25 Low-Sodium Soup Recipes to Keep You Cozy

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25 Low-Sodium Soup Recipes to Keep You Cozy2/25 Lentil-Tomato Soup 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Double the recipe and share this low-sodium soup with 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. 3/25 Butternut Turkey Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butternut

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch

Turkey Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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. —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. 4/25 Vegetable Beef Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME 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. 5/25 Traditional New England Clam Chowder 5 Reviews Traditional New England Clam Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir…the recipe for this splendid chowder! It’s a low

sodium soup that stands the test of time

sodium soup that stands the test of time. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 138 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 6/25 Spinach and White Bean Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach and White Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my

kitchen-sink style of cooking

kitchen-sink style of cooking. —Annette Palermo, Beach Haven, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 192 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. 7/25 Yellow Squash Soup 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Delicate and lemony, this yellow squash soup recipe would set the stage for a memorable ladies’ luncheon. It’s the best of late summer in a bowl. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 90 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein

cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/25 Spiced Split Pea Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this low-sodium soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about your day while it cooks. —Sue Mohre, Mount Gilead, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 347mg

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 9/25 Turkey Soup 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings (5 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter got this recipe from her husband’s mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a few days after the holidays. This soup is especially good on cold winter nights when it’s snowing…which happens a lot where I live! —Carol Brethauer, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat

cups: 147 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 10/25 Best Curried Pumpkin Soup 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Curried Pumpkin Soup Recipe photo by 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 is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper,

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

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. 11/25 Pork Vegetable Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chockfull of tender pork, veggies and savory flavor, this nutritious soup fills the house with a wonderful aroma as it cooks! —Deb Hall, Huntington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 258 calories, 4g fat

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

(1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch. 12/25 Chicken Soup with Beans 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Soup with Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls before you ladle in the soup. —Penny Peronia, West Memphis, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 123

It’s nice to come home to a hearty soup that’s ready to eat

calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 13/25 Hearty Beef Veggie Soup 6 Reviews Hearty Beef Veggie Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It’s nice to come home to a hearty soup that’s ready to eat. It goes well with a fruit salad and bread. —Colleen Jubl, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 162 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat

31mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 14/25 Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. —Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups stew with 3/4 cup rice: 497 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g

When I have time to slow-cook it, my whole house smells cozy

protein. 15/25 Turkey-Sweet Potato Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey-Sweet Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A batch of this soup brings the nostalgic flavors and heartwarming feel of the holidays at any time of year. When I have time to slow-cook it, my whole house smells cozy. —Radine Kellogg, Fairview, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 16/25

No question—this is my favorite barley soup!

Chicken Barley Soup 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It’s so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! —Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 259 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.

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

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 17/25 Mushroom Barley Soup 23 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings about 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful low-sodium soup. With beef, barley and vegetables, it’s hearty enough to be a meal. A big steaming bowl with a slice of crusty bread is so satisfying on a cold day. —Lynn Thomas, London, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 220 calories, 13g fat (0 saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium,

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