Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it can also save you a ton on going out to eat. Here are some of the most frequently copied soup recipes served by popular restaurants across the land.
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Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana
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"I worked at Olive Garden for over 4 years so I know their Zuppa Toscana inside and out. This is the closest recipe I've found," writes reviewer GRANDROYAI. Serve with your own version of unlimited breadsticks.
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My Amazing Tomato Basil Soup (Like Applebee's®)
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"I've never had tomato basil soup at Applebee's, but I can only hope that it's as good as this,' says lutzflcat. Serve with a Cheesy Grilled Cheese sandwich.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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"I had been CRAVING that Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup that Panera bread only serves in the summer for two months and it was not to be found. I found this recipe and it totally nailed the soup," Tanya says. Serve with Artichoke Bruschetta.
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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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"This is better than the gnocchi and chicken soup at a major restaurant chain known for its 'garden' if you get my drift," says kymbrown1. We see your drift, and raise you a Double Tomato Bruschetta.
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MeMe's Pasta fa*gioli
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"It is like an Italian chili like Olive Garden®'s Pasta fa*gioli and even better the second day," writes Karyn Osborne. This Garlic-Cheese Flat Bread would go nicely with the soup.
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Chicken Enchilada Soup III
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"This is an awesome recipe! Very close to Chili's Chicken Enchilada soup which is a favorite in our house," says SHCMEOW. Serve with chips and Traditional Mexican Guacamole.
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Outback Onion Soup
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"This is our spin-off of the famous restaurant soup. It has a creamy consistency which is accentuated by Colby-Jack cheese," says recipe creator EZEECAT. Serve it with our copycat Blooming Onion and Dipping Sauce.
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Better than Cracker Barrel® Chicken 'n Dumplings
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"Perfect comfort food, and my kids said it was just like Cracker Barrel but better! I'd never made dumplings and they were easy and came out perfectly using this recipe. Even my mom (who is an incredible cook that makes everything from scratch) asked for the recipe. Classic and delicious," Holly Arnold Williams says. You'll also want to try our Restaurant-Style Hashbrown Casserole.
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Cream of Chicken and Artichoke Soup
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"After dining at a certain restaurant that is known for making cheesecake, I fell in love with their chicken and artichoke soup," says recipe creator CJ'sMom. Why not complete your meal with The Best Vanilla Bean Cheesecake copycat for dessert?
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Copycat Panera® Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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"This is almost exactly like Panera's soup! I loved it," says MelissaSue. If you want to go all out, serve in Italian Bread Bowls.
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Hamburger Stew with Cabbage
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"I grew up in Kansas City, where my parent's would go to Shoney's once a week," says Soup Loving Nicole. "They had an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar and it was the highlight of my week. Even as a kid, I've always loved soup. Then we moved out of state. Even though it has been nearly 40 years since I last had it, I never forgot about their beef and cabbage soup. I decided to recreate it based off my memory and here is what I came up with. Enjoy!"
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Chinese Spicy Hot And Sour Soup
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"Fantastic! I was looking for a recipe that was as close to P.F. Chang's Hot and Sour Soup as possible," says JanNoel, who shares some tips for recreating the original soup's flavor. (See the recipe's "most helpful positive review" for these.)
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Just Like Wendy's Chili
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You can't argue with the 5-star ratings (this chili has 800, by the way), this recipe is a must-try. "After trying several Wendy's chili recipe clones and adjusting them to my tastes, I've concocted what I think is the best," says recipe creator, MontanaChef. "Serve it topped with finely diced white onions and/or shredded cheese."
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Instant Pot® Zuppa Toscana
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The trusty Instant Pot makes stirring up your own homemade bowl of the Olive Garden favorite easier than ever. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese and bacon bits if desired.
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More Inspiration
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- Explore our entire collection of Copycat Recipes, including the To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo pictured here.