These crowd-pleasing soups remain our favorites year after year. From French onion soup, rich with sweet caramelized onions and a blanket of nutty Gruyère, to the simple perfection of a smooth tomato soup, the perfect partner for grilled cheese, these are the ones you'll turn to again and again.  

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Classic Tomato Soup

Silky tomato soup is like the little black dress of soups. Unadorned and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, it's a comforting lunch. Dressed up with simple garnishes, it makes a sophisticated start to a dinner party.

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Pasta e Fagioli

This Italian soup—which has as many variations as there are cooks—is chock full of pasta, beans, and vegetables, making it a hearty one-dish meal.

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Classic Manhattan Clam Chowder

This chowder is a great change of pace from the creamy New England version. With its base of stock and tomatoes, rather than roux and cream, it’s lighter and a bit healthier.

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Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon

Like a loaded baked potato in liquid form, this creamy soup is topped with scallions, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar.

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Matzo Ball Soup

The ultimate in Jewish comfort food, this classic recipe includes a homemade golden chicken broth, and the secret to ultra-light matzo balls.

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Classic French Onion Soup

This ultimate version of the bistro classic is made with homemade beef broth and caramelized onions. Aged Gruyère is key to getting the traditional bubbling crust of cheese; it's rich, smooth, and melts easily.

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Bouillabaisse

This classic Provençal seafood stew features a fennel- and saffron-scented seafood broth, fresh fish and shellfish, and crisp croutons spread with rouille.

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Beef & Wild Rice Soup with Winter Vegetables

Wild rice imparts a wonderfully nutty, earthy fragrance to this savory soup. Chunks of tender butternut squash and turnips turn it into a one-pot meal.

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