The Best Soup Recipes of 2025

The best soup recipes of 2025 are in! We combed through reader favorites to highlight our most beloved soups, from creamy classics to cozy, veggie-packed bowls.

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Million Dollar Soup

Total Time:3 hours 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Million-dollar soup tastes like a million bucks. It's got a long ingredient list, but it pays off in each decadent, flavorful and hearty spoonful. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 617 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1657mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Chicken Noodle Soup

Total Time:1 hour
Servings:10 (about 3-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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White Chili

Contest Winner
Total Time:50 min
Servings:7
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, as a time-starved college student, I got this wonderful recipe from my sister-in-law. She had made a big batch and served it to a crowd one night. It was a hit—and easy and quick. In all my years of cooking, I’ve never had another dish get so many compliments. —Laura Brewer, Lafayette, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 334 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein.
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Alabama Chicken Stew

Total Time:2 hours 30 min
Servings:10
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: If you’re gearing up to cook for a large event or prepping for a week’s worth of wholesome, hearty dinners, consider putting North Alabama chicken stew on your menu. It's full of lean protein, creamy potatoes and a flavorful tomato broth! —Kim Wehby, Birmingham, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 399 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
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Tortellini Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:40 min
Servings:6 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
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.
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Cauliflower Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Kansas City Steak Soup

Total Time:2 hours 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This savory soup is reminiscent of the beloved steak soup served at the renowned Plaza III Steakhouse in Kansas City. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1207mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Ham Chowder

Total Time:1 hour
Servings:10 (2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Pumpkin Chili

Contest Winner
Total Time:4 hours 20 min
Servings:10 (2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don't usually find in chili. Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish so special. Cook up a big batch and freeze some for later; it tastes even better reheated. —Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 192 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Clam Chowder

Contest Winner
Total Time:55 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Taco Soup

Total Time:25 min
Servings:8 (about 2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
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Potato Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Total Time:1 hour
Servings:14 (3-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. —Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Lasagna Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (about 2-3/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: All the traditional flavors of lasagna come together in this heartwarming bowl of comfort. —Sheryl Olenick, Demarest, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Chicken and Dumplings

Total Time:1 hour 35 min
Servings:8 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Mexican Corn Chowder

Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I 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.
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Hamburger Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. It has robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it's so 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.
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Pasta Fagioli Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
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.
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Ham and Bean Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:7
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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French Onion Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:2 hours 20 min
Servings:12 (2-1/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Beef Cabbage Soup

Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:12 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime was always a treat when Mother picked fresh vegetables from the garden and simmered them in her big soup pot. We loved making this delicious recipe. —Ethel Ledbetter, Canton, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Chicken Potpie Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:40 min
Servings:6 (21/4 qt)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook. She included this amazing pie crust, and I added this delicious chicken potpie soup for it. —Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups soup with 3 toppers: 614 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1706mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Minestrone Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 5 min
Servings:11 (2-3/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it’s full of nutrition and low in fat. —Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Sausage Potato Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
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. —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.
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Hearty Vegetable Soup

Total Time:1 hour 45 min
Servings:16 (4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn 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.
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Sweet Potato Chili

Contest Winner
Total Time:55 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make it because it's so easy and very flavorful. —Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 283 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 11g fiber), 9g protein.
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Pumpkin Curry Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:20 min
Servings:7
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper, Euless, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 155 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
30/50

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Total Time:45 min
Servings:12 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 222 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Spinach Beef Soup

Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 (about 2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines. —Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 258 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Shrimp Chowder

Total Time:3 hours 45 min
Servings:12 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Beef Barley Soup

Total Time:2 hours 10 min
Servings:9 (2-1/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This hearty beef barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. —Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 133 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

Total Time:8 hours 15 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow-cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. —Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 266 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 15g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Green Chicken Chili

Contest Winner
Total Time:5 hours 25 min
Servings:10 (3-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 320 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein.
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Navy Bean Soup

Total Time:2 hours 15 min
Servings:10 (2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. —Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 244 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
37/50

Cioppino

Total Time:4 hours 40 min
Servings:8 (2-1/2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
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.
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Black Bean Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. —Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 222 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein.
39/50

Beef Noodle Soup

Total Time:25 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This delicious soup only takes minutes—but tastes as if it simmers all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 144 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pumpkin Bisque

Total Time:55 min
Servings:9 (2-1/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that just says autumn to me.—Kerry Dingwall, Wilmington, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 214 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Firehouse Chili

Total Time:1 hour 50 min
Servings:16 (4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe was among their favorites. —Richard Clements, San Dimas, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
42/50

Tomato Soup

Total Time:50 min
Servings:16 (4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
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.
43/50

Lima Bean Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:40 min
Servings:12 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using their crops. This comforting chowder was a contest winner at the festival several years ago. —Kathleen Olsack, North Cape May, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 110 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
44/50

Chicken Potato Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Any time I serve this thick comforting soup, I'm asking for the recipe. Because it is loaded with chunks of potatoes and chicken, no one suspects that it's low in fat. -Carla Reid of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 232 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat-free milk.
45/50

Chili con Carne

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 50 min
Servings:10 ( 2-1/2 qt)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: At chili suppers, this one always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the better the flavor seems to get. —Janie Turner, Tuttle, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 264 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
46/50

Coconut Curry Soup

Total Time:55 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. —Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.
47/50

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Total Time:6 hours 10 min
Servings:8 (2 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this easy chowder the night before. In the morning, I start the slow cooker before I leave for work. When I come home, a hot tasty meal awaits. — Mary Hogue, Rochester, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
48/50

Beef and Sausage Chili

Contest Winner
Total Time:4 hours 15 min
Servings:12 (3 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. —Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein.
49/50

Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup

Contest Winner
Total Time:6 hours 25 min
Servings:8 (3-1/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
50/50

Tomato Bisque

Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. —Veronique Deblois, Mine Hill, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 383 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1214mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.