1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably ale 2 18-ounce bags precooked diced peeled potatoes, 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 2 1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 1 small red [...]

1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley 5 cups chopped carrots 2 cups water 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or vegetable broth 1/2 cup half-and-half (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to [...]

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth 8 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into 1-inch [...]

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups shredded chicken from Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken 2 cups sauce from Wine & Tomato Braised Chicken 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup sliced okra, fresh or frozen (thawed) 3/4 cup instant brown rice 1/8-1/4 [...]

1/2 ounce (about 1/2 cup) dried shiitake or mixed dried mushrooms 3 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil 2 cups diced onion 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 6 1/8-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 2-to-3-inch stick cinnamon 1 whole star anise [...]

1 small onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1/4 teaspoon curry powder dash cayenne pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 3 cups mashed cooked acorn squash salt and pepper to taste 5 bacon [...]

2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti, 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 1 quart chicken stock 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast, rinsed 1 small white or yellow onion, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 2 fresh bay leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil [...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 1 sage leaf 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, cut in 1/2 1/2 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 slices ciabatta bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Place a medium, heavy soup [...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white) beans, drained and rinsed 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 3 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon salt [...]

3 cups plain nonfat yogurt 1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks 1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced 2 teaspoons olive oil In a blender, combine [...]