Onions, one of the oldest vegetables known to humankind, are found in a bewildering array of recipes and preparations spanning almost the totality of the world's cultures. They are nowadays available in fresh, frozen, canned, pickled, powdered, and dehydrated forms. Onions can be used, usually chopped or sliced, in almost every type of food including cooked foods and fresh salads and as a spicy garnish. They are rarely eaten on their own but usually act as accompaniment to the main course. Depending on the variety, an onion can be sharp, spicy, tangy and pungent or mild and sweet.

A potato soup made with celery and onions.

Tomato soup is a soup made from tomatoes. It is commonly used as an ingredient in more complex dishes, and, unlike most savory soups, it may be served either hot or cold. It can be made from chunks of tomato or with only a puree. This version is made with venison.

Turtle soup is a soup made from the flesh of the turtle, often the green turtle or, especially in the United States, the snapping turtle, in which case it is commonly referred to as snapper soup.
Turtle soup was U.S. President William Howard Taft's favorite food. He brought a special chef into the White House for the specific purpose of preparing this dish.

 

Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. The dish is a New World version of the Old World dish paella. A Cajun version, loosely related to paella, was adopted after absorption of white French Creoles into the Cajun population following their fall from power in New Orleans after the Civil War.Jambalaya is traditionally made in one pot, with meats and vegetables, and is completed by adding stock and rice.

Gumbo is a stew or soup originating in Louisiana, and found across the Gulf Coast of the United States and into the U.S. South. It consists primarily of a strong stock, meat and/or shellfish, a thickener, and the vegetable holy trinity of celery, bell peppers and onion. The soup is traditionally served over rice.

A hearty shrimp stew made from seafood stock, peppers, onions, bacon, and tradition creole spices.

Just like it sounds, this soups main staple is its 14 bean variety, accompanied by a fresh mix of onions, celery, and tomatoes, and simmered in savory chicken broth.

A simple and filling soup full of rich flavors. Serve as a meal and every belly will be satisfied.

An old favorite, this vegetable, beef, and pasta soup can be enjoyed by even the tiniest of mouths. Sing the ABC's while loving to eat this scrumptious soup.

Enjoy this delightfully easy stew. Just throw ingredients in the pot and let all the savory spices do their job.

A traditional chowder with crab meat. Serve with rye toast and any cheese for a warm and cozy lunch treat.

Try this tastey clam soup made with white wine, potatoes, and cream.

Devour this "almost homemade" creamy clam chowder. A quick and easy way to get a fresh and flavorful seafood favorite.

Add a can of "this" and a spoonful of "that", and you get a delicious stew to warm you up on chilly day. This soup is so easy, you won't mind making it on the laziest of days.

Sure to be your new favorite chili, try this wonderfully easy recipe and say goodbye to cold winter nights, one spoonful at a time.

Try this delicious alternative to tradition chili, made with lean bison meat. 

An old fashioned stew made with venison meat, parsnip, and other wonderful flavors.