Soup recipes, as prep tables

3.5 oz / 100 g unsalted butter
2.5 lb / 1.25 kg brown / yellow onions, peeled, halved, thinly sliced top to bottom
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup / 185 ml dry white wine (optional)
2 tbsp plain / all purpose flour
6 cups / 1.5 L good quality beef or chicken broth, low sodium
2 dried bay leaves (or 3 fresh) (optional)
3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)

+4

French Onion Soup

, 12 ingredients, Serves 4-6

1 (28 oz / 800 g) can whole peeled tomatoes
3/4 cup / 180 ml chicken or vegetable broth, plus more as needed
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
4 tbsp / 55 g unsalted butter (for the soup)
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano (for the soup)
1 tsp granulated sugar
Salt and black pepper
Mayonnaise

+5

Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese

, 13 ingredients, 4 servings

4 tablespoons / 57 g unsalted butter
1/2 large onion, cut into thick wedges
1 (28-ounce / 800 g) can tomatoes with their juices (whole peeled or crushed)
1 1/2 cups / 355 ml water, low-sodium vegetable broth, or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste

Easy Three Ingredient Tomato Soup

, 45 min, 5 ingredients, 2 to 3 servings

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
black pepper, to taste

+10

Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

, 8 h 30 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 4-6

1 tsp coriander seeds
3 star anise
2 bay leaves
1 cassia cinnamon stick (or Ceylon)
2 tbsp high-heat neutral oil
2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
1 large white onion, cut into 1" / 2.5 cm pieces
6 garlic cloves, crushed & peeled

+19

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

, 27 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tablespoons oil (or ghee)
1 small bay leaf (or 1 sprig curry leaves)
1 to 2 inch / 2.5 to 5 cm cinnamon piece
2 to 3 cloves
2 to 3 green cardamoms
1 green chili (optional, deseeded & chopped)
1 cup / 160 g onions, finely chopped (2 medium)
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

+9

Mutton Keema Curry

, 17 ingredients, Serves 3

1 tbsp / 15 ml canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 lb / 455 g butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 lb / 455 g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium Yukon gold or russet potato, peeled and diced
6 cups / 1.4 L water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock
Salt to taste

Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger

, 8 ingredients, Serves 6

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1/2 lb / 225 g ground beef
1/2 lb / 225 g bulk sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, plus more to taste

+13

Lasagna Soup

, 21 ingredients, 6 servings

4 eggs
2 tbsp water (for the eggs)
8 cups / 1.9 L chicken bone broth
2 tbsp Chinese light soy sauce
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
white pepper, to taste

+5

Egg Drop Soup

, 25 min, 13 ingredients, Serves 4

1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil (for the topping)
2 cloves garlic, chopped (for the topping)
1 cup / 60 g panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup / 10 g chopped fresh basil (for the topping)
1/2 cup / 50 g grated Parmesan (for the topping)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (for the topping)
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the soup)
1 medium onion, chopped

+15

Tortellini Meatball Soup with Crispy Panko Topping

, 23 ingredients, Serves 6-8

2.4 lb / 1.2 kg pumpkin or butternut squash, cut in 1 in / 3 cm slices, peeled, seeded, cut in 1.5 in / 4 cm chunks
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled whole
3 cups / 720 ml low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup / 240 ml water
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2–3/4 cup / 120–180 ml cream, half and half or milk

Pumpkin Soup – Classic and Easy

, 15 min, 7 ingredients, Serves 4–6

2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for searing the chicken)
1 1/2 lb / 675 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the vegetables)
3 medium carrots, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch / 1.3 cm slices
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour

+7

Chicken Stew

, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3/4 tsp ground ginger
salt and pepper, to taste
8 cups / 1.9 L chicken broth

+5

Japanese-Inspired Clear Onion Soup

, about 50 min, 13 ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic (or lazy garlic)
1 can (400 ml) light coconut milk
2 tbsp tomato purée
1-2 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tsp ginger

+6

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry & Noodles

, 4 h 15 min, 14 ingredients, Serves 3-4

3 peeled garlic cloves (or 1/2 small bulb)
1 tsp olive oil (for the garlic)
pinch sea salt
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz cherry tomatoes
2 shallots (or 1/2 red onion)
small handful basil (for roasting)
1 tbsp olive oil (for the tomatoes)
salt & pepper

+7

Airfryer Tomato Soup with Cheese Toasties

, about 50 min, 15 ingredients

4 cups / 950 ml low sodium chicken stock (or 4 cups water + 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder)
1 inch / 2.5 cm ginger, sliced
5 cloves garlic, smashed
2 scallions, whites cut in 3" / 7.5 cm pieces
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp soy sauce
3/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp msg (optional)

+6

Wonton Soup

, 14 ingredients, Serves 2

1 lb / 450 g dried lentils
12 oz / 340 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3), all fat trimmed
8 cups / 1.9 L water
1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
1 small onion
2 scallions
1/4 cup / 15 g chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic

+6

Chicken Lentil Soup

, About 45 min, 14 ingredients, Serves 8

3 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
a few pinches kosher salt (for the onions)
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapeños, diced (remove membranes for less heat)
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 tbsp chili powder (homemade or ancho)
1 tbsp ground cumin

+19

The Best Vegan Chili

, 27 ingredients, Serves 6

3 tbsp / 42 g butter
1 medium shallot, minced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp / 25 g flour
2 cups / 475 ml low-sodium chicken broth
3 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) Libby's mixed vegetables, rinsed & drained
1 cup / 240 ml cream
1 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley

+3

Dolly Parton's Stampede Soup (Cream of Vegetable)

, 30 min, 11 ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium brown onion, diced
1/2 cup / 10 g coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, crushed
4 lb 6 oz / 2 kg fresh spinach, chopped small (or frozen)
1 cup / 240 ml vegetable stock
14 oz / 400 g chickpeas, drained
1 tsp black pepper, to taste

+2

Lebanese Spinach Stew

, 10 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp flavourless oil, e.g. vegetable or sunflower (for the onion)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
400 g can chopped tomatoes

+8

Creamy halloumi & tomato curry

, about 35 min, 16 ingredients

2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter or olive oil
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
Salt and black pepper
5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons gochujang, plus more to taste
3 cups / 720 ml vegetable broth
2 tablespoons / 30 ml soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey or dark brown sugar

+7

Gochujang Potato Stew

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

1 1/2 lbs / 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 can (15.5 oz / 440 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch / 1.25 cm pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm pieces
8 oz / 225 g baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp red curry paste (to taste)

+7

Freezer-Friendly Coconut Curry Chicken Stew

, 1 1/2–3 1/2 h, depending on method, 15 ingredients, Serves 4-6

2 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1-2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1 (15 oz / 425 g) can crushed tomatoes
1 (13.5 oz / 400 ml) can coconut milk

+4

Easy Chickpea Curry

, 12 ingredients, Serves 6