These four- and five-star soup recipes are perfect for chilly days when you need some cozy comfort.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.
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Butternut squash and coconut milk combine with the lentils to make a hearty vegetarian dish.
Serve with brown rice or naan bread.
The leeks provide a savory allium note while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.
Antonis Achilleos
Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.
This vegan soup is the perfect cold-weather lunch or healthy dinner the whole family will love.
This vegetarian soup recipe is full of aromatic vegetables, brown lentils and fresh spinach.
Serve this soup with a little extra lemon and cilantro.
Lentil Chili
This vegan lentil chili is easy and satisfying, with earthy flavors balanced by spices.
Use this basic chili recipe to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Chilean Lentil Stew with Salsa Verde
This healthy vegetarian recipe is hearty and satisfying.
The result is a hearty winter soup with layers of flavor.
They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.
Depending on brand, berbere spice blend can be rather spicy.
For a less spicy stew, start with 3 tablespoons spice blend rather than 5.
To keep it vegan, opt for vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Fred Hardy
Fragrant ginger, curry, cinnamon and cumin add lots of rich flavor.
Caitlin Bensel
