Soup, stew and chili recipes for hearty meals

By amNewYorkPosted on January 4, 2015

The soup thickens as it stands: add water or broth as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomato with basil, garlic and oregano
1 cup (about 5.5 ounces) orzo pasta
2 (15-ounce) cans lower sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated or shaved Parmesan
HOW TO:
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot set over medium high. Add the onion, garlic and rosemary, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute until garlic is slightly softened. Add the carrots and celery and cook until somewhat softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Stir in the beans, cook 1 minute to heat through, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top each bowl with grated or shaved Parmesan. Makes 6 servings.” data-id=”14392603″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10635_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4392603″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 clove garlic
2 (1/2-inch) pieces peeled ginger root
12 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
6 ounces rice noodles
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus 6 slices lime
3 scallions, thinly sliced
6 cilantro sprigs
6 basil sprigs
6 mint sprigs
HOW TO:
1. Smash garlic clove by pressing it under the handle of a chef’s knife; do the same with each piece of ginger. Place in a large soup pot with broth, fish sauce and mushrooms. Place coriander seeds in tea infuser or tie them in a small piece of cheesecloth and place in broth. Bring broth to a boil; add chicken and reduce heat to gentle simmer. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to cutting board, allow to cool slightly, then cut into thin slices.
2. Use slotted spoon to remove all solids (including coriander seeds) from broth; slice mushrooms and discard the rest. Bring broth to a boil, add noodles and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until soft. Stir in lime juice.
3. Place some chicken and mushrooms in each of 6 bowls; spoon in broth and noodles. Stir in scallions and add 1 sprig of each herb to each bowl. Accompany with a slice of lime and serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.” data-id=”17124699″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10636_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.7124699″/>
Serve with a hearty, whole-grain bread.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
HOW TO:
Combine the onion, bell pepper, corn, black and pinto beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and minced chipotle in a slow cooker; cook on low 8 hours, until vegetables are very soft. Stir in chocolate until melted and serve.” data-id=”14053479″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10637_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4053479″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound lean ground chicken
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounces potato, cut into ½-inch dice
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
5 cups baby arugula (or other greens, such as spinach or chard)
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HOW TO:
1. Heat oil in large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, sage and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes until somewhat softened. Add chicken and salt and cook, breaking meat into crumbles, for 3 minutes, until it is about halfway browned.
2. Add potato and cook, stirring frequently, another 4 minutes, until meat is no longer pink. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil; immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and soup is slightly thickened. Stir in arugula until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Makes 4 servings.” data-id=”14193888″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/24355_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4193888″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and cut in ½-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon thyme
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1½ cups low-fat buttermilk (at room temperature)
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
HOW TO:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the squash and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain in a colander.
2. Return pot to stove and add oil. Place over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add thyme, cooked squash and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Working in batches in food processor or blender (or right in pan with immersion blender), puree soup until smooth. Return to pan but not to heat and stir in buttermilk. Keep warm over low heat if needed.
4. After ladling soup into bowls, top each with 1 teaspoon of the pesto. Makes 4 servings.” data-id=”14053511″ data-link=”https://cdn.newsday.com” class=”wp-image-1.4053511″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
3 carrots (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced
2 parsnips (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts
3 packets or 4 teaspoons sodium-free powdered chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups water
HOW TO:
1. Place all the ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker. Turn to low and cook 8 hours, or overnight.
2. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool enough to handle. Once cooled, remove skin and cut into ½-inch pieces.
3. Use a fat separator or ladle broth (without vegetables) into a clean bowl and refrigerate until fat rises to surface and can be removed.
4. Combine chopped chicken, vegetables and broth and reheat to serve. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional dill if desired. Makes about 12 cups, or 8 servings.” data-id=”14053227″ data-link=”https://cdn.newsday.com” class=”wp-image-1.4053227″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions (in ¼-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped carrot (in ¼-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup lentils
4 cups water
½ cup orzo pasta
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomato
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
HOW TO:
1. Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Simmer the lentils for 20 minutes; return to a boil and add the orzo. Cook 10 minutes longer.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, pepper flakes, sherry vinegar and salt, and simmer soup another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
3. Top each bowl with a dollop of yogurt and the parsley. Makes 4 servings.” data-id=”14053496″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/24357_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4053496″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 minced cloves garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 (14.5-ounce) cans lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (15.5-ounce) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound peeled shrimp
HOW TO:
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium high. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, oregano, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the broth, hominy and tomato and bring to a boil; immediately reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Stir in shrimp and simmer until shrimp is just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Serve right away. Makes 4 servings.” data-id=”14053523″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_5daa14e8b4475.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4053523″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
3 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
3 cups low-salt vegetable (or chicken) stock (or water)
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
2 cups frozen diced butternut squash
1 (14.5-ounce) can petit-cut diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
HOW TO:
1. Heat oil in soup pot over medium high.
2. Add onion, cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in paprika and oregano; add water and lentils and bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add vegetable stock; bring to boil. Add spinach and butternut squash; simmer 10 minutes until lentils are tender.
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4. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper and simmer another 3 to 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Makes 6 servings.” data-id=”14053047″ data-link=”https://cdn.newsday.com” class=”wp-image-1.4053047″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 pound pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon canola oil
1½ cups chopped onion
4 cups butternut squash (fresh or thawed frozen) in 1-inch cubes
1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
HOW TO:
1. Toss pork with flour, pepper, salt, rosemary and thyme.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high; add pork and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and squash and stir, dislodging any brown bits.
3. Add chicken broth, orange juice and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, until pork and squash are tender and liquid is thick. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Makes 4 servings.” data-id=”14053531″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_5daa14e90d6cb.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.4053531″/>
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1½ pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 (12-ounce) baking potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
6 cups low-salt vegetable (or chicken) broth
1 pound Swiss chard, torn into 3-inch pieces
1 (29-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15-ounce cans) low-sodium white beans
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
HOW TO:
1. Heat oil over medium in large soup pot. Add onion, celery, garlic, oregano and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, 4 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
2. Add the squash, potato and broth and bring to a boil; cook until the squash and potato are tender but not quite cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chard in batches (to make room as each batch wilts); when the greens have all wilted, stir in the tomatoes and beans.
3. Simmer until the potatoes and squash are cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the salt and pepper and adjust to taste. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.” data-id=”14052982″ data-link=”https://cdn.newsday.com” class=”wp-image-1.4052982″/>