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Yogurt gives this zucchini soup a creamy texture and adds protein. Smooth and silky — the perfect way to use up summer zucchini from the farmers market or your garden. 

Serves 4

Creamy Zucchini Soup Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• ½ small yellow onion, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• Olive oil spray
• 1 c. plain, nonfat yogurt
• 1 c. low sodium vegetable stock
• 2 T fresh parsley, minced
• ½ t freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
2. Place zucchini, onion and garlic cloves into the pan and spray with olive oil spray.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Cut off ends of...

Warm soups are great on chilly nights. To make this roasted winter squash soup recipe gluten-free, use spices and broth that are gluten-free. 

Serves 4

Roasted Winter Squash Soup Ingredients

Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. onions, sliced
• 2 T butter
• 2 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 8 c. beef broth
• 2 T balsamic vinegar

Directions

Place sliced onions, olive oil, butter, a bit of salt and a healthy amount of black pepper into the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight. Add beef broth and balsamic vinegar and cook on low an additional 4 to 6 hours.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 c. chicken broth
• ½ c. orzo, uncooked
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 c. cooked, diced chicken
• 2 large lemons, zested and juiced
• Salt to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley, feta cheese, red pepper flakes

Directions

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and orzo, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 15 minutes. Add carrots to soup. Whisk eggs together in...

Another great fall recipe for chilly days and cooler nights. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Maria Narducci, Community Medical Group, Central MA Ob/Gyn, Shrewsbury, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 T vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 (10.75 oz.) cans low-sodium tomato soup
• 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 t red pepper flakes
• ½ T garlic powder
• ½ T ground cumin
• 1 pinch ground pepper
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• Salt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in...