418 velveting recipes

Classic French beurre blanc with fresh basil, Chablis, shallots, clam juice, and cream whisked with butter until velvety smooth. A luxurious 30-minute sauce built for seafood.

Lean ground beef simmers with mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, and egg noodles in a velvety cream of mushroom sauce. One skillet, one hour, and dinner is handled.

Cream of green bean soup with potatoes, onions, and garlic simmered in chicken broth, then pureed with heavy cream, milk, and butter. A velvety, vichyssoise-style soup served hot.

Striped bass fillets baked in white wine and lemon butter, finished with a velvety cream sauce enriched with egg yolks, tomatoes, mushrooms, and shallots. French-inspired elegance for a crowd.

Uncle Buck's currant jelly sauce is a fiery, tangy glaze for venison and wild game. Currant jelly, cayenne, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and butter simmer into a bold, velvety finish.

Velvety puréed spinach soup loaded with fresh basil, dill, and russet potatoes for body. Naturally low-fat and dairy-free, this herb-forward bowl serves a crowd in under an hour.

Canned refried beans transform into a velvety smooth soup with chicken broth, green chilies, and cilantro, topped with melted cheese and sour cream for a quick Mexican-inspired meal ready in 20 minutes.

Cream of chicken soup with wild rice made from scratch: homemade broth from a poached chicken, nutty wild rice, mushrooms, and a velvety roux finished with a splash of white wine. Northwoods comfort in a bowl.

Southwest black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham, chipotle, and cumin, then purees half for a velvety body. Topped with creme fraiche and red bell pepper for a smoky, hearty bowl.

A velvety, creamy garlic soup loaded with 2 cups of garlic and caramelized onions, thickened with stale French bread and finished with half and half. Inspired by New Orleans chef Susan Spicer. Even better the next day.

Golden-crusted chicken pieces sizzle in hot oil until the skin crackles and the meat stays juicy inside. The real magic happens when you turn those savory pan drippings into velvety cream gravy, rich with browned bits and seasoned to perfection.

Oyster and spinach soup with pureed oysters, spinach, milk, and half-and-half, finished with broiled whipped cream on top. A rich, velvety bisque-style soup with a golden cream cap.

Rich, velvety black bean soup with bacon, ham, brown rice, and eight onions simmered for hours then blended smooth. Finished with white wine and sherry for a luxurious bowl.

A velvety cream soup loaded with turkey, potatoes, celery, and creamed corn, seasoned with paprika and ginger. Ladle it into big bowls with crusty rolls for a warming post-holiday meal.

Chilled cream of potato soup made with instant potato flakes and evaporated milk for a velvety-smooth finish. Serve cold or hot in just 30 minutes. A refreshing summer starter for 4.

A velvety chocolate dessert soup made with grated semi-sweet chocolate, egg yolks, and milk, finished with whipped cream. Serve hot or chilled for an unexpected sweet course.