The Nutritionist Reviews

March 17, 2025

White Cheddar Chicken Soup

White Cheddar Chicken Soup is loaded with rotisserie chicken, red potatoes, corn, veggies and a creamy white cheddar broth!  My family loves trying all different soups so I am always creating new kinds of soup for us to try and this White Cheddar Chicken Soup hit the spot! The broth is creamy and cheesy and the soup is packed with chicken, potatoes, corn and veggies. I love making a big pot and enjoying it through the week. This cheesy soup is perfect for World Cheese Day on 3/27!

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February 26, 2025

Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tortellini Soup is so comforting and delicious with a creamy tomato sauce, cheese tortellini, chicken, tomatoes and spinach ready in just 30-minutes! It's winter in Michigan and to get through the cold weather, every week I've been making a big pot of soup! This Creamy Tortellini Soup is super easy to make and so delicious too. Loaded with chicken, tortellini, lots of spinach, and tomatoes for a nutrient-packed meal.

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November 07, 2023

Turkey Chili + Giveaway

This post is sponsored by  Terry Naturally ® Vitamins .  All opinions are my own. Turkey Chili tastes rich and hearty while being packed with vegetables like hidden butternut squash, tomatoes, celery, zucchini and carrots. The perfect chili for chilly weather! It's soup season which means all different kinds of soups and chilis are being made in the Hernandez house! I realized that my basic turkey chili recipe was not on my site and I wanted to share it because we make it at least a few times per season. This turkey chili has a secret hidden ingredient that you wouldn't guess by the flavor or color- butternut squash! Keep reading to learn how I hid an entire butternut squash into this turkey chili. **Keep reading for a Terry Naturally multivitamin giveaway!

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January 17, 2023

White Chicken Chili + Giveaway

This post is sponsored by  Terry Naturally ® Vitamins.  All opinions are my own. White Chicken Chili is loaded with flavor with chicken, white beans, salsa verde, corn and peppers for the ultimate cozy soup! It's cold outside and this bowl of White Chicken Chili is the cozy meal you need! Loaded with nutrients from beans, chicken, and loads of veggies, it will nourish you while feeling super cozy. Topped with tons of fun toppings like avocado, limes, cilantro and Greek yogurt, this chili is full of flavor. **Keep reading for a probiotic giveaway!

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November 07, 2022

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup + Giveaway

This post is sponsored by  Terry Naturally ® Vitamins.  All opinions are my own. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect cozy soup with roasted butternut squash, apples, celery, onions, carrots, and fresh thyme! It's fall which means it's time to make all of the recipes that I can with apples, butternut squash, pears, pumpkin, etc. The weather has gotten colder here in Michigan and soup has sounded so delicious. Every year, I make a big batch of my roasted butternut squash soup and freeze some of it to enjoy through the cold weather months. I know you're going to love this easy soup recipe! **Keep reading for an omega-3 supplement giveaway!

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March 07, 2022

Beef Vegetable Soup

B eef Vegetable Soup is simple to make and loaded with canned beans, ground beef, tomatoes and other vegetables and is ready in just 30 minutes! One of my family's favorite soups is this Beef Vegetable Soup. It is crazy easy to make with ingredients that we usually have on hand in our freezer and pantry. The very best part is that this soup used frozen mixed vegetables so almost no chopping is needed. Beef Vegetable Soup comes together in 30 minutes or less. Why to Use Canned Beans The biggest fan of this soup is easily my 7-year-old daughter. When I made it this time, no joke, she ate 4 bowls of it. It is a very kid-friendly soup. I love using canned beans in my recipes for the awesome protein, fiber and nutrients. They are wonderful for family meals and we use them in so many different recipes. We use them in Mexican cooking, soups, salads and more. It is so easy to add canned beans to a meal. Just open the can, drain and rinse and they're ready to go. No soaking or cooking n...

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March 01, 2022

Zuppa Toscana

This Zuppa Toscana is a healthier take on Olive Garden's famous soup. It is full of Italian sausage, red potatoes, and kale! Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold day? This Zuppa Toscana is very similar to the Zuppa Toscana served at Olive Garden but is made healthier at home. Loaded with sausage, potatoes and kale, this is a simple soup that is loaded with a lot of flavor. You can serve this soup with a delicious salad or a slice of bread for a meal that the whole family will love. This pot of soup serves about 8 so if you're serving it to a smaller family, there will be plenty of leftovers. The soup reheats really well and makes awesome on-the-go lunches for work days. Ingredients for Zuppa Toscana -Ground mild Italian sausage- feel free to buy the spicy kind if you can tolerate. -Red potatoes- yellow potatoes works just as well if you have those on hand. -Onions -Garlic -Low-sodium chicken broth- broth is high in sodium and buying a lower sodium...

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February 16, 2022

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup is a cozy, filling soup loaded with rice, chicken, carrots, celery and the most delicious creamy (but has no cream) lemon broth! O n a freezing January day, this Chicken Lemon Rice Soup is sure to warm you right up! Made healthy with brown rice, added vegetables like celery and carrots and lean chicken breast, this soup is a great choice after enjoying holiday eating. 

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January 10, 2022

Veggie Wonton Soup

Veggie Wonton Soup is a comforting soup loaded with a garlic ginger broth, wontons and lots of veggies like carrots, mushrooms, green onions, bok choy and broccoli! Ready in just 15 minutes. I'm telling you, on cold days, you're going to want a bowl of this Veggie Wonton Soup! In the winter, I don't crave salads or raw veggies as much and this soup is the perfect way to get a lot of vegetables into your diet in a cozy and comforting way. It is loaded with fresh ginger and garlic which can be beneficial for your immune system. **Keep reading for an immune vitamin giveaway!

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January 03, 2022

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is loaded with carrots, celery, pasta, kidney beans, zucchini, green beans and more and topped with shredded parmesan cheese for a nutrient-packed comforting soup! I've always enjoyed ordering minestrone soup at an Italian restaurant but never made it myself until now. I wanted my minestrone to be packed with lots of veggies and nutrients. I made a huge pot of it so that my family could take it for lunches and so I could freeze some for another date. This minestrone is quick, easy and most importantly, delicious!

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November 15, 2021

Easy Homemade Ramen

Easy Homemade Ramen is  super customizable with your favorite veggies and protein and is ready in just 20 minutes. The broth is a flavorful mixture of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce and is topped with a boiled egg and veggies. When working on a big project at the end of last year, I developed a ramen recipe that I fell in love with. It was my first time making ramen and it was delicious! Since making it that day, I have made it many times for my family. It is so easy to make and super customizable based on what you have on hand. I am going to share some different options of what you can put in your Easy Homemade Ramen.

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October 07, 2020

The Easiest Tomato Soup

The Easiest Tomato Soup is ready in about 15 minutes and has just 4 ingredients- tomatoes, onions, garlic and butter! Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for a cozy, comforting meal. We still have an abundance of garden tomatoes but even if you don't, you can make this tomato soup easily with store-bought or farmers market tomatoes. It has 4 ingredients and comes together in about 15 minutes. I love this tomato soup paired with grilled cheese. Try the easiest tomato soup for a delicious meal or side dish.

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February 26, 2020

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup is a healthy, hearty and comforting meal made with brown rice, tomatoes, peppers and ground beef. Like your favorite stuffed pepper meal but in soup form! When the weather is freezing, there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you up. There are so many types of soup to make that you could make a different kind of soup each week all winter long and never run out of options. Stuffed Pepper Soup is a delicious option that is easy to make. I love curling up with a hot bowl of this soup for lunch during the work week or having a bowl with some crusty bread with my family for dinner.

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February 04, 2019

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili is the perfect warm and comforting soup with a creamy, cheesy jalapeno popper base, chicken, beans and loads of vegetables! Lightened up for a healthier version that is perfect for a cold day. Next week, I'm seeing highs of 3 degrees with lows of -9 degrees...that's horrible! I'm freezing just thinking about it. All of our meals will be hot for until this super cold spell breaks so I'm thinking of all the soups, chili and casseroles that I can make that will help keep us warm. That's where this incredible Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili comes in! It is warm, cozy, comforting, creamy and makes the perfect winter soup.

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January 28, 2019

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Thai Coconut Curry Soup is loaded with chicken, vegetables, brown rice and a Thai coconut curry broth. It is packed with protein, vitamins and is the perfect warming meal ready in 30 minutes! The temperatures are frigid here in Michigan which calls for big pots of soup in my household. I love Thai food and am frequently attempting to make it at home- try my  Thai Coconut Red Curry . I love red coconut curry and decided to make it into a soup. Thai Coconut Curry Soup is actually pretty simple to make and can be made in large quantities if you want and frozen for later. This Thai soup is nutritious and sure to warm you up on a cold day.

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December 09, 2018

The Ultimate Chili Bar

The Ultimate Chili Bar features a spicy chili and all the toppings including shredded cheese, onions, jalapenos, hot sauce, corn chips, and  sour cream. At least a couple of times a year, I enjoy making a huge pot of chili for my family. When hosting a party, it is a perfect dish to serve. In fact, one Christmas, we had a chili party with a few different kinds of chili and lots of toppings. For this chili bar, I made a spicy turkey chili with all the toppings that you're going to love.

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February 17, 2018

Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup is just 5 ingredients, creamy despite having no dairy and is loaded with flavorful roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and grilled cheese croutons! Looking through my archives over the last 8 years, I cannot believe that I haven't shared a tomato soup recipe! That's crazy! I make tomato soup all the time, especially in the summer. We grow our own tomatoes, and some years, there are a ton. One way that we enjoy using our tomatoes up is to make a big pot of tomato soup or tomato bisque.

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April 11, 2017

Creamy Bacon Potato Soup

Creamy Bacon Potato Soup is tasty with flavors of bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, carrots and celery. Made lighter with milk instead of cream and Greek yogurt for a hearty yet nutritious meal! The one thing that kept sounding amazing during my pregnancy was anything made with potatoes. Many potato recipes got pinned during the last 9 months and I am excited to share this creamy potato bacon soup recipe that I came up with. Despite sounding like a super heavy soup, it is actually quite nutritious.

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March 06, 2017

Spicy Gazpacho Soup

Spicy Gazpacho Soup takes 10 minutes to make and is full of flavor with fresh jalapenos, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell peppers and basil for a light and fresh meal! I've always wanted to make gazpacho and finally got around to making it myself! My mom makes a great gazpacho in the summer and it was time that I made one myself. Though it is not quite summer, I am itching for lighter and fresh foods and am thrilled with this quick and easy spicy gazpacho soup. Since it is meat-free, this recipe would be perfect to eat on a Friday during Lent. We do not eat meat everyday but sometimes during Lent, it seems hard to skip meat on Fridays. Probably because we tend to go out to eat on some Fridays. One meat-free event that we enjoy going to is this awesome "fish fry" at a local Catholic church. It is not your typical fish fry and includes a couple of different main dishes, lasagna, several salads and side dishes and is a really nice event. I look forward to going a couple o...

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January 24, 2017

Smoky Sausage, Kale and Quinoa Soup

Smoky Sausage, Kale and Quinoa Soup is the perfect hearty, nutritious soup that is full of flavor and spice that your family will love! This is a sponsored post and as always, all opinions are my own. It is not too often that I make a dish over and over again. I love to experiment with different ingredients and use whatever foods that I have on hand for cooking. I pretty much never follow a recipe and love to throw in a little bit of this and a little of that when making meals for my family. This recipe is one that I actually do make time and time again in my household.  In fact, my mom just told me that she was craving some of this soup recently!

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