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Dana MeredithUpdated: Mar. 17, 2023
Warm your insides when it gets cold outside with low-sodium soup recipes that have 400mg or less per serving.
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
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Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it’s economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
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Lentil-Tomato Soup
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Double the recipe and share this low-sodium soup with neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights. I serve it with cornbread for dunking. —Michelle Curtis, Baker City, Oregon
Butternut Turkey Soup
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Although chock-full of lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is also light on calories. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New Hampshire
Vegetable Beef Soup
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When we come in from playing in the snow, I serve this hearty vegetable beef soup. —Nancy Soderstrom, Roseville, Minnesota
Traditional New England Clam Chowder
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I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir…the recipe for this splendid chowder! It’s a low sodium soup that stands the test of time. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Spinach White Bean Soup
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After a busy day as a college nursing professor, I love to come home to this slow cooker white bean soup. It provides plenty of nutrients to keep me healthy. —Brenda Jeffers, Ottumwa, Iowa
Yellow Squash Soup
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Delicate and lemony, this yellow squash soup recipe would set the stage for a memorable ladies’ luncheon. It’s the best of late summer in a bowl. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan
Spiced Split Pea Soup
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A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this low-sodium soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker and go about your day while it cooks. —Sue Mohre, Mount Gilead, Ohio
Homemade Turkey Soup
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You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover holiday turkey with this homemade soup. I simmer the bones to get the rich flavor, then easily remove any meat that remains. I add rice, vegetables and cream soup for a hearty meal that's tasty and economical. —June Sangrey, Manheim, Pennsylvania
Best Curried Pumpkin Soup
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I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for seconds of this curry pumpkin soup. —Kimberly Knepper, Euless, Texas
Pork Vegetable Soup
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Chockfull of tender pork, veggies and savory flavor, this nutritious soup fills the house with a wonderful aroma as it cooks! —Deb Hall, Huntington, Indiana
Chicken Soup with Beans
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Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls before you ladle in the soup. —Penny Peronia, West Memphis, Arkansas
Hearty Beef Veggie Soup
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Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's ready to eat. It goes well with a fruit salad and bread. —Colleen Jubl, Dayton, Ohio
Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew
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This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. —Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia
Turkey-Sweet Potato Soup
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A batch of this soup brings the nostalgic flavors and heartwarming feel of the holidays at any time of year. When I have time to slow-cook it, my whole house smells cozy. —Radine Kellogg, Fairview, Illinois
Chicken Barley Soup
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No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! —Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas
Mushroom Barley Soup
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A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful low-sodium soup. With beef, barley and vegetables, it’s hearty enough to be a meal. A big steaming bowl with a slice of crusty bread is so satisfying on a cold day. —Lynn Thomas, London, Ontario
Beefy Wild Rice Soup
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Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially this one. My family loves it. —Marilyn Chesbrough, Wautoma, Wisconsin
Pork Noodle Soup
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My daughter created this low-sodium soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It’s good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. —Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beet Borscht
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My mother used to make this low-sodium soup from her garden’s bountiful crop of beets and other vegetables. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
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A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a few green onions instead of the leek. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Healthy Broccoli Soup
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This delicious healthy broccoli soup is a great way to eat a nutritious vegetable. It has a wonderful fresh flavor. —Kay Fairley, Charleston, Illinois
Beef Lentil Soup
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You can prepare this low-sodium soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here in New England, I’ve often enjoyed sipping a steaming mugful in front of our fireplacel. —Guy Turnbull, Arlington, Massachusetts
Hearty Navy Bean Soup
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My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. —Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas
Beefy Bacon Chowder
Rave reviews are sure to follow when this low sodium soup appears on the table. Bacon makes it rich and hearty. It’s a favorite with my whole family. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado.
Originally Published: September 06, 2019
Dana Meredith
Dana is an editor and writer who shares her passion for travel, food and the beauty of American landscapes. When she's not wielding her red pen, she can be found tending her flower gardens, remodeling her house, creating one-of-a-kind jewelry or dancing to "Uptown Funk."