What's the most amazing soup you've ever had?

amusedmonkey
amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
in Food and Nutrition
A couple of days ago I made the most amazing barley soup. Turns out cumin and dill is an unexpected but surprisingly delicious combination. Here it is:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/barley-and-lentil-soup-with-swiss-chard-231578

Except I did not use swiss chard, I used spinach.

I'm not sure I'll ever be able to top that, so I'm fishing for ideas that wouldn't pale in comparison and leave me wanting. What's the most amazing soup you've ever made? As a personal preference, I'm not a big fan of cream based soups.
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  • truelight_photo_craig
    truelight_photo_craig Posts: 347 Member
    Love this one...

    myrecipes.com/recipe/sausage-kale-bean-soup
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Zuppa Toscana from the Olive Garden- Super easy to make at home, look on Pinterest. SO GOOD
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    zuppa toscano is absolutely my favorite too!
  • shrinkingletters
    shrinkingletters Posts: 1,008 Member
    My lentil soup is legend.
  • anlymc13
    anlymc13 Posts: 114 Member
    I'm in agreement with the others, sausage/kale/bean soup is definitely my fave...whether it's from olive garden or homemade, it's just a beautiful combination.
  • sean0870
    sean0870 Posts: 3 Member
    Chicken and wild rice soup from Mariano's. So damn good!
  • mls100771
    mls100771 Posts: 125 Member
    Curried Lobster and Corn Chowder
  • WeddedBliss1992
    WeddedBliss1992 Posts: 414 Member
    i had a wonderful corn and potato chowder years ago at this little local hotel bar. they stopped serving it. :disappointed:
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    Lamb Shank and Pearl Barley soup. I found it in a Taste magazine (BC Liquor Stores) a few/several years ago. It's a bit of work and a lot of chopping, but the result is so worth it.
  • mandy_bird
    mandy_bird Posts: 20 Member
    Pumpkin soup! Although it has cream in it, I think it's heavenly: http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2011/10/pumpkin-soup.html
  • lizzardsm
    lizzardsm Posts: 271 Member
    edited April 2015
    This beef and barley stew! I add a lot more beef, some bouillon (or better than bouillon), and some chopped baby bella mushrooms. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/beef-barley-soup.html
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    That I made myself? This one:

    http://www.chow.com/recipes/11551-smoked-paprika-and-rutabaga-bisque

  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    My family's favorite is Posole with real anchos ( I've seen recipes online with no ancho chiles--weird).
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Potato soup or as others have said zuppa toscana. I also make ham and bean soup. Very low cal and high fiber and the easiest soup to make in the world.
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    I like lots of different kinds of soups, but I think my favorite is homemade chicken/veggie soup (using homemade chicken broth made by boiling the chicken carcass with veggies). A bowl of that with some crusty bread. So good.
  • Jengoing2015
    Jengoing2015 Posts: 28 Member
    I make this Curried Squash Soup a lot and love it minus the mushrooms. http://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=curried_squash_soup
  • truelight_photo_craig
    truelight_photo_craig Posts: 347 Member
    ahoy_m8 wrote: »
    My family's favorite is Posole with real anchos ( I've seen recipes online with no ancho chiles--weird).

    Another favorite!

  • truelight_photo_craig
    truelight_photo_craig Posts: 347 Member
    I have a tomato lentil soup with mushrooms and lots of curry that is dynamite!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    The favorite one I make, is cheddar cheese soup.
  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    The first time I had Baked French Onion soup, I was hooked.

    I now order it whenever it's on the menu.
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
    People rant about my chicken soup. Have to like low sodiom
  • namarc0
    namarc0 Posts: 480 Member
    Sweet potato chipotle apple from food and wine-warm, comforting, low cal,and nutritious!
  • Dawn5202
    Dawn5202 Posts: 25 Member
    My husband makes amazing soups that are very nutritious. Beef vetable, vegetable chicken curry, chicken and rice with vegetables, cabbage soup. They are all fabulous, but unfortunately, he never uses a recipe or I would share. He just starts cooking and they are always great!
  • tat2cookie
    tat2cookie Posts: 1,899 Member
    This that I got from MFP actually.
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  • lngrunert
    lngrunert Posts: 204 Member
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    That I made myself? This one:

    http://www.chow.com/recipes/11551-smoked-paprika-and-rutabaga-bisque

    Oh my God, that looks amazing. I love rutabegas! Must try ASAP.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    The crab bisque at Lobster house in Cape May, N.J.!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Micheal symon's blue cheese tomato soup. I swap out the cream for evaporated skim milk and its 119 calories per cup - I'm serving it at my wedding soup bar along with the roasted vegetable soup from againstallagrain.com http://againstallgrain.com/2013/01/30/leftover-roast-chicken-soup-with-roasted-vegetables/
  • tekkiechikk
    tekkiechikk Posts: 375 Member
    My own Unstuffed Pepper Soup. I use Morningstar crumbles instead of meat. It works out to 150 calories for a good sized bowl (1.5 cups) and is really filling.

    A local restaurant makes an unbelievable pumpkin and apple cider soup every fall. I don't even like to think about the calories (it's made with heavy cream) but is so worth it.
  • Aemely
    Aemely Posts: 694 Member
    Matzo ball soup from a good Jewish deli or a really good udon from a Japanese cafe (best I had was in a Chicago subway tunnel restaurant!). Warning: Slurping may ensue.
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    The recipe below is by far my favourite. Very filling, and the ACV brings the flavour to a whole new level. Delish!
    (recipe taken from http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.ca/2011/03/mellow-lentil-sniffle-soup.html, although I also own the recipe book it's from - Eat, Drink & Be Vegan - too)

    Mellow Lentil “Sniffle” Soup

    This is one of those 'go-to' soups that is comforting, delicious with plenty of flavor but not spicy, and sure to chase away those winter 'sniffles'!
    MAKES 5–6 SERVINGS. WHEAT-FREE

    1–1½ tbsp olive oil
    1½ cups onion, diced
    1 cup celery, diced
    ¾ cup carrots, diced
    3 large cloves garlic, minced
    ½ tsp sea salt
    freshly ground black pepper to taste
    ¾–1 tsp curry powder
    1 tsp paprika
    ¼ tsp dried thyme
    2 cups dry red lentils
    3 cups vegetable stock
    4–4½ cups water
    2½–3 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (see note)
    2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

    In a large pot on medium heat, add oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, curry powder, paprika, and dried thyme and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Rinse lentils. Add lentils, stock, and water and stir to combine. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes. Add rosemary and simmer for another 8–10 minutes or more, until lentils are completely softened. Stir in vinegar, season to taste with additional salt and black pepper if desired.

    Cooking Note: Fresh rosemary is exquisite in this soup, but if you don’t have it, you can use dried. However, add it at the beginning of the cooking process, along with the other dried spices, and use less—about 1 tsp.

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