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Winter’s Best Soups, Stews & Chilis

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Jan 3, 2024

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Hearty, filling and, most of all, deliciously warm, these soups, stews and chili recipes represent the best of this year’s cozy meals!

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Chilly days are here! But don’t let winter’s blustery, gray days get you down. Warm up from head to toe with one of these easy soups, stews and chilis recipes! From tender beef stew and easy southern chicken and dumplings to quick shortcut recipes like Italian Tortellini and Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan (tastes just like Potato Soup!) with a few classics in between, there’s something here to keep you are yours cozy every day of the week.

This Winter's Best Soups, Stews & Chilis

Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

Rich and hearty Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is guaranteed to keep your insides warm and your heart full! Loaded with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast, soft sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes all bathed in a thick, savory red gravy, this old fashioned beef stew is absolutely pure comfort in a bowl.

Easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings

These easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings are loaded with tender, flat southern-style dumplings and shredded chicken bathed in a thick, hearty chicken stew to create the ultimate southern comfort dish! Add a little cracked pepper and you have hearty and completely satisfying recipe that sure to be a comfort favorite.

Hearty Sausage Potato Kale Soup

Sausage Potato Kale Soup is a hearty, comfort soup the whole family will love! Loaded with velvety red potatoes, savory sausage, salty bacon and tender kale, this cozy one pot recipe is reminiscient of Zuppa Toscana, uses simple, everyday ingredients and is sure to find a place in your regular dinner rotation!

Cozy French Onion Soup

A classic comfort food, French Onion Soup is loaded with sweet caramelized onions, rich, savory broth, oodles of melted cheese & crusty bread. Made with simple ingredients and a little time, this homey, satisfying soup is the ultimate in cozy for you and your family!

Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup with mushrooms

Whip up the cozy, familiar feels of home with comforting Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Portabella Mushrooms.  Loaded with carrots, celery, onion, rich wild rice, chicken, sliced mushrooms and a luscious creamy base, this easy homemade soup recipe is guaranteed to warm you heart and soul.

Out of This World Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

This easy recipe for Out of This World White Chicken Chili is made wonderfully thick and creamy using rich cream cheese, creamed corn, shredded chicken, and white beans.  And don’t forget about the spicy little kick from a jar of tangy salsa verde!  Out of this world, you say?  Oh, yes.  One bite and this quick & simple recipe is sure to find its way to your table again and again.

Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage & Spinach

Using a shortcut or two, Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage & Spinach is a quick and easy supper that’s perfect when you want something homemade but you don’t want to stand in the kitchen all day! With a rich tomato soup base, refrigerated 3 cheese tortellini, ground sausage and baby spinach, this is simple comfort food everyone will love!

Creamy Chicken & Ravioli Soup

Creamy Chicken & Ravioli Soup is what comfort food is all about. Chock full of cheese ravioli, shredded chicken, spinach and mushrooms, it’s Italian-style comfort food that is sure to give the whole family the warm fuzzies.

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is so easy to make and is one of our very favorites! It's bright and lively colors and flavors are like a little Tex Mex fiesta in a bowl!

Farmhouse Cheese Soup

This loaded bowl of cheesy goodness is our version of a Farmhouse Cheese Soup. It's creamy cheddar cheese soup full of herbs and topped with bacon. Serve it with a loaf crusty bread for top notch comfort soup goodness!

Texas Chili

Warm up with a b ig pot of Texas Chili! Meaty, hearty and loaded with all the big Texas flavor you'd expect, this post actually has two versions of this famous chili recipe included so you can make your favorite!

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is easy comfort served up in a bowl! With a base of carrots, onions, celery, chicken broth and butter simmered with bright tomato puree, fresh basil and cream, layer after layer of surprising rich, savory flavor make this simple classic a heart and soul favorite everyone craves.

Southern Sweet Potato Soup

Put a southern twist on your favorite potato soup with this indulgent sweet potato soup recipe. Both creamy and savory with just a little natural sweetness, this easy soup is one that is sure to make it onto your ‘favorite winter suppers’ list.

Easy Louisiana Gumbo with Green Chile Rice

This easy Louisiana gumbo has a simple blonde roux with a savory nutty flavor and is packed with enough spices, herbs, veggies, rich smoked sausage and tender shrimp.

Creamy Short Cut Parmesan Cauliflower Soup

This rich & creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with bacon could almost be mistaken for potato… but it’s not! Riced Cauliflower, sharp Parmesan, a little cream cheese, cream and broth come together in this easy recipe to create a deliciously cheesy soup that is guaranteed to become a surprising family favorite!

Slow Cooker Shortcut Potato Soup

Peeling potatoes is a real downer when it comes to making tasty homemade potato dishes…. Except for this super easy Slow Cooker Shortcut Potato Soup! It’s packed with all the yummy flavors of a loaded baked potato soup but none of that peeling and dicing that usually comes with it.

Make Your Favorite Soup Recipe Even Better!

But that’s not all! From stuffed cheesy breads to one-of-a-kind croutons, biscuits, cornbread and more, these 7 easy recipes are the perfect partners for your favorite bowl of soup this winter!

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Hearty, filling and, most of all, deliciously warm, these 7 soups, stews and chilis represent the best of this year's cozy recipes!

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