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Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Whether you’re looking for a cozy night in or a comforting dish for a gathering, these soup and chili recipes will surely please anyone who tries them. With four- and five-star ratings, you’ll want to make these yummy bowls again and again. Recipes like our Beer-Cheese Soup and Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash are healthy and delicious options that will become staples in your household.
01of 21Mom’s ChiliView RecipeThis healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.
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Mom’s Chili
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This healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.
02of 21Creamy White Bean SoupView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis light, creamy white bean soup is richly flavored thanks to plenty of beans, veggies and Parmesan cheese. Blending half of the soup at the end adds its signature creaminess without adding cream.
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Creamy White Bean Soup
Caitlin Bensel
This light, creamy white bean soup is richly flavored thanks to plenty of beans, veggies and Parmesan cheese. Blending half of the soup at the end adds its signature creaminess without adding cream.
03of 21Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut SquashView RecipeThis slow-cooker turkey and butternut squash chili is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The sweetness of the butternut squash tames the kick from cayenne, making this easy crock-pot chili just right for kids and adults alike. For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass the hot sauce at the table.
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash
This slow-cooker turkey and butternut squash chili is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The sweetness of the butternut squash tames the kick from cayenne, making this easy crock-pot chili just right for kids and adults alike. For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass the hot sauce at the table.
04of 21Beer-Cheese SoupView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerCayenne provides a bit of heat in this creamy beer-cheese soup. Using a mild beer adds the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering the dish. The sharp Cheddar cheese adds a rich, savory flavor. Serve with your preferred toppings and a piece of crusty bread to sop up the leftovers.
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Beer-Cheese Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Cayenne provides a bit of heat in this creamy beer-cheese soup. Using a mild beer adds the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering the dish. The sharp Cheddar cheese adds a rich, savory flavor. Serve with your preferred toppings and a piece of crusty bread to sop up the leftovers.
05of 21Sweet Potato & Black Bean ChiliView RecipePhotographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors HallMake a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.
06of 21Creamy White Chili with Cream CheeseView RecipeThis rich, yet healthy, white chicken chili recipe comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don’t have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
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Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese
This rich, yet healthy, white chicken chili recipe comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don’t have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang.
07of 21Hearty MinestroneView RecipeThis version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or supper on a cold winter’s night. To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth. Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.
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Hearty Minestrone
This version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or supper on a cold winter’s night. To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth. Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.
08of 21Quinoa Chili with Sweet PotatoesView RecipeEatingWell / Jennifer CauseyThis hearty vegetarian quinoa chili with sweet potatoes has mild spice from poblanos and green chiles. Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor.
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Quinoa Chili with Sweet Potatoes
EatingWell / Jennifer Causey
This hearty vegetarian quinoa chili with sweet potatoes has mild spice from poblanos and green chiles. Chili powder, cumin and garlic provide classic chili flavor.
09of 21Chicken Enchilada SoupView RecipeCorn tortillas thicken this chicken enchilada soup, but Cheddar and cream cheese give it the richness you’d expect from an enchilada. Serve it with something fresh and crunchy like a jicama slaw dressed with a little olive oil and lime juice for a healthy dinner that will appeal to the whole family.
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
Corn tortillas thicken this chicken enchilada soup, but Cheddar and cream cheese give it the richness you’d expect from an enchilada. Serve it with something fresh and crunchy like a jicama slaw dressed with a little olive oil and lime juice for a healthy dinner that will appeal to the whole family.
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White Turkey Chili
11of 21Stuffed Cabbage SoupView RecipeLike stuffed cabbage? You’ll love this easy stuffed cabbage soup. It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.
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Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Like stuffed cabbage? You’ll love this easy stuffed cabbage soup. It’s got all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage without all the fuss of stuffing.
12of 21Ground Chicken ChiliView RecipeEatingWell / Victor ProtasioThis ground chicken chili fills you up without weighing you down, thanks to lean chicken, fiber-rich beans and plenty of veggies. You can make it on your stovetop, or use the slow-cooker variation if you need some extra time between assembly and mealtime.
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Ground Chicken Chili
EatingWell / Victor Protasio
This ground chicken chili fills you up without weighing you down, thanks to lean chicken, fiber-rich beans and plenty of veggies. You can make it on your stovetop, or use the slow-cooker variation if you need some extra time between assembly and mealtime.
13of 21Slow-Cooker Potato Soup Four WaysView RecipeBe sure to use waxy potatoes, such as red or Yukon Gold, in this crock pot potato soup recipe. The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets. Just load your bowl up with toppings like you would for a classic baked potato to mix up the flavor.
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Slow-Cooker Potato Soup Four Ways
Be sure to use waxy potatoes, such as red or Yukon Gold, in this crock pot potato soup recipe. The result will be creamier than if you use starchy varieties like russets. Just load your bowl up with toppings like you would for a classic baked potato to mix up the flavor.
14of 21Three-Bean ChiliView RecipeThis rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
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Three-Bean Chili
This rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
15of 21Spaghetti Squash Soup with SausageView RecipeCaitlin 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.
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Spaghetti Squash Soup with Sausage
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.
16of 21Turkey & Sweet Potato ChiliView RecipeThis healthy turkey chili has a nice balance of flavors thanks to sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle chiles. We like to garnish it with creamy avocado, but melted cheese, chopped scallion and a dollop of sour cream will work well too.
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Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
This healthy turkey chili has a nice balance of flavors thanks to sweet potatoes and smoky chipotle chiles. We like to garnish it with creamy avocado, but melted cheese, chopped scallion and a dollop of sour cream will work well too.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Jacob Fox
18of 21Creamy Queso ChiliView RecipeJacob FoxThis mashup of the classic cheesy dip chile con queso with the beans and vegetables of a chili is the best of both worlds.
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Creamy Queso Chili
This mashup of the classic cheesy dip chile con queso with the beans and vegetables of a chili is the best of both worlds.
19of 21Chicken & Dumplings SoupView RecipePhotographer: 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.
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Chicken & Dumplings Soup
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.
20of 21Classic Beef ChiliView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay ClarkeThis classic chili recipe features beef, beans and shredded sweet potatoes for a nutritional boost. The sweet potato blends into the chili so well that even picky eaters will gobble it up.
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Classic Beef Chili
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke
This classic chili recipe features beef, beans and shredded sweet potatoes for a nutritional boost. The sweet potato blends into the chili so well that even picky eaters will gobble it up.
21of 21Loaded Black Bean Nacho SoupView RecipeJazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 milligrams of sodium per serving.
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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup
Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 milligrams of sodium per serving.
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