Butternut squash has sweet, fine-textured flesh that makes a delicious puree. And unlike many varieties of squash, its skin is thin enough to peel without much trouble. Try it in our velvety version of...
No cream required: Tahini gives this soup its buttery flavor and silky texture -- and makes a serving of dark leafy greens unusually enticing. Avocado toasts round out the meal.
Homemade beef stock lends rich complexity to our French Onion Soup recipe. Make it the day ahead-you'll have plenty left over to freeze and use in recipes for hearty stews and spicy chilis.
Poaching shrimp and cod in wine-and-garlic-spiked fish stock elevates their flavor but keeps calories minimal. If you can't find fish stock at your grocery store, ask your fishmonger.
The simplicity of miso soup belies its significance to Japanese cuisine, where it is a common course for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is ubiquitous on Japanese restaurant menus here in the United States,...
This is Martha's favorite cold-weather soup. The onions cook for 2 hours in butter and oil to develop the rich golden color of the perfect onion soup. It helps if you have homemade beef or veal stock on...
Broth and reconstituted shitakes can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days ahead of time, or the freezer up to 3 months. Gently reheat over medium before serving.
Soba noodles are made from fiber-rich buckwheat flour, which keeps you full longer. If you can't find Chinese broccoli, use other leafy vegetables such as mustard greens.
Coconut milk adds a soft, nutty taste to this Asian fish chowder, while also thickening it. When cooking with coconut milk or cream, don't let the liquid boil or it may curdle or separate.
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of fresh chicken noodle soup. A sprinkling of dill and parsley, just before serving, adds a touch of brightness to this crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner.
Layers of carrot flavor define this spicy soup: Carrot peels are simmered in stock, cut-up carrots are sweated to extract their essence, and carrot juice is added as a final touch.
Don't overlook the importance of the accompaniments. Eggs, tuna, cured meats, and other protein-rich items make the otherwise light-bodied soup a satisfying meal. Set everything out in separate dishes,...
This soup is a meal in itself, filled with winter vegetables and a secret ingredient that adds texture and flavor to the soup: a rind from a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (just remember to remove...
When the success of a recipe depends so much on the quality of just a few ingredients, it is worth seeking out the best. Here, we add an easy upgrade to store-bought vegetable stock to make sure its brimming...
Pressed for time? Using store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and curry paste means you can get this vibrant, flavorful soup on the table in under half an hour.
Emeril calls this version "new-style" because the kale is cut into thin strips and is cooked only until crisp-tender, which differs from the traditional version. Serve with crusty bread alongside.
This Indian-style soup has an almost creamy quality thanks to yellow lentils. (If you can't get them, swap in yellow split peas, and cook them 10 minutes or so more.)