Delicious Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

This cozy, creamy vegetable soup brings the famous dinner show flavor to your kitchen. It is smooth, mild, and comforting, with soft vegetables in a velvety broth. You can make it with simple pantry items, and it comes together fast on a weeknight. Serve it with warm biscuits or crusty bread, and you have a nostalgic bowl that feels like a hug.

Why Make Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup

This soup is the kind of recipe you reach for when you want something warm, gentle, and easy. The taste is mild and creamy, with sweet notes from carrots and corn. It is perfect for cold nights, but it also works in warmer months because it is not heavy. You can make it in about 30 minutes with frozen mixed vegetables, a simple roux, and broth. No fancy tools needed.

It is also friendly to many diets. You can swap in veggie broth for a meat-free version, use gluten-free flour, or choose dairy-free milk to fit your needs. The recipe stretches to feed a family on a budget, and it reheats well for lunches. If you love the show’s famous soup or just want a simple creamy vegetable soup that never fails, this copycat is a keeper. It is reliable, fast, and sure to please both kids and adults.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup

Cozy Flavor with Everyday Ingredients

The flavor is creamy and gentle, with soft vegetables and a smooth broth. You build it from butter, flour, broth, and milk, plus a few seasonings you likely already have. It tastes like a classic diner soup—simple and soothing.

Quick to Make, Easy to Love

It cooks in one pot in about 30 minutes. Frozen veggies go straight in. The texture is velvety without long simmering or special steps. It is weeknight-fast and crowd-friendly.

Ingredients and Substitutions

What You’ll Need for This Recipe

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (small carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
• 1 small russet potato, peeled and 1/4-inch dice (optional, classic texture)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (or 1/4 teaspoon celery seed + extra salt to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (black pepper works too)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (balances the savory flavors)
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste or powder (optional, for depth)
• Kosher salt, to taste

Smart Swaps for Dietary Needs

• Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth and skip chicken bouillon or use a veggie base.
• Dairy-free: Use olive oil instead of butter and a creamy, unsweetened plant milk (oat or cashew). Add 1 teaspoon neutral oil if needed for richness.
• Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour for the roux or thicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with cold milk; simmer briefly to thicken.
• Lower sodium: Choose low-sodium broth and skip celery salt; season with celery seed and salt at the end to taste.

Smart Variation (Optional)

• Extra Creamy: Stir in 1–2 ounces cream cheese at the end, off heat, until smooth.
• Chicken and Veg: Fold in 1–2 cups cooked, shredded chicken for a heartier bowl.
• Smooth Style: Blend half the soup with an immersion blender, then return to the pot.

How to Make Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Make the roux: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly bubbly, but not browned.
2. Add liquid: Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth with no lumps.
3. Season: Whisk in onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, white pepper, sugar, and bouillon (if using).
4. Add potato: Stir in diced potato. Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
5. Add vegetables: Stir in frozen mixed vegetables. Simmer 6–8 minutes until tender.
6. Make it creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in evaporated milk or half-and-half. Warm gently 2–3 minutes; do not boil.
7. Finish: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Thin with a splash of broth or milk if you like a looser soup.

Tips for Texture, Timing & Tools

• Keep it smooth: Add broth slowly to the roux and whisk well to avoid lumps.
• Gentle heat after dairy: Once the milk goes in, keep heat low to prevent curdling.
• Control thickness: Simmer longer to thicken; add broth or milk to thin.
• Ultra-smooth: For a silkier texture, blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in.

Storage

How to Store It Right

• Cool fully, then refrigerate in a sealed container up to 4 days.
• For freezing, the dairy can separate. For best results, freeze the soup before adding the milk, up to 3 months. Add milk when reheating.

Reheating Without Losing Flavor

• Stovetop: Warm over low heat, stirring often. Add a splash of milk or broth if it thickens.
• Microwave: Reheat in short bursts, stirring between, and do not let it boil.
• If it separates, whisk in a bit of milk and a small knob of butter.

A Dish Worth Making Again and Again

This soup is budget-friendly, fast, and flexible. It fits many diets, freezes well without dairy, and always tastes cozy and kind.

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FAQs

What is Dolly Parton’s Stampede soup made of?

It is a creamy vegetable soup with a smooth, mild broth and small, tender vegetables. This copycat version uses a roux, broth, milk, and mixed vegetables with light seasonings.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

Yes. Use vegetable broth and skip chicken bouillon or swap it for a vegetable base. The flavor will still be rich and cozy.

How do I thicken or thin the soup?

To thicken, simmer uncovered or whisk in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold milk. To thin, stir in warm broth or milk a little at a time.

Can I make it in a slow cooker?

Yes, with a tweak. Make the roux on the stove with butter and flour, whisk in the broth, then transfer to the slow cooker with veggies and potato. Cook on Low 3–4 hours. Stir in milk near the end, heat gently, and serve.

Final Thoughts

This Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup brings a show-stopping favorite home with simple steps and everyday ingredients. It is warm, mild, and easy to adapt. Make a pot tonight, and enjoy the comfort in every spoonful.

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