20 Vintage Soup Recipes Worth Making Again

Vintage Onion Soup

“It’s a fun way to feel connected to the past, and making the recipe and eating it out of the vintage bowl made me feel like I was cooking with someone’s grandmother, learning how to make one of her treasured recipes.” —Terri Peters

Old-World Cabbage Soup

“A hearty soup, great for a cold, blustery March day–or any day! My husband Tom developed this recipe and got it just right on the second try. Best if cooked one day ahead, refrigerated overnight and heated just before serving.” —Carol Fetsco

Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

“This old-fashioned potato soup recipe is closest to the soup I remember as a child. I have seen many renditions of it surface in several bistros. It is easy and the method can be applied to broccoli or cauliflower versions as well.” —Cyd Lmbros

Mulligatawny Soup

“Mulligatawny soup means “pepper water,” and curry is the particular ingredient that gives this incredible dish such a delicious flavor, or so I’m told. This old recipe was given to me long ago.” —Lise P

Mama’s Italian Wedding Soup

“This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.” —Eileen Mintz

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Soup

“I’ve been making this soup for years and I love it. The first time I made it I mistakenly bought crushed tomatoes instead of whole tomatoes and that’s the way I’ve been doing it ever since. Goes great with a grilled cheese sandwich.” —Liz Harris

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

“This is my grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe. It’s very savory and tasty, and I think everyone will like it. Use smoked chicken for even more flavor!” —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Split Pea Soup

“This split pea soup recipe makes a nourishing, hearty meal on a blustery fall or winter day.” —Sandra

Cream of Mushroom Soup

“This homemade cream of mushroom soup can be made with button mushrooms, or add other delicious varieties like shiitake or cremini for a more intense mushroom flavor. Experiment to find your favorite flavor combination!” —Karena

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

“I took my Grandmother’s recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor.” —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

“This old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is comfort food that can’t be topped!” —Karena

Grandma’s Vegetable Soup

“This vegetable soup recipe is so easy and so good. My grandma used to make it for us.” —BRANDY3

Mom’s Butter Bean Soup

“My mom’s butter bean soup is pure comfort food to me. She made it weekly in a slow cooker, and this is my sped-up stovetop version. Add chopped cooked ham to make a hearty main dish if desired, or use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. For a thicker soup, smash some of the beans using a large spoon.” —Nicole Russell

My Mom’s Hamburger and Potato Soup

“This hamburger soup with potatoes is a comforting, warm meal that is great for a chilly winter day or anytime you want a yummy, easy soup! Serve with crusty bread.” —Heather

Fresh Tomato Soup

“This tomato soup recipe is simple, quick, and perfect to make when tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers’ markets for a delicious summertime treat. Delicious with garlic bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.” —Charlotte

Cream of Asparagus Soup

“This easy creamy asparagus soup is perfect for making the most of fresh asparagus when it’s in season—take advantage!” —MARBALET

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

“This wild rice and chicken soup is supremely filling and hearty. I serve this on cold, rainy days with a loaf of homemade bread. Hint: This is perfect for leftover rotisserie chicken or chicken you’ve pulled from the bone after making homemade chicken stock!” —Stephanie Fenley Garcia

Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

“”I have looked through many recipes for potato soup, but the name says it all. This is absolutely the ultimate potato soup. Don’t be tempted to leave anything out. It all comes together in the end.” —Lisa H.

Grandma’s Corn Chowder

“I got this corn chowder soup recipe from my husband’s grandmother. She used to make it for him when he was a child, and when we got married, she passed the recipe on to me.” —CKINCAID1

Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup

“This broccoli soup recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make. Enjoy (I know you will)!” —Jessie A

More Inspiration