Pots, Pans & Stovetop Cookware: Guides, Care & Recipes

Having the right kinds of pots and pans is essential for a home cook. Learn about all the types of stove top cookware and how to take care of them.

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    Calabrian Holiday Soup

    My family is from the Italian region of Calabria; our version of Italian wedding soup has been handed down through...


    Hearty Ham Borscht

    I like to keep a big pot of this borscht simmering on the stove during busy times on the farm....


    Mushroom Shrimp Bisque

    This comforting recipe was born out of my family's love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a...


    Empanada Beef Chili

    While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...


    Parmesan Artichoke Soup

    This unique cream soup has a splendid flavor combination of artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. —Malee Jergensen, Murray, Utah


    Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup

    Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you’ll savor and share. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham,...


    Garden Vegetable & Herb Soup

    I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family...


    Cream of Walnut Soup

    “Smooth and creamy, this mildly flavored soup makes a wonderful start to a meal. With its unique taste, it is...

    Vegetable Broth

    The flavor of celery and mushrooms comes through in this homemade vegetable broth. Can be used as a substitution for...


    Turkey Sausage Bean Soup

    This recipe is from my great-grandmother, though I've added a few ingredients to make it my own. Serve it with...


    Sausage & Greens Soup

    I always have an abundance of fresh vegetables on hand, so I wanted to create a delicious soup to enjoy...


    Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

    Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup...


    Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup

    I've been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy....


    Coconut Shrimp Chowder

    After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...


    Beefy Sweet Potato Chili

    There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of this chili. We created this recipe with friends...


    Fiesta Ham Soup

    Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green...


    Fiesta Chicken Chowder

    I entered the recipe for this hearty soup in a contest sponsored by my hometown newspaper. I won first place...

    Grandma’s Tomato Soup

    This recipe is my grandmother’s. Originally, she even made the tomato juice in it from scratch! Gram had this recipe...


    Salmon Dill Soup

    This is the best soup I have ever made, according to my husband, who loves salmon so much that he...


    Pasta Bean Soup

    My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts


    Turkey Posole

    I love making this soup because it makes good use of leftovers from Thanksgiving. And it's quick, easy and tasty....


    Southwest Chicken Barley Chowder

    Mashed squash helps make this chowder creamy but not heavy, and it's a favorite way to get barley on the...


    Chunky Southwest Chili

    What started out as a mild, basic chili has evolved over the years into one with a powerful punch! —Shawn...

    Turkey & Noodle Tomato Soup

    Turn V8 juice, veggies and ramen noodles into a wonderful soup that takes just a few minutes to make. I...


    Mushroom Tortellini Soup

    This colorful veggie soup gets all bulked up thanks to cheesy tortellini. It's a real comfort on a cold or...


    Italian Veggie Beef Soup

    My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We...


    French Onion Tortellini Soup

    This soup is delicious, pretty and unbelievably fast to make. For a creamy variation, I sometimes substitute cream of mushroom...


    Red Lentil Soup Mix

    Give your friends the gift of good health. Red lentils are protein powerhouses and are loaded with folate, iron and...


    Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup

    My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was...