Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes 24 Nourishing Soup Recipes That Feed a Crowd Our best big-batch soup recipes include all-time favorites like chicken noodle, tomato, and split pea. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 21, 2022 Close There's nothing like a big batch of soup. It's warming, comforting, and filling—and who doesn't love tomato, chicken noodle, and split pea? Our collection of soup recipes that feed a crowd includes fall and winter favorites like butternut squash soup as well as options that provide bowls of comfort year round. We've even snuck in some chilled soups to serve when the weather is hot; they're refreshing and comforting in an entirely different way. An added bonus is that many of these big-batch soup recipes can be made ahead and frozen. Pop individual portions in the freezer so that they're ready anytime you need a quick lunch or soup for several. All of the recipes in this collection serve at least six—some make enough for 12 portions—and most of the recipes can be doubled. 01 of 24 Late-Summer Vegetable Soup Before you jump into fall, savor the last of summer with this tomato, corn, and green bean soup. It gets heft from orzo which cooks in the soup pot, so there's just one pan to clean. View Recipe 02 of 24 Test Kitchen's Favorite Chicken Soup Made with a Whole Chicken Armando Rafael There's a reason why this version of chicken noodle soup is touted as our test kitchen's favorite: It's a simple, well-done classic. Made with egg noodles, a classic mirepoix (celery, carrots, and onions), and a flavorful homemade stock, this recipe will never go out of style. View Recipe 03 of 24 Broccoli, Potato, and Cheddar Soup Nico Schinco Melted cheese is a major player in this cozy soup. It's packed with potato and broccoli in a chicken stock base and will surely appeal to fans of the loaded baked potato. View Recipe 04 of 24 Creamy Carrot, Tomato, and Ginger Soup Lennart Weibull The silky texture of this soup comes from the vegetables—a combination of sweet potato, canned tomatoes, and carrots. There's no cream; the only dairy is a tablespoon of butter that adds richness. View Recipe 05 of 24 Italian Chicken Soup with Pasta and Tomatoes Armando Rafael Plenty of fresh basil, canned whole tomatoes, pasta, and chopped fennel make this chicken soup extra special. A garnish of grated parmesan cheese brings bonus flavor and a rich consistency. View Recipe 06 of 24 Split-Pea Soup with Spinach and Barley Kate Mathis Make a giant batch of this healthy, hearty soup, then dig in on a snowy day. Use water instead of chicken stock to keep this soup vegetarian-friendly. View Recipe 07 of 24 Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger Bryan Gardner It wouldn't be fall without butternut squash soup. Our version is vegan; it's made with coconut milk and vegetable broth so that everyone can enjoy this seasonal favorite. View Recipe 08 of 24 Creamless Creamy Corn Soup Dana Gallagher Corn chowder is always a fan-favorite, but it's not the lightest soup option. This riff is a little bit healthier thanks to stock (vegetable or chicken works!) and the "milk" scraped from the corn cobs. The secret to that vibrant yellow color is just a 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric. View Recipe 09 of 24 Kale, White Bean, and Farro Soup Kate Mathis There's nothing like a bowl of soup to keep us satisfied and energized for hours on end. This vegan soup is chock-full of healthy vegetables—celery, carrots, onions, and tomatoes—plus hearty kale, white beans, and farro. View Recipe 10 of 24 Pork-and-Cabbage Soup Christopher Testani Our riff on a Polish specialty features two kinds of pork, bacon and spareribs, for a hearty soup. Serve with rye bread, so you can soak up every last bit of the rich liquid. View Recipe 11 of 24 Customizable Vegetable Soup Marcus Nilsson This super-adaptable formula makes 10 cups of delicious vegetable soup. Choose your preference from each category: beans or pasta, starchy root vegetables, quick-cooking vegetables, and leafy greens. View Recipe 12 of 24 Test Kitchen's Favorite Tomato Soup Sidney Bensimon Having a classic tomato soup recipe in your back pocket is a must. This version, made with high-quality canned whole tomatoes, is sure to do the trick. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches on the side. View Recipe 13 of 24 Chicken Zoodle Soup Armando Rafael Zoodles will never be spaghetti—let's not pretend otherwise. Instead, let's reinvent how this curly vegetable noodle is used. They make a great addition to chicken soup, as this recipe shows. View Recipe 14 of 24 Roasted-Squash-and-Parsnip Soup Mikkel Vang When you need to make a big (and we mean really big!) batch, turn to this root vegetable soup that serves 12. It has all of our favorite fall flavors—tart apples, warm sage, and sweet butternut squash. View Recipe 15 of 24 Test Kitchen's Favorite Matzo Ball Soup Sidney Bensimon A nourishing broth made with chicken feet and fresh ginger makes this soup extra comforting. The fluffy dumpling are enriched with schmaltz. View Recipe 16 of 24 Zucchini-Coconut Soup Dana Gallagher When zucchini is at its peak in the summer, turn it into this creamy, cool vegan soup. Coconut milk creates a decadent, sweet consistency that's so refreshing when served chilled on a hot day. View Recipe 17 of 24 Farro-Mushroom Soup A blend of four different kinds of mushrooms add unique texture and flavor to this grain soup. It will most certainly feed your entire family, with leftovers for next day's lunch, too. View Recipe 18 of 24 Restorative Chicken Soup with Ginger Armando Rafael Feeling under the weather? There's nothing like chicken soup for the soul. This broth is full of umami flavors, and don't underestimate the power of fresh ginger to soothe your stomach. View Recipe 19 of 24 Spanish Clam Soup Kate Mathis Plenty of garlic, sweet smoked paprika, and Spanish cured ham take this littleneck clam soup into Iberian territory. A hot red chile pepper adds plenty of kick. View Recipe 20 of 24 Chilled Melon, Cucumber, and Mint Soup This light, refreshing soup is best served chilled, so make it well in advance. Mint is the perfect summery herb to pair with cucumber and honeydew. View Recipe 21 of 24 Peruvian Chicken Soup with Rice and Potatoes None of the chicken goes to waste in this soup. Wings, breasts, and thighs are all utilized to create a delicious and economical homemade stock; afterwards, shred the cooked meat and mix it in with vegetables. View Recipe 22 of 24 Slow-Cooker White-Bean Soup Lennart Weibull The best things in life are worth waiting for—like this soup that takes its time (6 hours!) to cook. However, the recipe only requires 25 minutes of hands-on work. The secret to a vegetarian soup with robust, umami flavor? Add Parmesan rind to the soup while it cooks, then remove it just before serving. View Recipe 23 of 24 Turkey Tortellini Soup Aaron Dyer Give cheese tortellini a new life in this turkey soup (perfect for making use of Thanksgiving leftovers!). Sneak in some spinach for a pop of green. View Recipe 24 of 24 Pasta-and-Fava-Bean Soup Bryan Gardner The humble roots and no-fuss nature of this soup make it a vegetarian favorite. Leave off the grated Parmesan cheese for a vegan-friendly bowl. View Recipe Was this page helpful? 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