6 Soups to Warm Up to This Winter

Country Living

The weather outside may be mean but these hearty, filling soups are a nice break from the cold.

Plus: We have dozens of more soups, from mushroom to Mexican, for you to enjoy!


Chicken and Chard Pasta f-- ioli

This is a twist on the classic pasta f-- ioli soup, using shredded chicken breast, red kidney beans, and Swiss chard. At 345 calories per serving, it is a filling and low-calorie meal.

Recipe: Chicken and Chard Pasta f-- ioli



Red Lentil Vegetable Soup

This meal-in-a-bowl brims with fill-you-up soluble fiber, thanks to the lentils. Translation: It may help keep weight down and also helps lower total and "bad" LDL cholesterol. The lentils, spinach, and tomatoes, all rich in potassium, work to keep blood pressure in check, too.

Recipe: Red Lentil Vegetable Soup


Butternut Squash Soup

Favorite recipes, faithfully prepared, link fond memories of meals shared with the anticipation of more good times.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Hearty Minestrone

Your guests will welcome a steaming bowl of this vegetable-bean soup on a cold winter night. It tastes even better reheated, so it's a good choice to prepare in advance.

Recipe: Hearty Minestrone



Tomato and Garlic Bread Soup

Expand your menu with dependable staples from the pantry: marinara sauce, chicken broth, red wine.

Recipe: Tomato and Garlic Bread Soup




Mushroom Soup with Winter Vegetables

A hearty winter soup consisting of caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, carrots, and butternut squash. Make this fresh and delicious dish from scratch now, then freeze it to savor later.

Recipe: Mushroom Soup with Winter Vegetables

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