41 Low-Calorie Soup Recipes You’ll Want to Ladle Up

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41 Low-Calorie Soup Recipes You’ll Want to Ladle Up1/41 Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What’s the quickest and tastiest way to bring the flavor to your favorite chicken tortilla soup? Instant Pot! This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: About 2 cups: 132 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated

This cozy Instant Pot soup is like chicken tortilla soup’s fun sister

fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1117mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. This cozy Instant Pot soup is like chicken tortilla soup’s fun sister. It starts with a humble can of enchilada sauce, but you can make your own homemade enchilada sauce if you’re watching your salt and sugar levels. The dish is full of lean protein thanks to boneless skinless chicken breasts, which shred easily after eight minutes in the pressure cooker. 2/41 Cream of Cauliflower Soup 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner

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

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. Frozen cauliflower recipes could not be more convenient. Subtly nutty cauliflower becomes super creamy in this smooth, fiber-rich soup. It’s made with equal parts chicken broth and 1% milk, rather than heavy cream. Reduced-fat cheddar cheese gives

the soup an added layer of richness

the soup an added layer of richness. 3/41 Spiced-Up Healthy Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 55 min Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “This has been a hit with family and friends. It’s spicy, low-fat and filled with good-for-you ingredients.” —Diane Tayman, Dixon, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 156 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Soups you can prep and cook in

Lentils are a tasty source of fiber, protein and B vitamins

an hour or less are always welcome on weeknights, and it helps when they’re healthy. Lentils are a tasty source of fiber, protein and B vitamins. This dish easily becomes vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth. 4/41 Instant Pot Lentil Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wrap yourself in nourishing comfort in about 20 minutes, using simple pantry ingredients and an Instant Pot. Soup’s on! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

182 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. This nutritional powerhouse is oh-so-satisfying thanks to a sweet mirepoix base, fresh herbs and lots of crushed tomatoes. Make it a curried soup by adding turmeric, garam masala and curry powder to the spice mix, or go for Italian vibes with a generous sprinkling of umami-rich Parmesan. 5/41 Chicken Tortilla Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I get so many compliments when I serve it: you will, too

This chicken tortilla soup is as good as (if not better than) any I’ve had in a restaurant. I get so many compliments when I serve it: you will, too. —Laura Black Johnson, Largo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 200 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Once again, leftover rotisserie chicken does most of the heavy lifting in this zesty, warming soup, which only needs 20 minutes on the heat but tastes like it has simmered all day. Fresh lime juice is a must here for that bit

of tangy brightness

of tangy brightness. 6/41 Cabbage Barley Soup 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cabbage Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My neighbor had an abundance of cabbage, so a group of us had a contest to see who could come up with the best cabbage dish. My vegetarian soup was the clear winner. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 197 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber),

11g protein

11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat. Cabbage may not be the most glamorous ingredient, but the cruciferous veggie becomes wonderfully sweet and hearty in this healthy slow-cooker soup. V8 juice is the secret to a robust broth that packs in flavor without upping the fat content. 7/41 Butternut Turkey Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Turkey Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although hearty with lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is

also light and luscious

also light and luscious. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 192 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. Cut butternut squash like a pro, or grab the prepared pre-cut squash from the supermarket. Either way, this aromatic soup will become one of your go-to uses for leftover turkey. If you don’t have shallots on hand, most types of onions will give you that sweet flavor you’re looking for. 8/41 Matzo Ball Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Matzo Ball

This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort

Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls to this Jewish chicken soup. —Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. It doesn’t get more soul-warming than this beloved Jewish

min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

comfort food, featuring a fluffy, doughy matzo ball dumpling in a savory chicken broth. This recipe calls for boxed matzo ball mix to cut down on prep time, but you can also make matzo balls from scratch! 9/41 Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandmother made this soup with her own homemade sausage and tortellini. We don’t make those ingredients these days, but we’re so happy to have the passed-down recipe—this

version is almost as good as hers

version is almost as good as hers. It’s also an excellent way to get the kids to eat spinach! —Joyce Lulewicz, Brunswick, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Fresh spinach, aromatic garlic and crushed red pepper flakes pack this tortellini soup with satisfying flavors. The small amount of zesty sausage called for is used more as seasoning than anything else. Sub in vegan chorizo or any other type of plant-based sausage if you’re cutting down on meat consumption. 10/41 Dill Chicken Soup

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat

6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat. Fresh dill really

brings this cozy chicken soup to life, while using a mix of fresh and frozen veggies helps it come together quickly. Adding lemon juice at the end brightens the entire dish, so skip the bottled stuff and juice a lemon the easy way. 11/41 Italian Veggie Beef Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner 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. We like