Easy Italian Wedding Soup
Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this soup.
In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
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Pureeing only some of the slow-cooker mushroom soup gives the dish complex texture and eye appeal.
Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired.
This vegan soup is the perfect cold-weather lunch or healthy dinner the whole family will love.
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Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash.
The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.
Sherry vinegar adds a touch of brightness and pairs well with the medley of vegetables.
Serve with crusty bread.
Comforting Cabbage Soup with Ginger
Cabbage turns tender and flavorful in this comforting soup.
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Lemon juice adds brightness while crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat.
Toasted nuts bring a bit of crunch to this creamy soup.
Sage flavors the soup and sour cream brings in a little tang, balancing the earthy flavors.
Serve with crusty bread.
Vegetarian Potato-Kale Soup
This potato-kale soup has a rich, yet light and velvety texture.
Opt for baby, two-bite red potatoes as they cook faster in the creamy, brothy soup.
Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine for a cozy meal.
This healthy chicken vegetable soup seems even richer with the smoky flavor from roasted poblano peppers and garlic.
Serve this healthy chicken soup recipe with tortilla chips.
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The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets.
This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil.
Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.
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Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey?
Cook up a pot of soup!
This recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota.
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Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
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.
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Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
Both sweet and hot Italian sausage work well.
Cauliflower Leek Soup
For convenience, you could make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.
This recipe was originally made for one serving but can be easily adapted to serve more.
you might add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot.
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Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired.
Convenient canned pumpkin, beans and coconut milk flavored with curry make it a hearty fall meal.
Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
If you like, substitute collard or mustard greens for the kale.
If you could’t get chorizo, hot Italian sausage will also work in this soup.
Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sherry
Sherry adds sweetness and flavor to this slow-cooker vegetarian cabbage soup.
Potatoes give the soup heft and substance.
Serve with crusty bread.
Chopped pecans add a layer of texture to the velvety soup.
Our slow-cooker rendition is literally beefed up with brisket and showcases whole-grain rye berries, a source of fiber.
Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Slow-Cooker Carrot-Leek Bisque
Creamy and delicate slow-cooker carrot soup is a welcome appetizer.
Garnish with additional black pepper, if desired.
To make a vegetarian version of this potato soup, omit the bacon and use “no-chicken” broth.
Serve it with a green salad and crusty bread to clean up the bowl.
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