Some soups never go out of style. Creamy navy beans, tender pieces of ham, and a few everyday vegetables simmer together into a comforting meal, with mashed potatoes stirred in for extra body. It’s the kind of practical, satisfying cooking that generations of home cooks have relied on to feed a family well. This soup...Read More

Creamy white beans baked with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs make a wonderfully comforting supper. As the beans cook slowly in the oven, their broth mingles with the vegetables to create a rich, savory sauce. A scattering of crisp herb breadcrumbs adds a golden finish and puts a few slices of yesterday’s bread to good use....Read More

Creamy pinto beans, tender potatoes, and a savory broth make this a wonderfully satisfying soup for a cool evening. Smoked paprika lends a gentle, woodsy warmth, while onion, garlic, and a little cumin bring out the earthy flavor of the beans. There’s no need for bacon or ham—the vegetables and seasonings give the pot plenty...Read More

A pot of beans, a handful of pasta, and a few everyday vegetables come together beautifully in this rustic Italian soup. Known as pasta e fagioli—simply “pasta and beans”—it’s the kind of satisfying meal that has helped generations of home cooks feed a family well. This version begins with dried white beans, saving their flavorful...Read More

Few dishes capture the generous spirit of New Orleans cooking quite like red beans and rice. Slowly cooked with ham, pickled pork, onions, and herbs, the beans become wonderfully creamy, forming their own rich gravy for spooning over fluffy rice. Adapted from The New Orleans Cookbook by Rima and Richard Collin, this version honors the...Read More

Hearty and full of flavor, this Spanish Black Bean Soup with Chorizo is the perfect comfort dish for chilly nights. The smoky chorizo, earthy beans, and hint of chili create a warming spice that’s beautifully balanced by a squeeze of fresh lime and a dollop of sour cream. Pair it with cornbread or rustic artisan...Read More

Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili blends black beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, and spices into a hearty vegetarian dish perfect for stove-top or slow-cooker cooking.Read More

Some soups are made for settling in at the end of a cool fall day. This hearty mushroom and farro soup begins with a generous tray of mushrooms roasted until deeply browned, concentrating their earthy flavor. Leeks, garlic, and thyme build a fragrant broth, while farro adds a pleasantly chewy texture that makes each bowl...Read More

This Moroccan-inspired tagine brings together tender lamb, fragrant spices, and sweet-tart quince. Slow-simmered with honey and cinnamon, it’s both exotic and comforting. Serve over couscous or rice for a flavorful, memorable meal. INGREDIENTS: For the Lamb: 2 lbs. lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped...Read More

This creamy asparagus soup is the essence of spring in a bowl — delicate, fresh, and velvety smooth. Made without cream, it gets its natural richness from tender potatoes and the gentle blending of vegetables, allowing the flavor of asparagus to shine through. By simmering (never boiling), the soup retains its bright green color and...Read More