30 Quick Easy Soup Recipes

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30 Quick Easy Soup Recipes1/30 Beer Cheese Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved PERRY SANTANACHOTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup was a hit with a group of German exchange teachers who visited our high school. When I don’t use bread bowls, I usually serve it with soft pretzels or crusty bread. And it’s also an even bigger treat with slices of cooked bratwurst or kielbasa stirred into it. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 450 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat),

This recipe also works in a slow cooker

102mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 2/30 Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup 24 Reviews Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 191 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 3/30 Asian Tofu Noodle Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ginger, garlic and sherry jazz up this soup loaded with veggies and noodles. We like to accent ours with peanuts and green onions. —Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1961mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 4/30 Mexican Cabbage Roll Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30

A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish

min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. —Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 186 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 5/30 Corn Chowder with Bacon 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Chowder with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings

My hearty chowder nourishes the family

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. —Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 6/30 Tomato Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 7/30 Easy White Chicken Chili 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken

and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red

and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It’s soothing comfort food. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 228 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 8/30 Cream of Mushroom Soup 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first

course for a holiday dinner

course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I’m happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/30 Turkey and Vegetable Barley Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey and Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using ingredients on hand,

I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup

I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery are great here, too. —Lisa Wiger, St. Michael, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 208 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/30 Cauliflower Soup 324 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than

any other cauliflower soup I’ve tried!

any other cauliflower soup I’ve tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 11/30 Kid-Friendly Chili 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kids’ Favorite Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This third-generation hearty chili is a family favorite. It’s a sweet and easy chili that’s sure to warm up the whole

family on those chilly fall nights

family on those chilly fall nights. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 359 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 30g protein. 12/30 Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn’t persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close

to what I tasted—maybe even better!

to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 137 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 13/30 Super Fast Mexican Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We take this spicy soup to rodeos on cool nights or sip it by a campfire. For toppings, try onions, avocado, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa. —Gloria Huse, Simpsonville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 254 calories, 11g

This colorful veggie soup gets all bulked up thanks to cheesy tortellini

fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 998mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 14/30 Mushroom Tortellini Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful veggie soup gets all bulked up thanks to cheesy tortellini. It’s a real comfort on a cold or rainy day. —Jen Lucas, Baldwinville, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without cheese): 261 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 1084mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 15/30 Easy Chicken Corn

This recipe was a happy experiment

Chowder 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings (1-1/2 quart) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I haven’t planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon—it’s still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1252mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 16/30 One-Pot Spinach Beef Soup 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS

Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines. —Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 258 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 17/30 Lemony Turkey Rice Soup 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From

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