224 creamy low calorie soups Recipes

margarine, chopped onion, dried rubbed sage, curry powder, ground nutmeg, all-purpose flour, low-salt chicken broth, tomato paste, salt, cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (1 lb), chopped peeled mcintosh or other sweet cooking apple, evaporated skim milk, sage sprigs (optional)

zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, canned low-salt chicken broth or water, whipping cream, ground nutmeg, grated parmesan cheese

asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces, butter, onion, coarsely chopped, leek , trimmed of all but 1 inch of dark-green top, sliced, celery stalk, sliced, salt, low-sodium chicken broth, white pepper, nutmeg (optional), pine nuts

unsalted butter, shallots, peeled and quartered, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, fresh asparagus , tough ends removed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, dried basil, heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half

asparagus,stem ends trimmed, unsalted butter, leeks,white and lt.green parts only,halved lengthwise and sliced thin, salt and pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, frozen peas, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice

minute rice, uncooked, carrots, peeled, chopped, onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, chicken broth (i use homemade stuff, but canned is fine, try using low sodium), water, fresh broccoli, cut into 3-inch lengths (about 2 small bunches of broccoli), skim milk, grated parmesan cheese (the lower fat shaker stuff is fine), salt and pepper (to taste) (optional)

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, peeled and chopped, carrots, chopped (no need to peel-just scrub), fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, uncooked white rice or 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice, evaporated skim milk, salt and pepper (to taste), ground nutmeg

fennel bulb, asparagus, trimmed, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, brown rice or 1/2 cup pearl barley, nonfat chicken broth or 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, low-fat milk, salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste

onion, peeled and thinly sliced, celery stalks, thinly sliced, carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut, garlic, crushed, dried thyme, bay leaves, low-sodium chicken stock, frozen peas, fat-free or low-fat lactose-free milk, nutmeg, diced ham, salt and pepper to taste, croutons (optional)

unsalted butter, diced tomatoes, drained , juice reserved, onion, minced, brown sugar, tomato paste, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, low sodium chicken broth , plus extra as needed, bay leaves, heavy cream, dry sherry, cayenne pepper , a pinch

olive oil, carrot, peeled and chopped, celery, chopped, green onion, chopped (if making in the winter, you can substitute regular white onion. it s cheaper depending on where you), orzo pasta, low sodium chicken broth (i make my own broth, and use about 1 litre), dried oregano, marjoram, dried basil, dried sage, salt (or to taste), pepper, skim milk, flour, cooked chicken, diced

bacon (about 6 oz.), cut into 1-inch pieces, onion, diced, garlic, chopped, dried thyme, baking potatoes (about 2 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, low-sodium chicken broth, sour cream, salt and pepper, minced fresh chives

raw shrimp, tails removed, bay scallop, imitation crabmeat, flaked, butter, celery, sliced thin, carrot , julienned, leek, chopped, flour, half-and-half, low-fat milk, sherry wine, ground thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg

olive oil, onion chopped, crushed red pepper optional, low-sodium vegetable broth, broccoli, florets, 7 cups roughly chopped and stems pealed and sliced, russet potato peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, sharp white cheddar grated , 1/2 cup, bagel chips for serving

frozen chopped broccoli, skim milk, low fat mayo, instant mashed potatoe flakes, instant minced onion, no-salt chicken broth, salt and pepper

i triple the recipe for left overs ), extra-virgin olive oil, leeks, white part only, washed well and chopped, garlic, minced, potato, peeled and chopped, canned or frozen artichoke hearts, thawed/ or rinsed marinated, chicken stock/broth, salt *only if using low sodium broth, freshly ground black pepper, mascarpone cheese or, triple the cheese mixture , there is plenty), whip 8oz cream cheese , 1/4cup milk, and 2 tsp butter, chopped chives, for garnish

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, cut in half, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, potatoes, peeled and chopped, cauliflower, pureed, squash, pureed, low-fat buttermilk, salt, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (optional), crouton (optional)

yellow sweet onions, thinly sliced, butter, low-fat chicken broth, salt, fresh pepper, ground, chicken bouillon cubes, velveeta cheese, cubes, diced (compressed in measuring cup), cheddar cheese, shredded (for garnish ), butter, flour, salt, nonfat milk