20 Vintage Soup Recipes Worth Making Again (And Again, And Again)

There's a reason these comforting and nostalgic soup recipes have stood the test of time.

overhead angle looking down at a large spoonful of vegetable soup with a stock pot full underneath

Craving a bowlful of comfort? You're in luck. In this collection of vintage soup recipes, you'll find old-fashioned soups that have stood the test of time—from classic chicken noodle to mom- and grandma-approved dinners that will please everyone at your table.

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Vintage Onion Soup

onion soup bowl with recipe printed on

Terri Peters

"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

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Old-World Cabbage Soup

cabbage soup in thick lipped dish on white and red striped cloth

lutzflcat

"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

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Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

close up view of Old-Fashioned Potato Soup garnished with cheese and bacon in a bowl
Cella

"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

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Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup I

"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

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Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

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

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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Soup

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

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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

 Bowl of Grandma's chicken noodle soup with celery and black pepper.

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"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

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Split Pea Soup

split pea soup

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

cream of mushroom soup

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"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

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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

close up view of Old-Fashioned Beef Stew garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl with a spoon
mommyluvs2cook

"I took my Grandmother's recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor." —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is comfort food that can't be topped!" —Karena

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Grandma's Vegetable Soup

overhead angle looking down at a large spoonful of vegetable soup with a stock pot full underneath

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

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Mom's Butter Bean Soup

white bowl of butter bean soup on wooden table with spoon and blue check napkin

Nicole Russell

"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

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My Mom's Hamburger and Potato Soup

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

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Fresh Tomato Soup

a high angle view of two bowls of garden fresh tomato soup garnished with fresh black pepper and chopped basil.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"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

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Cream of Asparagus Soup

overhead looking down at a bowl of asparagus soup, topped with two tops of asparagus

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

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

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

mid angle looking at a bowl of creamy chicken and wild rice soup, topped with chopped green onions

"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

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Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

a close up view of a single serving of creamy bowl of absolutely ultimate potato soup topped with crispy bacon bits, cheese, and green onion

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

""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.

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Grandma's Corn Chowder

grandma's corn chowder

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"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

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Best Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Bowl of the best cream of broccoli soup topped with croutons sitting on a plaid linen.

Allrecipes Magazine

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

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