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

Chilled Avocado Soup with Seared Chipotle Shrimp
A delicious combination of tastes and textures, this first course soup combines smoky chile heat, crisp sweet corn, and silky-rich av Ingredients Soup 3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken…

Golden Gazpacho
Yellow tomatoes are a little less acidic than red, making this chilled soup’s flavor sublime. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 ounces French bread baguette, interior crumb only,…

Golden Peach Soup with Shrimp and Crab Seviche
As intriguing as it is beautiful, this sweet-tangy-slightly spicy soup makes a stunning first course. Ingredients Seviche 8 ounces chopped cooked shrimp 1 cup fresh lime juice (about…

Chilled Fresh Corn Soup with King Crab
This chilled soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and gorgeous pieces of king crab legs. Ingredients 1 pound frozen cooked king crab legs, thawed 6 cups…

Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho with Pistachios and Basil Oil
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ripe Bradley tomatoes (2-3 large), peeled and cored* 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 1/2 pounds worth, from 1/2 a smallish melon), plus…

Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into rough slices Flesh of 1 large Haas avocado 2 scallions, green and white parts included, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime…

Buttermilk-Lady Pea Soup with Bacon
Even served warm, buttermilk has a cooling effect on the palate, just right for summer meals. Ingredients 4 uncooked bacon slices, coarsely chopped 1 small shallot, minced 1/2…

Lemongrass-Turkey Soup
The fragrant flavors in this refreshing tonic of a soup are the antidote to a rich Thanksgiving feast. For a heartier spin, serve it over rice or noodles.…

Basil Tomato Soup
A tastier take on a creamy classic, this recipe takes tomato soup to the next level with fried okra and fresh basil. For a Southern twist, serve with…
Green Tomato Soup with Lump Crabmeat
Make this vibrant, peppery soup and easy crab salad up to a day ahead, and then stash them in the fridge to chill. Ingredients 1 poblano pepper 2…
