They'll bowl you over
We are fully in soup season, and I couldn't be more ready to haul out my Dutch oven after it spent a long summer gathering dust. Hello, old friend.
A pot of soup bubbling away on the back burner all afternoon is my definition of cozy. From the methodical chopping of vegetables (if you have time to bask in the process, this is, in my opinion, one of the most relaxing kitchen activities) to the slow simmering that gradually fills the house with savory aromas, soup is a slow burn promise of nourishment to come.
It's also proof that good things truly do come to those who can wait, even if that waiting is only half an hour and the good thing is just a bowl of corn chowder. The soups featured here range from a super quick homage to lasagna to a long-braised pot of short rib goodness. No matter the time limit or the taste craving, there's something here for soup lovers of all stripes.
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Lasagna Soup
Craving lasagna but want it on a weeknight and don't want to destroy your kitchen in the process? This soup is a quick path to those beloved, familiar flavors in way less time and without a sinkful of dishes to scrub later. To make it, you'll simmer lasagna noodles in a richly seasoned mixture of tomatoes and ground beef, and then top each bowl with a generous cloud of ricotta and fresh basil.
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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
The set-it-and-forget-it appeal of the Instant Pot looms large for dishes like this black bean soup. What would normally take hours on the stovetop gets boiled down to about an hour of completely hands-off cooking time. You can use that time for anything (the possibilities!), but I recommend using at least some of it to whip up a batch of quick pickled onions to use as a topping.
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Rasam
Rasam is a deeply warming South Indian soup that has an unmatched soul satisfying quality to it. Seasoned with garlic, tomatoes, and a bevy of toasted spices, rasam is the ideal sick day soup, but it's also great for those nights when putting together a full meal is the last thing on your mind. Serve this soup with basmati rice and dollops of ghee for a simple and perfect meal.
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Chef María Grubb's Asopao de Pollo
This version of asopao de pollo, one of Puerto Rico's most well-known and beloved dishes, is Chef María Grubb's homage to her Dominican roots, her time spent in NYC restaurant kitchens, and her Puerto Rican birthplace. Its rich, full flavor comes from a homemade chicken broth, sofrito, and coconut milk. Between the tender chicken, bouncy plantain dumplings, and rich avocado, every bite is is a journey of beautiful flavors and textures.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
There are so many butternut squash soup recipes out there, each promising something new and different. But what if you really just like the flavor of butternut squash and don't want to dilute it with a bunch of additions or tacked-on seasonings? Well, stop scrolling! This is your soup. Made with only four ingredients, this silky, golden soup is all about the squash, with just enough broth to make it spoonable. The toppings? Well, those are up to you.
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Aash Reshteh
This loaded Persian soup is perfect for nights when you're not sure what kind of soup you want to make. It's brimming with three types of beans, fresh herbs and spinach, and pasta and topped with a golden crown of fried onions, garlic, and ribbons of mint-infused oil. As a fan of "more is more" cooking, this soup speaks to my very soul.
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Braised Short Rib Noodle Soup
Braised short ribs are often served with a greatly reduced sauce over mashed potatoes, but what if…you turned it into soup instead? That's the exact question this recipe is answering. In their low and slow braising time, the collagen-rich short ribs imbue the broth with a rich, unctuous consistency that is begging to enrobe egg noodles. This is a great Sunday supper-type recipe that only needs a big salad and some bread to make it a perfect meal.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder
This chowder gets its creaminess factor not from cream, but instead from potatoes slow cooked until super tender. You can leave this soup cooking all day in the slow cooker while you're at work, or make it quickly in a pot on the stovetop. Either way, you'll get a luscious, golden soup that is begging to be topped with crisp-cooked bacon crumbles and some chive confetti.
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Creamy Zupa Ogórkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)
Zupa ogórkowa, or Polish pickle soup, is a hangover cure that does double duty as a cure for boring soups. The pickles and their brine add crunch and tang, sour cream imparts a silky richness, and potatoes thicken the broth. The only way to serve this soup is topped with generous handfuls of fresh dill and a side of rye bread.
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Our Best Chicken Noodle Soup
What makes a truly exceptional chicken noodle soup? For starters, using bone-in chicken thighs yields a more flavorful, unctuous broth thanks to their fat and collagen (they also resist overcooking, unlike chicken breasts). Then, adding plenty of those classic chicken soup veggies—carrot, onion, and celery—means better flavor and texture. Finally, a tangle of egg noodles brings the carb factor for a bowl that's the best version of this classic soup.
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