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Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill

Chicken noodle soup is undeniably comfort food for many people (especially when they're not feeling well) and this version gets a healthful update. Whole-wheat egg noodles add fiber and nutrients and reduced-sodium chicken broth cuts the sodium. By all means use homemade chicken broth if you have it.

» Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill

Cream of Mushroom & Barley Soup

This sophisticated take on creamy mushroom soup is rich with earthy porcini mushrooms and has the added goodness of whole-grain barley.

» Cream of Mushroom & Barley Soup

Quick French Onion Soup

French onion soup is a favorite but it usually isn't substantial enough to make a complete meal. We've solved this problem by adding fiber-rich chickpeas to a broth flavored with sherry and three kinds of onions. Of course, we didn't forget the gooey topping, we've just made it a little lighter and a lot easier to prepare at home—simply top toasted whole-wheat bread with cheese and pour the soup on to melt it.

» Quick French Onion Soup

Tortilla Soup

Here's a version of chicken tortilla soup that's both super-easy and delicious. To make it even quicker, use crumbled baked tortilla chips in place of the homemade tortilla strips and skip Steps 1-2. Serve with vinegary coleslaw, lime wedges and hot sauce.

» Tortilla Soup

Minestrone with Endive & Pepperoni

Considering that this minestrone soup incorporates mostly frozen vegetables, it is remarkably savory and aromatic. Look for frozen soup or stew vegetables with potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in the mix to give the soup the best flavor. Although pepperoni isn’t traditionally part of minestrone soup, you’ll find it’s a great shortcut to add spicy, complex flavor.

» Minestrone with Endive & Pepperoni

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small bite first and add them to taste. Try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

» Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto

This fragrant, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients—boneless, skinless chicken breast, bagged baby spinach and canned beans. It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor. If you are very pressed for time, you can substitute 3 to 4 tablespoons of a store-bought basil pesto.

» Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto


Healthy soup and bread recipes that will satisfy and warm you all season long.

Soup is comforting, especially during the winter months—classic chicken soup with vegetables or creamy clam chowder warms the body and feeds the mind. Paired with salad and freshly baked bread, soup makes a healthy and satisfying meal. Soup may have an added health benefit, too: studies show that soup produces greater feelings of satiety than other types of food. Researchers speculate that it may have to do with the high water content. Also, when soup is piping hot we eat it more slowly and that gives us time to notice when we feel full. Our healthy soup recipes offer something for everyone—stir up a pot tonight and enjoy!

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Quick and Healthy Soup Recipes

This is a zippy Southwestern-flavored black bean soup. We make it with canned beans...
This fragrant, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients—...
Considering that this minestrone soup incorporates mostly frozen vegetables, it is...
French onion soup is a favorite but it usually isn't substantial enough to make...
This is a great “pantry soup”—that is, it comes together in minutes from ingredients...
Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a...
The flavor of this salmon chowder is greatly enhanced by adding either fresh dill or...
San Francisco's Italian immigrants developed this stew to use the abundant...
This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West...
This wholesome sweet-and-sour soup combines beef, caraway seeds, sweet paprika and...

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This satisfying remake of broccoli chowder benefits from the creamy texture of...
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Reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat milk make this soup creamy without all the fat....
This sophisticated take on creamy mushroom soup is rich with earthy porcini...
This is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails...
This soup is inspired by the Indian side dish dal; the Hindi word means “split” and...
Escarole adds an assertive bite to an Italian-themed soup that would otherwise be...
Floating in a flavorful broth, our matzo balls are light and fluffy but bound...
Chopped clams, aromatic vegetables and creamy potatoes blended with low-fat milk and...
Jamaican pepperpot soup is usually a long-simmered preparation made with tough cuts...
Rosemary has a strong flavor, but offers only a subtle hint in this spinach soup. If...
Rich coconut milk and chicken broth infused with lemongrass, chiles and ginger...
Here's a version of chicken tortilla soup that's both super-easy and...
Classic comfort food is yours, in just slightly more than half an hour. Serve with...

Healthy Bread Recipes

The outside of this rustic-looking bread is crunchy and the inside is moist and soft...
This honey-oat bread has a pleasant flavor and divinely moist, tender crumb. It...
These rustic olive- and herb-flecked loaves are light-textured, flavorful, aromatic...
Puffy, chewy-crisp and fragrant with fresh herbs, this Parmesan focaccia goes well...
Yes, this 3-pound, seeded, very attractive loaf seems to call for everything but the...

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