As much as my family loves Thanksgiving, they look forward to this cream soup using leftover turkey even more. It makes a big batch that we can enjoy for days. --Valorie Walker, Bradley, South Carolina
Four kinds of beans and plenty of seasonings make this chunky chili a crowd-pleaser, particularly on autumn days. 'Serve bowls sprinkled with your favorite shredded cheese,' suggests Judith Whitford of East Aurora, New York.