Anna Olson’s Best Soups and Stews

This recipe incorporates all the delicious flavours and key components of traditional cabbage rolls, without the extra work of rolling and filling the leaves.

In English, this classic French dish translates to boiled chicken, but it’s so much more than that; as the chicken cooks —soaked in water and wine— the addition of veggies gives this hearty soup a blue-ribbon status.

Veggie-filled minestrone soup gets a dose of Canadian flavour by adding maple syrup to the broth and topping each bowl with crispy strips of peameal bacon.

Make a big batch of this spicy pork and beans dish to serve for dinner and freeze the rest for another time-crunched weeknight.

Anna Olson masters a hearty chili with this mouthwatering slow cooker recipe that combines chicken, white kidney beans, fresh corn, jalapeno peppers and last but not least, beer.

Nothing says New Orleans more than a steaming bowl of rich, spicy gumbo. In NOLA, gumbo is a source of culinary pride, with chefs and home cooks swearing by their time-tested recipes. The secret to a great gumbo is the roux, the thickening base made from slowly pan-frying a mixture of butter and flour over a low heat so as not to burn it. The longer you cook it, the darker and richer the roux becomes, developing a delicious nutty flavour.

Try this recipe for Anna Olsen’s Seafood Gumbo

Nothing warms you from the inside out better than a steaming bowl of pho. Filled with thin slices of tender beef and hearty rice noodles, you’ll love making (and slurping) this fragrant soup at home.

This soup definitely fulfills its goal on the aromatic spectrum. The cauliflower still has crunch to it, so it makes a contrasting garnish in texture and taste to this comforting soup. If you’re looking for more ways to prepare the popular nightshade veggie, here are some creative cauliflower recipes.

This complete-meal stew won’t leave you feeling too full. The trick to this tagine is its layering of spices and sweetness, making it taste indulgent while remaining a wholesome weekday option that’s sophisticated enough for entertaining.

Celery isn’t just meant for a veggie platter. This simple and tasty soup lets this underrated veggie shine.