Our Top 10 Culinary Finds For September

I'm kind of a soup snob: if soup's for supper, it's either from a restaurant or a batch that's been simmering on my stove, but I'll make an exception for Nona Lim. Available both online and in the refrigerated aisle of many markets (including my local Whole Foods), these soups are easily some of the best packaged versions I've tried. My favorite of the bunch is the bright, exceptionally fresh-tasting Red Lentil Veggie Soup ($36 for 6); other tempting varieties include carrot ginger, Asian lemongrass, and all-bean chili.

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