Chowder

Laura Trevino of Washington, D.C., writes: "This hearty chowder is the perfect thing for a chilly evening. Serve it with dark beer and crusty bread or oyster crackers."

When adding the flour, it's important to do so delicately. It must be cooked to remove any raw taste. This thickens the soup nicely.

This is a delicate, light-tasting soup.

Dive into this creamy cauliflower and potato chowder for a comforting vegetarian meal.

Studded with green peas and enriched with a swirl of cream, this pea and potato chowder feels light and bright—perfect for a cool spring evening.

Sweet corn and fresh clams come together in this luxuriously creamy yet entirely dairy-free summer soup.

Bacon and cream gild this ultra-rich corn chowder recipe, but it easily goes vegetarian if you want it to.