Soup recipes, as prep tables

4 tbsp / 55 g unsalted butter
1 cup / 240 ml heavy cream (for reducing)
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1 (28 oz / 800 g) can whole tomatoes, with juices
1 (15 oz / 425 g) can lentils, rinsed
2 cups / 480 ml water
Salt, a big pinch plus more to taste
1/3 cup / 80 ml heavy cream (to finish)

Lentil Tomato Soup

, 8 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tbsp / 30 g butter (or olive oil, for dairy free)
1 1/2 cups / 200 g chopped yellow onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 lb / 1.4 kg roasted butternut squash cubes
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups / 1.4 L vegetable or chicken broth
drizzle of heavy cream (optional, for garnish)

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Butternut Squash Soup

, 9 ingredients, Makes about 7 cups, serves 6

3 carrots, cut in desired shape
1 large onion, chopped medium
2 stalks celery, sliced and halved
3 Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
2 cans chopped clams, not drained
8 fl oz / 240 ml clam juice
1/2 cup / 115 g butter
1/2 cup / 60 g flour

+2

Easy Clam Chowder

, 10 ingredients, Serves 6 (about 6 cups)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped (optional)
1 leek, rinsed and sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tsp dried oregano)

+6

Mediterranean Chickpea Soup

, 14 ingredients, Serves 4 (up to 6)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups / 950 ml vegetable broth (plus more as needed; 5 cups / 1.2 L total)
2 (14 oz / 400 g) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried thyme

+4

Tuscan Kale Soup

, 12 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp / 28 g butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cups / 360 g chopped carrots (about 6 medium)
2 cups / 240 g diced celery (about 4 ribs)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

+10

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

, 55 min, 18 ingredients

2 tablespoons oil (for searing)
2 heads broccoli (about 2 lb / 900 g), florets separated, stems peeled & diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (for the broccoli)
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons oil (for the onions)
1 large Spanish onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

+7

Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

, 15 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1 mango, diced
2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup / 20 g fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, torn
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil (for the salad)
2 tablespoons / 30 ml apple cider vinegar

+12

Chili Crisp Chicken Mango Cucumber Rice Bowl

, 20 ingredients, Serves 6

3 Ancho dried chiles, de-stemmed & seeded
3 Guajillo dried chiles, de-stemmed & seeded
hot tap water, to cover
3-4 Roma tomatoes, roasted (1 goes in the puree)
2-2.5 lb / 900 g-1.1 kg chuck roast, chopped into 1-1.5 in / 2.5-4 cm chunks
salt, for the beef
oil, for searing and onion
1 onion, finely chopped

+10

Chili con Carne

, 2 h 30 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 4–5

4 tbsp / 60 ml olive oil (for the cauliflower)
1 large head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm pieces
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the aromatics)
1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm pieces
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
6 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander

+4

Creamy Cauliflower-Cashew Soup

, 12 ingredients, Serves 6

4 (15 oz / 425 g) cans black beans
2 (about 16 oz / 450 g) jars mild salsa verde (or 3 1/2 cups / 830 ml homemade)
2 (4 oz / 115 g) cans chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup / 25 g chopped cilantro
Salt and black pepper

+1

Spicy Black Bean Soup

, 9 ingredients, Serves 6 to 8 (about 10 cups)

1 tsp olive or avocado oil
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2–1 cup / 75–150 g diced bell peppers
1/2–1 cup / 80–160 g diced onion
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 tbsp tomato paste
garlic & herb seasoning, onion powder & Italian seasoning, to taste

+9

Lasagna Soup

, 17 ingredients

1/4 cup / 35 g raw cashews (soaked in hot water 15 min)
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
3 oz / 85 g firm tofu
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 cup / 240 ml water or vegetable stock (for the cream)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

+16

Marry Me White Bean Soup

, 30 min, 24 ingredients, Serves 3

1 cebolla
1/2 taza de champiñones deshidratados
1 diente de ajo
1 zanahoria, picada
2 ramas de apio
4 cdas. de salsa de soya
1 lámina de alga nori
1 litro de caldo de verduras o agua

+9

Ramen vegetariano

, 1 h 30 min, 17 ingredients, Para 2 personas

2 eggs
7 oz / 200 g ramen noodles
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (or other cooking oil)
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups / 950 ml vegetable stock
1 tablespoon tamari
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or cremini)

+3

Vegetarian Miso Ramen

, 11 ingredients, Serves 2 (2 generous bowls)

1 lb / 455 g beef stew meat, cubed
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp / 15 g all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp / 28 g butter
2 cups / 475 ml beef broth
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

+8

Instant Pot Beef Stew

, 16 ingredients, Serves 6 (about 10 cups)

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb / 225 g sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 lb / 225 g mixed mushrooms, chopped
1 cup / 200 g dried French or brown lentils, rinsed

+10

Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup

, 18 ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (1 large)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (3 to 4 carrots)
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (2 to 3 stalks)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
3/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

+9

Easy Vegetable Soup

, 40 min, 17 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings (8 cups)

3 tbsp / 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tsp dry oregano
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

+10

Easy Greek Red Lentil Soup

, 18 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp olive oil
3 shallots, diced
1/2 bunch green onions, white parts, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
5 1/2 cups / 1.3 L low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
2 whole star anise
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)

+6

Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy

, 14 ingredients, Serves 2

2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium/large sweet onion, diced small
1 pound / 450 g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt

+5

Quick Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

, 25 min, 13 ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3–5 roasted Hatch chiles, peeled, chopped, seeds removed for less heat
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp oregano

+10

Creamy Hatch Chile Chicken & Rice Soup

, 1 h, 18 ingredients, 4 servings (main course) or 6 servings (appetizer)

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs extra lean ground beef (90-93% lean)
½ white onion, diced small
1 bell pepper, diced small
2 seeded jalapeño peppers, diced small (keep seeds for spicy)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 28-oz / 800 g can fire roasted crushed tomatoes

+11

The Best High Protein Chili

, 1 h 15 min, 19 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced (about 1½ cups)
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped
½ habanero or bird's eye chile
1 (14-ounce / 400 g) can pumpkin purée
3 cups / 720 ml water (or chicken or vegetable stock)
1 (13-ounce / 400 ml) can coconut milk

+5

Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

, 35 min, 13 ingredients, 4 servings