30 Best Creamy Soup Recipes That Are Velvety Smooth
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food.
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Sometimes, life's littlest indulgences are the most rewarding. Which is certainly the case with these creamy soup recipes. It doesn't take much effort to whip up a bowl of velvety smooth soup, but once you sit down to enjoy it, you'll be so happy you did! Whether it’s Ree Drummond's creamy, dreamy pumpkin soup or her decadent potato soup topped with crispy bacon, this list has tons of options to make you feel warm and cozy inside. While some of these soup recipes require a blender, you can also reach for an immersion blender to make things silky smooth. But don't worry too much because the handy kitchen tool is so easy to use. "You can blend straight in the pot or cup," Ree says about her immersion blender. Of course, other creamy soups don't require any special tools at all. They simply rely on heavy cream for that dreamy texture.
With hearty chicken and corn chowder, slow cooker split pea soup, and five-ingredient roasted butternut squash soup that's packed with cozy flavor, there are plenty of fall soup recipes and winter soup recipes to choose from in this roundup. You'll also find a mix of year-round classics like broccoli cheese soup and tangy tomato soup, along with fresh new favorites such as fettuccine Alfredo soup and tortellini soup, too. Here's all the luscious comfort food recipes you need, just in time for soup season!
Pumpkin Soup
Nothing says fall quite like creamy pumpkin soup! This recipe uses whole roasted pumpkins that are cooked until tender and soft before getting blended. For extra decadence, don't forget a drizzle of cream.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Soup recipe.
Italian Chicken Soup
This creamy tomato broth in this chicken and noodle soup is all thanks to heavy cream and parmesan cheese. It's a hearty weeknight meal that's even better when served with crusty Italian bread.
Get Ree's Italian Chicken Soup recipe.
Cauliflower Soup
This vegetable-based soup can be as smooth or as chunky as you'd like. Just add more cauliflower depending on your preferences.
Get Ree's Cauliflower Soup recipe.
Lobster Bisque
Looking for a creamy soup to serve on special occasions? This lobster bisque is just the thing! The thick and velvety texture paired with chunks of warm garlic butter lobster is the ultimate luxury.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Split peas are a magical ingredient that turn ultra-creamy just by cooking them! Add diced ham or a ham bone to give this soup a hint of smokiness.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Instead of heavy cream, this recipe uses rich and flavorful coconut milk to make it creamy. It also happens to be vegan!
Chicken and Corn Chowder
This chowder is creamy but it's also chock full of hearty ingredients, like potatoes, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and shredded chicken. It'll fill you up on a chilly day.
Get the Chicken and Corn Chowder recipe.
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and rice is a classic combination no matter how you make it. But during the colder months, it's especially comforting in soup form!
Get Ree's Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Despite how creamy this soup is, it's also surprisingly light, too! The simple recipe lets fresh asparagus shine with just a hint of aromatics to give it flavor.
Get Ree's Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe.
Clam Chowder
This popular New England soup is rich and creamy with loads of potatoes, celery, and chopped clams. You can serve it in a bread bowl to make it even more hearty.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Light but creamy, this chicken soup is oh-so comforting. It's packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and pillowy gnocchi. Plus, it uses just one pot and is ready in 45 minutes. Delicious and easy!
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Chicken Alfredo Soup
On a mission to eat more chicken Alfredo? We're right there with you! This creamy, dreamy soup is everything you'd expect in a big plate of chicken Alfredo, but combined the coziest soup. Broccoli, lemon, and fresh parsley brighten up the indulgent dish.
Get Ree's Chicken Alfredo Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Let your slow cooker do all the work to get this velvety, rich soup on the dinner table. This is perfect for making for a crowd—just set out all of the toppings like bacon, cheese, chives, and sour cream, and let everyone load up their bowls as they please.
Get the Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe.
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Five ingredients is all it takes to make this soup. It's full of fall flavor thanks to butternut squash and each bowl gets topped with crunchy apple and crisp, salty bacon.
Broccoli-Cheese Soup
As Ree Drummond says, "Broccoli-cheese soup is my life." This rich, cheesy, broccoli soup is so easy to make at home and better than any store-bought version. Serve it in a bread bowl if you like!
Get Ree's Broccoli-Cheese Soup recipe.
Split Pea Soup With Ham
Have leftover ham on hand? Make this soul-nourishing soup for dinner. Chock full of veggies, it's creamy even without any heavy cream in the mix.
Get the Split Pea Soup With Ham recipe.
Potato Leek Soup
Switch up your classic potato soup recipe by adding fragrant leeks! They bring so much flavor to the indulgent soup. Top bowlfuls with a drizzle of heavy cream, crispy fried onions, and celery leaves for big flavor and pretty presentation.
Get the Potato Leek Soup recipe.
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Get dinner on the table in just 15 minutes with this simple recipe. It's also incredibly customizable; you can use whatever frozen veggies you've got on hand to make it.
Get Ree's Creamy Tortellini Soup recipe.
French Onion Potato Soup
Ree's said it herself: Gruyère cheese is obscenely delicious. When it's combined with creamy, puréed potatoes, the result is unbelievably satisfying.
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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Think of this recipe as tomato soup's more daring, exciting cousin. Garlic, onion, red peppers, and more flavorful ingredients add an irresistible kick to the dish.
Get Ree's Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup recipe.
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