I often find amazing mushrooms, both wild and cultivated, at our local farmers market. I've made this soup with cremini, shitake, button, hen of the woods, oyster, chanterelle, and many other local wild types. This soup is velvety and satisfying. —MrsWheelbarrow

A creamy, smooth sauce made from tomatoes and vodka with a hint of cream. Perfect for pasta dishes needing a rich, tangy kick.

Bitter tasting foods contribute to better health but sadly, these foods are largely absent in a typical western diet. Inside our digestive system, bitter tasting foods do wonders! They reduce water retention in our bodies while cleansing our inner organs and blood.

Ribollita is a traditional centuries-old Tuscan soup that is made with vegetables and beans and thickened with stale bread. The word “ribollita” actually means “reboiled,” as the soup is traditionally made from reboiling leftover vegetable soup the next day with the addition of bread.

This recipe was my second attempt at laksa, a tangy and spicy Southeast Asian soup, using a combination of different recipes and ideas from around the web.

A hearty, layered soup mix preserved in a jar for easy storage. Just add broth and cook for a comforting homemade soup.

Avocado experimentation, gone horribly right. A light, airy dumpling with chunks of cool avocado. For the dumplings, I modified Ian Knauer's recipe from his book "The Farm" by adding avocado, cilantro, garlic, and lime zest in place of the dill and scallions. —Megan Taylor

This is a riff on the classic Portuguese Caldo Verde, a deceptively simple soup of olive oil, potatoes, Linguica sausage, and kale. I got the idea to substitute cauliflower for the potatoes from a mashed-potato alternative of cauliflower, fennel seed, and white beans my father used to make.

A creamy chowder loaded with vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood. Rich and satisfying with a southwestern twist.

A savory filling combining fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy pine nuts. Perfect for homemade ravioli or stuffed pasta.

I usually don't follow a recipe for soup, and I rarely write one down. I wrote up this one for publication, and even if I don't follow it exactly every time, at least I've got a good framework now. —Foodwriter97426

Pasta tossed with sweet roasted peppers, olive oil, and herbs. A colorful, flavorful, and easy side or light meal.

A rich tomato soup enhanced with smoky bacon for a savory depth of flavor. Perfect as a cozy appetizer or light meal.

Cheese-filled tortellini tossed with fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. A hearty, flavorful salad great for parties or lunchboxes.

Classic Roman pasta made with eggs, Parmesan, bacon or pancetta, and black pepper. Creamy and rich without using cream.

Spicy chorizo and tender chicken baked with pasta in a tomato-based sauce and cheese. A smoky, satisfying casserole.