Category: Soups & Stews

January 12, 2012

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

This is an easy Ropa Vieja recipe that can be made without any overly special ingredients. It makes a satisfying weekend meal. Slow cook it in a Dutch oven.


January 11, 2012

Mothers Cioppino

Mothers Cioppino

Be sure to serve this classic Italian soup with a toasted French baguette. You won’t want to risk wasting a drop of the delicious and flavorful broth.


January 10, 2012

Fennel and Spinach Soup with Roasted Pepper Yogurt

Fennel and Spinach Soup with Roasted Pepper Yogurt

This soup is excellent and so ridiculously healthy. The roasted pepper yogurt on top made this soup rally zing. You can serve this light, bright-tasting soup hot or if you love the taste of fennel.


January 8, 2012

Lentil Stew with Ham and Greens

Lentil Stew with Ham and Greens

This Lentil Stew is delicious! It takes a little while, but it is so easy to make, thick and yummy. Healthy, too! The hearty texture and filling lentils will ensure that everyone leaves the table satisfied.


Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is just about the most delicious creation to ever come out of the deep South. Pure comfort food, of the highest order. You need a whole chicken cut into pieces and skinned.


January 6, 2012

Mixed-Bean Chili with Tofu

Mixed-Bean Chili with Tofu

This recipe calls for canned beans to cut back on the prep time. The recipe developer hailed from New Mexico and opted to use pure ground chiles instead of chili powder


January 4, 2012

Savannah-Style Crab Soup

Savannah-Style Crab Soup

The richness of this soup is deceiving—lightened ingredients without sacrificing flavor. The key is the roux. But remember, the key to mastering a roux is to never leave it unsupervised.


January 2, 2012

Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise

This version of the classic cold potato-leek soup is also good warm. With a short list of ingredients and easy prep, this might be your family’s next weeknight favorite.


Roasted Corn, Pepper, and Tomato Chowder

Roasted Corn, Pepper, and Tomato Chowder

Nothing could be healthier than adding in all the right vegetables and herbs together turning it into a mouth-water delight. This soup is DELICIOUS, low calorie, and vegetarian.


December 31, 2011

Beef and Pinto Bean Chili

Beef and Pinto Bean Chili

Take it slow. Let chili simmer slowly—the flavors will meld as the liquid thickens, intensifying the overall taste. This hearty Beef and Pinto Bean Chili is loaded with pinto beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions and lots of seasoning. For a three-alarm …