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5 nutritious soups to warm up with this week

At the end of a chilly winter day, there are few things more satisfying than warming up with a bowl of homemade soup.

At the end of a chilly winter day, there are few things more satisfying than warming up with a bowl of homemade soup.

With temperatures already dropping to record lows this year, sometimes a soup is all you need for a fulfilling dinner.

Instead of heating up store-bought soups, try some new recipes this week and go beyond the basic chicken noodle and minestrone recipes.

All of these soups are low-calorie, and include a variety of protein and veggies. From spicy taco soup to Thai shrimp and chicken soup, these recipes will keep you nice and warm on cold winter days. Plus, they all take less than 45 minutes to make!

Monday: Pork, white bean and kale soup

This soup contains kale, a superfood which provides more than 100 percent of your daily Vitamin A, C, and K intake! You'll also get a nice dose of fiber from the white beans, and protein from the pork tenderloin. Enjoy this heart-healthy soup for less than 300 calories.

Per serving: 262 calories 6g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 7g fiber

View recipe on eatingwell.com >

Tuesday: Spicy taco soup

Spice up your taco Tuesday with this Mexican soup. Take away the tortillas and use lean ground beef, and see how this soup will satisfy your taco cravings for much less calories and fat.

Per serving: 186.2 calories 10.6g fat, 12.9g carbohydrates, 9.8g protein, 1.6g fiber

View recipe on sparkpeople.com >

Wednesday: Chicken and spinach soup with fresh pesto

This Italian-flavored soup is filled with nutritious ingredients such as spinach and carrots, and gets its fresh herb flavor from the homemade basil pesto. Plus, this low-fat recipe only takes a half-hour to make!

Per serving: 204 calories 8g fat, 16g carbohydrates, 18g protein, 6g fiber

View recipe on eatingwell.com >

Thursday: Healthified broccoli cheddar soup

Fat-free milk makes this typically creamy soup much lighter. Broccoli, onion, potato, and cheddar cheese are just some of the ingredients used in this flavorful vegetarian recipe.

Per serving: 230 calories 8g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 4g fiber

View recipe on foodnetwork.com >

Friday: Thai shrimp and chicken soup

You'll get plenty of protein from the shrimp and chicken used in this tasty soup. The other ingredients, such as minced ginger, mushrooms, and snow peas, simplify the preparation of this quick and easy soup!

Per serving: 262 calories 7.1g fat, 18.3g carbohydrates, 30g protein, 1.8g fiber

View recipe on myrecipes.com >