When I can't decide between a turkey or roast beef sandwich, I go for both, then pile on fresh, crunchy veggies and two kinds of cheese. Those those that like a little bit of everything, this sub more than satisfies. —Jamie Fanning, Creighton, Nebraska

Easy to prepare and quick to put on the table, this soup leans on mild, tender Savoy cabbage, plum tomatoes, and cannellini beans for each satisfying spoonful.

Marcela Valladolid's vegetable-packed pozole uses mushrooms for earthy heartiness without the meat.

Full of hearty winter vegetables, this comforting soup is filling without being heavy. Dried beans are the key to the satisfying richness of the broth; if you want to use canned beans to save time, stir them in at the end of cooking.

Warm and hearty with lots of veggies in every creamy bite, this is classic comfort food. Tastes a lot like a pot pie, but it’s so much quicker! Nila Grahl - Gurnee, Illinois

This creamy, pureed bean soup gets some heft from cubes of smoked ham and paprika-dusted croutons.

Apricot jam and Dijon mustard come together for a wonderful spread on this sandwich with Swiss cheese, turkey bacon and peppered turkey slices. Charlotte Gehle - Brownstown, MI

This cozy, savory Tuscan soup is simmered with a soffritto cooked in peppery olive oil; earthy, rustic bread; and small, thin-skinned white beans.

A spicy way to dress up rice, this southwestern salad will impress at the dinner table or at a potluck lunch. Just add a hearty appetite!—Linda Morten, Somerville, TX