Articles filed under Soups
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Three foods you can make in 5 minutes that taste better than stuff in the storeJun 02, 2026 6:45 am - I decided to find out what I could stop buying. I set three nonnegotiable rules: Everything had to taste better than store-bought, cost me nothing extra and take five minutes or less (once I’d dialed in my process). Too good to be true? It turns out, I had too many to fit in this column. I picked three favorites that gave me the “why did I ever buy this” moment I sought.
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How sour ingredients unlock a world of flavor in home cookingMay 27, 2026 5:45 am - Sourness is more than one of the five basic tastes — it’s a method for seasoning. Fermented and pickled ingredients are naturally salty and layered with complex flavors that can brighten and balance dishes. Once you start thinking about all the uses for sour ingredients, they can start to transform your everyday cooking.
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Got chicken stock? Make mushroom soupMay 12, 2026 5:27 am - Martha’s Vineyard chef Chris Fischer shares a comforting mushroom soup recipe featuring shiitake mushrooms, soft-cooked eggs and fresh parsley, adaptable for vegetarians by substituting water for chicken stock.
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Skip the buffet: Celebrate Mom with elegant fennel soup and conversationMay 06, 2026 5:38 am - What sounds better this Mother’s Day: Navigating crowds and shouting over the din or a simple but elegant meal paired with good conversation and a few laughs? Start with this unfussy Fennel, Garlic and Potato Soup and a nice glass of bubbly, and you’ll have one happy momma.
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How one pantry ingredient can transform a soup into a filling mealApr 24, 2026 9:25 am - Made with savory-sweet tomatoes and fluffy eggs, this substantial, brothy soup shares the same key ingredients as a classic Chinese stir-fry. With just a little flour and water, it’s a reliable way of turning whatever bits and bobs you have on hand into a satisfying meal.
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Spicy Lentil Soup is warm, bright and comforting all at onceApr 01, 2026 6:08 am - This recipe for Spicy Lentil Soup seems to bridge both winter and spring. With lentils and rice at its base, it’s filling and comforting enough for a cold day. But then comes the bright green puree stirred in at the end — a hit of freshness that feels unmistakably like spring.
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Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soupsMar 31, 2026 5:00 am - This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a dill-seasoned broth. It’s lightly creamy thanks to the classic technique of beating together eggs and lemon juice, which are then tempered with some of the warm broth and stirred into the pot to thicken the liquid and add citrusy brightness.
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This minty pea soup with ham is a creamy, chive-packed upgrade for puréed soupsMar 24, 2026 5:15 am - Puréed soups cry out for embellishment. This minty pea soup from the cookbook “Canal House Cook Something: Recipes to Rely On” is topped with finely diced ham and lots of chives.
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The secret to this Ukrainian soup? It’s all in the sauerkrautMar 10, 2026 4:56 am - Adding fermented vegetables to the first course of a meal is common in Ukrainian cuisine, and one of the most popular pickled-vegetable dishes is sauerkraut soup. It might sound a little odd, but trust me — it’s breathtaking.
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Can’t stand the heat? How to rescue a spicier-than-expected recipeMar 04, 2026 5:56 am - The recipe was called Warming Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup — a perfect winter dish. It was not called Hot as Hades Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup. And yet that’s exactly where we landed.
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