RecipesChicken Vegetable Soup with Potatoes “I’m always looking for recipes that are low in fat but don’t taste like it,” notes Anna Overton of Lakewood, California. “Even my picky son likes this soup!”
RecipesBeefy Wild Rice Soup Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially this one. My family loves it. —Marilyn Chesbrough, Wautoma, Wisconsin
RecipesPureed Butternut Squash Soup For several years, we’ve been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut into, so I buy mine pre-chopped. —Christen Chalmers, Houston, Texas
RecipesCrockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup When I want soup at a restaurant, it’s broccoli-cheese all the way. When I make it at home it’s creamy cheesy, exactly how I like it. —Kristen Hills, Layton, UT
RecipesMexican Cabbage Roll Soup I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. —Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee
RecipesSuper Fast Mexican Soup We take this spicy soup to rodeos on cool nights or sip it by a campfire. For toppings, try onions, avocado, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa. —Gloria Huse, Simpsonville, South Carolina
RecipesGround Beef Barley Soup I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It’s now a favorite with our family, especially our three children. —Maggie Norman, Stevensville, Montana
RecipesHearty Vegetable Lentil Soup My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. —Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California.
RecipesHearty Vegetable Barley Soup My mom picked up this barley soup recipe in her fitness class and passed it to me. It’s loaded with goodness! Sometimes, I substitute ground turkey as the meat and use chicken bouillon instead of beef flavored.—Emily Melton, Prophetstown, Illinois
RecipesRoast Beef Vegetable Soup I’m currently retired and an Assistant Scout Master of a troop. I’ve taught boys to cook for 35 years. This is a nice recipe for teaching basic cooking skills. Plus, the soup cooks all day, leaving you free to do other things.—Earnest Riggs, Niles, Michigan
RecipesHearty Beef Barley Soup My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also includes plenty of fresh mushrooms, sliced carrots and quick-cooking barley. —Barbara Beattie, Glen Allen, Virginia
RecipesQuick Ravioli & Spinach Soup I love my Italian American traditions, but I never had time to make a classic Italian wedding soup. So I created this shortcut version with ravioli. —Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware
RecipesSpiced Sweet Potato Soup This Thanksgiving serve your spuds as soup. It makes a unique first course, and guests will love the creamy texture and flavors of ginger, cinnamon and curry. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
RecipesCreamy Carrot & Tomato Soup I often double this recipe and freeze half so we can enjoy a taste of summer during the cold winter months. If I do freeze it, I omit the yogurt and stir it in after the soup’s reheated. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesRoasted Autumn Vegetable Soup Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. —Stephanie Flaming, Woodland, California
RecipesChunky Beef and Vegetable Soup Nothing cures the winter blahs like good comfort food, including this beef vegetable soup I invented one chilly day. Serve with crusty bread or rolls. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee