48 Scary-Good Soups for October

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48 Scary-Good Soups for October2/48 Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup) Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I remember making this velvety Halloween soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any unfriendly spirits. Try using whipping cream for an extra smooth texture. —Steven Eder, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 3/48 Autumn

It’s a definite keeper in my book!

Pumpkin Chili 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Autumn Pumpkin Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper in my book! —Kimberly Nagy, Port Hadlock, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 281 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 4/48 Slow-Cooked Corn Chowder 21 Reviews

When I come home, a hot tasty meal awaits

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this easy chowder the night before. In the morning, I pour the mixture into the slow cooker and turn it on before I leave for work. When I come home, a hot tasty meal awaits. Mary Hogue, Rochester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 5/48 Tomato Soup with Cheesy Ghost Croutons 1 Review Test

It’s just like having grilled cheese and tomato soup

Kitchen Approved Tomato Soup with Cheesy Ghost Croutons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kick off your night of trick-or-treating by making this hauntingly delicious Halloween soup. It’s just like having grilled cheese and tomato soup. We eat it every year on Halloween. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah 6/48 Chipotle Chicken Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined two of my favorite recipes and

came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair

came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The cornmeal dumplings are the perfect finishing touch. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 356 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 7/48 Contest-Winning Pizza Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Pizza Soup Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This robust soup is a family favorite, and it’s a big hit with my

canasta group as well

canasta group as well. I top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and cheese, but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings such as cooked sausage. —Jackie Brossard Kitchener, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 8/48 Sausage Potato Soup 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I rely on this thick, chunky Halloween soup on cold

trick-or-treat nights

trick-or-treat nights. The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage. —Jennifer LeFevre, Hesston, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 377 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 9/48 Mexi-Stroni Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexi-Stroni Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup’s for you! It’s pumped up with spices, veggies, and pasta for a

filling bowl of fun

filling bowl of fun. —Darlene Island, Lakewood, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 249 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 10/48 Turkey Corn Chowder 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped hard-boiled eggs to this

chowder to give it a nice richness

chowder to give it a nice richness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 11/48 Hearty Beef and Barley Soup 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Beef and Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty beef and barley Halloween soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the warm flavor. —Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina

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

Beach, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 133 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/48 Bewitched Chili Test Kitchen Approved Bewitched Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One pot and thirty minutes—yes, please. Kids and grown-ups love this warm-you-up chili for Halloween. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 230 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 31g

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. 13/48 Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. It makes a big batch perfect for serving a crowd. —Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 281 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 14/48 Bloody Mary Soup

I added chicken broth and veggies to come up with a blockbuster Halloween soup

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After entertaining, I had leftover Bloody Mary mix. I added chicken broth and veggies to come up with a blockbuster Halloween soup. Make it with your favorite mix. —Joanna Johnson, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 64 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/48 Grandmother’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 10 servings

This is a turned-up version of a cheesy potato soup

(2-1/2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I was growing up, my grandmother could feed our whole big family with a single chicken—and lots of dumplings. —Cathy Carroll, Bossier City, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 16/48 Holy Moly Potato Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a turned-up version of a cheesy potato soup. We eat this often, especially

Crushed red pepper flakes really turn up the heat

on cold winter evenings, but it’d be lovely for family get-togethers or potlucks during the holidays! Crushed red pepper flakes really turn up the heat. —Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 529 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1981mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. 17/48 Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a fresh flavor

make this Halloween soup a requested dish at my spooky celebrations

make this Halloween soup a requested dish at my spooky celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 18/48 Pressure-Cooker Lentil Pumpkin Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Lentil Pumpkin Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 22 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Plenty of herbs and spices brighten up my hearty pumpkin soup. It?s just the thing we

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