10 Souper Bowl Recipes for a Game Day Potluck Party
Plus, how to host the themed event!
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Football season's biggest showdown is here, and whether you're in it for the big game, the commercials, the halftime show, or just want an excuse to gather with friends, there's one thing everyone can agree on: good Super Bowl food is a must. While you can throw a Super Bowl party with the usual spread of wings, chips, and dips, you can also go a different direction by letting a lineup of hearty soups, stews, and chilis take the field. Yes, we're talking a Souper Bowl recipes showdown! Never heard of it? Well, this themed game day gathering puts a cozy and comforting spin on your usual activities.
So, here's how to throw a Souper Bowl party: It's the same as a typical party in that everyone gathers to eat, drink, and watch football, but instead of go-to Super Bowl snacks, each guest will bring their favorite soups to share. From classic soup recipes like potato soup to recipes reminiscent of other game day foods like cheeseburger soup and taco soup, everyone in attendance will enjoy a variety of flavors as exciting as the final quarter. Plus, a soup-based meal means less stress in the kitchen and more time to enjoy the main event—especially when you make slow cooker soup recipes.
To really make your party a winner, set up a buffet with football decorations and an all-star selection of toppings, breads, and sides. You'll also want to include ladles, spoons, and big ol' bowls for everyone to grab. To add even more excitement, you can even have everyone vote on the best soup of the day. It's the perfect way to ensure everyone is staying full, having fun, and ready to cheer for their favorite team!
Taco Soup
This taco soup can take the place of your taco bar—and everyone will love it all the same! The soup version calls for taco fillings and toppings like ground beef, beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a packet of taco seasoning. Dress it up with sour cream, avocado, or even crushed corn chips.
Get the Taco Soup recipe.
Cheeseburger Soup
Get ready to satisfy all your Super Bowl cravings! The best of two classic comfort foods come together in this hearty recipe that's got fries and fixings stirred right in. Seriously, it's full of ground beef, cheese, bacon, potatoes, and a generous amount of cream.
Get the Cheeseburger Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Chili
Chili is always a crowd-pleaser—especially on game days! This one takes everything you know and love about a classic chili but makes it even easier thanks to the use of a slow cooker. The beef, bell pepper, onion, and garlic will all cook in the pot for four to six hours (depending on your heat settings).
Get the Slow Cooker Chili recipe.
7-Can Soup
Need a super simple recipe to make this Super Bowl Sunday? Ree calls this one the "easiest soup recipe on the planet." It uses seven canned ingredients including chili, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and Rotel. At the end, just stir in cheese to finish it off!
Get Ree's 7-Can Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Not only is this soup tasty as can be, but it also doesn't involve any extra steps like sautéing or browning. We call that a touchdown! Chicken, spices, beans, diced peppers, and several other ingredients just go right into the pot. Try serving it with cornbread and all the Tex-Mex fixings.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
Perfect Potato Soup
Everyone will become a big fan of this comforting and oh-so-creamy recipe. It's essentially a loaded baked potato broken down into soup form, complete with toppings like parsley, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese. And if you're in a rush before the whistle blows, know that it will be ready in just 30 minutes!
Get Ree's Perfect Potato Soup recipe.
Vegetarian Enchilada Soup
Guests will cheer when you pull up to the potluck with this option in tow. It'll taste just like cheesy enchiladas stuffed with zesty veggies, but without all the hard work that comes with folding and baking. Top it off with chips, sour cream, avocado, and sliced jalapeño.
Get Ree's Vegetarian Enchilada Soup recipe.
White Chicken Chili
Put a spin on tradition chili with this recipe that calls for a mix of tried-and-true chili ingredients such as onions, peppers, garlic and jalapeño. Now, here's where things change: Use white beans in place of kidney beans and strips of rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef. Ta-da!
Get the White Chicken Chili recipe.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This is a great option to have on the table for any vegetarians at your gathering! It's loaded with dense, delicious protein and veggies for a meal that even meat lovers will declare the MVP. Bonus points: You don't have to soak the lentils for hours before throwing them in.
Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe.
Hamburger Soup
If your football menu usually includes burgers, try this hamburger soup instead! It calls for ground beef, tomato paste, and lots of veggies. You can basically use whatever you have on hand! Think: onions, carrots, green beans, corn, bell peppers, potatoes, or even mushrooms.
Get Ree's Hamburger Soup recipe.
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