Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Love

These recipes for soups, pastas, salads, and stews will banish lunchbox boredom-no sandwich required.



photo credit: Charles MastersPasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella

Toss together this salad the night before; your kids will love the combination of fresh tomatoes, cheese, and sliced salami for lunch the next day.

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End-of-Summer Vegetable Soupphoto credit: Quentin Bacon

A great way to take advantage of the last of summer's produce, this soup is loaded with nutritious vegetables and protein-packed cannellini beans.

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photo credit: Sang AnTortellini Soup

Hearty pasta and chicken will please picky palates and keep your kids full for the entire afternoon.

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Turkey and Bean Chili photo credit: Romulo Yanes

Using ground turkey instead of beef lightens up this dish, and your kids will never know the difference.

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photo credit: Sang AnBLT Pasta

This fun take on a typical BLT sandwich features crisp bacon, wilted arugula and sautéed tomatoes.

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Chicken Salad With Apple and Basilphoto credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Chopped peanuts, crisp apples and fresh herbs liven up diced cooked chicken in a mayonnaise-free salad.

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photo credit: Anna WilliamsClassic Chicken Soup

You can't go wrong with this comfort food classic, which takes just 15 minutes of prep time.

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