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January 18, 2023/Diet, Food & Fitness/Recipes

Recipe Adventure: 12 Soups To Help Warm Up Your Winter

Ditch those dull canned soups for these deliciously hearty kitchen creations

Bowl of white bean soup

When the days grow short and the weather turns frigid, nothing feels more comforting at mealtime than ladling out a bowl of piping hot soup. It’ll melt winter’s chill and warm you from the inside.

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But before you go reaching for a plain old can of packaged soup, know you can do better. So, let’s look in the pantry and fridge (or go shopping!). Odds are you can find the ingredients needed to whip up one of these nutritious and filling soups.

Vacation in a bowl

southwestern steak soup with yams tomatoes corn

Don’t worry if you can’t make a winter trek toward a sunnier climate. The salsa and chili powder included in this recipe for southwestern sirloin soup promise to bring some warmth into your kitchen.

Slow-cooked flavor

Tomato, chickpea and lentil soup in bowl on table with wooden spoon

No meat? No problem! This hearty tomato soup features chickpeas and lentils in a mixture so flavor-filled you won’t miss the meat. Another bonus? This slow-cooked soup also is packed with protein.

Creamy goodness

Creamy corn soup in bowl, with cheddar cheese on top

Thick and creamy soups typically push the limits on fat and calories. Consider this recipe for “easy creamy corn soup” an exception. Plus, the soluble fiber in the corn should keep your belly content for many hours.

Fill the cart

A bowl of stew made of carrot slices, mushrooms and chunks of beef

A fair warning: The ingredient list in this recipe for beef, bean and mushroom stew is a bit long. (Twenty different items!) But the payoff for any extra shopping comes with the first taste of this mealtime masterpiece.

Naturally sweet

butternut carrot and ginger soup

Butternut squash and carrots add a natural sweetness to this creamy soup. Fresh ginger and a pinch of cayenne pepper, meanwhile, add a little kick. And get this: A serving of this soup is only 70 calories. (Pro tip: Make a big pot, as the soup freezes extremely well for future enjoyment.)

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Unexpected combos

Recipe: Moroccan Sweet and Spicy Soup

What do pineapples, sweet potatoes, tofu, raisins and chickpeas have in common? They’re all included in the eclectic ingredient list for this sweet and spice-filled soup. (On a side note, this soup is fabulous served over quinoa.)

Fall flashback

pumpkin paprika soup

Who says pumpkins are just for fall? Extend the season by making this nutrient-rich pumpkin leek soup with smoked paprika.

Super noodles

A white bowl of soba tofu and spinach noodle soup garnished with cilantro

Buckwheat is a whole grain loaded with heart-healthy nutrients. It’s also the key ingredient in many varieties of soba noodles, which is the star of this noodle and mushroom soup. (Fast fact: “Soba” is the Japanese word for buckwheat.)

A ‘nutty’ substitute

A pan of tomato-basil soup with shrimp

Want to make a creamy soup without using dairy? Learn how in this recipe for a savory tomato-basil soup with shrimp that substitutes cashews for the heavy cream often used in these sorts of dishes.

Whole-grain wholesomeness

Two bowls of barley soup, with hearty bread and grated cheese on table

Barley is a powerhouse whole grain that is chock-full of essential vitamins and minerals. That’s reason enough to try this hearty barley soup. Another perk? It’s an absolute delight for your taste buds.

Zingy flavor

Recipe: Curried Squash and Sweet Potato Soup 

Does a nourishing soup that balances the sweetness of roasted squash and sweet potato with savory onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder sound good to you? If so, try this recipe for curried squash and sweet potato soup. You won’t regret it.

An old twist

A small bowl of farro minestrone with a light dusting of parmesan cheese

Ancient grains carry a certain gravitas in the world of nutrition. This version of minestrone soup features farro, an old-school grain known for its nutty flavor. It’s an addition that takes this classic soup to another level.

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