Warm up with comforting and delicious homemade soups that are both hearty and nutritious. From creamy blends to flavorful broths, these one-pot meals are perfect for cozy nights and satisfying cravings any time of year.

Easy Chicken Rice Soup

Easy chicken rice soup is similar to classic chicken noodle soup. It is the perfect choice for a cold-day meal.

Serves 6 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup white rice
• 6 cups chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add celery, carrots, and onion to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
3. Add garlic, thyme, and parsley. Sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken, broth, rice, pepper, and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil.
5. Turn heat to low and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
6. Remove chicken from pot and shred, using a fork.
7. Return shredded chicken to the pot along with milk.
8. Stir well again and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 535, fat 15 g, carbs 49 g, Protein 46 g, sodium 1895 mg

 

 

Beef Macaroni Soup

This beef macaroni soup is also known as “cowboy soup” and is loaded with flavors.

Serves 6 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (15 ounces) can whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
• Shredded cheese for serving like cheddar, mozzarella, or other favorites

Directions

1. Add ground beef and onion to the pot and cook over medium heat until meat is browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add oregano, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Add broth, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well and simmer the soup for 10 minutes.
4. Add half the basil along with the cream cheese, and stir well.
5. Add macaroni and stir well. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.
6. Garnish with shredded cheese and with remaining basil and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 661, fat 13 g, carbs 101 g, Protein 35 g, sodium 11203 mg

 

 

Tortellini Sausage Soup

The perfect soup after a cold day outdoors. It warms the soul, is super easy to make, and it nourishes the body!

Serves 4–6 | Prep. time 15 minutes | Cooking time 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausages, mild or hot as preferred, casing removed and sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16-ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
• 1 cup carrots, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 (½-pound) package cheese tortellini
• 2 cup baby spinach
• Shredded Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

1. Add the sausages to a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir-cook to evenly brown.
2. Add the onion and garlic; stir-cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the zucchini and tortellini.
4. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.
5. Add the tortellini. Stir and simmer for an additional 25–30 minutes, until the pasta is cooked well.
6. About 5 minutes before the soup is ready, add the spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach are wilted.
7. Serve warm with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 338, fat 12 g, carbs 36 g, Protein 21 g, sodium 958 mg

 

 

Creamy Beer Cheese Soup

This creamy beer cheese soup is delicious creamy comfort food loaded with yummy cheese, beer, carrots, and more.

Serves 6 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounces) beer
• 6 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups half and half
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 cups celery, diced
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until onions have softened.
3. Add flour, stir continuously, and cook for 2 minutes. Add beer, and cook until thickened.
4. Slowly pour in the broth and half and half. Simmer until soup starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in dried mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt. Remove pot from heat.
6. Add cheese, and stir until cheese melted completely.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 720, fat 54 g, carbs 21 g, Protein 35 g, sodium 1593 mg

 

 

Asparagus Cream Soup

A soothing asparagus soup that tastes like spring is a light meal, especially when eaten with crusty bread.

Serves 4 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add asparagus and season with pepper and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add broth and stir well. Cover, and simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes, then turn off the heat.
5. Puree the soup using a blender (or an immersion blender) until smooth.
6. Add heavy cream and stir well. Cook over low heat until soup warmed.
7. Season soup with pepper and salt.
8. Stir well again and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 168, fat 12 g, carbs 10 g, Protein 7 g, sodium 472 mg

 

 

Green Lentil Soup

This healthy green lentil soup is another flavor-packed blend of vegetables and spices.

Serves 6 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried green lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, ribs removed, seeded, and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
3. Add bell pepper, carrots, and garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add lentils and potatoes, and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add cumin, paprika, turmeric, and tomato paste, and stir well.
6. Add broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7. Turn heat to low and simmer the soup for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are fully cooked.
8. Add spinach and salt, and stir until spinach has wilted.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 358, fat 5 g, carbs 59 g, Protein 19 g, sodium 77 mg

 

 

Clam Chowder

The clam chowder is a rich and creamy soup that is perfect for warming up cold winter days.

Serves 8 | Prep. time 10 minutes | Cooking time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 13 ounces canned clams, minced
• 2 teaspoons parsley, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons green bell pepper, minced
• ⅔ cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, green bell pepper, celery, and onion, and sauté for 20 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and water, and bring to a boil.
4. Turn heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add thyme, clam, parsley, pepper, and salt.
6. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 90, fat 3 g, carbs 14 g, Protein 1 g, sodium 700 mg

 

 

 

***These recipes and more are found in Louise Davidson’s Soups! Irresistible and Nutritious One-Pot Meal Soup Recipes: Heartwarming Soup Cookbook. To get your copy, click on the cover below or click here.

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