For convenience, you might make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand.
Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking.
Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.

Photo: Victor Protasio
Top with a dollop of pesto and/or a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Serve with grated Parmesan or a dollop of pesto for even more flavor.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.

Eva Kolenko
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
This set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker soup recipe is just that.
Using bone-in chicken thighs is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.

The cheese and lemon topping with a hint of dried oregano adds an extra pop of flavor.
One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup
Got leftover turkey?
To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth.

Eva Kolenko
Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.
Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.
It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor.

Photographer: Dera Burreson, Food stylist: Josh Hake
Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.
Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.

Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Chicken Ramen with Bok Choy & Soy Eggs
Ditch the seasoning packet!
Homemade ramen may take more time but it’s worth it for the deep, impressive flavor.
Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.

Bok choy is a good substitute.
Feel free to increase the amounts of garlic and fish sauce for an even more flavorful soup.
Serve this easy and healthy chicken soup on its own or with jasmine rice, quinoa or wild rice.

Antonis Achilleos
Ngo gai (culantro) and onion are also commonly used to flavor the broth.
One of the best parts of this dish is how customizable it is.
This ribollita recipe uses a bean mash, which keeps the soup gluten-free and adds fiber.

Jacob Fox
Garnish with extra-virgin olive oil or pepper and grated Parmesan.


Brie Goldman

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