Gluten-Free Soups and Stews

Updated 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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