Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
Wondering what to do with the season's fresh butternut squash? Peel and dice it, then add it to this pureed squash-and-carrot soup. If you like, add toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) as a crunchy finish.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 6 side-dish servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Tortellini Florentine Soup
Combine six ingredients and just one dish to make this creamy, lighter-than-it-looks chicken soup.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Barley-Beef Soup
Chunks of beef stew meat and colorful vegetables ensure a hearty dinner is served. Make this soup in a Dutch oven or let it cook in a slow cooker for 8 to 10 hours on a low-heat setting.
Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 11 cups
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
Tuscan Bean Soup
Baby carrots, onions, beans, and baby spinach add heartiness to a soup that takes just 20 minutes to make.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
How to Cook Beans for Soup
The best bean soup comes from dried beans (not canned). Kick the sodium and up the flavor with this cooking technique.
Chicken and Tortilla Soup
The crisp bite of tortillas atop spicy chicken soup has always been a favorite. Mexican-dish lovers will appreciate the oregano and chili powder spices.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Butternut Squash Soup with Thai Gremolata
A Thai-inspired topping of fresh basil, peanuts, and lime peel adds crunch to this creamy soup.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
Tomato-Basil Soup
Gorgeous red tomatoes are the star in this bisque imitation. Garlic, onion, basil, and optional cognac add depth.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Chunky Vegetable-Lentil Soup
This light and satisfying soup offers hearty winter vegetables, such as mushrooms, carrots, celery, and napa cabbage.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 9 cups
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 30 mins to 31 mins
Start to Finish: 55 mins
Butternut Squash Soup with Ravioli
This pretty soup is quick and easy to make -- it requires only 6 ingredients and is ready and on the table in 30 minutes.
Makes: 5 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup
Top this velvety soup with saut�ed asparagus and crisp, honey-drizzled bacon for a warming weeknight supper.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Curry Pumpkin Soup
Using canned pumpkin makes this soup quick to prepare. Pumpkin pie spice and a hint of curry give the dish bright seasonal flavor.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Classic Oyster Stew
The ideal oyster stew has a slightly thick broth and complex flavors from plump, tender oysters and simple seasonings.
Makes: 10 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Beet and Apple Soup with Horseradish Cream
The soup's bright pink color comes from simmering winter beets in chicken broth. Add extra flavor with sherry and apple. Top with zesty horseradish cream.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 6 to 8 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 50 mins
Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder
Bacon, chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onion combine in this creamy chowder.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 1 hr
Beef Stew & Garlic Mash
Tender beef and vegetables top garlic mashed potatoes to create a comforting supper that's ideal for a chilly night.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Triple-Tomato Soup
This chunky soup makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It combines pantry-ready tomatoes -- canned, dried, and paste -- with onions, celery, and parsley. Serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 4 side-dish servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Pepper Corn Chowder
Frozen corn is pureed with chicken broth and sauteed onions and leeks to create a silky soup without any cream. Red sweet pepper and extra corn add a crunchy bite to the smooth chowder.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 8 cups
Start to Finish: 40 mins
Green Chile Pork Stew
This hearty stew, featuring pork tenderloin, yellow carrots, spinach, and white beans, makes a warming dinner for a chilly winter night.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Pumpkin, Barley, and Sage Soup
For a quick, flavorful dinner, simmer andouille sausage in a broth flavored with pumpkin, maple syrup, and apple cider.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
Nutmeg, sage, and apple-cranberry juice flavor this hearty, good-for-you stew. Serve it on a chilly night or when unexpected guests drop in.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins to 32 mins
Chicken-Chile Stew with Beans
This regional dish's sweet-but-spicy flavor comes from a mix of local chile peppers, butternut squash, and a touch of honey.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 2 hrs
Stand: 8 hrs
All-American Cheeseburger Soup
Cheese, ground beef, and onion satisfy that craving for a classic burger and a hearty soup. We even included the pickle, ketchup, and mustard, and a side of roasted potato wedges.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 40 mins
Creamy Potato Soup
Gruyere adds richness and earthiness to this creamy potato soup. Fresh herbs and a slice of Swiss cheese make a tasty garnish.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
Inspired by the traditional Mexican soup posole, this zesty stew is easy enough to make during the week. Refrigerated shredded barbecue pork cuts down on prep time.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Smoky Tomato-Salmon Chowder
Fiery red roasted tomatoes and peppers bring smoky sweetness and a bit of heat to a Manhattan-style chowder base. Bake salmon fillets separately and add to the soup at serving time so that they're cooked just right.
Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 45 mins
Roast: 15 mins 425°
Stand: 15 mins
Chicken-Butternut Squash Soup
Golden butternut squash, roasted with onions and curry powder, transports your taste buds to the wild side of chili. Chickpeas, dried apricots, and nutmeg-spiced walnuts add crunch. Just before serving, stir in chunks of tender rotisserie chicken.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 6 main-dish servings
Start to Finish: 45 mins
Italian Spinach Soup
Fresh emerald spinach brings the brilliance of a spring day to this light and healthful soup. Its Italian accent comes from herbs, garlic, and shallots, plus a sprinkling of shaved Parmesan cheese at serving.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 6 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Two-Pea Soup
Mixing earthy green split peas, green peas, and fresh flat-leaf parsley puts a vibrant spin on a comforting favorite. Simmer with smoked pork hocks if you're a traditionalist.
Makes: 6 servings
Roast: 20 mins 425°F
Start to Finish: 1 hr 30 mins
Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Croutons
In just half an hour this soup can be ready to warm you up. Make an extra batch of the spiced croutons for snacking.
Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 8 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Butternut Squash Bisque
Chipotle peppers give this creamy soup a bit of heat, while smoked Gouda cheese adds earthy richness. Butternut squash and apples provide a buttery texture.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Skillet Beef Stew
Chase the fall chill away with this down-home favorite -- beef and vegetables served over simple-to-make mashed potatoes.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 55 mins
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Looking for a unique Super Bowl dish? Try this delicious soup -- it's rich and creamy, with all the crowd-pleasing flavors of spicy buffalo chicken wings.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Broccoli-Potato Soup with Greens
Gouda cheese gives this delicious soup smoky flavor. Broccoli and winter greens (such as curly endive, chicory, escarole, or spinach) keep it healthy.
Makes: 4 servings
Cook: 8 mins
Sage Chicken Dumpling Soup
Turned into a thick chicken soup with olives and mushrooms, this favorite is a bit more modern than Grandma's dumpling recipe. Savory stovetop biscuits keep it classic.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 18 mins
Good Greens Soup
You won't feel a bit of guilt when eating this yummy soup. A vitamin-rich blend of kale, spinach, leeks, and zucchini is endlessly satisfying -- and only 90 calories per serving.
Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 8 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Curry powder, ginger, and fresh cilantro make this creamy squash soup delicious and flavorful.
Sweet Potato Chowder
Curry paste, coconut milk, and lemongrass give this classic chowder a Thai twist.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 45 mins
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