Simmer

Vanilla ice cream surrounds a soft lemon-cream and raspberry-sorbet center.

The rich, creamy sauce is also delicious on crisps, puddings and cobblers.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min

If you aren't counting calories, add some crushed baked corn tortillas to this soup just before serving.

We found celery root and Jerusalem artichokes equally delicious in this puree.

A creamy "comfort" soup that has plenty of richness without a lot of cream.

We used 2 spoons to form the ice cream into the traditional egglike shape of a quenelle, which enables it to sit snugly in a curved tuile.

For a richer dish, splurge by adding an ounce of reconstituted dried porcini mushrooms to the sauce.

If desired, this soup may also be served cold‑chill soup in a bowl set in another bowl of ice and cold water, stirring, about 20 minutes. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An old-fashioned and versatile dish. Serve it over split hot biscuits (or toasted English muffins) for brunch or over egg noodles for a comforting simple dinner.