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If a nice, creamy soup is your idea of comfort food, you ought to give this Broccoli Cheddar Soup a try.  It’s simple to put together, takes just a little over half an hour to put together, and filling.  It makes for a fine vegetarian option, as-is, and it is highly adjustable according to your tastes.

Maybe I am a bit weird, but I have always liked broccoli.  Some people cringe even at the thought of it, but not me! Sometimes, I’ll even eat it raw with a nice, creamy dip, though it perhaps shines the most when softened just a bit and mixed with cheese.  This makes it an ideal central ingredient for an easy but very filling and comforting soup. Remember to make enough for leftovers!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

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Quick tip: Try adding cauliflower, too – it pairs really well with broccoli!

I can see why this recipe was award-winning!  It’s really hard to believe that something as gourmet-tasting as this Mediterranean Seafood can be put together in only half an hour and be so healthy!

Not very many dishes go straight to my dash of Best Recipes, but this one did! Particularly when fall starts knocking on my door, I start thinking about hearty stews. And seafood is very much in my blood still, even if I am a few hundred miles away from the Gulf waters now.  Needless to say, I was really excited to come upon this little gem.  I couldn’t believe that something this tasty was only about 220 calories for a full serving, not to mention rich with all of those healthy omega-3 fatty acids that I keep hearing such good things about.

What surprised me the most was how much my whole family enjoyed this dish! I have two very picky eaters at home, and my husband is not that fond of seafood, either. But all three of them gobbled this up faster than I could say “Bon Appetit!”

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick tip: Serve with fresh, homemade bread.

If you’re looking for a bit of a change to your chicken dinner routine, this rich and satisfying recipe is made for you. Don’t let the lovely creaminess fool you – only 300 calories per serving, this recipe is a warming winter wonder.  Packed with crab and shrimp, this recipe is truly a seafood splendor.

Imagine the scent of fresh cooked crab and shrimp simmering in a creamy corn chowder, and wafting throughout your kitchen.  Serve this hearty soup with a hunk of sourdough to truly complete the meal, or toss in a few oyster crackers. However you decide to serve this, it’s going to be gobbled up in a hearbeat. This might very well be your next family favorite!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Peonies and Pears

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Quick tip: This dish reheats beautifully!

I love slow cooker recipes and here’s another great one!  This Crock-Pot Chicken and Black Bean Soup is great for summer eating but sure to warm you up any time of year. I know I will be making this all the time during the cold and windy fall weeks!

Sometimes, a nice bowl of soup with something simple on the side is just what you need. And sometimes, you just want to be able to dump a bunch of ingredients in a pot and do your own thing for a while.  This was a really nice recipe, with a nice splash of festive color, for enjoying the waning days of summer, particularly on a rumbly day such as this one.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Idea Room.

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Quick tip: Make a double batch because this soup only gets better the next day!

This recipe wins “Soup Of The Year” in my book!

Good soup makes for great comfort food! Whenever the weather gets colder, I feel like a delicious, warm soup is in order. I challenge you to find any canned soup with the delicious flavor that this Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup has.  And thanks to your favorite slow cooker, it’s very easy to make!

I ate all too much canned soup in college.  Though I was all too well aware that there were better things out there (Mother spoiled me with her great cooking), I often lacked the time or resources to do much else, and it was hard to beat a quick and easy bowl of soup for comfort.  I didn’t have a Crock-Pot then, either.  Believe me, I’ve tried every single canned soup out there – and not that many of them are tasty enough to even mention. Now, thank God, I do–and I can share this delicious recipe with you!

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Quick tip: Serve this soup with some fresh, homemade bread.

Break out the Crock-Pot again because we’ve found another perfect recipe for it! This creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is surprisingly easy to prepare and is great for all seasons. Pair with a heavier main course for a large dinner or with a simple sandwich or salad for a lighter, refreshing lunch.

In a pinch, anyone can grab a bit of tomato soup in a can and warm it up with some milk. But why settle for that, when homemade tomato soup like this is so much more savory and mouth-watering–and did I mention easy to prepare? Make a quick run to the store for the ingredients, break out your blender and slow cooker, and get cracking! You won’t regret it, I promise!

Recipe courtesy of A Duck’s Oven

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Quick Tip: Everyone knows soup gets better the next day, so make sure you’ll have enough for leftovers!

Great for when you want a healthy, relatively low-cal, filling homemade meal but are just too busy to spend all day standing over the stove.

I just love a good stew, don’t you?  Done right, it is something light and flavorful enough for a summer lunch and yet rich and soothing enough to warm you up on the chilliest winter nights.

Mother, God rest her sweet soul, frowned on using crock pots.  She insisted on doing everything the good old-fashioned way – and did it brilliantly.  But crock pots have their uses:  Do a small bit of prep the night before; drop all of the ingredients into the pot, plug it in, and just forget about it for eight hours.  By the time evening rolls around, with no further effort on your part, you have a nice, healthy, homemade meal.

If you are tired of falling back on store-bought frozen meals and are looking for a simple way to turn beef and veggies into a tasty dinner, this crock pot stew is for you! Just consider making a double batch… this is so tasty it will be gone in the blink of an eye!

Original recipe courtesy of GetCrocked

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Quick Tip: Feel free to add a little hot sauce, such as Tabasco, if you want it extra spicy.