Recipezaar: Soups,Copycat recipes

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:53:25 -0400

I used Italian turkey sausage, and turkey bacon. I also added 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes. -- posted by Leslie O

Creamed Soup Substitute

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:48:15 -0500

This cream soup substitute has less calories, fat and sodium than your canned ones from the store. -- posted by Charlotte J

Tom's Manhattan Clam Chowder

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:22:20 -0500

This recipe is posted by request. It's from an Old Bay cookbook and was submitted by Mr. Thomas Stilwell, Utica NY -- posted by DiB's

Tony Roma's Baked Potato Soup

Sun, 06 Jan 2002 07:55:56 -0500

A very good copycat recipe. You can sub vegetable stock for the chicken, and imitation bacon bits for the real ones for a vegetarian dish. Prep time includes baking the spuds. -- posted by DiB's

T.G.I.F's Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 14:35:19 -0500

A good copycat recipe I use in place of Campbell's broccoli and cheddar for my soup freak! Serve with Salad, hot bread or crackers. -- posted by DiB's

Campbell's Bean and Bacon Soup

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 14:35:26 -0500

You might have guessed this is a copycat recipe and it rocks if you like Bean and Bacon Soup. Serve with cornbread and honey or sleeves of saltine crackers. Prep time includes bean soaking time. -- posted by DiB's

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 16:28:47 -0500

Another really good Copycat recipe! Serve with Salad and Hot Italian Bread or Bread Sticks, and offer grated Parmesan at the table. -- posted by DiB's

Don Pablo Tortilla Soup

Thu, 24 Jan 2002 18:24:40 -0500

This is a copycat recipe posted by Genny Blake and is posted by request. Enjoy! -- posted by DiB's

Szechuan Carrot Soup

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:34:36 -0500

Excellent recipe from the Manchester Highlands Inn, Manchester, Vermont -- posted by Mille®

New England Clam Chowder

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:55:56 -0500

Very rich and creamy chowder served at Skipjack's restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts -- posted by Mille®

Egg Drop Soup

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:47:38 -0500

I first learned to like this soup at a Chinese restaurant called Nong Chin's in Marion Illinois. I had to try my hand at copying it, as I love it--this is the result. AND these people DO NOT give out their recipes. -- posted by Darlene Summers

Brown Onion, Ale and Cheddar Cheese Soup

Sun, 17 Mar 2002 12:24:57 -0500

From Porter's Restaurant, 17 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London -- posted by Mille®

Sausage and spinach soup

Thu, 28 Mar 2002 19:01:11 -0500

This is the closest I could get to Bertucci's sausage soup. I find that the quality of the sausage meat you use is critical in the recipe and try to use better sausage whenever I can. -- posted by Anya

Mexican Chicken Chili Soup

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 15:32:42 -0400

This is Top Secret Recipes version of The Soup Nazi's Mexican Chicken Chili. The secret to this soup seems to be the long simmering time. If you like, you can substitute turkey breast for the chicken to make turkey chili. -- posted by dale!

Copycat Lipton's Onion Soup Mix

Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:58:01 -0400

This is an incredibly good clone of the real thing. A friend emailed this recipe to me. -- posted by Mille®

Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup

Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:25:24 -0400

-- posted by Mille®

The Famous Senate Restaurant Bean Soup

Mon, 13 May 2002 18:09:23 -0400

Whatever uncertainties may exist in the Senate of the United States, one thing is sure: Bean Soup is on the menu of the Senate Restaurant every day. The origins of this culinary decree has been lost in antiquity, but there are several oft-repeated legends. One story has it that Senator Fred Thomas Dubois of Idaho, who served in the Senate from 1901 to 1907 and sat as chairman of the committee that supervised the Senate Restaurant, gaveled through a resolution requiring that the bean soup be on the menu every day. Another account attributes the bean soup mandate to Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota, who expressed his fondness for it in 1903. In any case, Senators, and their guests, are always assured of this hearty, nourishing dish. They know they can rely upon its delightful flavor and epicurean qualities. (Recipe from the Honourable and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, IV, U.S. Senator, West Virginia.) -- posted by Mille®

Applebee's Baked French Onion Soup

Sat, 25 May 2002 09:05:57 -0400

This is the best French onion soup I've ever had!! Found it at www.topsecretrecipes.com. My BF requests this often. -- posted by spatchcock

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup in a Crock Pot (Copycat)

Thu, 20 Jun 2002 22:19:28 -0400

This tastes exactly like the pasta e fagioli soup at the Olive Garden. Wonderful! Husband loves it! -- posted by ravensmith

Andalusia Gazpacho

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:41:26 -0400

This recipe is poster per request and was found on the net. No name was attached. -- posted by DiB's

Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:09:02 -0400

This is a clone of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Tried and true. -- posted by Cycle Michael

Olive Garden Seafood Pasta Chowder

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:14:01 -0500

I found this recipe on a website somewhere. My friends and I used to go to Olive Garden on Fridays just to get this soup....FORGET the salad! It may seem abit tedious but it's really not. I sometimes use imitation crabmeat AND throw in some extra baby shrimp. -- posted by Michelle S.

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Fri, 03 Jan 2003 20:01:09 -0500

A delicious, thick soup from The Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant. It's great with cornbread on a cold night. It freezes well, too! -- posted by Candy C

(Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup

Fri, 03 Jan 2003 20:01:46 -0500

This is my own version of Panera Bread's black bean soup. It tastes a lot like it, and I love it! Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian. -- posted by najwa

Tomato Basil Soup

Wed, 05 Feb 2003 20:14:49 -0500

My brother created this knock-off recipe for his wife's favorite soup from a french bakery, 3 hours away from home. It's better than the real thing! -- posted by Kanzeda

Moosewood Mushroom Barley Soup!

Wed, 05 Mar 2003 20:07:26 -0500

I'm posting this in honor of one of my best friends mom's who first served this to me during high school...my second Jewish mother who always thought I should eat more. She used the Moosewood cookbook for many a fine dinner. Thanks Eileen! -- posted by Tish

Nordstrom's Tomato Soup

Mon, 07 Apr 2003 20:04:14 -0400

I always order half a chicken Caesar salad with a cup of their tomato soup and they know me pretty well there. This is a restaurant recipe and makes 8 gallons! -- posted by laurie connolly

Copycat Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 20:26:41 -0400

The dish is one of Chili's most raved-about items. I ordered this when I was at lunch with my sister. Had to get two bowls to go! -- posted by kcdelong

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Sat, 12 Apr 2003 20:00:17 -0400

Posted in response to a request. This is a wonderfully hearty soup that is pretty close to Olive Garden's. We used to go there several times a month when I lived close and get the soup and bread sticks. Mmmmmm -- posted by Tish

Better Than TGI Friday's French Onion Soup

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:41:17 -0400

The dry white wine is a wonderful addition, and may be ommitted if you like. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com) -- posted by JustaQT

Campbell's Vegetable Beef Soup

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:42:53 -0400

From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com) -- posted by JustaQT

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:44:25 -0400

This recipe may be halved. Masa Harina is a type of corn flour. It is found at most grocery stores in the flour section. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com) -- posted by JustaQT

Pasta Fagioli (Beans & Macaroni)

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:11:36 -0400

I loved Olive Garden's pasta fagioli recipe so much that I went home and tried to duplicate it and came up with this recipe. Everyone who has tried it, loves it. -- posted by auntbitzy

Plaza III Steak Soup - Copycat

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:04:30 -0400

There is a very nice restaurant in Kansas City, MO called the Plaza III - they are famous for their steak soup. This is a copycat version of it. It freezes very well too. -- posted by Mysterygirl

Copycat Bennigan's Potato Soup-Lightened Version

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 20:06:37 -0400

Adapted from an old issue of Woman's Day magazine. While I haven't tried this recipe yet, I have eaten the soup at Bennigan's and it is delicious, but very rich. This version attempts to recreate the same flavors, but with some lightened ingredients. The real version surely tastes like it contains cream in it - this replaces cream with milk and there is far less butter. Ok, so this still might not be a diet dish, but is healthier than the full fat version. I might even try using evaporated milk in this. This makes 8 small servings or 4-6 larger ones. -- posted by HeatherFeather

ThatBobbieGirl's Better-Than-Campbells Green Pea Soup

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:09:09 -0400

My husband issued me a challenge shortly after we were married. I hated paying the price for his favorite soup-in-a-can, Green Pea Soup, by Campbell's. Not the Split Pea, but the one that's creamy smooth. He hates lumpy pea soup! Well, he told me if I could make it "just as good" as the can, he would eat it and I could stop paying a dollar a can (or more). Well, it took me about 8 years, and lots of tries, but I finally got it right. Hey, don't look at me like that, it's not like I was trying for eight years straight. I mean, you can only eat pea soup so often! When I make this now, I usually make a double or triple batch so I can freeze some - it does freeze well. Oh, and no, there is no ham or meat of any kind in this, just some bouillon. I read the can label and saw it contained no meat, unlike the Split Pea Soup. I prefer it this way. By the way, a couple of months ago, I found a foodservice sized can of Green Pea soup at our grocery outlet store, for just over a dollar. At that price, I bought it to have on hand for a quick last-minute meal. My family complained! It was way too salty for their taste now! I guess they're finally weaned. Now if I could just convince the kids that homemade Macaroni & Cheese is better than the Blue Box Stuff....... -- posted by ThatBobbieGirl

Oregon Coast Clam Chowder

Fri, 09 May 2003 20:03:44 -0400

This oustanding recipe was a favorite of my husband's and I on our honeymoon at Seaside Oregon located on the northern pacific coast. -- posted by CRADER4903

La Madeleine's Country Potato Soup (Copycat)

Mon, 02 Jun 2003 20:05:16 -0400

This recipe is from Executive Chef Remy Schaal of la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Founded in Dallas in 1983, la Madeleine has many neighborhood cafes and bakeries in five states and Washington, D.C. Excellent potato soup! -- posted by Lizzie-Babette

Flavorful Chicken Enchilada Soup

Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:08:04 -0400

A mild but flavorful soup I created after my local store stopped carrying the enjoyable Cugino's "Ridiculously Delicious! Chicken Enchilada Soup!" You can simmer the soup for less time, but the flavors need time to meld together. -- posted by SiouxzQzz

Baked Potato Soup

Thu, 14 Aug 2003 20:00:28 -0400

This recipe is from another web site. It is like O'Charley's Loaded Potato Soup. In fact, I prefer this recipe over the real thing. Times are a guess. -- posted by Kimberly Keller

Soup Nazi Mulligatawny (Indian) Soup

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:03:26 -0400

They say that the Soup Nazi's restaurant in New York City makes the world's best soup. If you prefer a carnivor's version of mulligatawny soup, try recipe #57831. -- posted by CountryLady

California Pizza Kitchen's Dakota Smashed Pea & Barley Soup

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 20:01:21 -0500

From topsecretrecipes.com I've never even tried the soup at the California Pizza Kitchen, but it sounds good. I'm posting it as much for my reference as anyone elses! ;) Vegetable broth may be substituted for the chicken broth to make this soup vegan. -- posted by Roosie

Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup by Todd Wilbur

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 20:00:09 -0500

It's finally here! What everyone's been waiting for! Just in time for winter, this soup is sure to warm your soul with it's savory flavor and wonderful aroma. I've asked many an Olive Garden waiter for this recipe, but none gave it to me in detail. One waiter told me the secret ingredient was to add a little red wine to the stock, but I'll leave that up to you to try. -- posted by *~Suzy~*

Legal Seafood's New England Clam Chowder

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 20:01:33 -0500

This is a well-known dish from a well-known Boston chain; it was one of my favorites when we lived there, though rich enough that it wasn't exactly my everyday fare. I haven't tried this yet, though; I found it online. -- posted by winkki

Bratten's Clam Chowder - Copycat

Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:00:11 -0500

This recipe came from a restaurant in Salt Lake City called Bratten's. It became a family favorite. -- posted by xochitl angulo

Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings

Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:59:42 -0500

This takes a long time, but it is worth the work. If you decide to use canned broth, cut the salt in the dumplings. (I'm guesstimating on the prep/cook time.) -- posted by Shaye

Outback Creamy Onion Soup

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:59:53 -0400

A copycat recipe of the wonderful cheesy onion soup at Outback; found online. Stores in fridge for up to 2-3 days but does not freeze well. -- posted by winkki

Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar to Houston's)

Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:00:36 -0500

I have adapted this recipe from another that was posted on Zaar by Eddie Shipman, Tortilla Soup II #4627. I am really doing this for my own reference since I had so many questions about ingredients and the directions. The original recipe said that it was like Houston's Tortilla Soup. My parents, who are Houston's regulars, said it was very close to the original. -- posted by Elmolvsu

Bob Evan's Cheddar Baked Potato Soup

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:36:49 -0400

I used to go to Bob Evans Restaurants when I was little. This was my favorite soup. I had to look all over for the copycat recipe. It's pretty close! -- posted by Tish

Irish Potato Soup

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:01:56 -0500

This soup recipe is adapted from McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola, Florida. Perfect for St. Patty's Day, or anytime at all. Tasty and easy to make. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Quick Pasta E Fagioli - Olive Garden

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:11:54 -0500

I pared this recipe down from another one on here to suit a faster preparation. This is still wonderful!!! And of course, even better the next day! Any small shape pasta will work - I like the small shells. -- posted by Charmie777

Oyster Stew

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:19:36 -0400

This is a variation of the popular oyster stew served at the "Oyster Bar" at New York's Grand Central Station. Simple and delicious! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Mel Markon's Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage Soup

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:10:48 -0400

Mel Markon's was and old Southside Chicago delicatessen, which has long since closed. This is the best Jewish-style cabbage soup I've found. Source: Gourmet Magazine December 1980. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Old San Francisco Steakhouse's French Onion Soup

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:36:16 -0400

After working at O.S.F and observing the management I doubt this chain will be around for much longer--too bad because the food is outstanding. Here is my biggest seller... -- posted by Grimm's Restaurant Tales

Pals Cabin's Cream of Mushroom Soup

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:59:42 -0500

Pals Cabin is an old restaurant in West Orange, NJ that is famous for this soup. http://www.palscabin.com/index.htm I found the recipe in a cookbook called "Cooking for Love." I guessed the time since I haven't made this yet. Didn't want to lose it. -- posted by Oolala

Knott's Berry Farm Charleston Chicken Soup

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:48:35 -0500

This is a nice sophisticated Chicken Soup. Last time I served it to friends the entire pot of soup was consumed. -- posted by Cooks4_6

Beef and Cabbage Soup a La Shoneys

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:58:04 -0500

i tried to copy this cause we have no shoneys up here and i really like this soup -- posted by Dienia B.

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Chicken Pot Pie Soup - Copycat

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:20:31 -0500

Wonderful and warm for cold nights! I usually start this the night before by completing step one, and placing the chicken and broth in the refrigerator in separate containers. The next evening the finishing touches are quick and the result is delicious! (After the first time I prepared this, I left the pearl onions out. They add flavor, but I can do without the pickled taste. I also usually use skim milk and it turn out fine). -- posted by Cooks4_6

Spago Butternut Squash Soup (Copycat)

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:43:31 -0500

Thanks to Todd Wilbur from topsecretrecipes.com. I love this! I make this Kosher-Meat with a few simple substitutions. -- posted by AniSarit

St. Louis Bread Company Cauliflower Soup With Cheddar Toasts

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:41:51 -0500

This is a wonderful change from the usual cream soups that involve cauliflower or brocoli. I substitured Basil Pesto for the basil when I last made this and it turned out great. -- posted by Cooks4_6

Tim Horton's Style Tomato Florentine Rice Soup

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:14:54 -0400

This is a copycat recipe for the soup served in Canada and the Northern US. Enjoy! -- posted by Celticevergreen

Lipton's Onion Soup Mix Clone

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:54:08 -0400

This is an incredibly good clone of the real thing. A friend emailed this recipe to me. -- posted by Chef 695933 GRPA!

Campechana: Mexican Seafood Soup

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00:41 -0400

Campechana is a Mexican seafood cocktail usually made of oysters, baby octopus, mussels, shrimp, squid and scallops.The seafood mix is prepared in its broth with vegetable juice, lime juice, ketchup, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, avocado and cilantro. Of course, jalapenos for the spicy kick (I only use 2 SMALL ones for flavor)! Tried this in a restaurant for $20 a bowl!!! I was able to find all these ingredients at Wal-Mart for under $35!! What you can't find in the mix purchase separately (my mix didn't have oysters, mussels or shrimp so I bought canned oysters, skipped the mussels and got frozen shrimp). This is in one word: SUBLIME. -- posted by Misses Wilson

Brennan's Corn and Crab Soup

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:12:16 -0500

I'm not sure where I found this recipe, but it's a very rich soup. I like to add additional herbs - whatever strikes me at the moment, but I usually add some Italian seasoning and sometimes some spicy Mrs. Dash. -- posted by lazyme

Stroud's Chicken Noodle Soup

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:29:33 -0500

From a little cookbook called Elephant Stew -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Olive Garden Gazpacho Italiano

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:00:25 -0500

This is a copycat recipe of Olive Garden's Gazpacho Italiano. This soup should be served cold 35-45F. The vegetable and pasta solids should not be added to the base until time of serving or they may become soggy. Time does not include chilling time of 4 hours. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Olive Garden Lentil Stew

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:47:03 -0500

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery Olive Gardens Italian Partners. Times listed do not include soaking time for dried lentils. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Olive Garden Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:08:09 -0500

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery Olive Gardens Italian Partners. -- posted by Celticevergreen

My Kinda Zuppa Toscana

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:56 -0400

Italian flavors blend in a creamy, satisfying soup that has potatoes, italian sausage, and kale. I like a kick, so I use spicy sausage and add crushed red pepper flakes. The heavy cream really pulls this soup together and makes it restaurant-worthy! Don't forget a fresh, crusty loaf of bread for dipping. -- posted by aHardDaysNight

Gloria Pitzer's Red Lobster-Style Clam Chowder

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:56:16 -0400

Gloria Pitzer is known for copying famous foods, but making them healthy at the same time. "I take the junk out of junk food," says Pitzer. "You know what goes into my recipes." Gloria is careful to point out that she doesn't actually know what the big chains put in their food. "I don't try to dissect the foods and figure out the chemical ingredients," she says. "I never, ever try to steal anyone's secret corporate recipe. I just do my best to duplicate the taste." Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

1978 Bhg Reuben Chowder

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:09:15 -0400

Tasty stew from Better Homes and Gardens. -- posted by College Girl

Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup - Copycat

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:04:10 -0400

A cream and cheese-based soup with onions, served with a sprinkling of chopped green onion and mozzarella cheese. From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food. -- posted by mailbelle

Replacement / Substitute Campbell's Creamy Ranchero Tomato Soup

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:43:15 -0400

Copycat replacement for this soup -- posted by peachez

Chicken Pepper Pot Soup

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:16:52 -0500

I got this fabulous recipe when I vacationed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The soup was on the Boma - Flavors of Africa Buffet. When I inquired about a cookbook with the recipe, the waitress went & got the recipe from the kitchen. This is posted in the same manner I got it, but I'll tell you that finding 1 gallon containers of broth is difficult. So I use 10 14oz cans, it's a little more, but just as good. I also usually use 2 poblanos. Using ready to go chicken tenders is a big time saver. I just sautee them in a little sesame oil & garlic before I dice them. This soup is very tasty and borderline addicitive. I've made several times since I got back. It is absolutley delicious the next day and freezes well. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. -- posted by Tina & Angie