Name: Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2-3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground white pepper; 14.5 oz chicken broth (regular or low-sodium); 15 oz can mixed vegetables (drained); 2 cups half and half

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This incredible copycat Dolly Parton Stampede soup recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and is rich and cozy. Just one bit will make you want to STAMPEDE!

A bowl of soup alongside a rotisserie chicken and cheese roll

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! I must admit, this soup tastes the best when watching horses kick up their heals, Skeeter yelling at an Ostrich and cowboys and cowgirls doing their best tricks. However, we can't all take a trip to see the show every time we're craving this soup.

While they do sell the mix online, I've found this copycat recipe I've concocted to come pertineer close to the real thing. It's full of flavor, creamy, rich and SUPER delicious...especially served with a Copycat Dolly Parton's Stampede Garlic Biscuit!

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What You’ll Need

Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below

Butter
All-Purpose Flour
Garlic Powder
Onion powder
Salt
Ground White Pepper
Chicken Broth
Canned or Fresh Mixed Vegetables
Half and Half

Ingredients to make soup: half and half, flour, seasonings, broth, mixed vegetables and butter.

Tools You’ll Need

Large Saucepan
Whisk
Potato Masher

Why You’ll like this Recipe

For those who've been to Dolly (Dixie) Stampede, it brings back happy memories!
For those who haven't been to Dolly (Dixie) Stampede, you'll get to the soup that is spot on to the original dinner show flavor!
It takes less than 15 minutes to make with basic ingredients!
It's SUPER delicious and pairs well with so many foods!

How to Make this Recipe

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.

Mixing soup in a pan with cream and vegetables.

Using a potato masher, emulsion blender or blender, mash the vegetables into the mixture to your desired consistency.

Mashing vegetables in a saucepan of soup.

Whisk in half and half, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with Copycat Dolly Parton Stampede rolls, cornbread or biscuits.

Tips and Substitutions

I use a 15oz can drained mixed vegetables for convenience, but you can also use 15oz 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

After the soup has completely cooled, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container up to 4-5 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.

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