Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook extra since I think it's even better the next day! —Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

    Curried Shrimp Pasta

    his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

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    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...

    Garden Vegetable Beef Soup

    This soup is my go-to healthy lunch option. It's a great way to eat my vegetables, and it's so comforting...


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

    I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys,...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...


    Traditional New England Clam Chowder

    I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands...


    Spring Pea Soup

    Truly a soup for the pea lover, this recipe originated with an idea in an old cookbook about eating better...


    Beef Barley Soup for 2

    Who knew you could simmer up such a hearty soup in 30 minutes? This is packed with my favorite homey...

    Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup

    No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb...


    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...


    Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...


    Simple Shrimp Chowder

    Shrimp fans will be bowled over by this tasty take on chowder. The creamy broth is chock-full of vegetables. Chop...


    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    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...


    Squash Ribbons

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...


    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...


    Hearty Beef Barley Soup

    My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...

    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Veggie Meatball Soup

    It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...


    Chicken Vegetable Soup

    I love eating a big bowl of this colorful, fresh-tasting soup on a winter's day. What a great way to...


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    Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...


    Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs

    This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...