There's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly night. These bubbling pots of comfort are our readers' favorites, asking only for a hunk of bread and a spoon.

Food trends come and go, but some soups earn a permanent place in our kitchens. They’re the brothy bowls we ladle out on cold nights, the steaming pots we carry to potlucks and family dinners, the fruits of the dog-eared pages we turn to when someone in the group chat needs inspiration for dinner.

The Taste of Home team has published a lot of soup recipes over the years. (And I mean a lot—that number is in the thousands!) But these 10 soups are the ones our readers keep coming back to. Together, they capture what we’re looking for when we’re in need of comfort: tomato-based bowls packed with peppers and spice; rich broths brimming with chicken and noodles; and creamy, cheesy soups that practically hug us back. There’s even a cheeseburger in a bowl, because comfort doesn’t always arrive in the way we expect.

1/10

Cheeseburger Soup

696 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:55 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
2/10

Stuffed Pepper Soup

227 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
3/10

White Chili

612 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:50 min
Servings:7
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, as a time-starved college student, I got this wonderful recipe from my sister-in-law. She had made a big batch and served it to a crowd one night. It was a hit—and easy and quick. In all my years of cooking, I’ve never had another dish get so many compliments. —Laura Brewer, Lafayette, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 334 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein.
4/10

Chicken Noodle Soup

171 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:10 (about 3-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
5/10

Million-Dollar Soup

13 Reviews
Total Time:3 hours 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Million-dollar soup tastes like a million bucks. It's got a long ingredient list, but it pays off in each decadent, flavorful and hearty spoonful. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 617 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1657mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
6/10

Taco Soup

136 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:8 (about 2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
7/10

Cauliflower Soup

313 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
8/10

Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

260 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:40 min
Servings:6 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite tortellini soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.

If Italian is your go-to cuisine, you must try Ina Garten’s wedding soup!

9/10

Potato Soup

172 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
10/10

Tuscan Chicken Soup

5 Reviews
Total Time:50 min
Servings:10 (2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Tuscan chicken soup, also known as Marry Me Chicken Soup, proves that to get to the heart, you have to go through the stomach. This creamy, cheesy soup is complemented with heavy Italian seasoning, bright sun-dried tomatoes and protein-rich rotisserie chicken, leaving everyone with a happy and full belly. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 205 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.