This page brings together five soup-inspired dishes with comforting, layered flavors and a mix of hearty ingredients. Each one uses a distinct method, from simmering and blending to finishing with pasta, bread, or creamy additions.
The recipes here range from a soup-burger mashup to classic-style bowls built around potatoes, beans, chicken, rice, and vegetables.
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- French Onion Soup Burgers
- Baked Potato Soup
- Italian Bread Soup (Ribollita)
- Marry Me Chicken Soup
- Ranch Chicken Rice Soup
French Onion Soup Burgers
French Onion Soup Burgers turn the flavor of caramelized onion soup into a burger with Swiss or gruyère cheese and toasted buns. The onions are cooked slowly with butter, olive oil, sugar, and balsamic vinegar until soft and golden brown, then finished with garlic and thyme for a savory topping that gets piled generously over the cooked patties.
The beef patties are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then cooked in a skillet or grill pan until they reach the desired doneness. During the last minute, each patty is topped with cheese and covered so it melts before everything is assembled on the toasted buns.
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Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup starts with crisp bacon, which is cooked first and reserved so the drippings can flavor the pot. Potatoes are boiled until fork-tender, then lightly mashed and added back in later for body, while onion, butter, garlic, and flour build the base before broth and half and half are whisked in.
The soup is finished by stirring in sour cream and shredded cheddar until melted and smooth, with the option to blend for a softer texture. It is served hot with the crispy bacon on top, and chives, extra cheese, or more sour cream can be added as desired.
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Italian Bread Soup (Ribollita)
Italian Bread Soup, also called Ribollita, begins with olive oil, onion, and celery cooked until softened, followed by garlic and leafy greens that wilt into the pot. Tomato sauce, a Parmesan rind, white beans, and water then simmer together to create a hearty base before the bread goes in.
Torn baguette pieces are added near the end and continue simmering until they absorb the soup, thickening the bowl into a bread-forward dish. If it becomes too dense, more water can be added, and the finished soup is seasoned again and topped with grated Parmesan.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
Marry Me Chicken Soup builds flavor by heating the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar and cooking onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste until the paste deepens in color. Chicken broth is then stirred in with salt, Italian seasoning, basil, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to create a seasoned tomato base.
Uncooked bowtie pasta simmers directly in the broth until just al dente, then the heat is lowered for cream, spinach, shredded chicken, and cream cheese. Stirring these in makes the soup smooth and rich, and it is finished with grated Parmesan before serving.
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Ranch Chicken Rice Soup
Ranch Chicken Rice Soup starts by sautéing onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened, then layering in garlic powder, ranch seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Chicken broth and condensed soup are stirred together to create a creamy, seasoned base.
Cooked shredded chicken and uncooked white rice are added next, and the soup is brought to a boil before being covered and simmered until the rice cooks through. Bacon bits can be used as a garnish, and the seasoning can be adjusted just before serving hot.
