Black Bean Soup - with Lime Cilantro Inlay

A dollop of sour cream in each bowl gets them purring like pussy cats.

Borscht

The Ukrainians made borsch...and the Mennonites of the Ukraine borrowed the soup and called it Borscht.
This soup freezes well. We freeze it in 2 litre empty milk cartons.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheese.

Brodetto Pesce

A simple Italian seafood soup featuring firm white fish and prawns.

Cauliflower Soup with Hazelnuts and Bacon

Creamy puréed soups always benefit from having crunchy things sprinkled on top. This recipe is from Waterfront Wines, in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Cream of Chicken and Fennel Soup

Rich and satisfying, this chicken soup gets an unexpected yet delicious infusion of flavour from fennel. Both chopped fennel bulbs and crushed fennel seeds provide a nice anise-scented touch to this extra smooth soup.

Cream of Fennel and apple Soup

Nice and subtle, not overpowering. May be served hot or cold. Features an Ambrosia apple - one of B.C.'s favorites.

Cream of Field Mushroom Soup

Dead easy to make, and always gets compliments.

Cream of Tomato Soup

A Shaw family classic, modernized from James Beard's Mothers Tomato soup recipe.

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Soup with Cheese Tortellini

Creamy White Bean Rosemary Soup

Creamy and delicious

Dutch Cream of Mustard Soup -- Zaansemosterdsoep

On our first trip to Holland, we tasted this soup at the Goude Karp and grokked it. This year, we returned, only to find it off the menu. However on our last day in Amsterdam, we found a great version on the menu of the Omval restaurant.

French Onion Soup

Soupe a l'Oignon is a traditional winter favourite.

Harira soup (hearty lentil)

A hearty Moroccan delight

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Earthy mushrooms are the savory stars of this creamy, pungent, satisfying Hungarian mushroom soup.

Indonesian Chicken Soup - Soto Ayam

Soto Ayam, an Indonesian version of chicken soup, is a clear herbal broth brightened by fresh turmeric and herbs, with skinny noodles buried in the bowl. It may be served with a boiled egg, fried shallots, celery leaves and herbs, and is hearty enough for a meal.

Lebenese Red Lentil Soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - Avgolemono

Adds a Greek touch to chicken soup

Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Wagonwheels

This Macaroni & Cheese Soup is a fun treat for kids and adults alike.

Margaret’s Chicken Soup

Another Shaw family classic.

Minestrone

We love this minestrone soup recipe because it’s so satisfying, but still light and fresh. Onions, carrots, and celery add depth of flavor to its herb-flecked tomato broth, and beans and pasta make it nice and thick.

Mulligatawny Soup

This Mulligatawny Soup is a traditional curry soup with origins in Indian cuisine and it’s deeply satisfying, comforting and delicious. Mildly spicy, creamy, loaded with chicken and apples, simply incredible!

Portuguese Bean Soup

Margaret's Favourite Stew. Feeds quite a large crowd.

Potato Leek Soup

The smoky taste of ham and the essence of sage combine to bring out the subtle flavours in this hearty soup. We leave the skin on the potatoes to provide extra vitamins.

Roasted Garlic Soup

This soup features a holy trinity of garlic, gruyere and sherry. It's ideal when you are having people over for lunch.

Roasted Roma Tomato Soup

A taste of Provence, Nice in particular. This soup can be extended to 10 servings by adding a 28 oz. can of whole Roma tomatoes, and a 1-litre box of chicken stock.

Salmon Chowder

A Canadian west coast classic, Keeps up to a week in the refrigerator.

Scallop Corn Chowder

This soup is at its prime in the late summer / early fall when corn is abundant and sweet. It goes well with sea scallops that are dusted with smoked paprika, cumin and pepper. Other chowder mainstays - potatoes, bacon and onion - also contribute to the taste and texture of this soup.

Sopa de Ajo - Garlic Soup

Definitely a hearty peasant soup, economical and reasonably quick to make.

Sorrel Soup

Sorrel, which has a tendency to turn grey when cooked, is a brilliant, healthy-looking green in this soup.

Summer Borscht

A large recipe, for feeding the farm workers in summer.

Suppa di Tortellini Toscana

The traditional ones are always great.

Thai Lemongrass soup - Tom Kha Gai

The classic soup from Thailand

Tortilla Soup

A delight from Mexico

Turkish Style Lentil Soup

This recipe resembles a classic Indian dal makhani both in appearance and its wonderfully creamy texture. But instead of red kidney beans and urad dal simmered in an Indian-spiced cream-based sauce, green/brown and red lentils are cooked here in a seasoned coconut milk sauce with sumac, mint and dill. The result is a deliciously unique and warming combination of earthy, tangy, zesty and slightly sweet flavors with a refreshing twist from the fresh mint that will have you spooning bowlfuls with increasing pleasure as you explore the layers of tastes in your mouth. Sumac is the dried fruit of a temperature shrub ground to a powder and used extensively in Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine. You can easily find it in any Middle Eastern or Asian grocer.

Tuscan Bean and Sausage Stew

Fairly quick at 40 minutes. It's hearty, filling and just what you need to warm yourself on a chilly spring evening

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Italy does simplicity well. And it does simplicity deliciously, especially when it comes to food like white bean soup. With only eight major ingredients, this soup, accompanied by crusty bread and Parmesan shavings can be a whole meal.

Wagon Wheel Beef Soup

A healthy soup targetting kids.

West Coast Clam Chowder

A refined, as opposed to a robust chowder

West Coast Clam Chowder

White Clam Chowder

Zanzarelli

an Italian egg drop soup

Zuppa Toscana