Heat-and-serve soups

Natural Health, Feb, 2007 by Gail Agas

Nothing beats a warm, satisfying bowl of soup on a dreary winter day. These four flavorful choices--all made with local and organic ingredients--heat up in less than 10 minutes.

Imagine Bistro Organic Cuban Black Bean Bisque ($4; www.imaginefoods.com)

Cumin, coriander, and chipotle peppers give this creamy, comforting soup its subtle kick while the black beans provide a solid dose of fiber and iron.

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Pacific Natural Foods Buttery Sweet Corn ($3; www.pacificfoods.com)

Enjoy a beloved summer flavor all year long: This creamy blend tastes like fresh, buttered corn on the cob but has only 120 calories and two grams of fat per sewing.

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Wolfgang Puck Organic Chicken with Egg Noodles ($3; www.wolfgangpucksoup.com)

Leave it to a celebrity chef to make a canned chicken noodle soup that rivals homemade. This one is rich with fresh veggies and big chunks of organic chicken.

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Walnut Acres Organic Tuscan White Bean ($3; www.walnutacres.com)

The classic Italian pairing of tomatoes and beans provides fiber and the antioxidant lycopene. For an easy lunch, serve this with a whole wheat roll and a side salad.

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