Soups Under 300 Calories

Slowly cooking the onions brings out their sweet flavor. The soup itself can be prepared up to two days ahead. When ready to serve, add bread cubes, top with cheese, and broil until the cheese is golden.

Recipe: French Onion

Loaded with the antioxidant lycopene, this tomato soup is pumped up with flavor from onion, fennel, and garlic. Serve each bowl with a slice of cheese toast.

Recipe: Tomato Soup with Parmesan Toast

Even with fried tortilla strips, this Mexican soup boasts fewer than 150 calories per serving. Serve with light sour cream and 2% cheese for low-cal toppings. Recipe: Tortilla Soup

Most chowders are often high in fat and calories because they contain cream, but with fat-free milk and just a sprinkling of bacon, this lightened version has only 257 calories and less than 3 grams of fat. Plus, it has the same creamy texture and mouthfeel as a traditional chowder.

Recipe: Simple Clam Chowder

Chili oil and white pepper provide the heat and lemon juice provides the sour, so adjust accordingly to your taste. Bamboo shoots and mushrooms help make this soup filling, and both shrimp and tofu are lean protein sources.

Recipe: Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Grated ginger and lemongrass give this traditional chicken noodle soup an international flair. Feel free to customize it by adding extra vegetables such as mushrooms, peas, or carrots.

Recipe: Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

In less than 45 minutes, you can enjoy this warm and hearty New England classic. Lump crabmeat offers a generous amount of flavor but for an inexpensive option, substitute canned crab meat or even chopped cooked chicken breast.

Recipe: Chunky Potato Crab Chowder

Navy beans, leeks, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini combine for a heart-healthy soup that takes the chill off a cold winter night. The flavorful topping is a basil pistou, a mixture similar to pesto minus the pine nuts.

Recipe: Vegetable Soup with Pistou

Simply elegant and delicious with its French baguette crouton and mixed herb topping, this dish is perfect for serving to guests.

Recipe: Creamy Zucchini Soup with Mixed Herbs

This 5-star recipe boasts over-the-top flavors from turkey kielbasa and a variety of vegetables. Best of all, it takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Recipe: North Woods Bean Soup