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The original recipe for this chowder called for ground beef. One day I decided to use chicken instead. Everyone agreed...

I love coming home knowing this soup is waiting for me. Don't hesitate to toss in whatever veggies you have...

This recipe originated with the master chef of our family—my father-in-law. It freezes so well that frequently I'll cook up...

This lower-fat soup is creamy, really intense in flavor and offers 545 mg of potassium. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode, Island...

"When my godchild, Alex Van Ackeren, was young, I often gave her a children's cookbook for her birthday or other...

—Rosemary Peterson, Archie, Missouri

Warm up loved ones on frosty winter nights with a gift of this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Packed in pretty...

When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used...

Turkey kielbasa brings great flavor to this simple split pea soup. It’s been a hit with my entire family—even our...

"I adapted the original recipe for this flavorful soup so I could make it in the slow cooker," writes Lydia...

From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...

Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...

Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.—Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA

Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...

“Add a side of bread to this luscious concoction of lamb, vegetables and barley, and you'll have all a hungry...

I've had several cooking "teachers" over the years—my Irish grandmother...my mother...and the restaurant, my husband and I operated in Manitoba...

“This chowder is full flavored and so comforting,” says Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. We couldn’t agree more! Leftover...

This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional...

A co-worker shared this recipe, and my husband and I both love it! We serve it with a fresh salad...

I love cooking a ham for my family, because that means we'll be having this delicious hearty soup later that...

Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...

My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...

Everyone will love this mild chili, especially when topping a baked potato. This thick, hearty sauce really does eat like...

Here's an easy main dish that's cute enough to double as a Halloween table centerpiece! The hearty meatless chili is...

Thick and creamy, this soup is chock-full of rich, cheese flavor. I came home with this recipe after an exchange...

I'm grateful that my mother taught me to make these wonderful old-fashioned noodles, which were a big favorite of mine...

I found this recipe in a magazine and have tried different ingredients through the years. My husband thinks this is...

When my family's in the mood for soup, this is the recipe I reach for. They love the unique combination.—Diana...

—Holly Dunkelberger, La Porte City, Iowa