32 Hearty Irish Soups and Stews

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32 Hearty Irish Soups and Stews1/32 Potato Leek Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don’t want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. —Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/32 Irish Beef Stew 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband’s favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it’s an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday. —Carrie Karleen, St. Nicolas, Quebec Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories,

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13g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 3/32 Fennel Carrot Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 989mg

sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein

sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 4/32 Cabbage Stew 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Cabbage Stew Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chock-full of ground turkey, cabbage, carrots and tomatoes, this turkey cabbage soup delivers delicious down-home comfort on cool days. If you don’t like cabbage, replace it with chopped green peppers. Simply saute the peppers with the turkey, onion and garlic. —Susan Lasken, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat

cup: 180 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat. 5/32 Deb’s Mushroom & Barley Soup 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing is more comforting than coming home to this rich soup! I prepare the ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker on my way out the door in the morning. —Debra

Garlic, bacon and fresh thyme make it even better

Kamerman, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 6/32 Creamy Root Veggie Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and fresh thyme make it even better. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1

8/32 Hearty Vegetable Lentil

cup: 295 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 7/32 Vegetable Beef Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 4 hours Servings 26 servings (9-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. —Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 245 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1090mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein. 8/32 Hearty Vegetable Lentil

My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her

Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. —Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 314 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 17g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

9/32 Autumn Bisque 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh herbs and almond milk. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 146 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 10/32 Roasted Pepper Potato Soup 32 Reviews Contest

11/32 Cream of Potato Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH

Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I’ve tried. I like its lemon and cilantro flavors, but you can adjust the ingredients to best suit your family’s taste buds. –Hollie Powell of St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 204 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1154mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 11/32 Cream of Potato Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH

I serve this often

RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often…it’s a simple supper that can be prepared in a short time. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 482 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 12/32 Halibut & Potato Chowder 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate

I’ve served this halibut chowder at those parties, and it’s always a big hit

Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Several times a year I invite both my retired and current teaching friends to a dinner party with their spouses. I’ve served this halibut chowder at those parties, and it’s always a big hit. —Teresa Lueck, Onamia, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 316 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 13/32 Ham & Potato-Rutabaga Chowder 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings

14/32 Best Seafood Chowder

12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The ingredients in this dish are a nod to my mother’s tasty potato and rutabaga side dish, which was always paired with baked country ham; dishes she served during the cold months when I was a child. Whenever I make this chowder it brings me back to a time when life was just a little bit simpler. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 14/32 Best Seafood Chowder

My husband is an avid fisherman

11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Seafood Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 servings (8 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband is an avid fisherman. When a family get-together was planned and we had to bring something, we created this recipe using fish from our freezer. The chowder got rave reviews from the relatives! —Heather Saunders, Belchertown, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 15/32 Beef Cabbage Soup 55

We loved making this delicious recipe

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SHERI SILVER FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner 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 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

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