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Southwestern antifreeze: Black Bean Soup with Ham Hocks—and cumin, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, cilantro {recipe}
Potage Parmentier: With just six ingredients, Julia's potato leek soup is a simple, satisfying antidote for holiday culinary excess.
Delicious, hearty Potato, Parsnip and Carrot Soup with sausage and dill, based on childhood memories and perfect for autumnal weather.
In the hands of the French, a handful of basic ingredients becomes Potage Crécy, a colorful, subtle, creamy carrot soup.