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Enjoy a comforting, creamy soup with these gut-healthy recipes. They're equal parts delicious and nutritious, thanks to probiotic and/or prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic, onions, and legumes. These fiber-rich foods provide at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, and help these soups support your gut health, healthy digestion and more. Recipes like our Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale and our Sheet-Pan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup are healthy and tasty options that will keep you feeling good.

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Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale

This creamy chickpea soup was inspired by Marry Me Chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We gave this dish a plant-based spin by swapping out the chicken for chickpeas and kale to create a cozy, warming meal perfect for cooler weather.

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02 of 08

Garlicky Cabbage Soup

Warm, hearty and nourishing, this cabbage rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Packed with veggies and a savory broth, this soup is perfect as a light meal on its own or as a starter.

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High-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Veggie Soup

This plant-based soup features lentils, which offer plenty of protein and fiber to make this soup satisfying. Together, with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and sweet potato, you’ll get a balanced soup that’s warming and comforting, all in one delicious bowl.

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04 of 08

Marry Me White Bean Soup

Here, the flavors of Marry Me Chicken (sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream and Parmesan) are transformed into a hearty, soul-warming vegetarian soup. Finished with basil and extra cheese, it’s cozy, crowd-pleasing and sure to win hearts at the table.

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05 of 08

Creamy Chickpea Soup

This creamy chickpea soup comes together in just 20 minutes. Cream cheese adds a velvety texture that feels cozy and comforting. Garnished with cilantro and crunchy tortilla strips, it’s a one-pot meal that’s weeknight-friendly and crowd-pleasing.

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06 of 08

Roasted Vegetable Soup

This roasted vegetable soup uses a diverse and delicious array of vegetables, supporting gut health with prebiotic ingredients like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas.

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07 of 08

Creamy White Bean Soup

This light, creamy white bean soup recipe is richly flavored thanks to plenty of beans, veggies and Parmesan cheese.

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08 of 08

Sheet-Pan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the vegetables in the oven before blending them intensifies their flavors, resulting in a deeply rich and flavorful fall soup. We love the sweet and nutty flavor of butternut squash, but any winter squash with a similar texture, such as acorn, honeynut or kabocha squash, can be used in its place.

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Transform parmesan and black pepper into one of these mouthwatering dishes. From elevated veggie sides like our Cacio e Pepe Whole Roasted Cauliflower to simple mains like our High-Protein Cacio e Pepe Chicken Bites, this italian-inspired flavor profile is a definite crowdpleaser. Save all these recipes now and thank yourself later.

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Cacio e Pepe Quiche

This cheesy cacio e pepe quiche is a protein-packed twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, combined with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the same bold black pepper and salty Pecorino flavor as the original dish and makes the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner dish served with a green salad on the side. Precooking the cauliflower is key—it reduces moisture, preventing a soggy quiche, and enhances the vegetable’s natural sweetness and flavor.

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02 of 10

High-Protein Cacio e Pepe Chicken Bites

These cacio e pepe chicken bites feature the classic bold, cheesy and peppery flavors of cacio e pepe. Using chicken thighs ensures a juicy and flavorful bite, while baking ensures a crispy, golden crust without the need for frying. These make a perfect appetizer or snack, or for a main dish, serve them over brown rice with a bright, lemony salad to balance the flavors.

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03 of 10

Cacio e Pepe Whole Roasted Cauliflower

This whole roasted cauliflower is a showstopping dish with the bold, classic flavors of cacio e pepe. Infused with cheesy, garlicky goodness, each bite is complemented by a kick of black pepper. Paired with a cool, creamy sauce, the warm, tender cauliflower creates the perfect contrast, making it as satisfying to eat as it is impressive to serve.

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04 of 10

Cacio e Pepe Winter Squash

This cacio e pepe winter squash recipe is the ultimate cool-weather side dish. This twist on the classic Roman pasta brings the cheesy and peppery flavors of Cacio e Pepe to sweet acorn squash, making it a cozy, flavorful addition to any fall or winter meal. For a simple variation, give this easy recipe a try with another winter squash like delicata or butternut.

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05 of 10

Cacio e Pepe Sautéed Onions

These sautéed onions with cacio e pepe flavors bring the essence of the classic Italian pasta to new heights. The savory combination of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper coating lightly caramelized onions can be enjoyed on its own, used as a topping for pasta and roasted chicken or used as a filling for a toasted sandwich.

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06 of 10

Creamy Cacio e Pepe Orzo

"Cacio e pepe" is Italian for "cheese and pepper." So, you know what you're getting plenty of here. Creamy buttermilk provides a zing, and if you've never had a cacio e pepe-style dish before, this orzo rendition is a great introduction. (Warning: It may remind you of macaroni and cheese!)

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Roasted Cacio e Pepe Cabbage

These perfectly roasted cabbage wedges draw inspiration from cacio e pepe, an Italian pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper.” Blooming the black pepper in butter and oil before brushing it on the cabbage deepens the flavor and ensures a peppery kick in every bite. Be sure to heat the baking sheet while the oven preheats—it helps jump-start the browning of the cabbage. Serve alongside seared chicken thighs or grilled steak.

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Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Peas

The sauce for this pasta dish is just cheese and pepper (aka cacio e pepe in Italian). Try this with kids as a simple yet sophisticated alternative to standard mac and cheese. Lots of black pepper adds a touch of heat, priming picky palates for spicier food.

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Cacio e Pepe Kale Salad

If you love the peppery, cheesy flavors of cacio e pepe, then you’ll enjoy this Cacio e Pepe Kale Salad. We give the dish a spin by using those same flavors with kale, a nutrient-rich vegetable that can help fend off chronic inflammation.

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Cacio e Pepe

When making this elemental Roman pasta, most people focus on the cheese (cacio), with purists arguing for youngish pecorino Romano. But the peppercorns (pepe) are also essential to this dish, so it's a great time to try a single-origin variety. Boiling down some reserved pasta-cooking water before mixing with the al dente spaghetti concentrates the starch for an even more luscious sauce. Look for a hard grating cheese made without rennet if you want to keep it truly vegetarian.

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