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10 Piping Hot Soups to Keep You Warm Throughout Winter

Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

You won't get a better soup to warm your soul during those chilly winter days. This seafood soup will be ready in just about 30 minutes. The spicy heat of white pepper and the savory notes of mushrooms beautifully complement the tender shrimp. Add more juice, if you like.

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Ingredients for soup:
Chicken broth - 3 cups (fat-free and less-sodium)
Mushrooms - 1/2 cup (sliced)
Soy sauce - 1 tbsp. (low-sodium)
Bamboo shoots - 1 (8-ounce) can (drained and sliced )
Lemon juice - 2 1/2 tbsp.
White pepper - 1 tsp.
Shrimp - 1 1/2 lbs. (peeled and deveined)
Firm tofu - 8 oz. (drained and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Cornstarch - 1 tbsp.
Water - 2 tbsp.
Egg white - 1 large (beaten)
Chili oil - 1/4 tsp.
Green onions - 2 tbsp. (chopped)
Chunky Potato-Crab Chowder

There are few things better than warming up with a hot bowl of soup, on a cold winter day. This Chunky Potato-Crab Chowder is super easy to make and will hit the spot. It's full of amazing flavor and will be loved by everyone in the family.

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Ingredients for Chunky Potato-Crab Chowder:
Butter - 2 tbsp.
Onions - 1 cup (chopped)
Celery - 3/4 cup (chopped)
Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
Red potato - 3 medium (cut into 1-inch cubes)
All-Purpose flour - 3 tbsp.
Milk - 2 1/2 cups
Thyme - 2 tsp. (chopped)
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp.
Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp.
Creamed corn - 1 (14 oz) can
Chicken broth - 1 (14-ounce) can
Crab meat - 8 oz (shell pieces removed)
Parsley - 3 tbsp. (chopped)
Salt - 1 tsp.
Vegetable Soup with Pistou Sauce

This classic French soup is finished with a dollop of pistou, a French nut-free version of the Italian pesto. It's a simple soup typically made with whatever vegetables are in season. Generous spoonfuls of green pistou add a wonderful garlicky flavor to it. Have it as a filling meal any time you want. 

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Ingredients for Soup:
Navy beans - 1/2 cup (dried)
Water - as needed
Leeks - 1 3/4 cups (chopped)
Onions - 1 cup (chopped)
Carrots - 1 cup (about 2 medium) (finely chopped)
Tomatoes - 1 cup (chopped, seeded, and peeled)
Potato - 3/4 cup (peeled and diced)
Salt - 1 1/2 tsp.
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Parsley - a handful
Bay leaf - 1
Thyme - a dash (ground)
Zucchini - 1 1/2 cups (about 2) (diced)
Elbow macaroni - 3/4 cup (uncooked)
Green beans - 1/4 lb (trimmed and cut crosswise in half)
Ingredients for Pistou:
Basil leaves - 1 cup (fresh)
Parmesan cheese - 1/3 cup (grated)
Garlic - 4 cloves (peeled)
Olive oil - 2 tbsp.
Thyme - 2 sprigs (optional)
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

This Asian chicken noodle soup is versatile, quick and easy to make. Made with chicken tenders and vegetables, this is a  flavorful well-seasoned stew that you’ll crave again and again! You can add extra winter vegetables such as mushrooms, peas, or carrots.

Click here for a homemade chicken broth recipe.

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Image Source: MyRecipes
Ingredients for soup:
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.
Garlic - 1 tbsp. (minced)
Ginger - 1 tbsp. (grated)
Fresh lemongrass - 2 stalks (peeled)
Water - 2 cups
Chicken broth - 2 (14-oz) cans (fat-free and less-sodium)
Chicken breast tenderloins - 1 lb (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Angel hair pasta - 4 oz (uncooked)
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup (chopped)
Lime juice - 1 tbsp.
Salt - 1/2 tsp.
Green onions - 2 (thinly sliced)
Red chili - 1 (finely chopped)
Butternut Squash Soup

Here's a great way to make your fall afternoons better. This butternut squash soup has tons of flavor and can be whipped up in no time. It's a super easy way to make use of squash. This soup is creamy and super healthy. Leftover butternut squash soup tastes even better the next day.

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Ingredients for Soup:
Butter - 1 tbsp.
Butternut squash - 3 1/2 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) (cubed and peeled)
Carrots - 3/4 cup (chopped)
Sweet onion - 1/2 cup (chopped)
Chicken broth -  2 1/2 cups (fat-free and less-sodium)
Half and Half - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1/8 tsp.
Ingredients for Toast:
French bread - 4 (1-ounce) slices
Swiss cheese - 3 ounces (thinly sliced)
Creamy Zucchini Soup with Mixed Herbs

This creamy zucchini soup recipe uses herbs and chicken broth to create a wonderfully healthy, smooth, and relaxing meal. You can add milk and shredded cheddar cheese to make it extra creamy.

Creamy Zucchini Soup with Mixed Herbs Image Source: MyRecipes
Ingredients for Creamy Zucchini Soup with Mixed Herbs:
Olive oil - as needed
Onions - 1 1/2 cups (chopped)
Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
Zucchini - 2.5 lbs. (1-inch thick slices)
Chicken broth - 5 cups (fat-free, less-sodium)
Baguette - 1 (1/4-inch thick slices)
Parsley leaves - 3/4 cup
Fresh tarragon - 3 tbsp.
Fresh chives - 3 tbsp. (chopped)
Lemon juice - 1 tsp.
Salt and Pepper - as needed
Simple Clam Chowder

A hot bowl of clam chowder is a great way to warm yourself up on cold winter days. This homemade version of clam chowder is so creamy and flavorful and full of delicious clams. It's not only easy to make but tastes even better the next day.

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Ingredients for Simple Clam Chowder:
Onions - 2 cups (chopped)
Celery - 1 1/4 cups (chopped)
Salt - 1/2 tsp.
Dried Thyme - 1/2 tsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Canned chopped clams - 6 (6-oz) cans (clams and liquid separated, keep both)
Potato - 1 lb (diced and peeled)
Clam juice - 4 (8-oz) bottles
Milk - 3 cups (fat-free)
All-Purpose flour - 1/2 cup
Tortilla Soup

Chicken tortilla soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, full of chicken, corn tortilla strips, tomatoes, and more. It’s comforting, hearty, and filling. It also freezes well.

For the topping: Sliced avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, additional chopped cilantro, and/or sliced green onions.

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Ingredients for Tortilla Soup:
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. (plus more for frying)
Onions - 2 large (chopped)
Garlic - 8 cloves (minced)
Kosher salt - as needed
Ground cumin - 1 tsp.
Chili flakes - 1/2 tsp.
Chicken broth - 12 cups
Canned diced tomatoes - 1 (28 oz.) can (diced)
Lime juice - 2-3 tbsp. (from 2 limes)
Corn tortillas - 1 package (8 oz.) (cut into 1/4-inch strips)
Chicken breast - 2 lbs. (boneless and skinless) (cut into 1/4-inch strips)
Cilantro - 1 cup (freshly chopped)
North Woods Bean Soup

This simple soup is easy and great for a winter night. It's savory and made extra delicious with the addition of spiced turkey kielbasa (a variety of Turkey sausage), which gives it a rich, slow-simmered flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or garlic toast for a satisfying meal.

Click here for a homemade chicken broth recipe.

Ingredients for North Woods Bean Soup:
Baby carrots - 1 cup (halved)
Onions - 1 cup (chopped)
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Turkey kielbasa - 7 oz (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
Chicken broth - 4 cups
Italian seasoning - 1/2 tsp.
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp.
Great Northern beans - 2 (16-oz) cans (drained and rinsed)
Baby spinach - 1 (6-oz) bag (fresh)
Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast

Who doesn't love a hot bowl of tomato soup? It's the ultimate comfort food for many and today we have a tomato soup recipe for you with a slight twist. This chunky tomato soup, sided with toasted bread and cheese becomes a satisfying meal for every occasion.

Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast Image Source: MyRecipes
Ingredients for Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast:
Olive oil - 2 tsp.
Onions - 2 cups (chopped)
Fennel - 2 cups (chopped)
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Vegetable broth - 4 cups
Canned diced tomatoes - 1 (28-oz) can (don't drain)
Thyme - 1 sprig
Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Baguette - 1 (6 diagonally cut slices)
Parmesan cheese - 6 tbsp. (shredded)
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