Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with red wine, carrots, potatoes and thyme in a rich, thick gravy. Worth every minute.
Soups, Stews and Chili
Bowls of comfort, from light brothy soups to thick chili. 20 recipes.
Black Bean Soup
A thick, smoky black bean soup made from canned beans in about forty minutes, partly blended and finished with lime.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Comforting homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken thighs, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a savory broth.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brothy, smoky chicken soup with tomatoes, black beans and corn, topped with crisp tortilla strips, avocado, lime and cilantro.
Classic Beef Chili
A thick, hearty chili of ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes and warm spices that tastes even better the next day.
Corn Chowder
A creamy, sweet corn and potato chowder with smoky bacon, thyme and a splash of cream, made with frozen or fresh corn.
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a gingery, lightly thickened chicken broth with scallions and a drop of sesame oil. Ready in 15 minutes.
French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions simmered in beef broth with a splash of wine, topped with toasted bread and bubbling Gruyère.
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiny Parmesan meatballs simmered in chicken broth with small pasta, carrots and spinach. A cozy, complete meal in a bowl.
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils simmered with onion, carrot and cumin until they melt into a thick, creamy soup, then brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta, tomatoes and greens, finished with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Miso Soup with Tofu
A quick, comforting miso soup with silken tofu, wakame seaweed and scallions, made with a simple kombu broth.
Potato Leek Soup
A silky, comforting soup of leeks and potatoes simmered in broth and blended smooth, with a little cream and chives on top.
Quick Miso Ramen
A weeknight ramen with a savory miso-sesame broth, springy noodles, soft eggs, corn, spinach and scallions in about 30 minutes.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety squash soup made with oven-roasted butternut, onion and a hint of warm spice, blended smooth with vegetable broth.
Tadka Dal
Creamy red lentils simmered with turmeric and finished with a sizzling tempering of cumin, garlic, chili and tomato in ghee or oil.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chili
A hearty chili of kidney, black and pinto beans simmered with bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and warm spices.
Tomato Basil Soup
Canned whole tomatoes simmered with onion and garlic, blended smooth with fresh basil and finished with a splash of cream.
Vegetable Barley Soup
A hearty, chewy barley soup loaded with carrots, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes and green beans in a savory vegetable broth.
White Bean and Kale Soup
A quick Tuscan-style soup of creamy white beans, kale, garlic and rosemary in broth, partly mashed for body. Ready in 35 minutes.