This simple and satisfying lentil soup never fails to lift the spirits. MAKES 6 SERVINGS 1 1⁄2 tablespoons canola oil...
Chinese Cuisine
Ready in just about 15 minutes, this easy one-pot wonder makes the perfect rush-hour supper. Cremini or cultivated white mushrooms...
Ramen noodle soup is endlessly popular in China—small wonder, as the Chinese invented this wonderfully thin and curly noodle. Instant...
I still dream about the inspiration of this simple yet delicious soup, always made with the freshest of rice noodles...
One of the five sacred grains of ancient China, millet is available in Asian markets and health food stores. This...
Tofu puffs, also known as bean curd puffs or bean kow, are golden squares of soybean curd that have been...
Traditionally served on New Year’s Day, this mildly flavored vegetable stew is well suited to most palates. For extra punch,...
Congee, a savory or sweet stewlike porridge, most commonly made with rice, is the ultimate Chinese comfort food. MAKES 6...
This nourishing and mildly sweet soup is often fed to children. A fresh arrowroot looks like a small onion with...
You can experiment using different combinations of vegetables in this light yet hearty soup, delicious with Chinese Corn Flour Flatbread...
Made with both fresh and frozen spinach, this wonton soup is as simple to make as it is superb to...
In northern China, particularly in and around the city of Harbin, close to the Russian border, a spicy sweet-and-sour variation...
Cauliflower is one of the most beloved vegetables in Hunan, where the beautiful white heads grow prolifically. For a delicious...
Here is an ideal soup to make in late summer with the last of the season’s less-than-perfect corn, when the...
This fragrant, pumpkin-colored soup is an excellent opener to Thanksgiving. MAKES 6 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon canola oil 2⁄3 cup chopped...
A Chinese classic since the 1950s, this retro-style soup, whose integral ingredient is a can of creamed corn, is consistently...
This simple yet delicious soup is the perfect starter for any Asian-style meal. Chinese chili paste can replace the Sichuan...
Though not traditional, preroasting the apples and vegetables lends this superb soup a luxurious taste. Any tart apple can replace...
Cleansing and cooling, with delicate winter white flesh, winter melon is a popular soup ingredient in China. Based on a...
China produces over one-third of the world’s apples—not surprisingly, they often find their way into soups. The following recipe is...