Soups, Stews & Chowders

Venus de Milo Soup

Made with hamburger, veggies, tomatoes, and orzo pasta, this reader-submitted Venus de Milo soup recipe is super easy and can feed the whole family.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Hope Murphy’s Italian Sausage Zucchini Soup

This classic Italian Sausage Zucchini Soup recipe makes for a hearty and filling meal. Served with warm bread, it’s perfect for cold nights!

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Firehouse Chili

Made with ground beef, veggies, beans, and the perfect blend of seasonings, this award-winning firehouse chili is a true crowd-pleaser.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Julia Child’s Favorite Fish Chowder

From the beloved chef comes a classic New England fish chowder recipe with a hint of a French accent. Her fish chowder is expertly flavored with salt pork and thickened with crumbled crackers.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings

This updated version of old-fashioned chicken and dumplings starts with store-bought chicken stock, a rotisserie chicken, and simple drop dumplings.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Real Cream of Mushroom Soup

Here’s the soup that inspired the Campbell’s classic. Our cream of mushroom soup recipe is delicious on its own or as a cream of mushroom soup substitute.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Beet, Fennel & Pear Soup

This simple beet soup with pear and fennel hits all the notes of early autumn, and can be served cold or warm. Top with a dollop of crème fraîche, Greek yogurt, or sour cream for added richness.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Spring Chowder with Peas, Potatoes, and Clams

This bright spring clam chowder from chef Cortney Burns gains its creaminess from a garlicky French-style aioli. That, along with the use of fresh clams, makes it a new take on a New England classic.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Pappa al Pomodoro

Somewhere between a soup and a stew, pappa al pomodoro is quintessential Italian peasant food. We especially love making this hearty bread and tomato soup in late summer when fresh tomatoes are in season.

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Spring Vegetable Soup

This adaptable spring soup is the perfect way to use your own garden bounty or whatever’s at the local markets.

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