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The 65 Best Winter Soups To Warm You Up All Season Long

Soup season is something we celebrate all year round, but come wintertime? There’s nothing we crave more than a hot, steaming bowl. We’re not picky either. Chilisstewschowderscreamy soups…we love them ALL, so we rounded up our best and brightest for inspiration all season long. From easy soups to multi-day projects (hi, ramen), there’s something here for everyone and every occasion. Soup’s on!

Let’s start with the classics. When we’re sick or feeling down, nothing hits like chicken noodle, so we tested ours over and over to get it perfect. Other comforting go-tos include our minestrone, our Italian wedding soup, our beef stew, our pozole, and our French onion soup. Let us know in the comments below what your go-to is when you’re feeling under the weather.

Feeling a little bored of your standbys? Not to worry, we’ve got tons of innovative soups here that’ll perk you right up come dinnertime. Try turning your favorite sandwich into a soup, like we did in our Philly cheesesteak soup or our meatball sub soup; by adding innovative flavors in, like in our gochujang white chicken chili or our chicken spinach artichoke soup; or taking inspiration from your family’s other go-to dinners, like we did in our cabbage roll soup or our chicken Parm soup. Best part about these soup recipes? There is a TON of wiggle room to make them your own. Get creative and try adding in different proteins, different noodles, different greens…soup can pretty much handle it all.

Appliance-heads, we didn’t forget about you either. We’ve included some of our favorite slow-cooker and Instant pot soups here too, like our slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup, our Instant Pot pho, and our slow cooker creamy gnocchi soup.

You know what goes well with soup? Salads and sandwiches! Check out our favorite winter salads, our best soup & sandwich combos, and our top hearty dinner sandwiches to help round out your meals.

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Toss Your Bacon Immediately If You Notice These Signs

I’ve always joked that adding bacon to a recipe is just plain cheating. Its mixture of saltiness, smokiness, and flavorful fat can take an ordinary dish from ho-hum to holy moly! (This Brussels sprouts recipe is a good example.) Of course, it’s also delicious on its own, whether for breakfast or as a crunchy snack

Bacon’s high fat content is what makes it so irresistible, but it’s also the reason it can quickly turn rancid. Spoiled bacon will ruin not only your meal, but possibly your day if you get a case of food poisoning. Here’s how you can tell if your bacon is safe to eat and also how long you should expect it to last.

How to Tell If Bacon Has Gone Bad 

  • Appearance: Fresh bacon should be a vibrant pink with marbled white fat streaks. Any significant color change is a red flag. If you see a noticeable discoloration, like a grayish, greenish, or brownish tint, throw it out immediately. In some cases, you might be able to see mold spots that are either white or black. Don’t be tempted to cut off the visibly molded parts and use the rest. Even if you can’t see mold, it could be lurking there. When in doubt, throw it out.
  • Texture: A slimy texture or stickiness on the bacon indicates bacteria is present. Slime occurs when bacteria begins to break down the meat. If your bacon is slimy or sticky to the touch, discard immediately.
  • Smell: While fresh bacon has a subtle meaty smell, bacon that has gone bad will emit a strong, unpleasant odor. A sour or sulfuric smell means that bacteria, yeast, or fungi are growing on the meat, and it needs to be tossed out.

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Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops

Use your trusty air fryer (or air fryer toaster oven) to make the best (and easiest) pork chops of your life. Trust us — once you try this air fryer pork chop recipe, you’ll never go back to your old method again.

Why Cook Pork Chops In the Air Fryer?

The air fryer’s rapid air circulation yields pork chops that are crispy on the outside, yet flavorful and juicy on the inside. What more could you want in an easy pork chop recipe?

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

Mix Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each pork chop in olive oil, then dredge in seasoned cheese mixture. Cook the pork chops, two at a time, in the preheated air fryer. Flip the pork chops halfway through cooking. Let the chops rest for a few minutes before serving.

How Long to Cook Pork Chops In the Air Fryer

This recipe should completely cook medium-sized pork chops in about 10 minutes in an air fryer set to 380 degrees F. Of course, since pork chops vary in thickness, it’s best to test the temperature before you dig in. An instant read food thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop should read at least 145 degrees F.

What to Serve With Pork Chops

These delicious pork chops deserve an equally delicious side dish. Looking for some tasty inspiration? Explore our collection of 15 Best Side Dishes for Pork Chops. Here are a few of the recipes you’ll find:

Green Beans and Mushroom Medley
Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
Roasted Beet and Kale Salad

How to Store Air Fryer Pork Chops

Store leftover pork chops in an airtight storage container or tightly wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in an oven set to 350 degrees F (with a few drops of broth or water to prevent dryness) until the pork is heated through.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This recipe was very good, quick, and easy,” raves laurieb2508. “I added smoked paprika to add more flavor and a small amount of Panko breadcrumbs and it turned out great!”

“Super easy, delicious, and made with items that I have in my pantry,” according to Lala.

“Delicious!” says Sabrina. “I used 1-inch thick boneless pork chops and air fried for 17 minutes. They came out golden brown with a perfect crust. Will definitely make again!”

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Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham

This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.

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43 Old-World German Recipes Worth Trying Today

It doesn’t have to be Oktoberfest to celebrate German cooking. Here are our best German recipes passed down by generations of home cooks.

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25 Things You Can Cook with Frozen Spinach

Spinach is one of those vegetables that people tend to have an opinion about. But we’re willing to bet that even the most outspoken spinach skeptic will find a recipe they love in this roundup. Spinach and artichoke dip, fluffy quiche, baked pasta dishes — there’s truly something for everyone!

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39 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD MAKE WITH PILLSBURY BISCUITS

Other than how supremely delicious they are, versatility is the number-one reason we love our biscuits so much. Hungry for a breakfast sandwich? How about a biscuit-topped casserole? Or monkey bread muffins? Biscuits can do it all! Start with Pillsbury biscuits and see where you go next.

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The One Ingredient You’re Probably Not Washing—and Why You Should

There are a lot of rules when it comes to cleaning your food. So many that it can become impossible to know exactly which ingredients you’re supposed to wash and how you’re supposed to do it correctly. That’s why we’re here to answer the food questions that you may have not thought about until you find yourself peeling an onion and thinking, should I be washing this?

Onions are one of the most used ingredients in the kitchen, due to their versatility and rich flavor. Think soups, stir-fries, pasta, and even hamburgers. No matter if you’re whipping up French onion dip from scratch or garnishing roasted potatoes with onions there’s one thing that we know for sure—you should be washing them before cooking.  

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34 Soup Recipes That Are Ready to Eat in 30 Minutes

Soup’s on! Nothing hits the spot like a warm, cozy bowl of soup. Whether you need comfort foods for flu season or you’re trying to thaw out with quick wintry recipes, soup will always do the trick. Luckily, homemade soup is a quick and easy family dinner or lunch that practically makes itself. These are our favorite 30-minute soup recipes, from brothy noodle options to creamy potato-based soups.

The only other thing to do is serve a fall harvest salad as a light side, or make a big loaf of Dutch-oven bread for dipping.

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12 Cheap Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make something delicious. Don’t believe us? Try one of these budget-friendly recipes that come straight from grandma’s recipe box, from crowd-pleasing casseroles and soups to basic breads and baked goods made with pantry staples. These tried-and-true, grandma-approved recipes are easy on the wallet, but big on flavor.

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