Lentils and vegetables simmer into a flavourful and aromatic broth. Paired with hearty Multigrain Loaves, this vegetarian soup makes a perfect starter or light entrée.
Poaching chicken in vinegar-flavoured broth adds intriguing flavour and elevates chicken to company fare. Crisping the skin under the broiler just gilds the lily.
Hearty simmered beef, vegetables and noodles always make for a warm welcome home on a cool night. Cooking the noodles in the soup thickens the broth and gives the dish that "stick to your ribs" feeling. They do soak up some of the broth, though, so you may want to add a bit of water to any leftovers before reheating to make them soupy again.
Cost: $2.30/serving
Refrigerating the stock makes it easy to remove fat because it rises and solidifies on the surface. It's a great trick for any broth, stew or sauce.
This creamy rice dish featuring canned broth and bottled roasted peppers makes a full-flavoured cheesy dish. Add to the Mediterranean feel by including chopped canned artichoke hearts.
If your family likes it spicy, increase the chipotle chili to taste. Concerned about sodium? Replace sodium-reduced chicken broth with water and look for no-salt-added canned beans.
This hearty vegetable casserole comes to the table with some soupy broth that is wonderful sopped up with crusty bread. Enjoy it as a meatless meal or with sausages.
This hearty soup-stew version of pulled pork has a rich, smoky tomato broth with a little kick. Pair it with Cornmeal Green Onion Biscuits for a classic combination.
This light yet satisfying soup is perfect for chasing away the chills. When making the broth, add a few slices of fresh gingerroot and a couple of green onions for extra flavour.
Garlic becomes sweet as it cooks gently in this fennel-laced broth. The fennel fronds have a delicate flavour similar to dill. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus.
