe photo of Curried Chicken & Cabbage Soup in a pot and served in a bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

a recipe photo of the Spinach-Tortellini Soup in a bowl

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Claire Spollen

Pea Soup

a recipe photo of the Copycat Panera’s Broccoli-Cheddar Soup served in two bowls

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

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