Whenever I ask one of my chef friends what they love to cook at home the answer is invariably soup. It’s a dish that can be simple or complex, but it's always comforting. We eat soup when we feel ill, tired, cold, or when we need a hug after a particularly rough day. Indeed, soup is like a hug from the inside. This month is National Soup Month so I’m celebrating with some of our favorite bowls. This delicious Light and Chunky Chicken Soup with rice (or add noodles, if you prefer) is the perfect soup if you’re feeling under the weather. A good Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup will definitely take the chill off, as will the New England Clam Chowder. Make it a hearty meal and serve it up in sour dough bread bowls. On the lighter side, try the Turkey Meatball and Vegetable Soup or the Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup. My personal favorite? The spicy Tom Yum, a Sweet and Sour Thai Soup.
And if you just need that inner hug, well, any of these soups will do the trick.
Light and Chunky Chicken Soup
Contributed to Foodista by The Purple Calabash
Turkey Meatball and Vegetable Soup
Creamy and Comforting U.S. Senate Bean Soup
Tom Yum: Thai Sweet and Sour Soup With Shrimp
Photo by Soon Koon
This soup is also great made with chicken or tofu.
New England Clam Chowder
Contributed to Foodista by Timeless Gourmet
Healthy and Easy Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup
Courtesy of Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D., Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids
Cream of Ham and Potato Soup
Contributed to Foodista by The Midnight Baker
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Olive Oil and Rosemary
Courtesy of author Lynn Alley, 50 Simple Soups for the Slow Cooker
