Guatemalan-Style Sopes

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

If you’ve got cooked beans handy, this is a quick weeknight meal.

Lentil Soup with Greens

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Minestrone Soup

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Parmesan rind added to the soup while it’s cooking adds a mysterious and delicious flavor.

Munyew’s Dal

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Served over rice with a dollop of chutney, this dal makes a meal.

Pasta and Bean Soup

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Keeping the pasta and soup separate until you serve them enhances this dish.