Soup recipes, as prep tables

28 oz / 790 g udon noodles (preferably shelf-stable vacuum sealed or frozen, unthawed)
1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil, such as avocado
1 red or yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1½ cups)
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or more to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
5 oz / 140 g spinach (about 5 cups)
1 lime, halved (for juice)
½ cup roughly chopped cilantro (for cooking)

+6

Red Curry Noodles

, 20 min, 14 ingredients, 4 servings

1 tsp vegetable oil
¼ red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ tbsp cumin
¼ tbsp turmeric
½ tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp tomato paste
100g chickpeas

+2

Coconut Chickpea & Spinach Curry

, 20 min, 10 ingredients, Serves 1

2 pounds / 900 g lean ground beef
1½ tablespoons chili powder (for coating)
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chili powder (remaining)
1 teaspoon cumin

+8

The Best Chili Recipe

, 1 h 15 min, 16 ingredients, 8 servings

3 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika (for the skins)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
6 oz / 170 g feta cheese
¼ cup / 60 g Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

+5

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins with Whipped Feta, Avocado & Chili Honey

, 1 h 10 min, 13 ingredients

1 lb / 450 g chicken breast
1 small onion (white or yellow), diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups / 480 ml chicken broth
2 (10.5 oz / 300 g) cans cream of chicken soup
15 oz / 425 g can white beans, drained and rinsed
4 oz / 115 g can diced green chilis
15 oz / 425 g can whole kernel corn

+9

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

, 8 h 30 min, 17 ingredients

4 tablespoons / 60 ml olive oil
1 small onion, diced small
2 large carrots, diced small
2 stalks celery, diced small
1 pound / 450 g Italian ground sausage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons / 60 g tomato paste
1/2 cup / 120 ml white wine

+10

White Bean and Sausage Soup

, 40 min, 18 ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups / 720 ml chicken broth
28 oz / 800 g can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

+5

Sausage Tortellini Soup

, 30 min, 13 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
2 tbsp / 30 ml coconut oil
2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp garam masala

+15

Indian Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew

, 1 h, 23 ingredients, Serves 4

1 lb / 450 g ground pork sausage
1 cup / 150 g carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup / 30 g flour
6 cups / 1.4 L chicken broth
1 6 oz / 170 g can tomato paste

+4

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

, 25 min, 12 ingredients, 8

4 cups / 1 liter chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup / 80 ml water

+2

Egg Drop Soup

, 10 ingredients, Serves 6

8 cups / 2 L chicken broth (reduced sodium)
1/4 cup / 60 ml light soy sauce
1/4 cup / 60 ml mirin
2 inch / 5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
3–5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
4 green onions, cut into 2 inch / 5 cm pieces
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and cut into 2 inch / 5 cm pieces (optional)
1/2–1 tsp red pepper flakes

+13

Ginger Glazed Chicken Ramen

, 45 min, 21 ingredients, 4

3 tablespoons / 45 ml extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
2 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced into half-moons
3 carrots, diced
1 cup / 100 g chopped fennel, fronds reserved
1 bunch cilantro, stems chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons fine sea or table salt, more to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste

+9

Red Lentil Barley Stew

, 1 h 20 min, 17 ingredients, 8 servings

1 1/2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing aromatics)
1 1/3 cups / 160 g chopped carrots
1 cup / 120 g chopped celery
1 cup / 160 g chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups / 720 ml low-sodium chicken broth
3 1/2 cups / 560 g peeled and cubed russet potatoes
1/4 tsp dried thyme

+7

Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup

, 40 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tablespoons / 30 ml coconut or avocado oil
2 aubergines (eggplants), cut into 1" cubes
1 white or yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2" knob fresh ginger root, grated or minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice

+8

Aubergine Curry

, 32 min, 16 ingredients, 4 people

2 cups / 480 ml chicken stock (unsalted, preferably homemade)
½ tsp table salt
1 lb / 450 g boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stalk lemongrass (bottom half only, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
12 thin slices galangal
5 makrut lime leaves (twisted to bruise and torn into large chunks)
1–3 Thai chilies (to taste, smashed until broken or cut into large pieces)
2 Tbsp fish sauce

+5

Authentic Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

, 25 min, 13 ingredients, 4 servings

¼ pound / 115 g salt pork, diced
1 large onion, finely diced
3 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter (for aromatics)
2 pounds / 900 g beef chuck, in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons / 15 g all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and black pepper
½ cup / 120 ml Cognac

+8

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew

, 2 h 15 min, 16 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

6 oz / 170 g hot sweet Italian turkey sausage
2 cups / 320 g chopped onions
1 cup / 150 g chopped green bell pepper
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb / 450 g ground sirloin
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar

+10

All American Chili

, 1 h 40 min, 18 ingredients, 8 servings

1½ cups / 300 g long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons to ⅓ cup / 30 to 80 g Thai red curry paste, to taste
2 cups / 480 ml chicken broth
1½ pounds / 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon / 15 ml fish sauce, plus more to taste
4 tangerines or other small, sweet citrus, peeled and thinly sliced

+3

Red Curry Chicken and Rice Bowls

, 50 min, 11 ingredients, 4 servings

1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for chicken)
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for vegetables)
1 small onion, diced
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
3 ribs celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

+10

Chicken Stew with Potatoes

, 1 h, 18 ingredients, Serves 6

3-4 tablespoons gochujang
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

+15

Udon Stir Fry

, 30 min, 23 ingredients, 4 servings

2 lb / 900 g chicken pieces with bone
5 tablespoons guk kanjang (Korean soy sauce)
1 tablespoon jin kanjang (dark soy sauce)
4 cups / 950 ml water
1–2 tablespoons mirin or white wine
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
8–9 small colored potatoes or 2 large russet potatoes, cut into big chunks
3 medium carrots, washed and cut into big chunks

+3

Hearty Soy Sauce Chicken Stew

, 1 h, 11 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tsp / 5 ml vegetable oil
200 g extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly crushed with the flat of a knife
2½ cm piece fresh ginger, roughly sliced
2 star anise
4 cloves
2 tsp coriander seeds

+16

Pho now or pho later

, 24 ingredients, Serves 2

4 corn cobs, cut in half widthways
3 corn cob pieces (whole, for the curry)
1 tsp cumin seeds (for the paste)
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2.5 cm / 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
4 green chillies, stalks discarded, flesh roughly chopped
1 medium red onion, peeled and roughly chopped
40 g / 1.5 oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks

+13

Corn on the Cob Curry

, 40 min, 21 ingredients, Serves 4–6

2 tablespoons / 30 g butter
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, sliced thinly (about 2 cups / 500 ml)
1 kg / 2 lb potatoes (Sebago/Russet/Maris Piper), peeled and diced into 1 inch / 2.5 cm cubes
1.5 litres / 1.5 qt chicken or vegetable stock, low sodium (6 cups / 1.4 litres)
3/4 cup / 180 ml heavy/thickened cream (sub milk)
1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (reduce by 25% if using table salt)
1/2 tsp black pepper

+3

Leek and Potato Soup

, 40 min, 11 ingredients, 5–8 people