All About "soups"

Butternut Squash Soup

With just a hint of curry, this gorgeous soup smells almost as wonderful as it tastes. I like to make it in large batches and freeze it for a quick supper all winter long. Add a crusty loaf of bread and a salad and you're got a light, yet satisfying meal. This would also make for an elegant first course at your holiday feast.

Italian Meatball Soup

Sometimes I fantasize about having a pot of soup simmering away on the stove all day. But in my hectic life, that's not usually the reality. But you can have slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time with a few simple tricks. Quality chicken broths in boxes are a time saver when you don't have any homemade on hand, and Italian sausages squeezed from their casing make terrifically flavored meatballs. In less than 30 minutes you can have authentic tasting Italian meatball soup even your Nonna would approve of.

Wild Rice Soup

I love to have soup for dinner, and so do the kids. I've found it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into their diet, and they always enjoy dipping crackers or French bread into the broth. This creamy concoction, more sophisticated than regular chicken and rice soup, gets lots of deep flavors from the mushrooms and wild rice, so it's equally enjoyable for the adults in the family.

Chicken Gumbo

No dish in Louisiana is more famous than gumbo. Try this delicious chicken version for a taste of New Orleans. Get the recipe from Short Order Mom here.

Midwinter Vegetable Soup

This is a warming, hearty, and simple recipe that turns all your odds and end of winter vegetables into a giant pot of nourishing soup. You can prep the veggies in order as the soup cooks, and if you don't have any stale bread to add, you can do without -- but it does lend the soup a satisfying robustness Let your kids add their own cheese and a splash of olive oil from a small pitcher: they'll love feeling involved in their dinner.

Ground Turkey Chili

Cream of Tomato Soup with Dill

This delicious, homemade tomato bisque can be ready from scratch in less than an hour. Try Catherine Newman's tasty recipe today.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasting brings out the nutty sweetness of cauliflower in this soup; if your kids think they don't like it, let them try it this way. Get Catherine Newman's delicous recipe here.

Tortellini and Spinach Soup

Frozen tortellini and canned chicken broth speed the preparation of this soup. This soup is a meal in itself, just add a green salad and soft breadsticks and dinner is on! This is also even heartier with chunks of leftover chicken tossed in.

Beef & Bean Chile Verde

Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes an easy weeknight meal with quick-cooking ground beef and store-bought green salsa. Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion...