30 Vegetable Soups for Every Season

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30 Vegetable Soups for Every Season1/30 Tomato Bisque 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. —Veronique Deblois, Mine Hill, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 383 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1214mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 2/30 Cauliflower Soup 324 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I’ve tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 3/30 Vegan Lentil Soup 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Double the recipe and share this hearty soup with

neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights

neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights. I serve it with cornbread for dunking. —Michelle Curtis, Baker City, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 138 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 4/30 Spinach Tortellini Soup 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach and Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A simple tomato-enhanced broth is perfect for cheese tortellini and fresh spinach. Increase

the garlic and add Italian seasoning to suit your taste

the garlic and add Italian seasoning to suit your taste. —Debbie Wilson, Burlington, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 164 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 5/30 Peanut Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Peanut Soup Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After enjoying a spicy peanut soup at a little cafe, I knew I had to try to duplicate it at home. I think my version comes pretty close.

It’s the best way I know to chase away winter’s chill

It’s the best way I know to chase away winter’s chill. —Lisa Meredith, Eagan, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 276 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 932mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 6/30 Carrot Ginger Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan. It’s made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet it always seems to impress. Fresh ginger

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat

makes a big difference—and what isn’t used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer for later use. —Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 80 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/30 Pinto Bean Soup Test Kitchen Approved Kayla Blydenburgh for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ladle up an aromatic, spiced-just-right broth with creamy, tender pinto beans. Toppings of diced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla

Even my brother, who

chips and cilantro add diverse textures and flavors, allowing each person to customize their own bowl. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 11g protein. 8/30 Pumpkin Curry Soup 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Curry Soup Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper, Euless, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 155 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 9/30 Fennel Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Bean Fennel Soup Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners.

A hint of fennel accents the flavor of this quick-to-fix bean soup, while spinach and tomatoes add color. —Donna Quinn, Round Lake Beach, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 152 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. 10/30 Slow-Cooker Minestrone 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Minestrone Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it’s even better when your slow cooker will

do most of the work for you!

do most of the work for you! This minestrone is easy to put together but has all the flavor of a high-effort dish. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 165 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. 11/30 Vegetable Barley Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it’s good

for you too!

for you too! —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 135 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 12/30 Corn Chowder 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chowder is a classic comfort food here in the Northeast, especially during cooler weather. Whenever I make a trip home to Pittsburgh, Mom has this simmering on the stove

for me. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 271 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 13/30 Vegetable Lentil Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JULIA HARTBECK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 6 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that’s ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. —Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 1g

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 14/30 Creamy Tortellini Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and mild, this creamy, indulgent soup gets added oomph from red pepper flakes and wine. If you’d like, you can add Italian sausage—sliced or crumbled—either cooked in the skillet as part of the first step or cooked separately and added at the end. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1

cup: 345 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. 15/30 Tuscan Portobello Stew 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuscan Portobello Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare, yet elegant enough for company. I often take this stew to my school’s potlucks, where it is devoured by teachers and students alike. —Jane Siemon, Viroqua, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 309 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated

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

fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 13g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat. 16/30 Curry Lentil Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This curry soup might be vegan, but it’s still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss some chicken and chicken broth into the recipe. —Kijan Zendi, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 365 calories, 16g fat (16g saturated

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