Croutons & Crackers

Different soups require different types of crackers and croutons. A brothy soup like French onion calls for a sturdy bread crouton that can soak up all the delicious liquid and remain intact. Thicker soups, like clam chowder, are best topped with a few oyster crackers at a time so that each spoonful has both cream and crunch. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for store-bought varieties. The recipes that follow are easy homemade additions for your soups and stews.