ClosePhoto: Fred HardyA classicDutch ovenis a versatile tool that makes a great addition to any kitchen, and if you’re lucky enough to have one,  you’ll want to save these delicious recipes! Each of these dishes containsat least 15 grams of proteinper serving, a nutrient that canhelp with muscle repair and keep you feeling fuller longer. Options like our Chicken & Dumplings Soup and Vegan Lentil Stew are flavorful and nourishing meals that will put your Dutch oven to good use.01of 17Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe02of 17One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.View Recipe03of 17Vegan Lentil StewFred HardyThis comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying, thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.View Recipe04of 17Turkey ChiliPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.View Recipe05of 17Whole Roast ChickenThis roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you’ll ever find. It’s a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken—perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week.View Recipe06of 17Chicken TagineShredded rotisserie chicken simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. Lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous or pita bread.View Recipe07of 17Vegetable and Tofu SoupTofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, making this veggie-packed soup nourishing and full of flavor.View Recipe08of 17Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato SoupThis healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.View Recipe09of 17Italian Wedding SoupJen CauseyForget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.View Recipe10of 17Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.View Recipe11of 17Braised Brisket & RootsThis braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.View Recipe12of 17Potsticker & Vegetable SoupSkip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.View Recipe13of 17Coq au VinThis flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that’s so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook.View Recipe14of 17Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel SoupBold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup.View Recipe15of 17Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom SoupAntonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie CrawfordCoconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.View Recipe16of 17Mushroom-Beef Noodle SoupYou don’t need much beef in this homey mushroom-beef noodle soup recipe, since mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of savory flavor.View Recipe17of 17Split Pea Soup with Ham BonePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors HallSplit pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup.View RecipeWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

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Vegan Lentil Stew

A classicDutch ovenis a versatile tool that makes a great addition to any kitchen, and if you’re lucky enough to have one,  you’ll want to save these delicious recipes! Each of these dishes containsat least 15 grams of proteinper serving, a nutrient that canhelp with muscle repair and keep you feeling fuller longer. Options like our Chicken & Dumplings Soup and Vegan Lentil Stew are flavorful and nourishing meals that will put your Dutch oven to good use.01of 17Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe02of 17One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.View Recipe03of 17Vegan Lentil StewFred HardyThis comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying, thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.View Recipe04of 17Turkey ChiliPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.View Recipe05of 17Whole Roast ChickenThis roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you’ll ever find. It’s a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken—perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week.View Recipe06of 17Chicken TagineShredded rotisserie chicken simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. Lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous or pita bread.View Recipe07of 17Vegetable and Tofu SoupTofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, making this veggie-packed soup nourishing and full of flavor.View Recipe08of 17Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato SoupThis healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.View Recipe09of 17Italian Wedding SoupJen CauseyForget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.View Recipe10of 17Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.View Recipe11of 17Braised Brisket & RootsThis braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.View Recipe12of 17Potsticker & Vegetable SoupSkip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.View Recipe13of 17Coq au VinThis flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that’s so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook.View Recipe14of 17Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel SoupBold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup.View Recipe15of 17Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom SoupAntonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie CrawfordCoconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.View Recipe16of 17Mushroom-Beef Noodle SoupYou don’t need much beef in this homey mushroom-beef noodle soup recipe, since mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of savory flavor.View Recipe17of 17Split Pea Soup with Ham BonePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors HallSplit pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup.View RecipeWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

A classicDutch ovenis a versatile tool that makes a great addition to any kitchen, and if you’re lucky enough to have one,  you’ll want to save these delicious recipes! Each of these dishes containsat least 15 grams of proteinper serving, a nutrient that canhelp with muscle repair and keep you feeling fuller longer. Options like our Chicken & Dumplings Soup and Vegan Lentil Stew are flavorful and nourishing meals that will put your Dutch oven to good use.

01of 17Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe02of 17One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.View Recipe03of 17Vegan Lentil StewFred HardyThis comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying, thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.View Recipe04of 17Turkey ChiliPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.View Recipe05of 17Whole Roast ChickenThis roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you’ll ever find. It’s a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken—perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week.View Recipe06of 17Chicken TagineShredded rotisserie chicken simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. Lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous or pita bread.View Recipe07of 17Vegetable and Tofu SoupTofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, making this veggie-packed soup nourishing and full of flavor.View Recipe08of 17Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato SoupThis healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.View Recipe09of 17Italian Wedding SoupJen CauseyForget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.View Recipe10of 17Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.View Recipe11of 17Braised Brisket & RootsThis braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.View Recipe12of 17Potsticker & Vegetable SoupSkip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.View Recipe13of 17Coq au VinThis flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that’s so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook.View Recipe14of 17Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel SoupBold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup.View Recipe15of 17Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom SoupAntonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie CrawfordCoconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.View Recipe16of 17Mushroom-Beef Noodle SoupYou don’t need much beef in this homey mushroom-beef noodle soup recipe, since mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of savory flavor.View Recipe17of 17Split Pea Soup with Ham BonePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors HallSplit pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup.View Recipe

01of 17Chicken & Dumplings SoupPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.View Recipe

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Chicken & Dumplings Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

overhead view of chicken and dumplings soup in a dutch oven pot

This hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup.

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02of 17One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & TomatoeCaitlin BenselThis one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.View Recipe

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One-Pot Pasta With Spinach & Tomatoe

Caitlin Bensel

One-Pot Pasta With Spinach and Tomatoes in a pot

This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor.

03of 17Vegan Lentil StewFred HardyThis comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying, thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.View Recipe

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Vegan Lentil Stew

Fred Hardy

This comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying, thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note, while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.

04of 17Turkey ChiliPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterIn this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.View Recipe

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Turkey Chili

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

A bowl of turkey chili, topped with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced radishes and jalapeños

In this healthy turkey chili recipe, we skip browning the turkey for two reasons—it helps save time, and the lean turkey stays tender as it gently simmers in the chili. Poblano peppers and chipotles in adobo add a nice spice and smokiness to the dish. Top with your favorite garnishes, like shredded cheese, yogurt, avocado or lime wedges.

05of 17Whole Roast ChickenThis roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you’ll ever find. It’s a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken—perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week.View Recipe

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Whole Roast Chicken

Basic Whole Roast Chicken

This roasted chicken recipe may be the most useful recipe you’ll ever find. It’s a meal on its own or the start of any recipe that calls for cooked chicken—perfect for meal-prepping lunches or dinners to have throughout the week.

06of 17Chicken TagineShredded rotisserie chicken simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. Lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous or pita bread.View Recipe

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Chicken Tagine

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Shredded rotisserie chicken simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. Lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous or pita bread.

07of 17Vegetable and Tofu SoupTofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, making this veggie-packed soup nourishing and full of flavor.View Recipe

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Vegetable and Tofu Soup

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Tofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, making this veggie-packed soup nourishing and full of flavor.

08of 17Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato SoupThis healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.View Recipe

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Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup

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This healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.

09of 17Italian Wedding SoupJen CauseyForget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.View Recipe

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Italian Wedding Soup

Jen Causey

Bowl of Minestra Maritata

Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.

10of 17Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi SoupPhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen SpollenThis comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.View Recipe

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Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

a recipe photo of the Copycat Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup served in two bowls

This comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.

11of 17Braised Brisket & RootsThis braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.View Recipe

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Braised Brisket & Roots

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This braised brisket gets a decidedly wintery feel from the earthy-sweet flavors of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.

12of 17Potsticker & Vegetable SoupSkip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.View Recipe

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Potsticker & Vegetable Soup

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Skip the frying pan and make a full meal out of store-bought dumplings with this quick and easy 30-minute soup. Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking. Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.

13of 17Coq au VinThis flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that’s so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook.View Recipe

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Coq au Vin

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This flavorful French chicken stew is all about the wine, so use a bottle that’s so good you can enjoy a glass while you cook.

14of 17Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel SoupBold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup.View Recipe

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Wild Rice, Shrimp & Fennel Soup

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Bold fennel and mild leeks add incredible flavor to this hearty wild rice and shrimp soup.

15of 17Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom SoupAntonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie CrawfordCoconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.View Recipe

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Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup image

Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup.

16of 17Mushroom-Beef Noodle SoupYou don’t need much beef in this homey mushroom-beef noodle soup recipe, since mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of savory flavor.View Recipe

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Mushroom-Beef Noodle Soup

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You don’t need much beef in this homey mushroom-beef noodle soup recipe, since mushrooms and a little Worcestershire sauce give it plenty of savory flavor.

17of 17Split Pea Soup with Ham BonePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors HallSplit pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup.View Recipe

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Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall

Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

Split pea soup gets its smokiness from a ham bone and a dash of smoked paprika. The split peas break down as they cook, picking up flavor and delivering a creamy texture to this rich and warming soup.

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