Soup

Savour the rich flavour of this easy French onion soup recipe as a light dinner or robust appetizer. No French soup bowls? No problem, we have an easy swap.

Versions of this versatile soup have been around since ancient Roman soldiers ate minestrone for sustenance. Every nonna makes it differently and, aside from a few specific rules, minestrone is flexible and lenient.

This makes a big batch of comforting chicken soup. Enjoy a bowl now, then tuck the rest in the freezer for a soothing homemade supper down the road.

There are as many variations of dan faa tong (egg flower soup) as there are fans of it, yet the core components remain steadfast—a cornstarch slurry thickens the broth, into which ribbons of egg unfurl and bloom. The trick to the latter is slowly pouring the whisked eggs into the swirling broth and then allowing those strands to set before stirring again, lest they break. This rendition has tomatoes for a balance of sweet and sour.—Tara O’Brady

Baby carrots make a quick-cooking base for this maple syrup- and dijon-spiked soup. It's the perfect cozy bowl for a chilly fall day.