Keep dinner light and cozy with these top-rated brothy soups.

If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.

Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale

Carson Downing

Just be sure that you don’t overcook the vegetables.

This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunches or veggie-packed snacks all week.

If you want to bump up the satisfaction factor even more, top with a little cheese or avocado.

Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

Carson Downing

It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor.

Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

For convenience, you might make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.

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Carson Downing

Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking.

Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.

you’re able to add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot.

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Antonis Achilleos

Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired.

A dollop of ricotta cheese mixed with mozzarella and Parmesan adds a creamy finishing touch.

Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Bok choy is a good substitute.

Feel free to increase the amounts of garlic and fish sauce for an even more flavorful soup.

Serve this easy and healthy chicken soup on its own or with jasmine rice, quinoa or wild rice.

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Green curry paste gives this soup a delicately spicy broth.

The vegetables are cooked just enough to be tender, but retain their freshness and distinct textures.

Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar soup recipe.

Cabbage Diet Soup

Don’t forget to back up your Parmesan rinds!

Adding one to a soup like this adds a rich umami flavor.

We use ground turkey and omit the traditional Sichuan peppercorns for convenience, but add hot sesame oil.

Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto

Use toasted sesame oil instead if you want mild noodles.

chicken kale soup

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Slow-Cooker Turkey & Kale Minestrone Soup

lasagna soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup

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Lisa Cassell-Arms

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Spring Green Soup with Chicken

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