Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

Chewy noodles, tinned fish, and hardy greens in an umami broth.

This traditional dish of beef, sour cream, and mustard may have originated in Russia, but it’s about time for a version with ramen noodles, don’t you think?

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Traditionally, this Mexican staple is simmered for hours in an olla, or clay pot. You can achieve a similar result by using canned beans and instant ramen.

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!

A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.

Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.