Sweet Potato and Roasted Poblano Soup

Sweet Potato and Roasted Poblano Soup

The final result is a velvety smooth soup with surprising depth of flavor that doesn't mask the sweet potato or accentuate it's sweetness. Instead, this soup highlights the vegetable in a way that will change your mind about sweet potatoes — no matter what you think about them currently.

Yayla Çorbası - Turkish Yogurt Soup

Yayla Çorbası - Turkish Yogurt Soup

My relationship with this yogurt soup is a lot like that of John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in the movie Serendipity (I'm Kate Beckinsale in this situation).

Asian Hot And Sour Soup

Asian Hot And Sour Soup

A great hot and sour soup is always a delight. First, it hits you with an acidic kick that takes you by surprise. When done well, that kick is balanced with a combination of peppery heat, sharp tartness, and mellow earthiness. When it's not done well it's a gelatinous mess with pucker power.

Matzah Ball Soup

Matzah Ball Soup

I love Matzah Ball Soup. The seemingly simple combination of chicken broth and matzah "dumplings" is so comforting and delicious. For my own Matzah Ball Soup recipe I wanted a clear broth, fluffy (not dense) matzah balls with deep flavor, and appropriate garnishes. 

Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade Chicken Stock

A deeply flavorful, complex, clear chicken stock is the base of many great recipes. Here's a fool-proof way to make your own at home.

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

This chicken and dumplings is one of the most satisfying things for me to cook because while it does take a little bit of effort, that effort is rewarded tenfold with a soup you'll be both proud to share and selfishly want to keep all for yourself.

Three-Pepper Vegetarian Chili With Parsnips

Three-Pepper Vegetarian Chili With Parsnips

This is a super easy chili you can quickly make on a weeknight. And even though it's a veggie chili, there's a lot of vibrant, complex flavors and umami notes thanks to the dry sherry, worcesterchire sauce, and roasted peppers.

A Perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A Perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup

If you want a broccoli soup that has a few shreds of carrot and unappetizingly congeals at temperatures below "boiling lava hot," go to Panera Bread. If you want one that has intense broccoli flavor, celebrates a wonderfully sharp cheddar cheese, and is as beautiful as it is delicious: Make this one