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These Dupes Of Your Favorite Restaurant Soups & Sides Will Have You Gladly Staying In

Best part? You can mix & match!

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stuffed cheesy bread cut into breadsticks
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup, especially when it’s one that tastes exactly like you remember and hits all the cozy notes. Homemade is wonderful, but there’s also something extra special about the ones we love from our favorite chains, from Panera Bread to Red Lobster. When paired with their classic sides like Olive Garden’s Breadsticks or Chili’s Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks, you’ve practically got comfort overload. Thanks to these 18 dupe soup and sides, now you can enjoy them at home too.

The best part about making copycat soups and sides at home? You can mix and match! You can pair Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana, Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread with Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings, Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls with Wendy’s Chili…the world’s your oyster (crackers), so have fun with it.

Want even more copycats? Look out for our Copycats Quarterly, on newsstands and wherever magazines are sold on May 27, 2025.

1

Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

mozzarella sticks covered in hot sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

These mozzarella sticks are glazed in the sauce you’d normally see on Nashville hot chicken. It’s spicy and smoky with a little bit of sweetness. Serve these with ranch dressing to help mellow out the spiciness of the sauce—whether you're at Chili’s or at home, it's a must.

Get the Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks recipe.

2

Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup

copycat chickfila chicken tortilla soup topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Chick-fil-A’s chicken tortilla soup boasts a (very!) dedicated fan base, and we can see why: It’s packed with rotisserie chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of cozy spices, making it the perfect comfort food to warm up with. Whipping up a homemade version is the next best thing.

Get the Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.

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3

Olive Garden Breadsticks

copycat olive garden breadsticks with marinara dipping sauce
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Olive Garden's breadsticks are soft, buttery, and just the right amount of garlicky—they're also pretty easy to make at home! Trust us, once you whip up a batch, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making these alongside your fettuccine Alfredo all along.

Get the Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe.

4

Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup

nordstrom tomato basil soup
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

According to (Internet) legends, Nordstrom’s creamy, lightly sweet tomato basil soup was developed by an employee for the opening of an Overland Park, Kansas, store in 1998. The Nordstrom Friends and Family Cookbook has the official soup recipe, but we couldn’t resist coming up with our own version too.

Get the Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup recipe.

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5

In-N-Out Burger Animal-Style Fries

animal style fries
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In the eternal struggle between the East and West Coast for burger chain supremacy, In-N-Out (and their secret menu) has always been at the front of the pack. Lucky for those of us who can’t drive to one, we’ve cracked the code on how to make a nearly identical version of their secret menu animal-style fries at home.

Get the In-N-Out Burger Animal-Style Fries recipe.

6

Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread

stuffed cheesy bread cut into breadsticks
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Domino’s stuffed cheesy bread is cheesy, herby, and downright irresistible. This recipe is a close approximation you can whip up at home, and dare we say?, it tastes even better.

Get the Domino's Stuffed Cheesy Bread recipe.

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7

Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

copycat olive garden pasta e fagioli
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

This chunky pasta e fagioli is filled with white and red beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and ditalini pasta all snuggle up in a rich Italian-spiced broth. Pair a steaming bowl of it with Olive Garden-style salad and some copycat breadsticks, and you'll have a restaurant-style feast in your own home.

Get the Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli recipe.

8

P.F. Chang's Wonton Soup

pf changs wonton soup with shrimp, chicken and mushrooms

A lot of wonton soups tend to just be wontons and broth. Sometimes there will be noodles or some sliced scallions, but it tends to be a pretty minimalist dish. The PF Chang's version is for those who want more, more, and then even more.

Get the P.F. Chang's Wonton Soup recipe.

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9

Wendy's Chili

copycat wendy's chili topped with cheese and saltines
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Fun fact: Chili was one of the few original menu items that stood loud and proud when Wendy's first opened in 1969. Having it on the menu along with burgers, fries, and milkshakes allowed them to stand out from other fast food spots and helped them to eliminate food waste by using the leftover burger patties. Smart!

Get the Wendy's Chili recipe.

10

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

copycat red lobster cheddar bay biscuits with herb butter
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI

This goes without saying: Unlimited cheddar bay biscuits FOR LIFE!

Get the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits recipe.

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11

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Olive Garden Breadsticks, Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup, & More Copycat Recipes You'll Love
ANDREW BUI

Perfect on a fall night yet craveable year round, this soup is an American classic that’s practically synonymous with warmth and comfort. Whether you’re looking to make your favorite Panera recipe at home or simply want to nail this classic soup, keep reading below for all of our top tips.

Get the Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe.

12

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

olive garden chicken gnocchi soup
PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

As far as chowders go, clam and corn tend to get all the love. But over at the Olive Garden (and now here!), they’ve highlighted the almighty chicken chowder in a beautiful way—by adding tons of vegetables and fluffy, chewy gnocchi.

Get the Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe.

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13

Burger King Chicken Fries

burger king chicken fries
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think our version is worthy of stardom too. We used chicken breasts cut into thin strips and seasoned with salt and sugar. They're then coated in bread crumbs and herbs, then fried. Mmm.

Get the Burger King Chicken Fries recipe.

14

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

copycat olive garden zuppa toscana
Ethan Calabrese

If you're like most fans of the Olive Garden, you probably see the soups as glorified dipping sauce for their unreal breadsticks, but we think they're a whole lot more—this one feels just like getting a big hug from your Italian nonna.

Get the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana recipe.

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15

Texas Roadhouse Rolls

copycat texas roadhouse rolls cinnamon honey butter
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

You may go to Texas Roadhouse to order a steak, but we all know the best part of the meal is the basket of dinner rolls. These soft, pillowy squares come to the table fresh from the oven, and the accompanying cinnamon-honey butter is worth the trip alone.

Get the Texas Roadhouse Rolls recipe.

16

Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings

copycat cracker barrel chicken and dumplings
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Whether it's a road trip stop or a local favorite, there is no denying that Cracker Barrel’s chicken & dumplings are the best, a must order! This copycat recipe pays homage to the purity of their recipe—there are no peas, carrots, veggies or the like in the dish.

Get the Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings recipe.

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17

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

copycat olive garden minestrone soup
Andrew bui

The great Italian classic, minestrone, is a soup that can span the seasons: comforting on a chilly winter’s night, and light enough for a summer lunch. The popularity of Olive Garden’s legendary minestrone reaches far and wide, and we cracked the code on how to make it at home.

Get the Olive Garden Minestrone Soup recipe.

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