Recipes with chicken stock

Stir-fried pork in wine sauce is a classic Chinese dish with stir-fried pork loin braised in a homemade wine lees paste of rice, yeast, soy, and sherry.

Chilled avocado soup with shrimp, buttermilk, lemon, and garlic blended silky smooth. A no-cook cold soup that's creamy, tangy, and elegant for summer entertaining.

Sizzling rice hot and sour soup with chicken, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and crispy fried rice crusts dropped tableside for a dramatic sizzle. Includes homemade rice crust instructions.

Pan-seared salmon with orange juice and herbs, served over red potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. A complete one-pan dinner ready in 50 minutes.

Hot and sour soup with tofu, snow peas, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a tangy, spicy broth thickened with cornstarch. A vegetable-loaded Chinese-style soup ready in under an hour.

Cajun-seasoned chicken breasts with a sweet-hot pepper jelly glaze made with vinegar, green onions, and chicken broth. One skillet, 25 minutes, and big bold Cajun flavor.

White chicken chili slow-cooked with cannellini beans, green chili peppers, and lime juice. Seared chicken simmers all day in the crockpot and gets topped with sharp cheddar.

Broccoli and sweet potato soup with a creamy yam puree base, sauteed garlic, celery, and a hint of allspice. Topped with fresh watercress and just as good served chilled.

Creamy tarragon chicken salad with red grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts in a sour cream-mayo dressing. Elegant lunch salad for sandwiches, lettuce cups, or a scoop on greens.

Rich black bean soup simmered with bacon, ham, brown rice, cumin, and garlic, then blended smooth and finished with sherry. A big-batch crowd pleaser.

Spicy root vegetable stew with carrots, turnips, parsnips, and mushrooms simmered in tomato-paste-thickened broth with chili pepper and herbs. Big-batch, freezer-friendly, and served over couscous.

Elegant shrimp-stuffed artichokes made easy in the microwave. Pine nuts, parmesan, and tender shrimp fill steamed artichoke hearts in just 25 minutes.

Mussel and saffron soup with fresh mussels steamed in white wine, simmered in a leek, garlic, and fenugreek broth tinted golden with saffron and finished with cream.

Hearty vegetable pasta soup with zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, six cloves of garlic, and fettuccine in chicken broth. A warming one-pot soup for cold, rainy days.

Lamb Creole gumbo with browned riblets, stewed tomatoes, okra, black-eyed peas, white wine, and lemon. A Cajun-Louisiana stew with a lamb twist that freezes well.

Pheasant braised until tender in a Mexican-style almond red sauce, where ground almonds thicken a rich, nutty, mildly spiced sauce. A rustic game-bird dish that works just as well with chicken.

Cream of artichoke soup with lemon and garlic, simmered in chicken broth and pureed smooth. A velvety, elegant soup with bright citrus notes and no cream needed.

General Tso's chicken made with dark-meat thighs: crispy-fried pieces tossed in a ginger-scallion soy sauce with chili paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil finish.

Sesame turkey and broccoli stir-fry with garlic, green onions, and soy sauce, served over shredded lettuce and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Light, lean, and ready in 30 minutes.

Southern turnip green soup with cubed turnip roots, wilted and pureed greens, half-and-half, and a spoonful of cooked grits for body. Florida-style cream soup rooted in soul food.

Szechwan chicken soup with ramen noodles, chopped apples, snow peas, and red pepper flakes in chicken broth. A quick, spicy-sweet Asian-inspired soup using cooked chicken and pantry staples.

Classic leek and potato soup that pulls double duty: hot with croutons or chilled with milk, chives, and Tabasco for homemade vichyssoise. French bistro basics, two ways.

White bean chicken chili: navy beans simmered with bell peppers, onion, cumin, and chili powder, topped with roasted spiced chicken, salsa, sour cream, and a warm cheese quesadilla on the side.

Lobster Moana: tropical-island lobster stir-fry from the New York Times archive with rum, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, snow peas, and napa cabbage, thickened with egg.

This 45-minute stovetop vegetable soup layers sweet potatoes, zucchini, and broccoli in chicken broth with shredded potatoes for natural thickness. Celery seed and cumin add unexpected warmth to the silky cream finish.

Hearty minestrone: vegetable soup with leeks, potatoes, white beans, zucchini, orzo pasta, and spinach in chicken broth. Lighter weeknight take on the Italian classic in 30 minutes.

French onion soup fondue with butter-sauteed onions simmered in beef broth, chilled to remove fat, then broiled with Monterey Jack cheese on thick sourdough toast.

Loaded black bean soup pureed silky-smooth with smoky ham hock, sherry, lemon, and a finish of sour cream and fresh dill. Steakhouse-style classic that elevates the humble bean.

Warm vegetable salad with julienned carrots, turnips, celery, tomatoes, green beans, and snow peas on mache and radicchio, dressed in shallot vinaigrette and garnished with fresh truffles.

Grilled steak and peppers vinaigrette stacks sirloin over butter-braised leeks and tops it with charred Cuban peppers in a Dijon-red wine dressing. A bistro-style three-layer plate.

New Mexican chili pork with cubed pork shoulder coated in ground red chile and oregano, simmered in broth until tender. Authentic Southwestern chile colorado served with pinto beans.

Sizzling pork pockets with Dijon-marinated pork loin strips stir-fried and stuffed into warm pitas with lettuce and creamy tarragon dressing. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Fried shrimp wonton soup with crispy golden wontons, a cornstarch-thickened chicken broth, silky egg white ribbons, and smoky Smithfield ham garnish. A banquet-style Chinese soup.

Chicken and cherries jubilee braises whole chickens in cherry juice and chili sauce for 6 to 8 hours, finished with a sherry-brandy flambé cherry sauce. Retro slow-cooker showstopper.

Creamy sweet potato soup with shallots, nutmeg, dry sherry, and half-and-half, topped with chopped walnuts. A velvety holiday starter soup that's elegant enough for Thanksgiving.

Chicken and hash brown bake layered with mushrooms, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and topped with sliced almonds. Comfort-food casserole that turns leftover roast chicken into Sunday dinner.

Thai chicken coconut soup (tom kha gai) with lemongrass, coconut milk, lime juice, jalapeno, and fresh cilantro. A simplified version of the classic with rich, aromatic broth.

Curried corn and tomato soup: a silky pureed Indian-spiced soup with sweet corn kernels, fresh tomato, and a swirl of cooling yogurt. Bright, warming, and ready in 40 minutes.

Warm chicken and rice salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with fresh tarragon and chives. Light, herbaceous, and served warm instead of cold. No mayo, all flavor.

Microwave fish fillets with curry powder, cayenne, lemon juice, and butter in under 5 minutes. A fast, no-fuss way to cook flaky, seasoned fish on a busy weeknight.

Creamy sweet potato soup with hot pepper relish and chicken broth, pureed smooth and topped with sour cream. Just five ingredients for a warming, spiced bowl.

Lentils and spaghetti tossed with sauteed kale, ham, cumin, and red pepper flakes in chicken broth. A hearty, high-protein pasta loaded with greens and earthy lentils.

Creamy carrot-orange soup pureed with fresh orange juice, tomato paste, honey, and rice for body, topped with toasted cashews. A velvety blended soup with bright citrus flavor.

Hot and sour tofu soup builds a silky Chinese-style broth with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and chili oil, thickened with cornstarch and finished with green onions.

Santa Fe red pork chili with coarsely ground pork shoulder, beer, stewed tomatoes, and layers of cumin and chili powder. No beans, no shortcuts. A thick, meaty Tex-Mex red chili simmered low and slow.

Ginger chicken soup with soy-marinated tofu, fresh spinach, and a ginger-infused broth. A light, warming bowl with clean Asian flavors, low in calories and ready in under an hour.

Classic mushroom bisque with sauteed mushrooms in a butter-cream roux with dry mustard, chives, and a splash of sherry. Rich, velvety, and ready in 25 minutes.

Chinese-style chicken with snow peas, mushrooms, and celery in a ginger-soy sauce thickened with cornstarch. A simple one-skillet stir-fry dinner ready in 45 minutes.