2,314 thickener recipes

Creamy potato soup blends chicken broth, celery, and tender potatoes into a velvety puree finished with low-fat milk. A simple stovetop classic with a whisper of cayenne heat.

Tangy cream sorrel soup with leeks, potatoes, and fresh herbs, pureed silky smooth. A classic French potager soup with a bright, lemony bite that's ready in 40 minutes.

Sizzling rice soup is a Chinese restaurant classic where deep-fried crispy rice meets hot chicken broth at the table, creating a dramatic crackle. Julienned chicken, watercress, and scallions round out the bowl.

Cold cucumber beet soup with a rosy pink color from pickled beets, blended with sour cream and chicken broth. No cooking required, just chill and serve.

Little soup: chicken broth with artichoke bottoms, asparagus, egg yolk ribbons, lettuce, and chopped pistachios. A light, elegant spring soup that cooks in 10 minutes.

This soup can be served hot or cold. It is important not to cook the avocado for any length of time because it can develop a bitter flavour.

Golden squash and carrot bisque: yellow summer squash, carrots, and onion puréed smooth and enriched with evaporated milk. A vibrant, make-ahead chilled 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.

Light pasta and basil soup with broken vermicelli, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan in a fragrant chicken broth. A simple Italian-inspired bowl ready in under an hour.

Kid-friendly paella: chicken drumettes, bacon, saffron rice, and peas in a single pan. A gentler introduction to Spanish flavors that still delivers that signature golden, crackling bottom.

Basic quinoa cooked pilaf-style with garlic and olive oil, toasted in the pan before simmering in chicken broth. A nutty, fluffy grain side dish in under an hour.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

Crispy fried tortillas wrapped around a chicken filling.

Summer risotto loaded with chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, finished with Romano cheese. A one-pot Italian rice dinner ready in 30 minutes with fresh seasonal flavors.

Quick couscous bowl: pearl couscous steeped in chicken broth, topped with sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a can of minestrone. 20-minute pantry dinner that feels homemade.

Toasted bulgur wheat pilaf with sauteed mushrooms and green onions, simmered in chicken broth with oregano. A nutty, earthy side dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.