Look for a winter melon that will hold at least 6 cups of liquid. Cut off the top. (If the melon is very large, slice it in half so that half will hold the soup.) Remove the melon’s central ...

Thus, there is no one recipe for winter melon soup, although the base is usually a clear broth, flavored with chicken or vegetable powder or stock. With each spoonful, you get tender cubes of ...

Clockwise from top, an Italian winter vegetable soup, broccoli-fennel pureed soup and lentil and kale soup. (Rebecca Peloquin / For The Times) ...

A completely flexible winter vegetable soup recipe with a bit of optional chorizo. Feel free to use any fresh winter root vegetables and cabbage that you have. Heat the oil in a large non-stick ...