By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune

A friend once said there’s no such thing as soup season — it should be enjoyed year-round. As someone who just happily ordered a cup of chicken wild rice soup on a 90-degree day, I agree.

But when the air finally does turn crisp, it reignites the desire to cook all cozy. Dutch ovens and stockpots stay front and center, and we start rotating in all the recipes that have been on summer hiatus.

Soup is a cool-weather mainstay in many kitchens. A big batch means not only dinner that night, but also several lunches throughout the week. It’s a forgiving dish that encourages flavor exploration — and a stellar choice when odds and ends are lurking in the refrigerator.

These five recipes from recent cookbooks run the gamut from spicy chorizo and ve

See Full Page