30 Recipes for Southern Soups That Will Warm Your Soul

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30 Recipes for Southern Soups That Will Warm Your Soul1/30 Chicken and Dumplings 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured the little dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It’s one of those soups you’ll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium,

29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein

29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 2/30 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

3g fiber), 12g protein. 3/30 Vegan Jambalaya 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegan Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful vegan entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 281 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. 4/30 Ham and Bean Soup 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Ham and Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like ham and bean soup but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty and quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein. 5/30 Brunswick Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brunswick Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 24 servings (6 quarts)

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brunswick stew dates back to the 1860s, when it was served as a complete meal. We now use it as an accompaniment to barbecues. It is delicious picnic fare when served with country ribs, coleslaw or potato salad. When I make this stew, I double the recipe and freeze small portions so we can enjoy it at several meals. —Alyce Ray, Forest Park, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 151 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1

Now my family enjoys this soup at least once a month!

starch. 6/30 Black-Eyed Pea Soup 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had eaten this soup countless times at a small restaurant in our town. When the owner finally retired, he said I deserved the secret recipe and passed it along. Now my family enjoys this soup at least once a month! —Alice Jarrell, Dexter, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 145 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 731mg

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 7/30 Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew) 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lowcountry Boil Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats, veggies and seafood. —Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 500 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 1318mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein. 8/30 Red Bean Vegetable Soup 5 Reviews

Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup

Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that’s loaded with beans and fresh veggies. —Ronnie Lappe, Brownwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 158 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 9/30 The South in a Pot Soup 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The South in a Pot Soup Recipe photo by Taste

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

of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, ground beef and comforting spices, this soup has every wonderful memory from my childhood simmered together in one tasty pot. —Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/30 Chicken and Andouille Gumbo 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Recipe photo by

Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana

Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 9 servings (3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana. Today’s version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve it with cornbread or crusty French bread. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 544 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1514mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 11/30 Jambalaya 164 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Forgotten Jambalaya Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 50

min Servings 11 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 11 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During chilly times of the year, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this dish. —Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup jambalaya: 230 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 12/30 Crawfish Bisque 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crawfish Bisque Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home

Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This seafood-rich bisque tastes complex and sophisticated but is surprisingly quick to make. The crawfish are the star of the show here, but a luxe and creamy broth provides them with a worthy setting. A splash of mild sherry vinegar at the end helps brighten the flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 269 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 13/30 Easy Chicken Corn Chowder

This recipe was a happy experiment

28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings (1-1/2 quart) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I haven’t planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon—it’s still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1252mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 14/30 Shrimp Chowder 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Chowder Recipe photo by

I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker

Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 15/30 Chicken Cabbage Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Soup with Cabbage Recipe photo by

Consider adding turnips, rutabagas or frozen peas

Perry Santanachote for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get cozy with this hearty chicken soup with cabbage. Packed full of veggies, it is a wonderful recipe to use up the ingredients you have on hand. Consider adding turnips, rutabagas or frozen peas. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 114 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/30 Ham Chowder 185 Reviews Test Kitchen

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