Soups & Stews
Soup and stew can begin with a clear broth or become a substantial bowl with vegetables, grains, meat, or seafood. Chowders, chilled soups, bean preparations, gumbo, chili, and other dishes give this collection its range. Browse by the texture and ingredients you want, then choose a method suited to the time you have for cooking.
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Bean & Lentil Soups
Bean soups bring body to a bowl through legumes and their cooking liquid. Ham-and-bean and lady pea preparations offer different seasonings and accompaniments within this substantial soup collection.
Broth & Vegetable Soups
Onion soups, vegetable preparations, and egg roll soup bring different ingredients into a broth-based bowl. Browse these recipes for the flavor of the liquid and the texture of the accompanying vegetables.
Chili
Chicken chili and Texas chili offer different approaches to a substantial bowl. These recipes vary in their proteins, seasonings, and other ingredients, with the preparation defining each dish.
Chowders & Bisques
Shrimp, corn, and colcannon-inspired chowders offer several ways to build a full-bodied soup. Browse the base and accompanying ingredients for a bowl with the texture and flavor you want.
Cold Soups & Gazpachos
Cucumber, avocado, and corn provide bases for chilled soups, sometimes paired with seafood. These recipes offer cool bowls with different levels of creaminess and contrasting garnishes.
Creamy Soups
Potato soup and shrimp Toscana preparations give this collection a creamy direction. Browse soups for the ingredients that build their body and the additions that change the flavor of each bowl.
Gumbos
Chicken-and-sausage and shrimp-and-chicken gumbo offer different combinations within this collection. The recipes explain the ingredients and method that give each substantial bowl its particular character.
Noodle & Pasta Soups
Tortellini, other pasta shapes, and noodles bring substance to these soups. Browse preparations where the grain component shares the bowl with broth, vegetables, or other savory ingredients.
Pozole & Posole
Chicken posole and slow-cooked beef pozole offer different proteins within a hominy-based soup. The collection retains both spellings while the individual recipes explain their particular ingredients and method.
Stews
Shrimp and bean stew, seasoned pork stew, and other preparations offer substantial bowls with varied textures. Browse these recipes for the ingredients and cooking time that shape the finished dish.
In this collection

Audrey Hepburn’s Gazpacho Andaluz
Refreshing Spanish gazpacho with ripe tomatoes and vegetables, from the Audrey Hepburn-inspired recipe collection.

Audrey Hepburn’s Vichyssoise
A refined chilled leek-and-potato vichyssoise inspired by the French recipes in Audrey Hepburn’s family kitchen.

Dolly Parton’s Stone Soup
Dolly Parton’s family stone soup with vegetables, smoked ham, and a heartwarming Appalachian tradition.

Italian Penicillin Soup with Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Parmesan
Roasted garlic, tender chicken, silky vegetables, and Parmesan transform simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying soup. Served with delicate pastina and a touch of fresh lemon, it’s a…

Classic French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with toasted baguette and a bubbling Gruyère-Parmesan crust, with stovetop and Control Freak methods.
Instant Pot Potato Soup
This loaded potato soup is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Tender russet potatoes create a thick, comforting base, enhanced with savory seasonings and a touch of garlic. Evaporated…
Egg Roll Soup
All the cozy, savory flavors of your favorite egg roll—transformed into a light, comforting soup. This one-pot meal is packed with tender ground meat, cabbage, carrots, and garlic…

Pasta e Patate (Italian Pasta & Potatoes with Bacon)
Pasta e Patate is a classic Italian comfort dish that falls somewhere between a hearty soup and a creamy pasta. Starchy potatoes slowly break down as the pasta…

Cream of Anything Soup Mix
Create your own Cream of Anything Soup Mix with simple pantry ingredients! This homemade mix is a convenient and budget-friendly alternative to canned soups. Just add broth and…
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This elevated take on a classic lemon chicken orzo soup blends comforting flavors with refined elegance. The velvety broth is infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, complemented…
