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9 Hearty and Healthy Soups, Stews, and Pastas

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on October 25, 2013
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Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil Soup

This Eating Well-inspired recipe is filled with warming spices and satiating lentils. Photograph by Melissa Romero.

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This easy, inexpensive soup combines a double whammy of healthy ingredients and feel-good fall taste. Photograph by John Wilwol.

Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili

Bulgur provides a meaty texture to this vegetarian chili, whipped together by registered dietitian Katherine Tallmadge. Photograph by Ali Eaves.

Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits

This Southern staple goes gluten-free and adds protein-packed shrimp and vitamin-rich asparagus for a wholesome meal. Photograph by Melissa Romero.

Cauliflower Pasta
Cauliflower Pasta

Here’s a tasty bowl of pasta you can feel good about.
Photograph by Melissa Romero.

Vanilla Almond Porridge With Applesauce
Vanilla Almond Porridge With Applesauce

This warm porridge will motivate you to get you out from under the covers on cold mornings. Melissa Romero. Photograph by Melissa Romero.

Sniffle Stew
Sniffle Stew

Cheryl Harris’s Sniffle Stew will help clear up sinuses thanks to the hearty dose of cayenne and ginger. Photograph by Cheryl Harris.

Gluten-Free Curried Carrot Soup
Gluten-Free Curried Carrot Soup

Grab that bag of carrots from the fridge and whip together this pot of soup with a kick. Photograph by Melissa Romero.

Chunky Vegetable Soup
Chunky Vegetable Soup

Throw your favorite vegetables into a stock pot, and in a few hours you’ll have a healthy, hot meal. Photograph by Ali Eaves.

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