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Creamy Potato and Corn Soup

Creamy Potato and Corn Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine potatoes, corn, onion, butter, beef base, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a saucepan. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover by 2 inches.
  2. 2 Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

By Cathi

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into the pot; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir half-and-half, potatoes, chicken broth, milk, onion, oregano, and pepper flakes into sausage, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Season with black pepper. Stir in kale; simmer until kale is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Dianna Jacobs-Fresh

Easy Southwestern Chicken Soup

Easy Southwestern Chicken Soup

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

By VickiS

Easy African Peanut Soup

Easy African Peanut Soup

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add rice to soup and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  3. 3 When rice is cooked, whisk in peanut butter and return to a simmer, and serve. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.

By DRUMNWRITE

Pasta Fazoolander

Pasta Fazoolander

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet; cook until fragrant and the color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and beans; cook until tortellini are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Cucumber Soup

Spicy Cucumber Soup

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until very soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in cucumbers, vegetable broth, milk, soy sauce, curry powder, parsley, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
  2. 2 Fill a blender halfway with hot soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to purée until creamy yet slightly grainy. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.

By Chelsea

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime zest. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add sweet potatoes, and chicken stock. Season with cumin, chili flakes and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3 Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a counter top blender, puree in small batches, filling the blender just a bit past half way to avoid spillage. Whisk peanut butter into the soup, and heat through. Stir in lime juice, and salt.
  4. 4 Ladle into warm bowls, and top with a dollop of the reserved sour cream, a few pieces of diced tomato, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

By Sarbek

Authentic Pepper Pot Soup

Authentic Pepper Pot Soup

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
160 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tripe into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let sit until tripe has cooled slightly, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse; cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add leeks, bell peppers, parsley, onion, and celery; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock, pepper, marjoram, cloves, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Add tripe and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tripe is very tender, about 2 hours. Add potato and carrots; cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 When the soup is almost ready, melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir roux into soup and cook, stirring constantly, until soup thickens a bit. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Discard bay leaf.

By MARBALET

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in ½ teaspoon salt, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, coriander, paprika, and chili flakes. Add butternut squash, yam, carrots, and celery. Add enough water to just cover.
  2. 2 Increase heat and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are fork-tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour back into the saucepan. Repeat with remaining soup. Add maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

By The Simmering Pot

Albondigas Soup II

Albondigas Soup II

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, egg and 2 teaspoons water. Shape into tiny balls.
  2. 2 Heat the water and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and drop the meatballs in and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add the chili powder, cumin powder, cumin seed, dried oregano, carrots, green pepper celery and tomatoes with juice. Cut the half head of cabbage into two wedges and add them into the broth. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm with corn tortillas and salsa.

By Beatrice Goldiano

Kale, White Bean, and Farro Stew

Kale, White Bean, and Farro Stew

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend contents of 1 can cannellini beans with its liquid in a blender until puréed. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, Spanish onion, and leek in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  3. 3 Stir farro into vegetable mixture; add water, puréed cannellini beans, drained cannellini beans, tomatoes, vegetable broth, zucchini, tomato paste, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir together well and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until farro is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir kale, salt, and pepper into stew. Add more water if needed to keep everything covered in liquid. Continue cooking until kale is bright green and fully tender, about 30 minutes more.

By Nichole Spell

Hot and Sweet Sesame Dressing

Hot and Sweet Sesame Dressing

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and apple cider vinegar together in a small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, scraping sides of the pan to include all sugar granules, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from heat and let cool 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar mixture, olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor; blend until the garlic and red pepper flakes are tiny, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

By Sookie Fae Halliwell

Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce

3.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together distilled white vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and cayenne in a bowl. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

By Rayna Jordan

Smilejenna's Lumpia Sauce

Smilejenna's Lumpia Sauce

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is thickened.
  2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat; stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.

By SMILEJENNA

Sandy's Sweet Heat Asian Wing Sauce

Sandy's Sweet Heat Asian Wing Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine brown sugar, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Sandy Schoon

Spicy Air Fryer Green Beans

Spicy Air Fryer Green Beans

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place green beans in a large bowl. Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl, then pour over green beans. Toss to coat and let marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 of the green beans in the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer, shaking basket halfway, until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining green beans.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Paper-Wrapped Chicken

Paper-Wrapped Chicken

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Stir chicken into marinade to coat.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Place a piece of chicken in the center of a foil square. Fold the square tightly over chicken in a triangular shape. Fold open edges over chicken to enclose completely, pressing together tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Discard marinade.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Carefully add packets to oil, frying in batches if necessary, until chicken is tender and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain packets on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
  6. 6 To serve, tear open packets along sealed edges.

By witchywoman

Spicy Edamame

Spicy Edamame

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saute pan over high heat. Add edamame, sesame oil, vinegar, oyster sauce, sriracha sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce coats all pods evenly, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.

By BandC

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, water, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place the chicken slices into a bowl and toss with the sesame oil to coat. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornstarch and vinegar, and set aside.
  3. 3 Increase the heat under the broth to medium-high, and return to a rolling boil. Add the chicken slices. Return to a boil, and then drizzle in the egg while stirring slowly to create long strands of egg. Stir in the vinegar and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the broth has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions and cilantro.

By MORPHIUS_RAE

Sichuan Hot and Sour Potato

Sichuan Hot and Sour Potato

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Rinse under running water until water runs clear. Soak potatoes in water for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain potatoes and pat dry.
  3. 3 Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add pepper flakes and ground Sichuan pepper to the hot oil; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add potatoes and garlic; toss and cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, soy sauce, and salt; toss to combine. Cook until flavors have infused, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.

By Buckwheat Queen

Gochujang-Roasted Potatoes

Gochujang-Roasted Potatoes

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse potatoes in a colander to remove excess starch. Drain.
  2. 2 Place potatoes into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil and salt; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir, cover again, and microwave until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Whisk gochujang, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in the bowl used to cook the potatoes. Return potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and garnish with scallions. Squeeze lime juice over top.

By LauraF

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain for at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but do not rinse cucumbers.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, make the Asian dressing: Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and red pepper flakes together in a salad bowl.
  3. 3 Add cucumbers to dressing; stir to coat evenly. Chill the salad before serving.

By JOSIE

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
  4. 4 Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich

Cold Sesame Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Cold Sesame Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, combine peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic in a large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
  4. 4 Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

By KBANDE

Thai-Inspired Pasta Salad

Thai-Inspired Pasta Salad

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Combine canola oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe bowl; mix to combine. Microwave on high powder for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and mix in peanuts and green onions. Pour over noodles and toss to coat.

By SuthernScott

Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce

Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook halibut cheeks until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour orange juice mixture into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until halibut flakes easily with a fork and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove halibut cheeks to a plate and drizzle with orange sauce to serve.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Sticky Peanut Zoodles

Sticky Peanut Zoodles

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini noodles in the hot pan for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a metal colander and let drain in the sink.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same pan over medium-low heat. Saute green onions and garlic in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer until sauce is reduced and thick, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  3. 3 Squeeze moisture out of zoodles in the colander. Toss into sticky sauce to coat. Serve topped with chopped peanuts and bell pepper.

By Mimi