Gluten-Free Soups and Stews

November 19, 2007
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Take the chill off with a warming bowl of soup that's chock-full of veggies, meat, chicken, potatoes, or rice.  When a recipe calls for a canned broth, be sure to read the labels to make sure that the broth you use is gluten-free.
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Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Coconut and Pumpkinseeds

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin
Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Coconut and Pumpkinseeds Recipe

Pureed sweet potatoes are topped with coconut and pumpkinseed kernels making this soup perfect for fall. 

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Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Marshmallow and Peanut Topper

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin
Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Marshmallow and Peanut Topper Recipe

Enjoy the taste of sweet potato casserole in soup form by topping pureed sweet potatoes with unsalted peanuts and mini marshmallows. 

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Sweet and Spicy Carrot Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Sweet and Spicy Carrot Soup Recipe

The combination of carrots, Fresno chili, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and green onions give this soup a sweet and spicy flavor. 

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Tomato-Red Pepper Gazpacho with Fresh Vegetable Medley

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst
Tomato-Red Pepper Gazpacho with Fresh Vegetable Medley Recipe

Topping tomato and red pepper-flavored gazpacho with fresh veggies makes a refreshing summer soup. 

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Carrot Soup with Anise

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Carrot Soup with Anise Recipe

Chef and cookbook author Joanne Weir created this soup at L'Auberge Madeleine for her teacher, Madeleine Kamman. "Diners were going to fall for this soup before it ever crossed their lips. Its vibrant orange color and sweet smell of fresh carrot mingling with heady notes of licorice would pave the way for their first satiny sip."

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Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Broccoli-Cheese Soup Recipe
Traditional broccoli-cheese soup has nearly 400 calories and more than 18g saturated fat per serving. Ours has less than half the calories and one-fourth of the saturated fat.
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Sausage, Cannellini, and Tomato Ragout

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Sausage, Cannellini, and Tomato Ragout Recipe
We speed up this traditionally slow-cooked stew by swapping out pork shoulder for spiced sausage and deglazing the pan with red wine for added depth and richness. You can also use hot turkey Italian sausage or lean ground sirloin.

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Carrot Soup with Brown Butter, Pecans, and Yogurt

Photo: Rinne Allen
Carrot Soup with Brown Butter, Pecans, and Yogurt Recipe
This soup brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.

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Green Tomato Soup with Lump Crabmeat

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Green Tomato Soup with Lump Crabmeat Recipe
Make this vibrant, peppery soup and easy crab salad up to a day ahead, and then stash them in the fridge to chill.
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Pork, Bean, and Escarole Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
Pork, Bean, and Escarole Soup Recipe
Try this hearty pork and bean soup for dinner tonight. Escarole is less bitter than other members of the endive family, with leaves similar to kale or chard, which you can sub here.

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Red Pepper, Corn, and Black Bean Chowder

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Claire Spollen
Red Pepper, Corn, and Black Bean Chowder Recipe
Savor this Mexican-inspired chowder made with corn, black beans, red pepper, and onion. Top with a spoonful of sour cream or 2% Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cilantro, and one lime wedge.

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Chilled Avocado and Yogurt Soup

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Chilled Avocado and Yogurt Soup Recipe

This fresh Greek-inspired soup comes together in minutes. Buttermilk gives it a soupy consistency without changing the yogurt's flavor.

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Sweet Pea Soup with Yogurt and Pine Nuts

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Sweet Pea Soup with Yogurt and Pine Nuts Recipe

We love this dish at room temp, though Chittum serves his version chilled. Frozen green peas can also work: Thaw first in cold water.

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Golden Beet Soup with Toasted Grains

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart
Golden Beet Soup with Toasted Grains Recipe

Toasted amaranth adds a nutty flavor that's truly delicious; sesame seeds make a good substitute.

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Sausage, Eggplant and Pepper Stew

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine
Sausage, Eggplant and Pepper Stew Recipe

Sausage, Eggplant and Pepper Stew requires only minutes of hands-on prep work. After that, simply turn on the slow-cooker, and a delicious meal awaits when you return.

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Baked Potato and Bacon Soup

Photo: Oxmoor House
Baked Potato and Bacon Soup Recipe
Your kids will love eating gluten free when you introduce them to this recipe. This warm and comforting potato and bacon soup is a delicious choice for a crisp fall evening.

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Sweet Corn Soup with Crab

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Claire Spollen
Sweet Corn Soup with Crab Recipe
This soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and savory pieces of crabmeat.

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Smoky Farro and Chickpea Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Smoky Farro and Chickpea Soup Recipe
This hearty one-pot meal couldn't be easier, and it makes for simple cleanup. Look for pouches of precooked farro either on the grain aisle or in the frozen food section of your supermarket.
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Winter Squash Stew with Cilantro-Avocado Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Winter Squash Stew with Cilantro-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Winter greens would also make a lovely addition to this hearty stew; simply toss a few handfuls in when the squash is almost tender, and stir until greens begin to wilt.

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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

Photo: Oxmoor House
Quick Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Enjoy a bowl of the ultimate comfort food featuring tender vegetables, shredded chicken and gluten-free fusilli.

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Carrot Soup with Parmesan Crisps

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Carrot Soup with Parmesan Crisps Recipe

Cheese crisps are the perfect topper for this sweet carrot soup. 

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Swiss Chard and White Bean Soup with Poached Eggs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen
Swiss Chard and White Bean Soup with Poached Eggs Recipe

This hearty vegetable soup will warm you up from the inside out. Save time by prepping the eggs a day ahead: poach for 2 minutes instead of 3, strain, and refrigerate in cold water. Simmer gently for 1 minute just before serving.

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Cabbage Soup with Andouille Sausage

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen
Cabbage Soup with Andouille Sausage Recipe

Smoky andouille gives this hearty and comforting soup a wealth of deep flavor, while chopped coleslaw mix allows it to come together in a flash.

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Gazpacho with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr
Gazpacho with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This top-rated soup is perfect for a hot summer's day. Full of fresh tomato flavor, this gazpacho gets a protein boost from juicy sweet shrimp.
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Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew Recipe
This hearty stew is filled with tender chunks of pork tenderloin and canned hominy and gets it rich, smoky flavor from the ancho chile powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Make sure you use a canned chicken broth that’s gluten free.

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup

Photo: Oxmoor House
Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup Recipe
This creamy, comforting soup is brimming with autumnal flavors and only requires a handful of ingredients to prepare.

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Fisherman's Seafood Stew

Photo: Oxmoor House
Fisherman's Seafood Stew Recipe
This fast-cooking stew is brimming with fish and mussels. Serve with a gluten-free French bread baguette to soak up the broth.
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Black Bean Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Black Bean Soup Recipe
This economical soup starts with a bag of dried black beans that are simmered in a mixture of tomato paste, garlic and onion. After the beans are cooked, blend the mixture to make it creamy. Top with crema Mexicana, chopped egg and cilantro.

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Tangy Tomato-Basil Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Tangy Tomato-Basil Soup Recipe
The addition of buttermilk and Greek yogurt lends pleasant tang to fresh tomato soup. Use the ripest, sweetest summer tomatoes you can get your hands on for this recipe.

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Beef Stew

Photo: Oxmoor House
Beef Stew Recipe
Serve this Mediterranean-inspired stew with mashed potatoes. If everyone in your family eats dinner at different times, keep the stew warm for hours in a Dutch oven or slow cooker.
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Corn Chowder with Shrimp

Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Andrea Steinberg
Corn Chowder with Shrimp Recipe
Make creamy corn chowder a total meal with the addition of shrimp, bell pepper, and carrot. Be sure to check the label of the can of chicken broth to make sure it does not contain gluten.

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Posole

Photo: Oxmoor House
Posole Recipe
This easy pork-and-hominy stew has only 5 ingredients and features fiery flavor from Mexican-style canned tomatoes and chipotle seasoning blend. Serve with gluten-free tortillas.

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Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho

Photo: Oxmoor House
Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho Recipe
The mangoes, melons, and nectarines, along with crunchy cucumber, give this chilled soup a sweet spin.
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Black Bean-Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Black Bean-Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Lime Cream Recipe
Online reviewers rave about this spicy soup featuring canned black beans and tomatoes. The aromatic flavors come from bacon, chipotle chili powder, cumin, cilantro and lime juice.

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Easy Elk Chili

Howard L. Puckett
Easy Elk Chili Recipe
To update the chili section on your recipe file, try a wild-game version. A cup of dry red wine and a few spices, including chipotle chile powder, add rich, bright flavor to the pot. You can also make it with lean ground beef, if you prefer.

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Berry-Balsamic Tomato Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Berry-Balsamic Tomato Soup Recipe
Berries and balsamic are a great pairing, a fact made evident by this dreamy tomato soup. Compared to regular balsamic, white balsamic vinegar has a slightly more acidic flavor, which is balanced by the sweetness of the strawberries.
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Curried Lamb-and-Lentil Stew

HOWARD L. PUCKETT
Curried Lamb-and-Lentil Stew Recipe
Indulge in a hearty winter stew packed with the flavors of cumin, curry powder, and ground red pepper. Lentils, legumes often served as meat substitutes in side dishes, salads, soups, and stews, bring great texture to the meaty lamb dish. If you prefer, try the recipe with beef tips.

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Christine’s Vegetarian Chili

Photo: Thayer Gowdy; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Christine’s Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Gluten- free and meat-free, this hearty chili is full of corn, beans, onion, and bell pepper and is ready in about 25 minutes. The recipe does call for Worcestershire sauce, so be sure to use a brand that does not contain gluten.

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Buttermilk-Lady Pea Soup with Bacon

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Buttermilk-Lady Pea Soup with Bacon Recipe
Even served warm, buttermilk has a cooling effect on the palate, just right for summer meals.
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Summer Corn-and-Golden Potato Chowder

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Summer Corn-and-Golden Potato Chowder Recipe
This brothy, aromatic chowder is light enough for summer. Simmering the scraped corn cobs directly in the soup concentrates the corn flavor, making the most of the season's sweet bounty.

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Warm-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen
Warm-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Earthy, fragrant spices like allspice, cloves, and cinnamon make wonderful accents for the natural sweetness of butternut squash. Make sure to simmer the squash until very tender--the softer it gets, the silkier the puree.

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