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Recipes that earn their flavor

Every recipe here builds taste from browning, aromatics, acid and spice. Sodium figures are estimates and depend on the brands you buy.

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8 recipes in Soups

Golden homemade vegetable stock in a stockpot with onions, carrots and herbs
SoupsVegetarianNo-Added-Salt

No-Salt Vegetable Stock

Store-bought broth is often the single largest sodium source in a homemade soup. Making your own solves the problem for pennies.

Prep 15 minutes·Cook 1 hour·Approx. 15 mg per cup
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Bowl of dark black bean soup topped with cilantro, lime wedge and diced avocado
SoupsLunchVegetarian

Smoky Low-Sodium Black Bean Soup

Smoke, spice and lime create the illusion of a heavily salted soup. This one freezes beautifully.

Prep 10 minutes·Cook 30 minutes·Approx. 65 mg per serving with no-salt-added beans
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Bowl of three-bean chili topped with avocado and cilantro
DinnerVegetarianSoups

Hearty Three-Bean Chili

This thick, spiced chili proves you don't need salt to build deep, comforting flavor in a big pot of beans.

Prep 15 minutes·Cook 30 minutes·Approx. 90 mg per serving
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Bowl of roasted tomato basil soup with a swirl of cream and fresh basil leaves
SoupsVegetarianLunch

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Roasting the tomatoes first concentrates their sweetness so this soup needs no salt to taste rich and satisfying.

Prep 10 minutes·Cook 35 minutes·35 mg
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Pot of hearty lentil soup with carrots and a lemon wedge on the side
SoupsVegetarianDinner

Hearty Lentil Soup

Brown lentils simmer with warm spices and a squeeze of lemon at the end to brighten every spoonful.

Prep 10 minutes·Cook 30 minutes·45 mg
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Bowl of chicken and vegetable soup with carrots, celery, and shredded chicken
SoupsChickenDinner

Chicken & Vegetable Soup

A comforting classic built on homemade-style no-salt-added broth, loaded with vegetables and tender shredded chicken.

Prep 10 minutes·Cook 30 minutes·70 mg
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Creamy butternut squash soup garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds
SoupsVegetarianDinner

Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted squash and garlic blend into a naturally sweet, velvety soup warmed with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Prep 15 minutes·Cook 40 minutes·30 mg
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Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

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