Shrimp Bisque in a Bread Bowl by jodie morgan

Creamy bisque soup in an edible bowl. Great meal for a cold day!

Dad’s Tavern Chili by Salad Foodie

As an adolescent I was commissioned by my dad to make a huge pot of chili for his tavern weekly, and I earned fifty cents a batch doing so! (This was before the era of food safety regulation and inspection - I just made it in our home kitchen!) Dad had taught me how to make his chili, and everyone agreed it was in a class of its…

Mexicali Bean & Barley Soup by MarthaW

A spicy bean soup using Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix. The beans and vegetables hold their shapes and create a colorful, healthy, meal. It also freezes well.

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup by Micheline

This is my version of a vegetarian split pea soup that is as tasty and comforting as the ham version except there is not meat added.

7 Layer Bean Dip by RecipesnFood

There, I’ve said it. I don’t usually put my foot down about food preferences, but cold re-fried beans are about as appealing as a cold hamburger.

Pepper Squash Soup by Micheline

This soup is creamy, velvety, tasty and could be served as an entrée for a special meal and occasion.

Chicken Chili by Salad Foodie

Classic comfort foods can be made healthier without giving up on good taste. Case in point - this Chicken Chili recipe. Fat is reduced in the sautéing of vegetables and by substituting chicken for beef. But there are plenty of flavors going on here so you won't ask "Where's the beef?" Based on a recipe from Patti LaBelle's Light…

chicken pot pie soup by sue

easy as 123a

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili ) by Edward Heller

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna do it. So here is my quite excellent balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy, which I hope you will enjoy as well. (This recipe has been on recipezaar-dot-com since 2002, where 50 people have posted reviews of my chili…

Chili con Carne - Stove Top or Crock Pot! by Salad Foodie

Hurray for fall and chili time! This makes a batch for about 5 adult servings, but there’s no such thing as having too much chili. You can freeze leftovers or just double the recipe and freeze the extra for busy week nights. I try to make a day ahead to deepen the flavors.

Southwest Chili by Piper Seeger

Cheddar Cheese Soup by David St. John

Cajun Potato & Corn Soup (with Andouille, chicken, and shrimp) by Syi

I made this in culinary school during "refrigerator madness day," in which we had to come up with a soup & garnishes using only the ingredients that still remained in our class fridge at the end of the week. We then dished it up buffet-style & invited…

Jerk Chicken Chili by Conni @MrsMamaHen

A fast, yet flavorful meal - ideal for a busy weeknight!

PUREED MUSHROOM AND LENTIL SOUP WITH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL by Cecelia Heer

This is one of my favorite mushroom soup recipes that I've been making since 1995. This recipe was adapted from chef Annie Roberts who was the executive chef of Robert Mondavi Winery at the time. It is a rich, hearty pureed soup that is made with a combination of mushrooms and lentils. It is then topped with sliced green onions, a…