Quick & Easy Soup Recipes (for chefs on the edge)

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Lemongrass and curry paste give this Thai-inspired soup extraordinary depth of flavor.

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Look for lemongrass paste in the refrigerated produce section, near the packages of fresh herbs. Using prechopped butternut squash makes prep a breeze; find it at most well-stocked grocery stores in the produce section with the bags of other prepared veggies. Whole-grain quinoa simmers in the soup and then gets blended into the mix—resulting in a thick, creamy, luscious texture.

For the prettiest appearance, go with beige-colored quinoa and skip red or tricolored varieties.

Greek yogurt goes into the soup to brighten the taste, and another dollop goes on top as a finishing touch along with crunchy almonds. Most pork posole recipes call for pork shoulder. We lessen the legwork by using ground pork instead. Hominy is a hallmark of posole; find it canned in the Latin and Mexican foods section.

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This low-stress soup is great for serving a crowd and even better for leftovers the next day. If the soup thickens too much after being refrigerated overnight, stir in up to 3 tablespoons stock or water for every serving that is reheated. This slimmed-down version of the beloved potato soup gives you more flavor, less glop, and full hearty satisfaction—with all the yummy toppings you expect.

With one simple extra step, the standard mashed potato process leads to a creamy soup adorned with all the great baked potato toppings.

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For the best texture, stick with russet potatoes; starchier varieties won't yield as creamy a result. The soup reheats well, so it's a good make-ahead candidate; just store the toppings separately.

Dried brown lentils are nutrient-packed, inexpensive, and quick-cooking, making this low-fuss stew perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner. A wealth of aromatics joins forces with smoked spices and tomato paste to create a fragrant broth with a smoky edge. The crowning jewels of this one-pot vegetarian stew are the poached eggs, which cook beautifully in the steaming-hot pot of lentils. You will want crusty bread to dip into the runny egg and sop up the remains. Inspired by the classic Portuguese dish caldo verde, this soup takes on a rich flavor from Spanish chorizo—so that little other seasoning is required.

Be sure to pick up firm, cured Spanish chorizo seasoned heavily with paprika and typically sold in links and not soft, raw Mexican chorizo—a delicious but totally different product. Or you can use kielbasa, though the soup will take on a smokier personality.

Quick & Easy Chicken Recipes (for chefs on the edge)

We gave the ultimate comfort food a restorative upgrade by adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. In place of noodles, which tend to swell in soups, we look to canned chickpeas, which add texture and boost fiber. As with most soups, the magic is in the broth: Searing the chicken thighs first creates browned bits that add savory richness, while coconut milk lends a silky finish.

Inexpensive dried brown lentils make up the bulk of this soup, with accents of Italian sausage for richness. If roasting vegetables for making stock deepens flavors, the same holds true for vegetables you're adding to any soup recipe.

Get tips for roasting vegetables for soups. Here's a reason to save your Parmesan cheese rinds—they add amazing flavor to minestrone , bean , or hearty vegetable soup. Just save your rinds in the freezer and toss one in when you simmer the soup. It will add saltiness, so taste before seasoning at the end.

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Remove the rind before serving the soup, of course. Brief cooking in a dry pan deepens the flavor of whole spices, and is especially effective for bringing authenticity to Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. To toast spice, choose a heavy pan large enough to hold the spice in a single layer. Heat the pan over medium-low heat, add the spice, and stir constantly to keep the spice from burning.

When your senses tell you the spice is warm and toasty, remove the spice from the pan immediately to stop the cooking. Let the spice cool, then grind for use.

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