Yeehaw! You’re in for a real treat. 🎵 Dolly Parton’s Stampede (formerly Dixie Stampede) is famous not just for its horse-ridin’ dinner show, but also for that rich, creamy, comforting soup that kicks off the meal — often called Stampede Soup.
This is a copycat recipe that gets as close as possible to the real thing: creamy, velvety, and full of down-home flavor. It’s basically a creamy vegetable soup, and it’s way more delicious than it sounds.
🥣 Copycat Dolly Parton’s Stampede Soup
(Creamy Vegetable Soup)
🛒 Ingredients:
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4 cups chicken broth
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1½ cups water
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¾ cup finely diced celery
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¾ cup finely diced carrots
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¾ cup frozen or canned corn
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¼ cup onion, finely diced
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1½ cups instant mashed potato flakes (secret ingredient!)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Salt to taste
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2 tablespoons butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Sauté vegetables:
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In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add celery, carrots, onion, and corn. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until slightly softened.
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Add broth & water:
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Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
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Thicken with potatoes:
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Stir in the instant potato flakes gradually, mixing well to avoid lumps.
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Simmer for another 5–10 minutes until thickened.
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Add cream & season:
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Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to taste.
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Heat through (don’t boil), and adjust seasoning as needed.
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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Serve hot with warm biscuits or crusty bread.
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For the full Dolly experience, serve before roast chicken, corn on the cob, potatoes, and finish with apple turnover!
🔄 Variations:
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Add shredded rotisserie chicken to make it a main dish.
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Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
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Want it vegetarian? Use veggie broth and skip the chicken base.
