Whether you need to feed a crowd or you just want to cozy up with a warm bowl, this collection of Hey Grill Hey’s most popular soup recipes has something just for you. With all the staples you love and some smoky new classics, your next favorite soup is waiting to be spooned.

12 Soup Recipes to Make for the People You Love

When the weather starts turning chilly or you just need some warm, cozy comfort, nothing beats a bowl of warm soup. With this collection of some of my most popular soup recipes, you can fill that bowl-shaped hole in your heart while adding some BBQ love. Whether you’re looking to make the most of your BBQ leftovers or give your grilled veggies a flavorful new purpose, I’ve got you covered with these 12 soup recipes.

1. Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

When I think soup, the first thing that comes to mind is always chicken noodle. This recipe cranks the flavor on the classic soup by adding chicken you can make right in your own backyard. I love using smoked chicken, but it also tastes amazing with grilled chicken, and even spatchcock chicken. With a savory, from-scratch broth, fresh veggies, and tender egg noodles, this Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm hug in bowl form.

Make this soup when you’ve got leftover chicken to use, when you need to feed a lot of people, or when you just need a spoonful of classic comfort.

2. White Chicken Chili

Do you ever get the craving for a rich, homemade chili, but you don’t want to eat anything too heavy? Same here. That’s what I love about my White Chicken Chili. It’s got all the best parts of chili: the hearty beans, the spicy peppers, that unmistakable comfort-food feeling. The big difference is this recipe uses tender smoked chicken and a super rich and creamy broth, all seasoned with a zesty dash of my Fiesta Rub.

When your family needs something to keep warm during the cold winter months, scoop them up a bowl of this White Chicken Chili.

3. Chicken Tortilla Soup

When you’re craving the bold and spicy flavors of traditional Mexican food, but need the comfort of a warm bowl of soup, my Chicken Tortilla Soup has the best of both worlds. This unique and delicious dish is chocked full of smoky chicken, fresh veggies, peppers, and herbs. It’s then topped with melty shredded cheese, rich sour cream, bright lime wedges, creamy avocado, and even more fresh herbs.

When you add your favorite toppings to this Chicken Tortilla Soup, it’s basically heaven in a bowl. Warning: do not share this soup unless you want to make it all the time.

4. Taco Soup

I love Taco Tuesday as much as anyone, but sometimes I could do without the mess. That’s where this Taco Soup comes in clutch. It’s got everything you find in your favorite tacos, but in one convenient bowl. This soup is loaded with seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, jalapeño, onion, black beans, tomatoes, and sweet corn, then seasoned with my Fiesta Rub and finished with lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Oh, and you also get a savory broth you can slurp up after you devour the soup. Try doing that with a taco. I dare you.

5. Grilled Corn Chowder

With a creamy, corn-infused broth and a loaded roster of ingredients like crispy bacon, fluffy potatoes, and, of course, corn, this Grilled Corn Chowder is as easy to make as it is delicious. By first char-grilling the corn, you add an extra layer of smoky flavor and crispy texture that makes this chowder one of a kind. But the real secret lies in simmering the shelled cobs in your broth for 15-20 minutes to thicken up the broth for an all-around hearty chowder.

If you’re looking for a cozy meal to feed a big crowd, the search is over. You just found your next comfort-food favorite.

6. Smoked Baked Potato Soup

With rich smoked baked potatoes, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and cool sour cream, this Smoked Baked Potato Soup is basically what happens when a loaded baked potato and a cozy bowl of soup have a baby. It’s hearty, smoky, creamy, and totally customizable. The potato skins are optional, but add amazing texture. Pile on as many toppings as you like, and get ready to wow the people you love.

It’s perfect for chilly evenings, game day gatherings, or whenever you’re in need of some serious comfort food.

7. Smoked Tomato Soup

This Smoked Tomato Soup is not your childhood can of soup. Ripe, red tomatoes get smoke-roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, then combined with onions, carrots, basil, and cream for a mouthful of flavor in every bite. Top this decadent soup with a fresh basil cream and serve with some asiago cheese bread for the perfect meal. This soup recipe is the ultimate tasty twist on classic comfort food.

Why use the bland, canned stuff when you can make this velvety smooth soup with layers of garden-fresh flavor?

8. French Onion Soup

With this French Onion Soup, you can bring rich, slow-cooked comfort to your table with sweet caramelized onions, a savory broth, and that signature layer of bubbly, golden Gruyère cheese. Each spoonful is full of flavor and texture: the tender onions, the crisp bread crust, the melty cheese pull. Whether you’re serving it as a cozy starter or making it the main event on a chilly night, this soup delivers serious flavor.

This is the perfect recipe when you want something easy to make that feels fancy without breaking the bank.

9. Hearty Beef Stew

When you need to feed a big, hungry group, there are few options better than my hearty Beef Stew. It starts with a savory beef broth and tender chunks of melt-in-your-mouth beef seasoned with my signature Beef Rub. Then, it’s loaded with hearty veggies like carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and garlic. Finally, fresh rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves give this stew an herby kick that puts it over the top.

All you need is a good pot, a wooden spoon, and about 2 hours. Then, you and your family can cozy up with a warm bowl of the best beef stew you’ll ever have.

10. Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew is the stew you never knew you needed in your life. It’s a BBQ comfort meal that comes together quickly with minimal effort. Made with leftover smoked brisket and pulled pork, and of course, the signature flavor of my Everything BBQ Sauce, this is a filling and flavorful tomato-based stew. It’s hearty, it’s delicious, and it’s the perfect way to use up leftover BBQ.

This Brunswick Stew is the most common-sense (and satisfying) solution for any leftover BBQ you’ve got sitting around after a weekend of smoking.

11. Pollo Guisado

If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that comes together in one pot, you want my Pollo Guisado. This backyard twist on a Puerto Rican stewed chicken dish is loaded with tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken, hearty potatoes and carrots, and a rich, savory broth seasoned with homemade Sazón. The combination of spices, tangy olives, and slow-simmered goodness makes this a dish your family will demand again and again.

Serve this Pollo Guisado with some white rice for a cozy, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week, from casual family dinners to special occasions.

12. Smoked Turkey Noodle Soup

After you enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey, use leftovers and trimmings to make this amazing Smoked Turkey Noodle Soup. This entire soup is made from scratch, including a savory, silky turkey stock using your leftover turkey. With tender turkey, fresh veggies, and egg noodles, it’s the perfect way to let your family (and your taste buds) reminisce about Thanksgiving. It’s so good, you won’t even realize you’re eating leftovers!

In my opinion, this soup is the best way to get the most bang for the buck from your Thanksgiving turkey. Just don’t blame me when you’re smoking turkey in April to make more.

Soup’s on!

Now it’s your turn! Pick your favorite recipe (or make them all), get your soup pot ready, and grab a spoon. After you make these soups, I want to hear about them. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram and Facebook so you can tag @heygrillhey when you post those beautiful bowls.

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