Soup and Stew Recipes & Ideas

This easy soup has lots of complex flavors and is topped with crispy potato skins.

The use of vadouvan curry makes this dish super warm, sweet, and smoky.

This Ital stew is loaded with a variety of nutrient-rich plants.

They’re endlessly versatile and come together in minutes.

This okra soup — named after Kardea Brown's great-grandfather — is one of the best ways to use up fresh or frozen okra and turn it into a hearty and filling meal.

It's equal parts savory and creamy.

It's surprisingly satisfying, given its simplicity and short ingredient list.

It's so good, you can drink it by the cup.

It's the tasty two-for-one meal you didn't know you needed.

There's nothing more comforting on a cold winter night.

Tangy, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and chock-full of texture.

You won't be able to put your bowl down.

*The* perfect tailgating food.

It's as humble and cozy as I could have hoped for.

This recipe is all about deep tomato flavor.

It made it much heartier than most.

What you need to know to make beef stew like a pro.

It's a surprising trick with big payoff.

It wasn't as traditional as I had hoped for.

It's thick and creamy without being too rich.

I spent over two weeks traveling around Ireland, and number one on this culinary journey was Irish seafood chowder. 

It's not typical, but it makes a big difference.

This is one deal you can't miss!

It also skips the green peas.

All of the steps lead you to a great end result.

For a better, more authentic Cajun gumbo, it comes down to the roux.

It's more brothy than stew-y.

The coziest meal for a cold day.

The magic is in the easy homemade shrimp stock.

The easiest, most delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies.

Move over, chicken noodle.

"It’s always ready to refresh you on a hot day," he said.

This is everything I want to eat right now.

"My grandmother passed this recipe down to my mother who passed it down to me. Don't knock it till you try it!" she said.

While the leaves fall, the temperatures drop, and your Instagram feeds fill up with images of picked-over orchards and poorly carved pumpkins, you can take solace in knowing that Soup Season is upon us. And, as we shift into soup mode, we need to focus: Though soups and stews aren’t always the most hands-on recipes out there, you have to make sure your kitchen arsenal is stocked with the right tools for the season if you want to achieve perfect texture and taste.

It sets a celebratory tone.

Potato chips, but make it soup.

It's time to bring out your Dutch oven and add some delicious soups to your meal rotation.

It sounds fancy, but actually comes together rather quickly.

It's the perfect tool for small spaces!

It's also super easy.

Soup season is upon us.

Chicken noodle soup but much, much cuter.

It's my definition of comfort food.

It's creamy, velvety, and perfect for sweater weather.

It's so much better than anything from a can.

One sip is like getting wrapped in your warmest, coziest sweater.

My husband calls this “summerstrone,” and it’s easy to see why.

It's pure comfort.

You only need four ingredients.

A hands-off recipe to always keep in your back pocket.

Warm spiced and creamy.

It's also packed with veggies.

It's vibrant green and extra cozy.

It only takes 20 minutes to make.

Keeping this recipe alive and sharing it is what legacy means to me.

You'll always have meals ready to go with these tips.

Nobody wants a thin chili because, honestly, then it's really just soup!

It's packed with a rainbow of crisp-tender vegetables.

You'll have a wholesome meal to reach for all winter long.