30 Healthy Winter Soups That’ll Fill You Right Up

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30 Healthy Winter Soups That’ll Fill You Right Up2/30 English Pub Split Pea Soup 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for five hours, and come back to “soup’s on.” Finish it with more milk if you like your soup a bit thinner. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 141 calories,

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

1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat. 3/30 Chunky Potato Leek Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family and I love a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don’t love the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it

loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor

loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. —Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/30 French Lentil and Carrot Soup 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy

weeknight meal, but you can leave it out if you prefer

weeknight meal, but you can leave it out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 5/30 The Best Ever Tomato Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 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 tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You can’t beat this

homemade version of the classic

homemade version of the classic. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist 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. 6/30 Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup 17 Reviews Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had a cold, but this soup is a bowlful of comfort on any chilly

Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat

day. —Anthony Graham, Ottawa, lllinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 195 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/30 Couscous Meatball Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup will warm you up and takes just 25 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight meal. —Jonathan Pace, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 5g fat

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

(2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 8/30 Vegetable Lentil Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 6 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that’s ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. —Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat),

0 cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 9/30 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on

a weekday morning

a weekday morning. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 215 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. 10/30 Vegan Cabbage Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version, stir in canned beans, such as cannellini or navy. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0

Cooking for a vegetarian?

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 866mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein. 11/30 Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap in vegetable stock for the beef broth. —Danielle Noble, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 399 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber),

8g protein

8g protein. 12/30 Hearty Vegetable Soup 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in veggie soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe, this homemade meal is perfect to prepare on a crisp afternoon. —Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 13/30 Turkey White Chili 9 Reviews

I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili. —Kaye Whiteman, Charleston, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 288 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 14/30 Chickpea Tortilla Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts)

We love how hearty and flavorful it is

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This vegan tortilla soup recipe is healthy, filling and family-friendly! We love how hearty and flavorful it is. We like to play around with the different toppings we add each time it’s served. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 289 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 15/30 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings

8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and a delightful excuse to open up a bar of chocolate—if you’re the type of person who needs an excuse! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 203 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 16/30 Greens and Beans Turkey Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2

This one uses the turkey carcass to make a flavorful stock for the soup

hours 45 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On winter evenings, we like nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup. This one uses the turkey carcass to make a flavorful stock for the soup. —Susan Albert, Jonesburg, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 17/30 Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

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