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Learn how to cook with step-by-step guides from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Our experts will walk you through the techniques you need to master must-try dishes and desserts.

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    Cuban Black Bean Soup

    Packed with veggies and protein, this Cuban black bean soup is highly satisfying and includes warm spices like cumin, chili...


    Bean and Bacon Soup

    This comforting Bean and Bacon Soup combines tender beans, crispy bacon, and a rich, savory broth for a hearty meal...


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    Minestrone Soup

    This minestrone soup recipe is packed with vegetables, pasta and beans in a bright tomatoey broth. It ticks all the...


    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

    Creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup is chock-full of flavor, nutrients and warming ingredients. Easy to make, using just...


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    Turkey Soup

    Use up all those turkey leftovers, from the meat to the bones, in this comforting homemade turkey soup. 


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    Cream of Broccoli Soup

    You can't go wrong with cream of broccoli soup when you need a comforting meal—especially when it's topped with cheddar...


    Chili Bread Bowl

    Take game-day food to the next level by making this easy, fun chili bread bowl recipe for your next party.


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    Easy White Chicken Chili

    Easy white chicken chili comes together with hearty beans, ground chicken and a creamy broth. Dried herbs and chopped green...

    Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

    Discover the secret to a flavorful slow cooker corn chowder. With ingredients like milk, creamed corn and hash brown potatoes,...


    Cheddar Cheese Soup

    This rich and creamy cheese soup is easy to make and bursting with flavor. It features a blend of cheddar...


    Southwest Chicken Soup

    Zippy and bold southwest chicken soup brings a hearty, protein-dense comfort meal to your dinner table.


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    Cabbage Soup

    This slow-cooker cabbage soup is packed with aromatic vegetables and beans and simmered for hours to make a flavorful, nutritious...


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    Vegetable Beef Soup

    A bounty of fresh and frozen veggies, from carrots and potatoes to green beans and okra, and chunks of tender...


    White Turkey Chili

    Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be tomato-red. This white turkey chili makes delicious use of leftover turkey meat.


    Cabbage Roll Soup

    Hearty cabbage roll soup is a delicious, warming way to take advantage of a head of cabbage that seems like...


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    Beef Barley Soup

    This hearty beef barley soup uses a simple blend of mirepoix, broth and steak to make a filling soup with...


    Chili with Corn

    Our perfectly spiced slow-cooker chili with corn recipe, brimming with tender kidney beans, beef and sweet corn, will warm you...

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    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    This simple chicken tortellini soup recipe lends an Italian upgrade to traditional chicken noodle soup—and takes only 30 minutes.


    Sausage and Lentil Soup

    Spicy sausage and chicken broth flavor the milder lentils and beans in this sausage and lentil soup recipe. Tomatoes and...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup

    This crockpot chicken enchilada soup is inspired by the Mexican dish and loaded with southwestern flavors from poblano peppers and...


    Italian White Bean Soup

    Have a refrigerator full of vegetables and a can of beans? That's all you need for a pot of hearty...


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    Chicken and Dumplings

    This homestyle chicken and dumpling soup recipe is just like mom's with its classic mirepoix base and doughy drop dumplings.


    Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup

    You can make this easy, cheesy potato soup in one pot for a creamy, hearty appetizer. It’s classic, fuss-free comfort...

    Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

    This copycat Cracker Barrel chicken and dumpling recipe is easy to make, full of hearty flavor and just as good...


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    Black Bean Soup

    This chunky black bean soup is packed with canned black beans, celery, onion, peppers and tomatoes. With protein, fiber and...


    Easy Chicken and Dumplings

    If there's anything better than chicken and dumplings, it's quick and easy chicken and dumplings. This recipe fits the bill,...


    Crockpot French Onion Soup

    Let your slow cooker work its magic with this Crockpot French onion soup, so you can savor the delicious combination...


    Chicken Fajita Soup

    This south-of-the-border chicken fajita soup is a set-and-forget slow-cooker recipe that's a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. Top...


    Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

    The slowly simmered broth of this Thai chicken noodle soup is well worth the wait. Though once you add all...