Classic Soup Recipes from the 1950s

Travel through time with our compilation of soup recipes straight from the 1950s. These warm and nostalgic dishes promise a journey down memory lane, offering timeless flavors and straightforward ingredients. Whether you aim to recreate the taste of yesteryear or crave a hearty, traditional meal, these recipes are crafted to warm your soul and satiate your appetite. Join us as we delve into the world of classic soup recipes, stirring up a pot of delicious nostalgia.

San Francisco Cioppino: Easy Authentic Seafood Stew

A pot of seafood stew with clams and mussels. — San Francisco Cioppino: Easy Authentic Seafood Stew. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

This recipe for Authentic Cioppino is a classic Italian-American seafood stew from San Francisco that’s loaded with clams, shrimp, mussels, crab, and white fish in a flavorful herbed tomato broth. It’s warm, cozy and perfect with a big hunk of sourdough and a crisp glass of wine. This an impressive dish is far easier to make than it looks. Skip the restaurant and make this iconic mouthwatering seafood dish at home!
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Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom and barley soup in a green bowl. — Mushroom Barley Soup. Photo credit: The Graccious Pantry.

Mushroom Barley Soup
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The Best Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with sour cream and parsley. — The Best Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty .

A luxuriously creamy (yet cream-less!) butternut squash soup that is loaded with veggies while still allowing the butternut squash to shine! An optional sweet and savory topping of caramelized onions, sweet apples, and salty bacon kicks up the tasty factor even more. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free and also includes simple suggestions for making it vegan!
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Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque

A bowl of soup with a spoon in it. — Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich, creamy, flavorful soup that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy!
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Instant Pot Cabbage Soup Recipe

A bowl of cabbage soup with meat and vegetables. — Instant Pot Cabbage Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This cabbage soup made in the Instant Pot is comforting, cozy and packed with wholesome ingredients in a flavorful tomato base. It’s a healthy, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant easy recipe you’ll love!
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Instant Pot Bean Soup

A bowl of white bean and kale soup. — Instant Pot Bean Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This Instant Pot bean soup recipe uses a 13 bean and lentil blend with a hearty tomato base for a cozy vegan meal. Tuscan kale leaves are stirred in at the end for added color and nutrition.
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Easy Authentic Italian Wedding Soup

A bowl of soup with meatballs and vegetables. — Easy Authentic Italian Wedding Soup. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

This easy-to-make, authentic Italian wedding soup recipe is loaded with savory meatballs, hearty veggies, and mini pasta, all simmered together to create the perfect combination of flavors. Don’t forget the freshly grated cheese and crusty bread to make it all come together for a meal that’ll warm you from head to toe.
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Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup

Two bowls of soup on a wooden table. — Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

Grab your Instant Pot for this simple and very tasty soup recipe. Potato and leek are a classic combination in soup and this recipe is made easier by cooking it entirely in the pressure cooker. The result is an Instant Pot potato leek soup that’s definitely a comfort food style dish that everyone will enjoy.
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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Two bowls of pea soup with a spoon. — Instant Pot Split Pea Soup. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

This 30-minute Instant Pot split pea soup is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Made with tender split peas, smoked pork shoulder, and fresh vegetables, you won’t be able to get enough of this hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish!
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Chicken noodle soup in a bowl. — Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. Photo credit: My Everyday Table .

This creamy chicken noodle soup recipe is the best cozy comfort food meal you’ll want to eat all fall and winter! Classic chicken noodle soup gets a few creamy flavor upgrades and it’s all served over dumpling noodles for the comfort of a chicken noodle soup, but a little elevated. It’s easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and will warm you right up.
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Easy Clam Chowder | New England Style

A bowl of chowder with carrots and potatoes. — Easy Clam Chowder | New England Style. Photo credit: Dishes Delish.

This easy clam chowder recipe is straight from New England and remains my favorite! I try all different recipes for creamy clam chowder but I keep coming back to this one!
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Chicken Mulligatawny Soup: Warm Your Soul with this Delicious and Nutritious Meal

A bowl of chicken soup with potatoes and carrots. — Chicken Mulligatawny Soup: Warm Your Soul with this Delicious and Nutritious Meal. Photo credit: This Mom is on Fire.

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup is a popular soup that originated in Indian cuisine and has since become a favorite in many parts of the world. The name “Mulligatawny” actually comes from the Tamil language and means “pepper water.”
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Chicken And Dumpling Soup

A bowl of soup with carrots and mashed potatoes. — Chicken And Dumpling Soup. Photo credit: Or Whatever you do.

Homemade Chicken Dumping Soup is one of our family’s all-time favorite meals. When the nights are long and the days are cold, homemade chicken soup with dumplings is the first thing we think of when we need something hot, comfortable, and delicious.
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Crockpot Vegetable Soup

This Crockpot Vegetable Soup is the BEST for an easy weeknight dinner recipe! Loaded with nutrition and flavor, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and a meal that everyone will love. Make this effortless slow cooker vegetable soup in no time at all for a cozy bowl of deliciousness!
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Beef Noodle Soup With Prime Rib

A bowl of beef noodle soup with carrots and noodles. — Beef Noodle Soup With Prime Rib. Photo credit: Or Whatever you do.

We love Beef Noodle Soup, and when you make it with prime rib it takes this hearty, warming, classic soup to a whole ‘nother level! This is one of my favorite parts about making rib roasts at home, and I always make sure to buy and extra big roast so we have plenty for leftovers!
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

A bowl of chicken enchilada soup with avocado and sour cream. — Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Or Whatever you do.

Our Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup is made with tender, smoked chicken, a rich, homemade broth, and all of the delicious toppings you can pile on top. Hearty and easily can be made into a whole meal!
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Beef Barley Soup With Prime Rib

A bowl of beef stew with carrots and corn. — Beef Barley Soup With Prime Rib. Photo credit: Or Whatever you do.

Shut out that cold weather and serve up a hearty bowl of this beef barley soup with prime rib. Tender bits of prime rib, hearty barley, paired with complimentary vegetables for one delicious bowl of soup.
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Instant Pot Copycat Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup

A bowl of tomato soup in front of an instant pot. — Instant Pot Copycat Nordstrom’S Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: Fork To Spoon .

Instant Pot Copycat Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup — If you’re a fan of Nordstrom’s Tomato Basil Soup, this Instant Pot Copycat recipe is for you! This soup is flavorful and rich in color. It tastes like it has been simmering all day, giving the flavors time to develop. The secret ingredient? Fresh basil leaves!
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Low Fodmap Fish Chowder

A spoonful of soup in a blue bowl. — Low Fodmap Fish Chowder. Photo credit: Fodmap Everyday.

You might be more familiar with clam chowder, but fish chowder has a long, esteemed and delicious history and our Low FODMAP Fish Chowder is another easy to make classic.
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White Bean Soup

A comforting Italian soup made with cannellini beans, vegetables, garlic, herbs, and optional bacon. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish.
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Shrimp & Corn Chowder

A bowl of shrimp and potato soup with a spoon. — Low Fodmap Shrimp & Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Fodmap Everyday.

I would be hard pressed to find a food more comforting than soup and we enjoy them year-round. This Low FODMAP Shrimp & Corn Chowder focuses on late summer, early fall vegetables like tomatoes, corn, potatoes, zucchini and fresh basil.
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Crema De Frijol Negro

A bowl of black bean soup with cheese and bacon. — Crema De Frijol Negro. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Crema de Frijol Negro is a rich and creamy black bean Mexican soup. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any time of the year.
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