24 Soups to Make with That Head of Cabbage

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24 Soups to Make with That Head of Cabbage2/24 Maryland-Style Crab Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try this hearty soup that incorporates the best of vegetable soup and flavorful crab. I break whole crabs and claws into pieces and drop them into the soup to cook, then serve it with saltine crackers and a cold beer. —Freelove Knott, Palm Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 202 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1111mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g

fiber), 15g protein

fiber), 15g protein. 3/24 Turkey Posole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this soup because it makes good use of leftovers from Thanksgiving. And it’s quick, easy and tasty. No one feels like they’re eating leftovers because this soup is nothing like traditional turkey with gravy. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1080mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 4/24 Beef Vegetable Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen

This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good

Approved Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 9 hours 20 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It’s convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. —Jean Hutzell, Dubuque, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 5/24 Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone 53 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat

min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it’s full of nutrition and low in fat. —Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 6/24 Coconut Curry Chicken Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 6

The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red curry soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. —Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 7/24 Italian Veggie Beef Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to

our house when we were under the weather

our house when we were under the weather. We like it so well, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. Always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 8/24 Pork Noodle Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some

leftover pork

leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It’s good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. —Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 116 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 9/24 Cabbage and Beef Soup 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime

We loved making this delicious recipe

was always a treat when Mother picked fresh vegetables from the garden and simmered them in her big soup pot. We loved making this delicious recipe. —Ethel Ledbetter, Canton, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 10/24 Sausage Potato Soup 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I rely on this thick,

The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage

chunky Sausage Potato Soup on busy weeknights when I’m too tired to spend a lot of time preparing dinner. The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage. —Jennifer LeFevre, Hesston, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 377 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 11/24 German Vegetable Soup 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law gave me this recipe—it’s a nice thick soup. It does call for quite a few ingredients,

but the taste is worth it!

but the taste is worth it! —Gundrun Braker, Burnett, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 12/24 Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chunky soup is good to the last spoonful. It’s my go-to recipe because it’s so hearty and we all always want more. —Penny Novy, Buffalo Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 258 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol,

885mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein

885mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein. 13/24 Red Curry Carrot Soup 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its mix of delicious colors, textures and tastes, this easy soup is something special. The meatballs make it hearty enough to serve as a light entree. —Dilnaz Heckman, Buckley, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 438 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1059mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 14/24 Easy Pot Sticker Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Since my husband

Easy Pot Sticker Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband and I have soup often, I’m always coming up with something new. I saw pot stickers in the freezer and decided to feature them in an Asian soup. The results were delicious. Rice vinegar provides just the right tang, and the green onions and carrots add color. Stir in chopped cabbage or bok choy if you’d like. A little sesame oil goes a long way, but you can

always add a bit more

always add a bit more. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 15/24 Beef Lentil Soup 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. But—on cold winter evenings here in New England—I’ve often poured a steaming mugful and enjoyed sipping it in front of our fireplace as well. —Guy Turnbull,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch

Arlington, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 314 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch. 16/24 Anything Goes Sausage Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 hours 10 min Servings 15 servings (about 4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I call this recipe “anything goes” because you can add or take out a variety of ingredients, and the soup still turns out absolutely delicious. It’s impossible to have just one bowl, unless of course your first

bowl is huge and filled to the brim!

bowl is huge and filled to the brim! —Sheena Wellard, Nampa, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 174 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 17/24 Slow & Easy Minestrone 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hot soup on a cold day is something I just can’t get enough of. It’s a snap to put together, and I don’t have to wash pots and pans after a relaxing meal. —Sally Goeb, New Egypt,

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