Test Kitchen Recipes
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Lobster Bisque
My grandmother would make lobster bisque all the time, so it's always been a comforting recipe to me. If you don't care to cook live lobsters, they can usually cook it where you buy them. Just be sure to tell them to keep the shells; they are key to this delicious soup! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Sweet Potato and Crab Soup
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the...
Golden Squash Soup
This special recipe from my mother-in-law is one that I enjoy making as part of our fall meals. The soup...
Autumn Bisque
I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh...
Carrot-Parsnip Bisque
Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...
Pear Squash Bisque with Cinnamon Cream
This lightly sweet and fruity squash soup makes a lovely first course for Thanksgiving. The texture is creamy and smooth....
Butternut Bisque
A delicious dinner is even more memorable when I start with this butternut squash bisque. It has a bit zip...
Rustic Autumn Soup
This recipe is a great way to use the harvest of fall. The rich, velvety soup makes a special first...
Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon
A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at...
Sweet Potato and Pear Soup
I’m a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from...
Gingered Pumpkin Bisque
Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down...
Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda
I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a...
Nutty Pumpkin Bisque
Hearty and comforting pumpkin soup is the perfect starter to a holiday meal or the star performer of an autumn...
Pumpkin Soup
While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to...
Quick Curried Pumpkin Soup
This soup is wonderfully warming on an autumn day. The subtle curry flavor enhances the pumpkin.
Smoky & Spicy Vegetable Bisque
I like to serve this soup with a side of bruschetta or a caprese salad to make a complete meal....
Sweet Potato Bisque
I love to serve this bright orange, sweet potato bisque for special occasions in fall and winter. The recipe includes...
Artichoke Tomato Bisque
Tomatoes and roasted sweet red pepper pair up to create a fabulous base for this herb cream soup. Serve it...