In India, lentil-based dals are often served as a side dish, but adding a host of vibrant vegetables turns this into a main course.

The flavor of this pasta fagioli is so haunting and the texture so voluptuous that you’ll wonder how such modest ingredients could conspire to create something so indulgent....

Where does grand inspiration come from? It might be waiting in your kitchen cabinet or in your market bag.

Here is an almost effortless soup that will taste even better the day after it's made.

Kombu comes packaged in dried lengths that are most easily cut with scissors.

Extra-sharp Cheddar and malty English ale balance perfectly in this hearty soup.

Chickpeas add meaty body to a home-style vegetable soup; round out the flavors with a sprinkling of grated cheese.