Soup/Stew

To clean leeks, trim off 3 inches of the green and then slice them in half lengthwise. Run under cold water to remove sand, then continue with the recipe.

John C. Ryan, Murphysboro, Ill.
"My wife used to make a better chili than I do, which is how this recipe got its name."

For a picnic, transport the soup in a thermos.

Brewed green tea is a delicious, aromatic broth for scallops in this refined rendition of Japan's ochazuke, or "tea rice." The comforting soup-like dish evolved from using hot tea to rinse out rice bowls at the end of meals. Serve this as a light lunch or as an appetizer, followed by teriyaki-marinated chicken or salmon and some steamed Asian greens.

A hearty soup that tastes just as good when rewarmed the next day.

This hearty Belgian stew gets flavor from caramelized onions and dark beer.

Harira Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 12 1/2 hr

Perfect with mashed potatoes.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

We've suggested toasted French bread as an accompaniment to this soup, but bear in mind it is not included in our calorie count. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Even better over rice. Top it with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.