Comforting Soup Recipes to Warm Weeknight Dinners

Table of contents

• Homemade Soup Recipes
• Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup
• Beef & Dumplings
• Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe
• Beef Udon Soup
• High Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup
• High Protein Egg Drop Soup
• Creamy Wild Rice Soup
• Smoked Italian Wedding Soup
• Italian Sausage and Cabbage Soup
• Zuppa Toscana
• Instant Pot Beefy Cabbage and Rice Soup
• Beef Dumpling Soup Recipe
• Smoked Tomato Basil Soup
• Smoked Chicken Pot Pie Soup
• Italian Sausage and Potato Soup
• Clam Chowder Recipe
• Ham and Potato Soup
• Smoked Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
• Jalapeño Popper Smoked Chicken Soup
• Beef Noodle Soup with Prime Rib
• Traeger Tomato Soup (from scratch)
• Low-Carb Beef and Cabbage Soup
• Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup
• Lingcod Gumbo Recipe
• Traeger Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
• Smoked Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Smoked French Onion Soup
• Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Dungeness Crab Bisque
• Miso Soup Recipe
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
• Chicken and Dumpling Soup
• Oven-Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup
• Meatball Tortellini Soup
• Homemade Tonkotsu Ramen
• Pacific Northwest Clam Chowder
• Smoked Salmon Chowder
• Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
• Beef Barley Soup with Prime Rib
• French Onion Soup
• Spicy Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
• Traeger Grilled Vegetable Bisque
• Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
• Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Corn & Potato Chowder with Wild Rice
• Chicken Taco Soup
• Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Soup
• Sarma Cabbage Roll Soup
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Cream of Chanterelle Soup
• Creamy Zucchini Bisque
• Seafood Bisque
• Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
• Chicken Wild Rice Soup
• Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
• Chilis & Stews
• Smoked Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò kho)
• Venison Stew
• Mexican Beef Stew
• Venison Chili
• Traeger Chicken Chili
• Smoked White Chicken Chili
• Traeger Irish Beef Stew
• Smoked Stuffed Pepper Stew
• Traeger Pellet Grill Cioppino Recipe

Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup

Chunks of tender beef, thick homestyle egg noodles, and a medley of vegetables simmer in a savory, deeply flavored broth. This big-batch soup is easy to scale and tastes even better the next day.

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Beef & Dumplings

Slow-simmered chuck roast steeps in a rich broth with garlic, herbs, and a splash of wine, finished with carrots and fluffy homemade dumplings for a comforting, hearty meal.

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Beef Udon Soup

Seared steak, chewy udon noodles, and a savory Japanese-style broth come together quickly. Top with a soft-cooked egg and a sprinkle of furikake for extra umami.

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High Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup

Creamy cheddar and broccoli get a protein lift from blended cottage cheese, offering the same comfort as classic broccoli-cheddar but with more staying power.

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High Protein Egg Drop Soup

Silky egg ribbons meet chicken bone broth, sesame oil, and shiitake mushrooms for a light, protein-packed bowl that’s ready in under 20 minutes.

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Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Earthy mushrooms and nutty wild rice swim in a roux-thickened, creamy broth for a rich, satisfying soup that reheats beautifully.

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Smoked Italian Wedding Soup

Sausage and beef meatballs smoked on the pellet grill add a bold aroma to tiny pasta, spinach, and a flavorful broth—an elevated take on the classic.

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Italian Sausage and Cabbage Soup

Italian sausage, ground beef, and a head of cabbage simmer in a tomato-forward broth for a filling, flavor-packed soup that improves as it sits.

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Zuppa Toscana

A restaurant favorite made at home: spicy sausage, crisp bacon, and tender potatoes in a creamy broth that’s rich and comforting.

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Instant Pot Beefy Cabbage and Rice Soup

This Instant Pot version requires about 15 minutes of prep before the pressure cooker does the rest—hearty, quick, and full of cabbage-forward flavor.

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Beef Dumpling Soup Recipe

Oxtail, short ribs, and chuck simmer into a deep, gelatinous bone broth, then get topped with fresh dumplings for an indulgent special-occasion soup.

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Smoked Tomato Basil Soup

Roasted tomatoes gain a deep, smoky character and combine with garlic, onion, and cream for a cozy, elevated tomato basil soup.

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Smoked Chicken Pot Pie Soup

All the flavors of chicken pot pie—tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy base—served as a hearty soup with a hint of smoke.

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Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Bold Italian sausage and tender potatoes simmer together and finish with a splash of cream, creating a rich, comforting bowl.

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Ham and Potato Soup

A great way to use leftover ham: this hearty potato soup uses hash browns for convenience and delivers comforting, satisfying flavor.

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Smoked Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Bright and savory, this lemon chicken orzo gets its depth from a smoked—or rotisserie—Greek chicken for an easy from-scratch bowl.

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Jalapeño Popper Smoked Chicken Soup

Creamy, spicy, and smoky—this soup captures the flavors of a jalapeño popper with smoked chicken for game day or a chilly night in.

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Beef Noodle Soup with Prime Rib

Turn leftover prime rib into a rich beef noodle soup with sautéed vegetables, red wine, and homemade egg noodles for a luxurious comfort bowl.

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Traeger Tomato Soup (from scratch)

Roast cherry or grape tomatoes on a Traeger, in the oven, or on the stovetop, then blend them into a bright, scratch-made tomato soup ready in under an hour.

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Low-Carb Beef and Cabbage Soup

Stew meat and cabbage simmer with bold stuffed-pepper flavors, served over riced cauliflower for a satisfying low-carb option.

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Traeger Pulled Pork Tortilla Soup

Leftover smoked pulled pork stars in this easy tortilla soup—ideal for using up BBQ scraps and feeding a crowd.

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Lingcod Gumbo Recipe

Fresh lingcod, shrimp, and andouille sausage combine in a simplified homemade gumbo with bold, coastal flavors.

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Traeger Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage

Sweet Italian sausage pairs with cheese tortellini in a creamy broth that’s easy enough for weeknights and elegant enough for guests.

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Smoked Broccoli Cheese Soup

Fresh broccoli and smoked cheddar take on extra depth from live wood smoke, creating one of the most flavorful broccoli-cheddar soups around.

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Smoked French Onion Soup

Onions caramelize low and slow on the pellet grill, then join a rich broth topped with melted cheese and toasted bread for a smoky take on the classic.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

A simple, flavorful smoked chicken tortilla soup loaded with classic toppings and bright finishes.

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Dungeness Crab Bisque

Rich, silky, and full of sweet Dungeness crab, this bisque elevates any dinner into a special meal.

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Miso Soup Recipe

Quick, authentic miso soup that comes together in minutes—perfect as a starter or light meal.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

From scratch or with a few shortcuts, this hearty chicken noodle soup covers everything from homemade stock to tender noodles for a classic, restorative bowl.

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Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Comforting chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings combine for an old-fashioned, satisfying soup.

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Oven-Roasted Creamy Tomato Soup

Roasted tomatoes and a few pantry staples make this creamy tomato soup an easy, reliable favorite in the collection.

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Meatball Tortellini Soup

Ground beef meatballs, spinach, tomatoes, cheese, and tortellini combine for a quick, family-friendly soup that’s filling and flavorful.

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Homemade Tonkotsu Ramen

Rich, deeply flavored pork-based ramen that’s highly customizable and worth the effort for a restaurant-quality bowl at home.

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Pacific Northwest Clam Chowder

A big bowl loaded with freshly harvested clams—this chowder celebrates local seafood and comes together more quickly than you might expect.

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Smoked Salmon Chowder

Carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, and lemon-pepper smoked salmon create a flavorful chowder that showcases Pacific Northwest ingredients.

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Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage

Hearty and satisfying, this soup blends ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes, cheese, and tortellini for a meal-in-a-bowl.

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Beef Barley Soup with Prime Rib

Tender prime rib, hearty barley, and complementary vegetables make this an especially flavorful and robust soup.

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French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, a toasty baguette, and melted aged Swiss come together in a rich, cozy French onion soup that’s easier to make than it tastes.

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Spicy Tonkotsu Miso Ramen

A labor of love: rich tonkotsu broth meets spicy miso for a ramen that’s become a standout in our kitchen.

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Traeger Grilled Vegetable Bisque

Grilling concentrates flavor in vegetables for a creamy bisque that’s a delicious way to use up odds and ends from the produce drawer.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

A fast, flavorful chicken and rice soup that gets a pop from red bell pepper—perfect when you need dinner on the table quickly.

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Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Not the quickest option, but one of the richest broccoli-cheddar soups you’ll make—worth the extra time for deep, developed flavor.

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Corn & Potato Chowder with Wild Rice

Hearty vegetables and nutty wild rice make this chowder an ideal comfort food for cooler months.

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Chicken Taco Soup

An easy, pantry-friendly chicken taco soup that uses common ingredients for a flavorful, family-friendly meal.

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Minnesota Wild Rice Hotdish Soup

A favorite casserole transformed into soup: rich beef broth, tender wild rice, and the nostalgic flavors of a Minnesota hotdish.

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Sarma Cabbage Roll Soup

All the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls—deconstructed into a rich, filling soup that saves time without sacrificing taste.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Made with homemade broth and economical chicken legs, this pressure-cooker chicken noodle soup is a fast weeknight staple.

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Cream of Chanterelle Soup

Fresh chanterelle mushrooms lend a deep, woodsy flavor to this luxurious cream-of-mushroom-style soup.

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Creamy Zucchini Bisque

If you have a bumper crop of zucchini, this silky bisque is a delicious way to use it—serve with crusty bread for a simple meal.

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Seafood Bisque

Loaded with shellfish and fish, this homemade seafood bisque delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the wait.

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Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup

Use leftover turkey to make a comforting noodle soup—an excellent way to stretch the holiday bird into several meals.

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Toss ingredients into the crockpot in the morning and return to a hot, hearty soup filled with tender beef, vegetables, and pasta.

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Chilis & Stews

When you want something heartier than soup, explore these chilis and stews—meatier, thicker, and built to stick to your ribs.

Smoked Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò kho)

Bò kho features a fragrant broth of lemongrass, star anise, and warm spices. This version adds a two-hour smoke to chuck short ribs before braising for deeply layered flavor.

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Venison Stew

Slow-cooked venison becomes tender and flavorful, simmered with carrots, green beans, and baby potatoes in a red wine–forward broth.

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Mexican Beef Stew

Tender chuck roast simmers in a spicy tomato-and-chile broth with large pieces of carrot and yucca—serve with warm tortillas for a hearty meal.

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Venison Chili

Use frozen venison to make this customizable chili—chunks of roast simmer until fork-tender for a flavorful, satisfying bowl.

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Traeger Chicken Chili

Smoked chicken breast joins white beans and a light herb-spiked broth for a twist on chicken chili with smoky depth.

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Smoked White Chicken Chili

Smoked or poached chicken, white beans, corn, and cream cheese make a thick, creamy chili with a touch of jalapeño heat.

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Traeger Irish Beef Stew

Chuck roast braises with carrots, onion, celery, and potatoes in a Guinness-spiked broth for a deeply flavored Irish-style stew.

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Smoked Stuffed Pepper Stew

Smoked beef blends with vegetables and stuffed-pepper seasonings, served over steamed rice for a comforting, smoky stew.

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