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Photo:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

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Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

These soups are warm and comforting ways to soothe the soul, and they’re also nutritious and flavorful ways to support your body’s natural defense system. With at least20% of your daily needs of two or more immunity-supporting nutrientslike protein, vitamins A, C, D and E, and zinc, these dishes can help you feel good from the inside and out. Cozy recipes like our Creamy Sausage & Cheese Tortellini Soup and hearty Minestrone Soup feel like a loving hug to pick you back up at the end of the day.

01of 20Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe

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Chicken & Dumplings Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

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This hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.

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02of 20Spaghetti Squash Soup with SausageCaitlin BenselThis easy soup is a great way to showcase the versatility of spaghetti squash. Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash. The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.View Recipe

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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Sausage

Caitlin Bensel

Spaghetti Squash Soup

This easy soup is a great way to showcase the versatility of spaghetti squash. Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash. The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.

03of 20Creamy Sausage & Cheese Tortellini SoupPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis cheese tortellini soup is a quick meal to throw together on a weeknight, and a crowd-pleaser if you have company. If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage. Tortellini, like any pasta, will soak up the broth as it sits, so if you’re making it ahead of time, cook the tortellini separately and add it just before serving.View Recipe

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Creamy Sausage & Cheese Tortellini Soup

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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This cheese tortellini soup is a quick meal to throw together on a weeknight, and a crowd-pleaser if you have company. If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage. Tortellini, like any pasta, will soak up the broth as it sits, so if you’re making it ahead of time, cook the tortellini separately and add it just before serving.

04of 20Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & EggPhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeCubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup. If you avoid eating seafood, look for a brand of kimchi that’s vegetarian.View Recipe

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Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & Egg

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

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Cubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup. If you avoid eating seafood, look for a brand of kimchi that’s vegetarian.

05of 20Minestrone SoupPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,This fresh and simple minestrone soup is the perfect recipe for chilly days. Adding the ingredients in stages allows this quick-cooking soup to develop deep flavors in a short time. Cooking the pasta in the soup is an easy and efficient way to add body. This minestrone soup would work with different veggies (think peas, cabbage or winter squash) or another type of canned bean, like creamy cannellini beans or even chickpeas.View Recipe

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Minestrone Soup

This fresh and simple minestrone soup is the perfect recipe for chilly days. Adding the ingredients in stages allows this quick-cooking soup to develop deep flavors in a short time. Cooking the pasta in the soup is an easy and efficient way to add body. This minestrone soup would work with different veggies (think peas, cabbage or winter squash) or another type of canned bean, like creamy cannellini beans or even chickpeas.

06of 20Spinach-Tortellini SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenWhen you need a quick and flavorful dinner, turn to this easy tortellini soup with spinach. Refrigerated cheese tortellini bulk up the soup and cook in just minutes. The tortellini can be delicate, so be careful when stirring the soup to avoid them falling apart.View Recipe

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Spinach-Tortellini Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

bowl of spinach tortellini soup

When you need a quick and flavorful dinner, turn to this easy tortellini soup with spinach. Refrigerated cheese tortellini bulk up the soup and cook in just minutes. The tortellini can be delicate, so be careful when stirring the soup to avoid them falling apart.

07of 20Coconut Stew with Spinach & BeansPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi JuhlSweet potatoes add sweetness and body to this stew flavored with ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric (which gives it its vibrant yellow color). Unseeded chiles add extra heat, but you can seed them to mellow the spiciness. You want the potatoes cooked until they’re tender, but not falling apart in the stew—the carryover heat will continue to cook them as the stew sits off the heat.View Recipe

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Coconut Stew with Spinach & Beans

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

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Sweet potatoes add sweetness and body to this stew flavored with ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric (which gives it its vibrant yellow color). Unseeded chiles add extra heat, but you can seed them to mellow the spiciness. You want the potatoes cooked until they’re tender, but not falling apart in the stew—the carryover heat will continue to cook them as the stew sits off the heat.

08of 20Vegetarian Lasagna Soupphotographer: Jennifer Causey, food stylist: Ali Ramee, prop stylist: Claire SpollenAll the delicious flavors of a vegetarian lasagna can be found in this cozy soup. Mushrooms, zucchini and spinach provide color and nutrients, while a ricotta-and-mozzarella topping provides the signature cheesiness and creaminess. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping.View Recipe

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Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

photographer: Jennifer Causey, food stylist: Ali Ramee, prop stylist: Claire Spollen

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All the delicious flavors of a vegetarian lasagna can be found in this cozy soup. Mushrooms, zucchini and spinach provide color and nutrients, while a ricotta-and-mozzarella topping provides the signature cheesiness and creaminess. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping.

09of 20Thai Green Curry-Inspired Vegetable SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyGreen curry paste, fresh herbs and plenty of scallion all pack a bunch of flavor into this vibrant, refreshing soup. The light yet creamy broth is loaded with vegetables, with tofu stirred in at the end to make it filling. A small spoonful of chili crisp adds nice heat and crunch, but if you want to tame the spice, chopped cashews would work well in its place.View Recipe

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Thai Green Curry-Inspired Vegetable Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

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Green curry paste, fresh herbs and plenty of scallion all pack a bunch of flavor into this vibrant, refreshing soup. The light yet creamy broth is loaded with vegetables, with tofu stirred in at the end to make it filling. A small spoonful of chili crisp adds nice heat and crunch, but if you want to tame the spice, chopped cashews would work well in its place.

10of 20Chicken Tikka Masala SoupChicken Tikka Masala Soup.Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ail Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire SpollenThis chicken tikka masala soup tastes just like the original dish, but in soup form! The ginger, garlic and onion combine with aromatic spices to offer flavor in every bite. Butternut squash (or sweet potato) and spinach add sweetness and color to this warming soup. Serve with toasted garlic naan.View Recipe

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Chicken Tikka Masala Soup

Chicken Tikka Masala Soup.Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ail Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala Soup

This chicken tikka masala soup tastes just like the original dish, but in soup form! The ginger, garlic and onion combine with aromatic spices to offer flavor in every bite. Butternut squash (or sweet potato) and spinach add sweetness and color to this warming soup. Serve with toasted garlic naan.

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Mom’s Minestrone

Kristin Teig

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12of 20Vegetarian French Onion SoupPhotographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Charlie WorthingtonThis vegetarian French onion soup is teeming with onions and shallots that caramelize and add sweet and savory flavor to the soup. Vegetable broth stands in for beef broth, but mushroom broth, with its dark color and earthy flavor, is also a good option.View Recipe

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Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington

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This vegetarian French onion soup is teeming with onions and shallots that caramelize and add sweet and savory flavor to the soup. Vegetable broth stands in for beef broth, but mushroom broth, with its dark color and earthy flavor, is also a good option.

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Cabbage & Sweet Potato Soup with Sausage & Mustard

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14of 20Green Chile Chicken PozolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis Mexican-style soup features chicken thighs, hominy and roasted poblano peppers, which add depth of flavor and a little heat. Oregano, coriander and garlic give this simple soup a lovely aroma to whet your appetite.View Recipe

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Green Chile Chicken Pozole

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This Mexican-style soup features chicken thighs, hominy and roasted poblano peppers, which add depth of flavor and a little heat. Oregano, coriander and garlic give this simple soup a lovely aroma to whet your appetite.

15of 20Chicken & Root Vegetable Soup with Wild RicePhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis chicken and root vegetable soup will fill you up with chicken and nutty wild rice paired with your favorite root vegetables. Try butternut squash for sweeter notes, or celeriac or parsnip for an earthier flavor.View Recipe

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Chicken & Root Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

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This chicken and root vegetable soup will fill you up with chicken and nutty wild rice paired with your favorite root vegetables. Try butternut squash for sweeter notes, or celeriac or parsnip for an earthier flavor.

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Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn

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Pea Egg-Drop Macaroni Soup

Hetty Lui McKinnon

Pea Egg-Drop Macaroni Soup

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Velvety Winter Squash Soup with Smoky Garlic Custard

Ali Redmond

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19of 20French Onion SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfThis French onion soup recipe uses two types of onions, yellow for sharpness and sweet for sweetness, for a more complex flavor. White wine and vermouth bring slight acidity, while thyme gives an earthy flavor. The thick, cheesy slices of whole-wheat bread soak up the delicious broth.View Recipe

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French Onion Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

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This French onion soup recipe uses two types of onions, yellow for sharpness and sweet for sweetness, for a more complex flavor. White wine and vermouth bring slight acidity, while thyme gives an earthy flavor. The thick, cheesy slices of whole-wheat bread soak up the delicious broth.

20of 20Easy Tortellini SoupPhotographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanThis nourishing, vibrant soup is on the table quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal. The broth is delicate and creamy, thanks to the Parmesan rind, while dried basil adds an herbaceous note. We call for cheese tortellini, but you can easily swap in your favorite kind.View Recipe

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Easy Tortellini Soup

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

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This nourishing, vibrant soup is on the table quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal. The broth is delicate and creamy, thanks to the Parmesan rind, while dried basil adds an herbaceous note. We call for cheese tortellini, but you can easily swap in your favorite kind.

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