Soups and Stews | Blue Flame Kitchen

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

The flavour of this soup comes from the Ras el Hanout, a Moroccan blend of spices that you can easily put together at home. This vegetarian soup makes for a hearty lunch or a light supper.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegan
Lamb Shank Stew

Served on the bone, lamb shanks always look impressive on the dinner table. Serve this hearty stew with a knife, fork and spoon.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: One Pot, Nut-Free
Smoky Vegetarian Chili

This hearty vegetarian chili is packed with carrots, bell peppers and beans. The smokiness comes from canned chipotle peppers, which are smoke-dried jalapenos.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Vegan, One Pot
Summer Tomato Noodle Soup

This summery soup is full of fresh tomatoes, pasta, snap peas and chives. Serve it as a light meal with a thick slice of artisan bread.

Yield: Serves 5.

Tags: Vegetarian
Tortellini Soup

Use store-bought fresh cheese tortellini to make this easy kid-friendly soup. This is a great thermos-filler for school lunches.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Quick, One Pot, Vegetarian
Chili Con Carne Soup

Chili Con Carne is, simply speaking, chili with meat. This soup version makes for a good meal when you add a nice hunk of bread.

Yield: Serves 4 - 6.

Tags: One Pot, Dinner
Slow Cooker Southwestern Beef Stew

The slow cooker is the perfect vehicle for this stew. The beef gets nice and tender and the slow simmer lets the Southwestern flavours blend together.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Freezer Friendly, Slow Cooker, Weeknight Meal
Big Batch Chili Con Carne

When we say “big batch,” we’re not kidding. This chili recipe feeds 50, making it perfect for big groups. Packed with ground beef and three kinds of beans, it’s bound to please a hungry crowd.

Yield: Serves 50

Tags: Flourless, Freezer Friendly, Make Ahead, Cooking for a Crowd
Three Onion Soup

Sweet onions, shallots and leeks come together in this nuanced take on classic French onion soup. Serve it as a warming first course at a wintertime dinner.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Nut-Free
Asparagus Bisque

A bisque is a smooth and creamy soup. Bisques are traditionally seafood-based, but this rich soup is made with fresh asparagus, giving it a dramatic green hue.

Yield: Serves 6 as a starter.

Tags: Make Ahead, Nut-Free

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