26 Shortcut Soups to Get Cozy on the Quick

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26 Shortcut Soups to Get Cozy on the Quick1/26 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup 110 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to

other new mothers

other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 218 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 2/26 Quick Beef Vegetable Soup 27 Reviews Quick Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings (1-3/4 quart) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for your family. This hefty vegetable soup delivers. It will have you out of the kitchen in no

Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines

time flat! —D.M. Hillock, Hartford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 318 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. 3/26 One-Pot Spinach Beef Soup 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines. —Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 258 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat),

My hearty chowder nourishes the family

40mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 4/26 Corn Chowder with Bacon 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. —Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium,

44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein

44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 5/26 Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when I get home from work, this soup becomes part of a balanced meal with a tossed salad, rolls or fruit. For a variation, try chicken, turkey or even venison instead of ground beef.

It’s easy to assemble in the morning

–Tracy Thompson, Cranesville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 238 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. 6/26 7/26 Potato Chowder 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It’s easy to assemble in the morning so it can

simmer on its own all day

simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bacon): 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 8/26 Quick Tomato Soup 26 Reviews Quick Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing like a steamy bowl of classic tomato soup on a cold February day. The addition of sugar puts a sweet spin on this version. For extra loveliness, top with homemade

heart-shaped croutons

heart-shaped croutons. —Jane Ward, Churchville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 156 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/26 Onion Cheese Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Onion Cheese Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It’s rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it’s so quick to prepare. —Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 308 calories, 22g

fat (15g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 10/26 Tomato Hamburger Soup 46 Reviews Tomato Hamburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a full-time teacher, I only have time to cook from scratch a few nights each week. This slow-cooker soup recipe makes a big enough batch to feed my family for two nights. —Julie Kruger, St. Cloud, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 125 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol,

494mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

494mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 11/26 Cream of Mushroom Soup 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I’m happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 136

What a warming dish for a cold day

calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/26 13/26 Taco Soup 142 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Taco Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it’s a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories,

I make it often in summer, although it’s good any time

14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 14/26 Cream of Cauliflower Soup 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it’s good any time. —Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 186 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g

fiber), 13g protein

fiber), 13g protein. 15/26 Slow-Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to make. Simply brown the ground beef, then stir everything together to simmer all day. It’s wonderful served with bread and a salad. —Carol Calhoun, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 139 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g

You’ll love my quick version of classic beef macaroni soup

protein. 16/26 Hamburger Macaroni Soup 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love my quick version of classic beef macaroni soup. Loaded with veggies and pasta, it’s just as good as if you made it all from scratch. —Debra Baker, Greenville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 17/26 Fast Refried Bean Soup 23 Reviews Contest Winner

It will fill you up on cold afternoons or make a wonderful last-minute lunch

Test Kitchen Approved Fast Refried Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold afternoons or make a wonderful last-minute lunch. If you like it spicier, use medium or hot green chiles instead of mild.. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 18/26 Gumbo in

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