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Yields: about 9 cups Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Filled with hearty vegetables, this soup is loaded with nutrition and flavor! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, especially with a slice of fresh crusty bread. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup white or yellow onion, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup sweet potato (skin on), diced 1 cup zucchini, diced 1/2 cup Swiss chard, diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried

Yields: about 6 cups Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Full of lycopene and rich tomato flavor, this gluten free soup satisfies even the pickiest eater! It’s simple enough with ingredients likely to be in the pantry and comes together quickly, pairing perfectly with a grilled cheese or hearty salad. Ingredients 3 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes (I like Pomi brand) 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion 1/2 cup diced carrot 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 t

Yields: about 6 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3-4 hours (depending on slow cooker) Protein and fiber filled lentils pair up with both Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, with hints of cumin, garlic and turmeric, making for a hearty and nutritiously delicious stew! Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup dry lentils, washed and drained 1 cup diced sweet potatoes 1 cup diced Yukon Gold diced potatoes 1/2 cup

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours This is a great soup for a quick dinner with high nutrition. Sweet potatoes and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body – great for the skin and immune system. Serve with a grilled cheese, and there you have a dinner for the whole family in one! Ingredients 4 cups sweet potatoes, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1/2 cup yellow or red onion, dice

Yields: about 5 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Loaded with the antioxidant, beta carotene, this soup is full of nutrients from carrots to garlic and ginger. Coconut milk rounds out the mild curry flavor, making it a family friendly dish to boost the immune system! Plus, it introduces a worldly flair to the table! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced (about 4 -5) 3/4 cup white or yellow onion, diced 3 -4 cloves garlic, diced (about 2

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (slow cooker) Loaded with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, this soup is best made in the slow cooker, letting the flavors blend together. Sweet potato adds a hint of sweetness to balance out the depth of the cumin, paprika and hint of chili powder. Ingredients 1 large or 2 small chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 3 cups quality chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes 1 (15 ounce

Yields: about 8 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Super simple, and coming together in under an hour, this soup has a rich vegetable flavor that is garden fresh and perfect for the whole family! Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, sliced 2 large (3 medium) carrots, sliced 1 small onion, diced 1/2 tablespoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter (can use olive oil if want to keep vegan) 2 cloves g

Yields: about 8 -10 cups Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Rich in vitamins A and C, and with additional vitamins and minerals from homemade stock, this soup is a winner. Pureed sweet potatoes are added towards the end. Undetected, they add extra nutrients and a hint of sweet richness to round out the soup. Ingredients 2 medium carrots, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 stalk of celery, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 small white or yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1

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Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours This is a great soup for a quick dinner with high nutrition. Sweet potatoes and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body – great for the skin and immune system. A hint of honey adds sweetness to round out the natural sugars from roasting the vegetables. A bonus is this soup can double as a puree for babies and young toddlers (see note in reci