A search for the simplest chicken soup recipe led me to an old and, unfortunately, long-ignored cookbook on my shelf, “Truly Unusual Soups,” by Lu Lockwood. That’s where I rediscovered this recipe for ...

1 16-ounce can butter (lima) beans, rinsed and drained In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. In the same skillet, cook beef ...

Serves 6 (makes about 8 cups). Note: This easy soup is thickened with peanut butter, which gives it a creamy richness that seems almost decadent. It's mildly spiced, so if you want a bit more kick, ...

Heat a heavy bottom soup pot on medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and onions. Cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, garlic, tomato paste and ...

A well-cooked pot of beans can be summed up in two words - humble and hearty. Dried or canned beans don't need many frills to provide warmth and comfort or extra trips to specialty stores. Toss in ...

A search for the simplest chicken-soup recipe led me to an old and, unfortunately, long-ignored cookbook on my shelf, Truly Unusual Soups, by Lu Lockwood. That’s where I rediscovered this recipe for a ...

The classic combination of rajma chawal with pyaaz and achaar is a sensory delight, so much so that even thinking about it can make your stomach rumble with anticipation! But rajma's charm goes far ...