Blender

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

(Fresh Pea Soup)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Companion recipe to Spaghetti with Lobster and Mussels .

Adding potatoes to the puree reduces the amount of cream needed to give this soup its thick, creamy texture.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Apples and apple cider lend a pleasant sweetness to this beautiful soup.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Root vegetables are a staple of Irish cooking. They often show up in soups, such as this one from The Courtyard in Schull, Ireland.

The following chunky potato soup was inspired by a smooth version that one of our food editors enjoyed at The Bernerhof Inn in Glen, New Hampshire.

Popsicle molds are sold at some drugstores and department stores.

Old-fashioned green goddess dressing tastes as good today as it did back in the twenties, when it was invented. It's a delicious partner for mixed greens, chicken salad, cold poached salmon and sliced tomatoes.