19 lightened soup Recipes

water, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, celery ribs, finely diced, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, skim milk (use 1/3 soup can), sliced mushrooms, well drained (or use fresh sliced sauteed ), low-fat mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, black pepper, garlic powder (or to taste), cold cooked rice (use long-grain white or brown), grated parmesan cheese

yellow squash, chopped sweet onion, salt, divided, grated carrots, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, chopped fresh chives, crushed cornflakes cereal, crushed french fried onions, melted butter, freshly ground pepper

summer squash, sliced (i used a mixture of zucchini and yellow), onion, chopped, carrot, shredded, healthy request cream of chicken soup, nonfat sour cream, cheddar cheese, shredded, cornstarch, mrs. dash seasoning mix, cornbread stuffing mix, your choice, chicken broth

vegetarian chicken strips (may use up to 1 1/2 lbs for you want more or larger servings), low-fat cream of chicken soup (may use 2 cans if it seems to dry to you), fat free sour cream, a stack saltine crackers, crushed, poppy seed, olive oil , no need to use the more expensive extra virgin here

reduced fat margarine, white whole wheat flour (or regular flour), fat-free chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, boneless skinless chicken breast, diced, sugar snap peas, minced parsley, grated lemon peel, fat free cream cheese, salt (optional)

vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, onion, diced, celery, diced, cabbage, shredded, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat margarine, flour, low-fat milk, vegetarian bacon, chopped, dried thyme, smoked paprika

butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks, vegetable broth (or chicken), light sour cream, light cheddar cheese, grated, butter, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, brown sugar (optional), stalks chives , cut into 1-inch pieces

whole chicken, celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each, carrots, cut into 3 pieces each, salt, butter, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic clove, pressed, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, dried oregano, ground cumin, mexican-style chili powder, grated 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, fajita-size corn tortillas , cut into 1/2-inch strips

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips, oil, water, dry sherry, deluxe broccoli florets, thawed, fat-free cream of chicken soup, instant brown rice, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

ground turkey breast, thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, low-fat milk, frozen peas, frozen sliced carrots, tater tots

ground sirloin, red onion, chopped, diced green chiles, corn tortillas , cut into 1-inch pieces, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, sliced ripe black olives, mild enchilada sauce, light sour cream, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided, toppings: shredded lettuce , diced tomato, finely chopped red onion

boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cubed, nonfat sour cream, fat-free cream of chicken soup (mushroom can be substituted), panko breadcrumbs, margarine, melted, salt and pepper

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed well, low-fat sour cream, low-fat mayonnaise , hellmann s preferred, knorr vegetable soup mix, 40g dried package, water chestnuts, chopped

spaghetti, butter, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup (plus 1 can of milk), chicken broth, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked turkey, cubed (or chicken), frozen peas, thawed, dried breadcrumbs

fresh strawberries, sliced, fat-free half-and-half, light sour cream, powdered sugar, white balsamic vinegar

diced potatoes, cauliflower, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper , to taste, sea salt , to taste, flour, olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, vegetable broth, divided, fat free cream cheese, shredded cheese

starchy baking potatoes , scrubbed clean, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, onions, finely chopped, fresh garlic, minced, chicken broth, low-fat milk or 3 cups whole milk, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, shredded colby cheese, garnish (optional), crumbled bacon, garnish (optional), chopped scallion, garnish (optional)