28 Homemade Mediterranean Soup Recipes

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28 Homemade Mediterranean Soup Recipes1/28 White Bean and Sausage Soup 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while I do other things, such as baking bread, crafting or even cleaning the house. —Glenna Reimer, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 19g protein.

2/28 Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My recipe for manestra, which means orzo in Greek, is effortless and very easy to make. You need only a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot wonder. —Kiki Vagianos, Melrose, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 299 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 12g fiber), 11g protein. 3/28 Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total

My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her

Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. —Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 314 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 17g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat. 4/28 White Bean Soup with Escarole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kristina Vanni

oh, so simple to prepare

for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pantry staples make this healthy soup oh, so simple to prepare. When I can’t find escarole, I use fresh spinach. Just add to the soup pot moments before serving. —Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup soup with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese: 174 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 5/28 Chicken Meatball Soup Contest Winner Test

In North Dakota, it’s pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero

Kitchen Approved Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In North Dakota, it’s pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 828mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein. 6/28 Pasta Fagioli Soup 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to

He’d rather savor the version we can have at home

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband enjoys my version of this soup so much that he stopped ordering it at restaurants. He’d rather savor the version we can have at home. It’s so easy to make, yet hearty enough to be a full dinner. —Brenda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 228 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 7/28 Cioppino 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 8/28 Bean Counter Chowder 22 Reviews Test Kitchen

This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes

Approved Bean Counter Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes. Loaded with beans, noodles and bright herbs, it’s so comforting on a chilly day. —Vivian Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 676mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 9/28 Seafood Soup 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10

It’s just the perfect homemade fish soup

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It’s just the perfect homemade fish soup. —Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 213 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/28 Swiss Chard Bean Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Swiss Chard Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe

Lentil lovers will want a second bowl of this nourishing

From the Recipe Creator: This hearty soup combines nutritious Swiss chard with other garden favorites. Its light broth is surprisingly rich in flavor, and the grated Parmesan packs an additional punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 94 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 11/28 Cream of Lentil Soup 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lentil lovers will want a second bowl of this nourishing

soup with a subtle touch of curry

soup with a subtle touch of curry. It looks particularly appealing thanks to the color added by the fresh spinach. —Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 12/28 Tortellini Soup 274 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full

of healthy, tasty ingredients

of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 13/28 Chicken Cassoulet Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 7 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After my sister spent a year in France as an au pair, I created this lighter,

easier version of traditional French cassoulet for her

easier version of traditional French cassoulet for her. It uses chicken instead of the usual duck.—Bridget M. Klusman, Otsego, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 494 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1821mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 34g protein. 14/28 Creamy Seafood Bisque 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and

green onions

green onions. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 453 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 15/28 Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings. (21/4 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 231 calories, 4g fat

Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch

(1g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 16/28 Vegan Lentil Soup 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Double the recipe and share this hearty 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),

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