Try adding kreplach, dumplings, matzoh balls, etc. to this soup for a different spin.

Ever been intimidated by making gumbo?  This is an easy recipe to try out for first timers.

Perfect for a cold night, this crab soup is rich and delicious.

A tastey fish soup for a cold day.

Dashi is a staple stock to some great Asian recipes, make extra and freeze it.

Homemade beef broth really makes this dish taste like your little Russian grandmother made it. Serve with black bread, prepared horseradish and sour cream to complete the meal.

Use this beef stock to make some serious Borscht.

An excellent soup for when your stomach and digestion need something warm but not too filling, when you need to replenish your blood (post partum, post surgical, post injury), or just simply when you want succulent beef noodle soup.

This is an incredibly satisfying stew that gets better as it ages, so think about making extra to keep as leftovers. The smoky chipotles add a depth of flavor along with a spicy heat. To tame the heat, you can reduce the number of chipotles or serve the stew with Mexican crema. 

Reprinted with permission from Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro, copyright © 2009. Published by Ten Speed Press.

Photo credit: Lucy Schaeffer © 2009

This hearty and nutritious soup originated among Portuguese peasants centuries ago.  You can make it in the modern way (e.g. with a food processor and with non-Portuguese ingredients/flavors), but this recipe tries for the traditional Portuguese way.