Next time you crave your restaurant's favorite soup, ladle up bowls at home instead. Here are copycat soup recipes for some of the most iconic restaurant soups, from Olive Garden to Panera Bread and everything in between.
19 Favorite Restaurant Copycat Soup Recipes
Updated on Mar. 12, 2024
1/19
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread. My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie's Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without bread bowl): 422 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
2/19
Copycat Wendy’s Chili
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The Test Kitchen at Taste of Home thinks this recipe tastes just like Wendy's chili! —Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 259 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein.
3/19
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was a child, my grandmother could feed our entire family with a single chicken—and lots of dumplings. —Cathy Carroll, Bossier City, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
This homestyle chicken and dumpling soup recipe is just like Mom’s with its classic mirepoix base and doughy drop dumplings.
4/19
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Olive Garden-style minestrone soup is brimming with bright vegetables, creamy beans and pasta in a rich, tomatoey broth. It's colorful and hearty—what more could you ask for? (Besides some warm, buttery breadsticks!) —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 212 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 1145mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein.
This minestrone soup recipe ticks all the boxes: It’s hearty, incredibly comforting and a breeze to make!
5/19
Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings (3-1/4 quarts.)
From the Recipe Creator:
Warm yourself on a chilly day with a bowl of this creamy, savory squash soup—it's a perfect match to the restaurant version. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 207 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.
6/19
Copycat Panera Tomato Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Using high-quality canned tomatoes like San Marzano is the key to a delicious soup. Sprinkle servings with additional minced fresh basil for even more flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 162 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
7/19
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken tortilla soup is as good as (if not better than) any I've had in a restaurant. I get so many compliments when I serve it, and you will too. —Laura Black Johnson, Largo, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 200 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
There’s nothing quite like an easy soup recipe on a busy night. This flavor-packed chicken tortilla soup will warm up your kitchen (and then your belly) in just 30 minutes.
8/19
Avgolemono Soup
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While avgolemono may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. Fortunately, it’s harder to pronounce than it is to make!
9/19
French Onion Soup
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
This rich and comforting French onion soup recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. And it rivals the soup you’ll find at any restaurant.
10/19
Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this one is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
You don’t need a whole chicken to make homemade chicken noodle soup. Here’s how to make it with bone-in chicken, chewy egg noodles and an aromatics-infused broth.
11/19
Baked Potato Soup
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! —Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 469 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
This baked potato soup recipe tastes just like a loaded baked potato but in soup form! Bowls of the cozy soup are served with sprinkles of cheddar cheese and smoky bacon.
12/19
Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (3-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
This slow-cooker chicken enchilada soup is inspired by the Mexican dish and loaded with southwestern flavors, from poblano peppers and enchilada sauce to juicy shredded chicken.
13/19
Clam Chowder
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
Enjoy a big bowl of award-winning clam chowder, a traditional favorite from the New England coast. This Red Lobster copycat is creamy and chock-full of clams, potatoes, bacon and more.
14/19
Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Lentils are an inexpensive but nutritious power food, and these days, a hot, filling and flavorful family meal at a great price is a real comfort. My husband just loves this soup and it freezes well. —Donna Scarano, East Hanover, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups (calculated without croutons): 314 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 17g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
15/19
Hot and Sour Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hot and sour soup is a pungent and delicious Chinese restaurant dish that’s quick and easy to make at home. In fact, it tastes even better when it’s made in your own kitchen. This is a very mild, family-friendly version, but you can easily adjust the heat factor by varying the amount of chili oil you use. —Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 149 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1602mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
16/19
Crockpot Pasta e Fagioli
Total Time
8 hours
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This chunky soup is good to the last spoonful. It's my go-to recipe because it's so hearty and we all always want more. —Penny Novy, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 258 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
Crockpot pasta e fagioli is a hearty bean-and-pasta soup that’s packed with nutrition thanks to the many vegetables. It’s incredibly easy to make in a slower cooker and the perfect dish to start on a chilly day, just let it cook while you do whatever else you choose. Simple, super and satisfying.
17/19
Creamy Seafood Bisque
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 453 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
Savor the flavors of the sea with this creamy seafood bisque, featuring a delicious blend of shrimp, crab and clams in a rich, tomatoey broth.
18/19
Zuppa Toscana
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals the Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana. —Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 504 calories, 38g fat (20g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 881mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
19/19
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves making soup because it’s a great way to use up vegetables, and we’ll have leftovers for days. I made this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup once and knew I needed the recipe in my soup Rolodex! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 362 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
Copycat Soup Recipe FAQ
What are the most popular copycat soup recipes?
Some of the most popular copycat soup recipes are copycat Panera Bread broccoli and cheddar soup, copycat Applebee’s French onion soup, copycat Noodles and Company chicken noodle soup, copycat Ruby Tuesday baked potato soup, copycat Red Lobster clam chowder, and copycat Cracker Barrel chicken and dumpling soup.
How can I make a copycat version of Olive Garden zuppa toscana soup?
You can make a copycat version of Olive Garden’s zuppa toscana soup with sausage, onions, chicken bouillon, red potatoes, fresh kale, milk, whipping cream, cornstarch, water and a few spices. Our recipe prepares the soup on the stovetop, but feel free to break out the slow cooker for the recipe.
How do I make a bread bowl for copycat Panera soup recipes?
Follow our bread bowls recipe to make bread bowls right at home for all the copycat Panera soup recipes. I recommend completely making and baking them before starting your soup recipe. Let the bread bowls have a chance to cool completely before they’re hollowed out for the soup.
