This soup serves up asparagus two ways: First, blended in a smooth, flavorful soup, and second, roasted with ham and used as an add-in. I love the way the ham gets crispy edges in the oven and gives more flavor to the asparagus bits. Prep time 20 minutesServes 6 21/2...

If you raise an eyebrow at the anchovies in this ingredient list, let me explain. If they’re not your thing (or you think they probably aren’t), just use them anyway. They add a deep, salty, umami flavor to the leeks and seem to “melt” away during cooking. No fishy...

When I served this sweet, earthy soup to my three young daughters, they gasped, proclaimed it the color of lipstick, and happily gobbled it up. The bright, creamy fuchsia color really steals the show and is the reason my favorite color is “beet.” Prep time 30...

If you don’t have an immersion blender, I’d highly recommend investing in one. They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to clean, and you’ll be glad you have one for pureeing soups and sauces. This soup buzzes together beautifully, and the crispy, salty prosciutto is...

According to my kids, this is Creamy Bacon Soup. They still have no idea that a main ingredient is mushrooms, which they despise. I may spill the beans down the road—perhaps when they’re packing to leave for college. We love how creamy and filling it is, and you’d...

According to Disney’s movie Tangled, hazelnut soup is Rapunzel’s favorite. My girls didn’t need any convincing to try this, and ate two bowls each at dinner and two more for lunch the next day. If your dinner guests are over the age of six, they may also appreciate...

Bright, yellow summer squash transforms this soup into a cheerful color. This soup screams summertime, and it’s a great way to use up the squash that spills out of your garden. The spicy, buttery ghee is definitely one to try. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 For the...