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These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

This was immersive happiness in the form of savory rice porridge: creamy, brothy, soothing like a hug from someone you love.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Kirsty's family is firmly on team Mary - a stalwart of the Parap Markets who has been dishing up steaming bowls of brothy goodness for two decades.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

After you add the collards and rice, the soup becomes thicker and less brothy.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

On top of that, once you embrace these brothy bowls, you’ll discover that many recipes are blueprints: You can creatively soup up all kinds of herbs, proteins and starches.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022