31 Winter Soups That Go from Stove to Table in 30 Minutes

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31 Winter Soups That Go from Stove to Table in 30 Minutes2/31 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:

This hearty chowder is one of our favorite vegetarian dishes

450 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 3/31 Bean Counter Chowder 22 Reviews Test Kitchen 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

sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/31 Southwest-Style Wedding Soup 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Southwest-Style Wedding Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I turned leftover ground chicken into meatballs and dreamed up this cozy southwestern soup. Now my Italian family asks for it over traditional wedding soup. —Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 455 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1219mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 5/31

This recipe was a happy experiment

Easy Chicken Corn 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. 6/31 White Bean and Sausage Soup 17 Reviews Contest

In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup

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. 7/31 Tomato Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Tomato Soup

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe 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. 8/31 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

Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup. —Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 166 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 9/31 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

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. 10/31 Italian White Bean Soup 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A bowlful of this soup

is so satisfying, it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you, too

is so satisfying, it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it’s filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers. —Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 164 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 11/31 Quick Mushroom Barley Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I surprised my mother with a visit some years ago, and

she was preparing this soup when I walked in

she was preparing this soup when I walked in. It was so wonderful that I asked for the recipe, and I’ve been fixing it ever since. —Edie Irwin, Cornwall, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 whole milk, 1/2 fat. 12/31 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 Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was raised

My hearty chowder nourishes the family

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. 13/31 Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when

my mother-in-law asked for it!

my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 14/31 Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty,

It is proof that soup doesn’t need to be made in big batches to be good

satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together in less than 30 minutes. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. 15/31 Broccoli Cheddar Soup 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn’t need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae,

West Valley, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 494 calories, 37g fat (24g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1145mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 16/31 Country Sausage Soup 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 387 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 1279mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 17g protein. 17/31 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:

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. 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. 18/31 Potato Soup 177 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of

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