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Quick Classic Soups

Updated October 25, 2013
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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Nothing warms the heart quite like a hot bowl of soup on a cold night. This classic collection includes a recipe for every palate, and they're all quick and easy suppers for busy weeknights.

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Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup

Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup Recipe

Red pepper adds a tangy zest to this classic crowd-pleaser.

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Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Credit: Iain Bagwell Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Roasting the tomatoes adds an intensely deep flavor and buttery texture that defines comfort.

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Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup
Credit: Jason Varney; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

This classic soup features italian sausage and plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Credit: Lee Harrelson

Broccoli and Cheese Soup Recipe

Make it a cozy night in by serving this soup with sides of broiled plum tomatoes and toasty baked potatoes. It's figure-friendly, too–each cheesy portion boasts only 203 calories.

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Classic Oyster Stew

Classic Oyster Stew
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Classic Oyster Stew Recipe

There are countless versions of this simple, elegant stew. To achieve the perfect texture of just-cooked oysters, poach them in the milk until their edges begin to curl, set aside, and return them to the stew just before serving.

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Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

This savory soup takes just 35 minutes to make and is guaranteed to warm you right to your toes. Best of all, this family favorite is a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey.

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Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

If you like food with a little spicy heat, then this dish will have your taste buds doing the Lambada. Round out the meal with corn muffins from your grocer's bakery or servings of packaged Spanish rice.

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Corn and Potato Chowder

Corn and Potato Chowder

Corn and Potato Chowder Recipe

We love this home-style recipe as is, but if you prefer a hotter bite, add extra ground red pepper or some minced seeded jalapeño pepper to our thick and hearty, corn-studded soup. The colorful, flavor-packed dish simmers for only 10 minutes.

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Beef and Beer Chili

Beef and Beer Chili
Credit: Randy Mayor

Beef and Beer Chili Recipe

Cook a flavorful pot of chili in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal or tasty game-day main dish. You can easily double the recipe and freeze extra for later.

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Pair the nutty flavor of the wild rice in this creamy soup with thick slices of a buttery or whole-grain artisan bread. Be sure to save a cup for tomorrow's lunch.

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Quick Fall Minestrone

Quick Fall Minestrone
Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Quick Fall Minestrone Recipe

This easy soup brims with fresh vegetables; canned beans and orzo make it hearty and filling. Use a vegetable peeler to quickly remove the skin from the squash.

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White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Tomatoes, Kale, and Zucchini

White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Tomatoes, Kale, and Zucchini
Credit: Randy Mayor

White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Tomatoes, Kale, and Zucchini Recipe

This delicious soup is so robust that no accompaniments are needed, but if you'd like to offer a side, consider a simple green salad.

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Tomato-Basil Soup

Tomato-Basil Soup
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe

Make a quick version of the classic soup for a refreshingly light supper. Toasted French bread topped with a light Boursin cheese adds great flavor to the meal and is a tasty stand-in for the standard grilled cheese sandwich.

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Pork and Herbed White Beans

Pork and Herbed White Beans
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pork and Herbed White Beans Recipe

Although this dish takes a while to cook, the majority is hands off. You can easily prepare it over the weekend and reheat during the week. Garnish with small sage leaves, if desired.

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Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Use Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff ingredients to prepare this tortilla soup topped with homemade tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. 

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    1 of 15 Tomato-and-Red Pepper Soup
    2 of 15 Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
    3 of 15 Italian Wedding Soup
    4 of 15 Broccoli and Cheese Soup
    5 of 15 Classic Oyster Stew
    6 of 15 Turkey Noodle Soup
    7 of 15 Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
    8 of 15 Corn and Potato Chowder
    9 of 15 Beef and Beer Chili
    10 of 15 Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
    11 of 15 Quick Fall Minestrone
    12 of 15 White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Tomatoes, Kale, and Zucchini
    13 of 15 Tomato-Basil Soup
    14 of 15 Pork and Herbed White Beans
    15 of 15 Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

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