The first hint of fall always makes me want to pull out my Dutch oven, grab a loaf of crusty bread, and put a pot of soup on the stove. There’s something about a warm bowl of soup that makes an ordinary evening feel a little cozier. And while I love a classic soup any time of year, autumn brings some of my favorite ingredients into the kitchen. Pumpkin, squash, apples, and leeks can turn a simple pot of soup into something you look forward to all day. If you’re looking for a little...

What if you could make a delicious pot of soup without looking up a recipe? You open the fridge. There are a few vegetables, some leftover chicken, and a carton of broth... but no plan for dinner. This is where soup gets good. Welcome to Soup School, where I’ll teach you how to turn what you already have into a soup that tastes like you meant to make it all along. My simple soup-building method walks you from the first ingredients in the pot to that final spoonful that makes everyone ask for...

repost from my recipe posted in 2024 There are certain recipes that just taste like home, and chicken and dumplings is one of them. And dare I say it? This homemade version might just give Cracker Barrel a run for its money. Tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and onion simmer in a rich, herby chicken broth before soft, pillowy dumplings are added right to the pot. A splash of heavy cream at the end makes everything just creamy enough without turning it into a heavy cream-based soup. The...