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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

  • Asian Noodle Soup with Shrimp

    This easy Asian noodle soup is perfect for sore throats or cold nights. Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 baby bok choy chopped (separate white and green pieces)…

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  • Ramen Noodle Soup with Spinach and Poached Eggs

    Ramen Noodle Soup with Spinach and Poached Eggs

    Instant ramen, that old dorm-room standby, gets a massive upgrade when you ditch the artificial flavor packet in favor of fragrant aromatics and fresh spinach. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon…

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  • Green Gazpacho

    Gazpacho is an incredibly refreshing, yet filling, cold soup made from bread and vegetables. It’s the perfect summer meal when it’s so hot you don’t feel like eating…

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  • Thai Pumpkin Soup

    Thai Pumpkin Soup

      Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sour cream or plain yogurt. Ingredients 1/2 large onion, peeled, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon tomato paste…

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  • Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup

    Ingredients 4 (244 g) medium carrots, peeled, halved or 2 cups chopped 1/4 (18 g) small onion, peeled or 2 Tablespoons chopped 4 small garlic cloves, peeled 2…

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  • Cream of Spinach Soup

    Ingredients 2 Tablespoons (20 g) onion, peeled, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 pound (277 g) fresh spinach, washed 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium chicken or vegetable…

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  • Changua

    Changua

    Changua, a milk-onion-egg soup from the central Andes of Colombia, though often served for breakfast, this soup can also be a light lunch or dinner. The toasted bread can be…

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  • Curried Coconut Soup with Chicken

    Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 4 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as…

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  • Fast Chicken Chili

    Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced fresh…

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  • Cream Cheese Chicken Soup

    After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It’s so soothing on a winter evening served with crusty French…

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