The one that started it all — spicy Italian sausage, bacon, tender potatoes, and kale in a rich, creamy broth. It comes together on the stove in about half an hour, and there are slow cooker directions in the post if you'd rather let it simmer all afternoon.

Rich, velvety tomato soup that tastes just like the bread-bowl version, made with pantry-friendly canned tomatoes. Pair it with a grilled cheese and you've got comfort food heaven for a fraction of the restaurant price.

Deeply savory caramelized onion broth, topped with crusty bread and melted cheese broiled until bubbly. It looks impressive in the bowl but it's surprisingly simple to pull off at home.

Tender chicken and wild rice simmered in a creamy broth with celery, carrots, and onion. This is the one to make on a cool fall evening when you want something hearty without much fuss.

Slow-roasted butternut squash and carrots blended into a smooth, lightly sweet soup with warm seasonings. Finish each bowl with toasted pumpkin seeds for a little crunch.

Thick, hearty, and loaded with Tex-Mex flavor, this is a near-perfect match for the restaurant original. Load it up with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime.

A Tex-Mex chicken soup that's ready in under 30 minutes, which makes it a weeknight favorite. Top it with tortilla chips, sour cream, or sliced avocado.

Ground turkey, warm spices, and hearty beans make this a lighter chili that still eats like a full meal. Crushed crackers, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream finish it off.

Tender ground beef, beans, and just the right blend of seasonings, exactly like the bowl you'd order with your rolls. Serve with crackers, cheese, and sour cream on a cold night.

Olive Garden's classic pasta and bean soup, lightened up without losing the hearty tomato broth, sausage, and pasta. A good pick if you want the flavors of the restaurant version with fewer calories.

The creamy, cheesy broccoli soup everyone orders at Panera, made at home in one pot. Serve it in a bread bowl if you want the full experience.

Cream cheese gives this potato soup a silky texture and a subtle tang you don't get from cream alone. It's thick, filling, and made from ingredients you probably already have.

A vegetable-packed minestrone with beans and pasta in a light tomato broth, just like the soup-and-salad combo at Olive Garden. It's naturally vegetarian, so it's an easy one to make for a crowd.

Cafe Zupas' tomato basil soup is thick, creamy, and heavy on the fresh basil. It comes together quickly on the stove and is made for dunking a grilled cheese.

That famously thick, mildly spiced fast-food chili, recreated with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes. It freezes beautifully, so make a double batch.