39 Meat Soup Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Meat Craving

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39 Meat Soup Recipes That’ll Satisfy Your Meat Craving2/39 Pozole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pozole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy stewlike soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life’s blessings, but it’s good any time of year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 333 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1588mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 3/39 Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder 31 Reviews Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder Recipe

It’s hearty, convenient and family-friendly

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It’s hearty, convenient and family-friendly. —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 473 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 4/39 Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions

made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein. 5/39 Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether you include the beer or not, this soup

tastes wonderful

tastes wonderful. I always make extra and pop single servings into the freezer. —Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 316 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1068mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 6/39 Cubed Beef and Barley Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a stick to your ribs type of soup. I’ve also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil

that’s been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess

that’s been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess. —Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 233 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 7/39 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

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. 8/39 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 Sausage Potato Soup on busy weeknights when I’m too tired to spend a lot of time preparing dinner. The whole

family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage

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. 9/39 Meatball Soup Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It’s great for chilly days. —Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 248 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein. 10/39 Asian Long Noodle

If you can’t find long noodles, angel hair pasta is a good substitute

Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts). Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful soup is perfect for when you want something warm and filling in a hurry. If you can’t find long noodles, angel hair pasta is a good substitute. —Carol Emerson, Aransas Pass, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 227 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1078mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 11/39 Contest-Winning Green Chile Pork Stew 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Green Chile Pork Stew Recipe

I grew up on this delicacy and thought everyone must know how delicious it is

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Anyone living in or visiting the Southwest knows green chiles are a staple. I grew up on this delicacy and thought everyone must know how delicious it is. It seems to be even more popular now in this area. —Carrie Burton, Sierra Vista, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 232 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 12/39 Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test

My family loves this soup, and I’m happy to make it since it’s so simple!

Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this soup, and I’m happy to make it since it’s so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 218 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 13/39 Bratwurst Soup 8

I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband’s ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 468 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 14/39 Wintertime Braised Beef Stew 52 Reviews Contest Winner Wintertime Braised Beef Stew Recipe photo

This easy beef stew is incredibly rich

by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it’s even better a day or two later, you may want to make a double batch. —Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 15/39 Turkey, Bacon and 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. —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. 16/39 Southwest-Style Wedding Soup 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Southwest-Style Wedding Soup Recipe photo by

Now my Italian family asks for it over traditional wedding soup

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. 17/39 Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup 85 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. This hamburger soup has robust flavor, plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables and is easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 18/39 Cheeseburger Soup 726 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go

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