Ingredients 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 5 garlic cloves, chopped 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 12 ounces dried Great Northern beans 3 cups kale, stemmed and chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 […]
Creamy, starchy, and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort. And convenient: Beans go in dry–no need to soak. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds smoked ham hocks 1 […]
This soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It’s hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so that it doesn’t feel too heavy. Pair it with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a light, satisfying dinner. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you […]
As temperatures drop, it’s nice to have a simple weeknight soup recipe on hand. This quick-fix chowder uses rotisserie chicken and center-cut bacon for an easy but hearty soup that will soothe your soul. Serve with a simple green salad for a lovely lunch or light supper. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped red […]
As temperatures drop, it’s nice to have a simple weeknight soup recipe on hand. This quick-fix chowder uses rotisserie chicken and center-cut bacon for an easy but hearty soup that will soothe your soul. Serve with a simple green salad for a lovely lunch or light supper. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped red […]
Go ahead and flag this chicken and wild rice recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your […]
This soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It’s hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so that it doesn’t feel too heavy. Pair it with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a light, satisfying dinner. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you […]
Some sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]
Let’s face it: celery is not much to look at. In fact, in many recipes its kind of an afterthought, adding texture and subtle flavor to the more “spectacular” foods. When it comes to nutritional value, however, this simple vegetable is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients which science confirms can stop breast […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 […]