It can be hard to resist a recipe that includes the phrase ¡°lime-scented sour cream¡± so why even try. Cauliflower is simmered until tender, pureed until smooth, enriched with a scoop of that lime-scented sour cream and then served with crumbles of crisp chorizo and another dollop of that cream.

A velvety-smooth soup spotlighting cauliflower's many delicate flavors, accentuated by saut¨¦ed onion and leek.

Fiskesuppe, as it¡¯s called in Norwegian, can be found at nearly every restaurant on the Lofoten Islands of northern Norway.

A long time ago on the Caribbean island of St. John, in a little shack of a restaurant surrounded by goats and lapping waves, we had pumpkin soup that tasted like heaven. I¡¯ve had many pumpkin soups since, but none as good as that one. It was slightly spicy and creamy, with a hint of curry. Much better than most pumpkin soups that are too sweet and taste like pie. This is my re-creation of that soup.

Note: Can be served cold/vegan.

This is a simple stew that delivers big flavor.

This stew is wonderful on its own, but it is also great spooned over polenta or stirred into a simple risotto.

This fish-enhanced garlic soup is the humblest soup and also one of the most flavorful.

This delicate, mint-scented soup is one of the first recipes we return to when spring arrives in Minnesota each year.

Vegan: Omit the cheese from the pesto recipe.
Gluten-free