As a warm-weather enthusiast, I always joke that the only things I like about winter are boots, leggings, and soup. And while that might be a slight exaggeration, I do rely on all three to get me through the colder months. From October to March, I basically live in leggings and my favorite slip-on booties. Two or three times a week, soup is what’s for dinner. Not only are soups the ideal one-pot meal, but they also warm the body and comfort the soul. Plus, you can easily double the recipe for leftovers.
My favorite soup recipes make use of convenience products and shortcuts to reduce the prep time. That’s why Million Dollar Soup is the newest addition to my dinner repertoire. It uses cans of commercial soup and a rotisserie chicken, and only has four simple steps. Taste-wise, with its creamy and savory broth, it’s the perfect balance of simple ingredients and decadent flavors. Million Dollar Soup is so good, I just might be sad to see the warmer temperatures arrive come spring.
Peyton Beckwith
Why Is Million Dollar Soup So Irresistible?
If you’re a fan of rich, hearty soups, then this recipe belongs in your dinner rotation. A comforting blend of vegetables combines with a creamy flavor-packed broth and chunks of savory chicken to create an incredibly satisfying bowl. Million Dollar Soup’s delicious depth of flavor comes from a mix of bold spices, including Cajun seasoning, and from the sweet and smoky bacon. Cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and shredded creamy mozzarella cheese add a mouthwatering richness to the broth, making it the coziest concoction to curl up with on a chilly night. Toppings of Cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions, and crushed Ritz crackers add even more flavor. This soup joins the Allrecipes ever-growing family of “million dollar” recipes that are deserving of their name.
How to Make Million Dollar Soup
Just follow these four simple steps to cook up a steaming batch of comfort.
- Cook the veggies. Start by cooking the chopped onion and celery in butter in a large pot for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add additional ingredients and simmer. Stir in diced potatoes, condensed cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, chicken broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes, and add chopped chicken and bacon.
- Reduce heat and simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 15 to 20 minutes. Add in sour cream and creamy mozzarella. Remove from heat.
- Serve with toppings. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, scallions, and crushed Ritz crackers.
Why Allrecipes Community Members Love Million Dollar Soup
- “It’s good and warms you from the inside out.” —Chris Slone
- “This soup is delicious and we really enjoyed it! It is very hearty. I served it on a fall evening with French bread and apple slices and it made a satisfying dinner.” —Maary
- “My husband loved it all! He said, ‘That’s not a soup, that’s a stew—very filling!’” —NimbleGrill8677
- “Made it exactly as listed. It was amazing!” —Crystal
- “During the fall season my family eats lots of soup. I am always looking for new recipes and this one was awesome…. I prepared it just as directed and it turned out perfect. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.” —Christine
- “This recipe is quick, simple, and delicious. I’ll be making it again.” —Diane Knight