Taste Of Home - Taste of Home Soups 380 Heartwarming Family Favorites

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soups

A good soup recipe is like a cherished friend that you can turn to season after season. In these pages, discover hundreds of beloved soupsfrom readers just like you , plus dozens of delicious sandwich pairings and easy breads that will make your soup into a special meal .

heartwarming soups & stews

I like to keep my sons heritage alive through cooking. This recipe reflects my wifes Hispanic background.

GREG FONTENOT THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

soup & sandwich pairings

These sandwiches make a perfect mini snack or appetizer. Your guests will adore them!

SUSANNE ROUPE EAST FAIRFIELD, VERMONT

so-easy breads

I love easy recipes. They help me juggle working, volunteering, and keeping my familys schedule running smoothly.

TERRI KEENEY GREELEY, COLORADO

The ladies at a church I attended years ago served this crowd-pleaser on many occasions. Its perfect for a weeknight family meal.

SARA NELSON FREEPORT, MICHIGAN

In a large saucepan, bring water, celery and carrots to a boil. Stir in the chicken, rice mix and bouillon. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Yield: 10 servings.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1 cup equals 184 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 683 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.