48 Contest-Winning Soups, Stews and Chilis

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48 Contest-Winning Soups, Stews and Chilis1/48 Hearty Vegetarian Chili 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Vegetarian Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s so filling, you’ll win over any meat lover. —Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 238 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 2/48 Cheeseburger Soup 726 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate

(7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein

(7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 3/48 Mexican Corn Chowder 94 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol,

753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein

753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 4/48 French Onion Soup 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Classic French Onion Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese:

My husband is an avid fisherman

195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 5/48 Best Seafood Chowder 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Seafood Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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

For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day

(4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 6/48 Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup 7 Reviews Contest Winner Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It’s so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3

The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples

cups: 244 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 7/48 Green Chicken Chili 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Green Chicken Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 320 calories,

7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein. 8/48 Butternut Squash Chili 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 261 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 9/48 Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use a healthier cooking technique, so I made soup using all the classic spices and our favorite veggie, cauliflower! —Melody Johnson, DePere, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber),

4g protein

4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/48 Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Soup with Tortellini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With chicken, pasta and a bold tomato broth, this hearty and inviting soup is like a big comforting hug in a bowl! —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 328 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 11/48 French Lentil and Carrot Soup 11 Reviews Contest

It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 12/48

It still turns out wonderful!

Ham, Potato and Pepper Chowder 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this chowder for years now. When I’m feeding family members who don’t eat dairy products, I substitute oil for the butter and use coconut milk or soy creamer instead of heavy cream. It still turns out wonderful! —Eileen Stefanski, Wales, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 226 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber),

11g protein

11g protein. 13/48 Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder consistency, use a potato masher to break down some of the spuds. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 14/48 Bratwurst Soup 8 Reviews Contest Winner

I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband’s ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 468 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 15/48 Chickpea and Potato Curry 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea and Potato Curry Recipe photo

First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing

by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups chickpea mixture: 240 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. 16/48 Deb’s Mushroom & Barley Soup 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6

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