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This incredible copycat Dolly Parton Stampede Soup recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and is rich and cozy. This creamy vegetable soup tastes just like Dolly's at the Dixie Stampede!
Dolly Parton's Stampede (previously known as Dixie Stampede) is a dinner show attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri that serves up this incredible creamy vegetable soup! Ready in just 15 minutes, Dolly's soup recipe uses less than 10 ingredients that you probably already have at home.
While they do sell the Stampede Soup mix online, I've found this copycat recipe I've concocted to come pretty close to the real thing. It's full of flavor, creamy, rich and SUPER delicious...especially served with a Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Biscuit! You can also customize it with your favorite vegetables.
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Why You’ll like this Recipe
- Special Memories: For those who've been to Dolly (Dixie) Stampede, it brings back happy memories!
- Sneak Peek Deliciousness: For those who haven't been to Dolly (Dixie) Stampede, you'll get to have the soup that is spot on to the original dinner show flavor!
- Quick to Make: It takes less than 15 minutes to make with basic ingredients!
- Cozy Flavors & Versatile: It's SUPER delicious and pairs well with so many foods! You can use your favorite seasonal vegetables in this soup.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below
- Butter: Used to sauté the aromatics, create the roux, and adds richness and a silky texture to the soup.
- All-Purpose Flour: Used to create the roux, which serves as a thickening agent for the soup and helps create its creamy and velvety consistency.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: These aromatics provide a savory base and enhance the overall flavor of the soup.
- Salt and Ground White Pepper: Essential for seasoning the soup and enhancing its overall taste.
- Chicken Broth: Forms the liquid base of the soup. It adds depth of flavor and provides a savory backdrop for the vegetables and other ingredients.
- Canned or Fresh Mixed Vegetables: Contributes to the soup's texture, color, and adds a hearty element.
- Half and Half: Adds creaminess and richness to the soup. It smoothens out the texture and balances the earthiness of the vegetables.
Tools You’ll Need
How to Make Dolly Parton's Stampede Soup
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer 1 minute.
- Whisk in chicken broth and the drained vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Using a potato masher, emulsion blender or blender, mash the vegetables into the mixture to your desired consistency.
- Whisk in half and half, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with Copycat Dolly Parton Stampede garlic biscuits, cornbread or biscuits.
Tips and Substitutions
- I use a 15-ounce can drained mixed vegetables for convenience, but you can also use 15-ounces of fresh steamed vegetables or a can of Veg-All.
- This soup is excellent paired with Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Chicken, a sandwich or salad.
- Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Garlic Biscuits are amazing dipped in or served with this soup!
- You can experiment with adding different vegetables. You can also add pasta or rice to make it even heartier.
Storage and Freezing
After the soup has completely cooled, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container up to 4 to 5 days. This soup can be frozen in an air-tight container up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I adjust this recipe to make the soup thicker?
You can make this soup thicker by swapping some or all of the half and half with heavy cream or adding leftover mashed potatoes or instant potato flakes to the soup until you reach the consistency you like best.
I don't have heavy cream or potatoes. How else can I make it thicker?
You can whisk together a cornstarch slurry by combining ½-1 tablespoon cornstarch and ½-1 tablespoon water or milk. Whisk this mixture into the soup and allow it to simmer 5 minutes to thicken.
I hate chunks in soup. How can I remedy this?
You can blend this soup completely with an emulsion blender or blender to a cohesive mix. Once blended, add it back to the saucepan to heat back up.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
No, but it can easily be adapted. You can substitute the all purpose flour with a gluten-free flour alternative or use the cornstarch slurry thickening method as noted above.
More Dolly Parton-Inspired Recipes:
- Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Chicken
- Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Garlic Biscuits
- Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Soup
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Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup
This incredible copycat Dolly Parton Stampede Soup recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and is rich and cozy. This creamy vegetable soup tastes just like Dolly's at the Dixie Stampede!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetables
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½-3/4 teaspoon salt
- ½-1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 14.5 ounce can chicken broth regular or low-sodium
- 15 ounce can mixed vegetables drained
- 2 cups half and half
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer 1 minute.
Whisk in chicken broth and the drained vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Using a potato masher, emulsion blender or blender, mash the vegetables into the mixture to your desired consistency.
Whisk in half and half, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Serve with Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Garlic Biscuits, cornbread, hoecakes or biscuits.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- use a 15 ounce can drained mixed vegetables for convenience, but you can also use 15 ounces of fresh steamed vegetables or a can of Veg-All.
- This soup is excellent paired with Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Chicken, a sandwich or salad.
- Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Garlic Biscuits are amazing dipped in or served with this soup!
- You can experiment with adding different vegetables. You can also add pasta or rice to make it even heartier.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6179IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg
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Kathryn
Pasta would not make this soup healthier. Pasta is not healthy.
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Laura Ashley
This soup doesn't call for pasta, but potatoes could be an addition.
Jojo
It says heartier. Not healthier.
Reading comprehension is an important skill.Kathy
Wow! You are so smug and self-righteous! Maybe you should actually read the suggestions. It says heartier, not healthier. Why do you even comment? If a recipe isn’t your style, just move on to another site that suits you instead of showing yourself to be a jerk.
Ann
Just made this but accidentally used a whole 32 oz carton of stock. To compensate I skipped the half and half so it wouldn’t get too liquidy, and added a second can of mixed veggies instead. Blended it up and hoped for the best and it came out so nicely! Such a yummy simple lunch with some fresh bread.
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Laura Ashley
That's awesome!! That was an excellent recovery! I'm so happy you liked it so much! Thank you!
Judy
My entire family loved this soup!
I did add cooked wild rice and grilled chopped chicken to make it a heartier meal, but your base recipe is absolutely solid. Also wanted to tell you that I’m thinking there are so many different directions to go with your original recipe in terms of add-ins——grated cheese, ham, sautéed mushrooms….to name just a few. Thanks for a great new cold weather recipe go-to!!Reply
Laura Ashley
OH, Judy! This makes my heart so happy! Thank you so much! I love that you got creative with it too. Those are excellent add-ins too...you're making me want a bowl now. 🙂 Thank you so much, again!!
Kat
I love this recipe, and have been making it often lately! I'm vegetarian, so I need protein added to every meal. Highly recommend blending a can of chickpeas with some of the veg broth to add to the base - a very sneaky way to add that protein in! Kid tested and approved as well!Reply
Laura Ashley
That is WONDERFUL!! I love the idea of adding more protein that way too! Thank you for sharing that!!
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