Do you pack away your stock pot and stow your slow cooker when the warmer months arrive? Not so! Spring and summer vegetables—peas, squash, asparagus, spinach, corn—make wonderful light and flavorful soups that won't weigh you down. It'd be a shame to miss them! Here are 10 favorite recipes: More

According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 79 million people are considered prediabetic. With those staggering numbers, it's no wonder many cooks are in search of healthy meal ideas for those living with diabetes. Registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Angela Ginn gave us some tips for satisfying, diabetic-friendly meals, as well as her recipe for tasty tri-color lentil soup. More

As you know, it's Reader Request Week here on The Kitchn, and one request came through loud and clear: more one-pot meals, 5-ingredient, and leftover-worthy recipes! So it's perfectly clear what needed to happen this week: a simple and delicious weeknight chili. More

We'd be remiss to let Reader Request Week go by without an in-depth look at homemade broths and stocks, the building blocks of good soups! Whether it's chicken, vegetable, beef, or shellfish, most soups start with a savory, brothy brew. Here are recipes, tips, and good ideas for better stock at home. More

There are few better comfort foods than Vietnamese phở. When I'm on the verge of a cold or in need of a culinary pick-me-up, I sit down to a restorative bowl of aromatic broth, slippery rice noodles, and fresh, customizable garnishes. More

Lentil soup has a lot going for it. You can make a big pot of it in about thirty minutes, which will then last all week. One bowl is hearty and filling enough to last you to the next meal, but it's also one of the healthiest dishes you can put on the table. And if you think of lentil soup as bland and boring, it's time to get cozy with the spice cupboard. More

Ain't the slow cooker grand? You can load it up at night or early in the morning with a few ingredients, then come home after work to a hot meal waiting for you. It's almost like having your own private chef. Well — not quite (you still do some of the work!), but it's still pretty great.

But the slow cooker isn't just for supper. You can make terrific breakfast grains, and great make-ahead lunch staples. Read on for 15 of our favorite slow cooker meals, from ginger pork and barbecue chicken that make great lunches, to spiced porridge for breakfast and chickpea stew for supper. More

Cooking up a pot of soup is a classic way to feed a crowd, but what if you're a single person who often cooks for one? Can you still have your soup and eat it too? Read on for a few tips on how a single diner can enjoy several meals from one pot of hot, delicious soup. More

Canned soups are a quick, budget-friendly lunch when there is no time to cook, but they can often be salty, bland, or just boring. Adding just an ingredient or two from your own pantry or fridge can turn a ho-hum canned soup into a satisfying meal. Here are our 10 favorite additions: More

To be honest, I did not expect to find pleasure in a bowl of kale and potato soup this time of year. These are days when my thoughts meander towards the promise of spring ingredients like peas and asparagus. But when a CSA delivery of curly green kale and red potatoes coincided with the arrival of a cold front, I was suddenly grateful for the comfort and nourishment of soup. More