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
Green Chile Pork Posole
Hominy offers a pleasing corny flavor that complements the green chiles and tomatillos (in the salsa verde) in this classic New Mexican favorite. Serve with whole grain or…
Mexican Meatball Stew
Ingredients 2 14 1/2 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 12 ounce packages frozen cooked Italian-style turkey meatballs, thawed (24 total) 1 15 ounce can black beans,…

Chili Verde
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 15 ounce can Great Northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained 12 ounces fresh tomatillos,…

Posole with Hatch Green Chile
Ingredients 1 pound Velveeta cheese 1 can, hominy (posole) 1/2 lb. ground beef (or any cooked meat of your choice) Roasted Hatch Green Chile, chopped (I used 3…

Green Chili Pork Stew
Ingredients 1Mpound pork tenderloin Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 7 ounce packages frozen yellow carrots, spinach, and white bean medley in garlic-herb sauce, thawed* 1 4…

Creamy White Chili Recipe
Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each)…

Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo
The enamel-coated cast iron of a Dutch oven maintains an even heat at any temperature, so foods won’t suddenly scorch or boil over. Great for the low and…

Heirloom Tomato Soup with Fresh Crab ‘Salad’
This Is the Single Best Tomato Soup You Will Ever Eat It’s cold. It’s spiked with crabmeat. And it’s spectacular. The words “tomato soup” usually conjure images of…

Avocado-Buttermilk Soup with Crab Salad
Simple orange-infused crabmeat floats atop a rich, creamy soup. You’ll need a blender to make the soup; if it seems a little too thick, add 1 to 2…

Summer Squash Soup
Nourishing, comforting and cool, this soup will settle you down and warm your soul. With the last days of summer quickly drifting by, you can capture this season’s…
