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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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    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    Rich and comforting, wild rice and mushroom soup is a great go-to for a hearty weekday lunch or dinner. If...


    Salsa Chili

    With just five ingredients (not counting an array of toppings) and 20 minutes of prep, you can have heaping bowls...


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    Roasted Tomato Soup

    Turn fresh tomatoes, garlic and onion into a roasted tomato soup that explodes with flavor.


    Chicken and Rice Soup

    This easy chicken and rice soup is cozy and warm for a chilly day, or ideal to deliver to a...


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    Corn Chowder

    This corn chowder gets its luscious texture from cream-style corn, buttery onions and chunky potatoes. It's light enough to taste...


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    Sausage and Kale Soup

    Italian sausage and kale soup is hearty and filling with nutrient-dense ingredients like kale, white beans and a tomatoey broth.


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    Chicken Potpie Soup

    Rich and creamy chicken potpie soup is a fun variation of the old-fashioned favorite, plus it cooks up in about...


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    Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    This easy chicken wild rice soup is hearty, cozy and comforting. Featuring leftover chicken and precooked rice, it's a total...

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    Lasagna Soup

    This lasagna soup tastes just like your favorite lasagna without all the layering. It’s fast, easy and comfort food at...


    Turkey Stock

    Put your turkey carcass to good use for this gorgeous, richly flavored turkey stock. It’s the perfect base for soups,...


    Cream of Potato Soup

    When nights turn chilly, fire up the stove to make a cozy cream of potato soup recipe. Enjoy the smooth,...


    16-Bean Soup

    This 16-bean soup is healthy, delicious and filling, so you can count on it to satisfy the whole family. Bonus: You...


    Ravioli Soup

    Beef, vegetables and cheese-stuffed ravioli come together in this satisfying ravioli soup that's equally simple to make. Serve it with...


    Italian Vegetable Soup

    This Italian vegetable soup combines ground sausage, zucchini and tomatoes for a delicious and comforting meal in just one pot....


    Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup

    Crockpot chicken vegetable soup is an excellent dish to prepare when the day has other plans for you. This set-and-forget...


    Dairy-Free Potato Soup

    Our dairy-free cream of potato soup is the ultimate lactose-free comfort food. This creamy, hearty soup is perfect for those...


    Cream of Carrot Soup

    Creamy carrot soup is a delightful blend of sweet carrots and herbs into a luxurious soup. It is perfect for...

    Watermelon Gazpacho

    Refreshing watermelon gazpacho is the perfect summertime soup. Once you add this light yet elegant meal to your recipe rotation,...


    Turnip Soup

    Healthy, hearty and tasty too, this creamy turnip soup is a welcome warmer on a winter night. But of course...


    Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    This black-eyed pea soup might taste like it simmered on the stove all day long, but it takes just an...


    Tomato Florentine Soup

    This tomato Florentine soup is packed with fresh tomatoes, spinach and loads of vitamin C. It's incredibly easy to make,...


    Strawberry Soup

    What's delicious, nutritious and refreshing on a hot summer day? This chilled strawberry soup! This fruity cold soup is made...


    Thai Curry Soup

    Packed with vegetables and protein, this Thai curry soup is an easy, flavorful dish that takes just 30 minutes to...

    Pumpkin Bisque

    When the weather turns cold, this rich, silky-smooth pumpkin bisque will warm you from the inside out. It's quick and...


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    White Bean and Sausage Soup

    White bean and sausage soup blends Mediterranean flavors, creamy beans, veggies and fresh herbs for an Italian-style bowl that's nutritious,...


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    Seafood Soup

    Seafood soup is an entire ocean's worth of flavor in one simmering pot.


    Beef Noodle Soup

    Freezer veggies, pantry staples and a pound of ground beef cook in 30 minutes to make a hearty beef noodle...


    Sausage Potato Soup

    Smoked kielbasa, velvety potatoes, colorful veggies and ribbons of melted cheddar are what make this sausage potato soup a perfect...


    Turkey-Vegetable Soup

    Something to be thankful for: turning leftover holiday turkey into this delicious turkey-vegetable soup. Chock-full of herbs, vegetables and orzo,...