Soups & Stews

Cozy, comforting, a tender hug, a warm embrace. These are the bowls on repeat from October to April.

Spiced Zucchini Soup

Serves 4 The bulk of this soup here is zucchini (two whole pounds, which could be anywhere from two large to five small zucchini…the mystery of summer squash…), but the thickening power comes from the addition of either lentils or rice, cooked beyond individual grains to a soft tender

Golden Turkey Stock

Putting the stock on is the start of something, the beginning of a ritual. It’s a bit of extra work, but the sort of enjoyable, passive work that makes your house smell wonderful and all your food taste better.

Gorgeous Chili

Chili means many different things depending on where you are. Heavy on the tomato, well spiced but will not light-your-mouth on fire, uses hunks of meat (chuck, sirloin, brisket, etc.) to slow braise and beans cooked from dried.

Clam Chowder with Corn and Bacon

This clam chowder is more of the brothy, soupy, light and ethereal variety, ideal for the end of summer and beginning of fall, but would happily take you into the winter months, too.

Squash Soup with Lentils and Herbs

More squash than lentil, this soup has a lovely little sweetness and just enough cumin to remind me of eating soup from a co-op– a very specific, niche yet evocative reference.

Pork and Red Chili Pozole with Cabbage

While this may not be a true pozole—it’s thicker and more stew-like, I’ve added tomatillos for body and acidity, and there’s cabbage braised alongside the pork.

Mushroom Soup with Tofu and Toasted Garlic

Whether you have a cold, your apartment heat isn’t working, or you just need something light and brothy between holiday meals, this soup has you covered. It’s warming, nourishing, and exactly what the doctor ordered.

Matzo Ball Soup

If you’re celebrating Hanukkah (or just looking to fight off a winter cold) you can’t beat the classic. This soup has all the best things: light, fluffy matzo balls, an intense amount of celery, and #lotsofdill

Chicken Soup for Summer Colds

If you’re looking for something to do with your leftover chicken and tomatoes, this soup is an excellent place to start.

Pork Noodle Soup with Broccoli Rabe and Fennel

This soup is one of the most comforting dishes around. It’s easy and quick to make, and perfect to have on hand during a particularly cold week.

Split Pea Soup

If you’re still in soup mode, this other riff on a classic is excellent, and can easily be made vegan.

Dilly Bean Stew with Cabbage and Frizzled Onions

The low number of deceptively modest ingredients might convince you this stew doesn’t have what it takes to be your new favorite stew– but I assure you, it does.