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Soup Dreams Are Made of These (Who Am I to Disagree?)
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Hi Reader, When I was a kid, soup was food, medicine, therapy, and occasionally an apology. My grandmother swore her pink chicken soup could cure anything from a head cold to heartbreak. My mother ladled out kale soup so garlicky it could clear the sinuses of everyone on Brownell Street. Then there was the time I sat for hours in front of a bowl of her soup, refusing to eat. She grew so frustrated, she dumped the bowl over my head. Not to be outdone, I kept talking, slimy green leaves tobogganing down my face, all without missing a beat. Despite any tableside PTSD, when autumn edges in, I crave soup. (Yes, even hers!) I love having a pot burbling away on the stove. It can set even the crookedest of days right. And if you happen to have a hunk of bread to dunk, well—that’s practically a religious experience. Soup Wisdom for the Season Ahead
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Ina Garten's Easy Tomato Soup⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.72 from 32 votes
This tomato soup is spiced with saffron, which has enough flavor to stand up to the Gruyère in the croutons. And the whole thing is awfully easy to put together, beating out anything from a can, any day.☞ Try this recipeCreamy French Chicken Stew⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.74 from 30 votes
This version of blanquette is slightly simplified in that it doesn’t involve making a roux but it’s no less flavourful. Serve this with plain boiled rice and garnish with fresh thyme leaves and parsley for a simple, comforting meal that comes together quickly, even on a weeknight.☞ Try this recipeOld-Fashioned Minestrone Soup
This old-fashioned minestrone soup is chock-full of carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, kale, zucchini, beans, and pasta...but gets an unexpected drizzle of pesto that transforms a frugal veggie-bin soup into something special.☞ Try this recipeAuthentic Vietnamese Pho
Vietnamese pho is a soup made with a beef broth rich with ginger, onions, star anise, fish sauce, and onions. Into that go rice noodles, beef, scallions, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs.☞ Try this recipeBrodo di Pollo ~ Italian Chicken Soup⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.73 from 11 votes
Brodo di pollo. That's Italian for "the most gosh darn comforting and restorative chicken soup ever to cross the lips of someone who's under the weather or just needs some soothing sustenance."☞ Try this recipeCauliflower & Blue Cheese Soup⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.79 from 14 votes
This elegant cauliflower soup is rich and cheesy, thanks to the addition of blue cheese.☞ Try this recipeCorn & Roasted Poblano Soup
The sweetness of fresh summer corn and mild heat from fresh chiles pair beautifully in this earthy late summer soup. A homemade corn cob broth lends extra depth of flavor to the soup.☞ Try this recipePortuguese Bean Soup⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.88 from 16 votes
Perfect for a leisurely afternoon cook, this is one of those soups where you throw everything in the pot and simmer until pau (finished). Usually, the strong seasoning of homemade sausage is enough to flavor the broth, but if you’re using a milder store-bought variety like I often do, you can supplement the warm flavor with a little pumpkin pie spice.☞ Try this recipeLeftover Roast Chicken Soup
This leftover roast chicken soup is a cinch to make in your slow cooker and is a great way to use up any vegetables languishing in your fridge.☞ Try this recipeSlow Cooker Pork Posole⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 from 20 votes
Slow cooker pork posole is sorta a cheater's version of authentic Mexican posole, a stew of sorts made with pork, hominy, onions, garlic, and all the traditional toppings. About the only thing missing is the constant need to tend it on the stovetop.☞ Try this recipe |
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