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

2 bowls of Copycat Panera’s Tomato-Basil Soup

These highly rated soups are ideal for lunch or dinner. From brothy veggie soups to creamy chicken soups, you’ll want to snuggle up with these comforting bowls all winter. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup and Zuppa Toscana are cozy and flavorful.

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Copycat Panera’s Tomato-Basil Soup

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

02of 19Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley SoupView RecipePHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLENBeans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.

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Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup

PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY; FOOD STYLIST: AIL RAMEE; PROP STYLIST: CLAIRE SPOLLEN

Slowcooker Bean Kale and Barley Soup in a ladle

Beans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.

03of 19Zuppa ToscanaView RecipeThis creamy soup is packed with savory flavors from Italian sausage and bacon. But don’t worry, we tucked in healthy ingredients too, like kale and white beans, for added nutrition and fiber to round out a healthy dinner or packable lunch.

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Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana

This creamy soup is packed with savory flavors from Italian sausage and bacon. But don’t worry, we tucked in healthy ingredients too, like kale and white beans, for added nutrition and fiber to round out a healthy dinner or packable lunch.

04of 19Cabbage & White Bean SoupView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis cabbage and white bean soup is easy and flavorful. Avoid browning the leeks and garlic, as it can make the soup bitter. If you want to make this soup vegan, use vegan-friendly pesto and omit the Parmesan rind.

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Cabbage & White Bean Soup

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

a recipe photo of the Cabbage & White Bean Soup served in a bowl

This cabbage and white bean soup is easy and flavorful. Avoid browning the leeks and garlic, as it can make the soup bitter. If you want to make this soup vegan, use vegan-friendly pesto and omit the Parmesan rind.

05of 19Creamy Mushroom & Orzo Soup with Lemon & ParmesanView RecipeDiana ChistrugaThis creamy mushroom soup is filled with hearty orzo and plenty of veggies. The sherry, thyme and lemon boost and brighten the flavor, while sour cream thickens the broth and gives it extra tanginess.

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Creamy Mushroom & Orzo Soup with Lemon & Parmesan

Diana Chistruga

creamy mushroom orzo soup

This creamy mushroom soup is filled with hearty orzo and plenty of veggies. The sherry, thyme and lemon boost and brighten the flavor, while sour cream thickens the broth and gives it extra tanginess.

06of 19Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupView RecipePhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.

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Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

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

a recipe photo of the Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup served in two bowls

This comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.

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Chorizo, Potato & Kale Soup

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke

Portuguese Potato-Kale Soup

08of 19Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel SoupView RecipeBold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup recipe.

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Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel Soup

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Bold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup recipe.

09of 19Spinach-Tortellini SoupView RecipePhotographer: Jennifer 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.

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Spinach-Tortellini Soup

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

a recipe photo of the Spinach-Tortellini Soup in a bowl

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.

10of 19Chicken Potpie Soup with Tater Tot ToppingView RecipeThis bubbling stew-like soup is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey—and a perfect vehicle for crispy, puffy tater tots. This easy dinner recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Chicken Potpie Soup with Tater Tot Topping

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This bubbling stew-like soup is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or turkey—and a perfect vehicle for crispy, puffy tater tots. This easy dinner recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

11of 19Creamy Peanut Soup with SageView RecipeAli RedmondThis creamy peanut soup lets the flavor of the peanuts truly shine, and fresh sage adds a nice autumnal flavor. While we often call for natural peanut butters in our recipes, they’re not recommended here, as they can make the soup gritty and oily.

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Creamy Peanut Soup with Sage

Ali Redmond

a recipe photo of the Creamy Peanut Soup served in bowls with peanuts and green onions topping

This creamy peanut soup lets the flavor of the peanuts truly shine, and fresh sage adds a nice autumnal flavor. While we often call for natural peanut butters in our recipes, they’re not recommended here, as they can make the soup gritty and oily.

12of 19Sausage, Potato & Kale SoupView RecipeMild Italian sausage and potatoes are the foundation for this simple sausage, potato and kale soup. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

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Mild Italian sausage and potatoes are the foundation for this simple sausage, potato and kale soup. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.

13of 19Creamy Chicken & Mushroom SoupView RecipeThis creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

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This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.

14of 19One-Pot Turkey Vegetable SoupView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeGot leftover turkey? Use it in this turkey vegetable soup for a satisfying main dish full of bright flavors thanks to lemon juice and lemon zest.

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One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup

Got leftover turkey? Use it in this turkey vegetable soup for a satisfying main dish full of bright flavors thanks to lemon juice and lemon zest.

15of 19Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with SherryView RecipeThis comforting and creamy slow-cooker soup is loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired.

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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry

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This comforting and creamy slow-cooker soup is loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired.

16of 19Chicken & White Bean SoupView RecipeRotisserie chickens can relieve the dinner rush pressure—especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

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Chicken & White Bean Soup

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Rotisserie chickens can relieve the dinner rush pressure—especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

17of 19Weight-Loss Cabbage SoupView RecipeLoaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunch or dinner all week.

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Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

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Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunch or dinner all week.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup

Jacob Fox

Stuffed Pepper Soup

19of 19Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with KaleView RecipeThis healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic toast.

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale

This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic toast.

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