A pot of cabbage soup simmering on the stove has long been a joyous winter tradition. My mom often made soup with a base of cabbage and canned tomatoes to use up the bits of vegetables in our fridge.

Why cabbage works: Cabbage softens in soup, adding sweetness, body, and a nutrient boost while holding up to long cooking times. Flavor-building tips: Caramelizing cabbage, sautéing aromatics, and ...

The art of making soup was a mystery to me as a child. Though my mother cooked well and often, whenever I had a bowl of soup to nurse a cold or for a quick meal, it came from a can. (Sorry to out you ...

I always assume I have at least a few onions in my pantry, and that assumption has gotten me into trouble on a few occasions. Most recently, this occurred when I had planned to make French onion soup.