18 French Soups You Can Make at Home

Are you dreaming about eating one of your favorite French soups but afraid that you can’t make it at home? You can! Just choose you favorite soup recipe from the list below and click over to the (absolutely doable!) recipe. Whether you love French onion soup, French leek and potato soup or French lentil soup, you will definitely find what you are looking for here!

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Chestnut soup from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

This is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. This creamy chestnut soup is a favorite French soup that we make here in Paris again and again.

Vichyssoise from from Food Wishes

Vichyssoise is a thick and creamy soup made with boiled leeks, potatoes, onions, chicken stock and cream. It is often served cold but you can also enjoy it hot.

Vegetarian French onion soup from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

Who doesn’t associate life in Paris with popping into a French café and ordering a bowl of hot French onion soup? It’s the best and it’s something we order, and make at home, again and again. Our version calls for vegetable stock rather than beef stock, making it a vegetarian French onion soup. It is one of our favorite French vegetarian recipes.

Shrimp Bisque from Escoffier Home Gourmet

Shrimp bisque is the perfect French soup for a cozy night in or as a delicious French appetizer for a dinner party.

French Mushroom Soup from The French Cooking Academy

Creamy French mushroom soup is the perfect soup recipe for the Fall and Winter months. Have it as an appetizer or make a larger portion and serve with toast for a full meal.

Leek and Sweet Potato Soup from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

Leeks and sweet potato soup is a twist on the classic French leek and potato soup. It is so easy to make, satisfying and delicious!

Potage Parmentier from End of the Fork

Potage Parmentier is a classic leek and potato soup. We love this recipe!

Pistou Soup from Food52

Pistou Soup is a delightful soup from Provence in the South of France. Pistou is a mixture of Basil, garlic and olive oil (similar to a pesto). The soup calls for veggies, white beans and pasta and a generous amount of pistou on top.

French Pumpkin Soup from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

Our French pumpkin soup couldn’t be simpler. All you need is a small pumpkin, cream, vegetable bouillon and some spices and you are all set!

Soupe aux Carottes from Marches Tradition

This French carrot soup is good for the soul! It’s easy to make in your Dutch Oven and is nourishing and delicious.

Bouillabaisse from Kitchen Stories

Have you tried bouillabaisse? This quintessential French Provencal soup may seem complicated but you’ll be able to easily make it at home with this simplified recipe.

Soupe de Poisson à la Rouille from

French Garlic Soup (Soupe à l’Ail) from Ramshackle Pantry

You will love this cozy and delicious Julia Child soup made with broth, garlic and herbs.

Tourin from France This Way

Tourin is another variation on French garlic soup. It comes from South West France and it’s delicious!

French Lentil Soup from Once Upon a Chef

French lentil soup is a hearty French soup that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s filled with lentils, vegetables and can also include bits of bacon.

French Bean Soup from Fine Cooking

Root vegetables and baby lima beans come together in this French bean soup.

Garbure from Traditional French Food

This soup is a meat, bean and vegetable soup, also from South West France.

French Green Bean Soup from Homemade Food by Amanda

Consommé from Jacob Burton

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