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!
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!
Table of Contents
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
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.
- 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 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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- Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Garlic Biscuits
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Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½-3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 14.5 oz chicken broth regular or low-sodium
- 15 oz 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.
Rebecca
Followed the directions exactly. It tastes so good. I will definitely be making again.
Laura Ashley
Fantastic!! 🙂 YAY! I'm so excited you made it and will remake! THANK YOU!
Shirley Moore
where can I purchase the whisk?
Laura Ashley
It's a pampered chef mix 'n masher 🙂
Paige
Very similar to the real thing! Very tasty and went over well with my whole family! Even the young kids loved it!
Laura Ashley
That’s wonderful!! I’m so happy you made it and that it was a hit!