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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import recipes from ChatGPT or Claude into Souschef

> Copy a recipe from ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app, paste it into Souschef's Text import option, and save it as a structured recipe.

export const SUBSCRIPTION_ENABLED = false;

{SUBSCRIPTION_ENABLED ? (
<a href="/billing/free-plan" className="help-availability-badge">
  <Badge icon="circle-check" color="green" shape="pill">
    Included in Free plan
  </Badge>
</a>
) : (
<span className="help-availability-badge">
  <Badge icon="circle-check" color="green" shape="pill">
    Free
  </Badge>
</span>
)}

Importing recipes from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI chat apps is included in the free version of Souschef.

AI chat apps are great for turning what you already have into a recipe idea. Ask for a recipe, copy the answer, then paste it into Souschef using the **Text** import option. Souschef will structure the recipe into a title, ingredients, and instructions so you can save it, edit it, cook from it, and add ingredients to your shopping list.

<Note>
  AI-generated recipes can make mistakes. Before cooking, review ingredient amounts,
  cook times, food safety details, and any allergy or dietary requirements.
</Note>

## How to import from an AI chat app

<Steps>
  <Step title="Ask ChatGPT or Claude for a recipe">
    Open your AI chat app and ask for the kind of recipe you want. For best results, ask it to include a **title**, **ingredients**, and **step-by-step instructions**.

    <div className="flex flex-wrap justify-center items-start gap-4 my-4 [&_.help-screenshot]:mx-0">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd/images/screenshots/plain-text/chatgpt-recipe-response.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd&q=85&s=4e1530fdc134f2ef83b96cbfc2b32d83" alt="ChatGPT recipe response with ingredients and instructions" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="667" data-path="images/screenshots/plain-text/chatgpt-recipe-response.png" />

      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd/images/screenshots/plain-text/claude-recipe-response.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd&q=85&s=437e71787199f8f05f0837227485595e" alt="Claude recipe response with ingredients and instructions" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="667" data-path="images/screenshots/plain-text/claude-recipe-response.png" />
    </div>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the recipe text">
    Select and copy the full recipe response. Include the title, ingredients, instructions, servings, and times if the AI app provides them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
    Open Souschef, go to your recipe library, and tap the **+** button to start a new import.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Text">
    Select **Text** from the import options.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/nekonote-llc/QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd/images/screenshots/plain-text/text-import-options.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QM6RC-cf2lQl8Mtd&q=85&s=29e4c05520b3d4b68b9ab7c2e757a9ec" alt="Souschef import screen with the Text option selected" className="help-screenshot" width="375" height="524" data-path="images/screenshots/plain-text/text-import-options.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste, review, and save">
    Paste the copied recipe text. Souschef's AI will extract the title, ingredients, quantities, and instructions. Review the preview, make any edits you want, then tap **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt ideas

Use these as starting points in ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use expiring ingredients" icon="carrot">
    I have tomatoes, eggs, and carrots that are expiring soon. Make a simple dinner using these ingredients and as few extra ingredients as possible. Include a title, ingredients, servings, and step-by-step instructions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cook from pantry staples" icon="box">
    Make a weeknight recipe using rice, canned beans, frozen corn, and basic pantry spices. Keep it affordable and use minimal fresh ingredients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Limit extra shopping" icon="basket-shopping">
    I have chicken thighs, broccoli, onions, soy sauce, and rice. Create a balanced dinner using mostly these ingredients. Tell me what optional extras would improve it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Match a diet" icon="leaf">
    Create a vegetarian, high-protein lunch I can make in 20 minutes. Use common ingredients and include simple substitutions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use leftovers" icon="recycle">
    I have leftover roasted vegetables and cooked pasta. Turn them into a new recipe for two people with minimal additional ingredients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meal prep" icon="calendar-days">
    Make a meal-prep recipe for four lunches that reheats well. Keep it under 500 calories per serving and include storage tips.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tips for better imports

* Ask for a clean recipe format with clear sections: title, ingredients, and instructions.
* Copy only the recipe you want to save. Leave out long conversation history or unrelated notes.
* If the recipe is vague, ask the AI app to add exact ingredient amounts before copying it into Souschef.
* Edit the recipe in Souschef before saving if you want to adjust servings, swap ingredients, or add notes.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Using your shopping list](/using/shopping-list)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)