25 Cozy Homemade Soups and Stews
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These 25 cozy homemade soups and stews bring classic comforting favorites of chicken noodle soup, chicken dumplings, beef stew, and more.
Make Ahead and Storage Tips for Homemade Soups and Stews
- Prep in Advance: Chop vegetables, measure spices, and prepare meats such as chicken or beef 1-2 days ahead. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator to save time on cooking day.
- Batch Cooking Strategy: Double recipes for leftovers. Soups like White Chicken Chili and Vegetable Soup freeze well. Cook in a slow cooker or a large pot. Cool completely before storing in the freezer.
- Freezing Guidelines: Add cooled soup to airtight, freezer-safe containers. Be sure to leave headspace for expansion. Most soups last 2-3 months in the freezer.
- Refrigeration Guidelines: Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in airtight sealed containers. Do not leave at room temperature for over 2 hours.
- Reheating the Soups: Thaw frozen soup overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop to 165ºF. Stir occasionally while reheating. Reheat creamy soups like Broccoli Cheese Soup gently to prevent curdling.
Serving and Presentation Tips
- Portion Guidelines: Plan for about 1 -1 1/2 cups of soup per person if it is a main dish, and about 3/4 cup if it is a starter before a meal.
- Pairing Suggestions: Serve foods that pair well with soup, such as cornbread, crusty bread, and/or salads. Pair beef stews with mashed potatoes and chicken soups with light sides for a satisfying meal. Offer toppings that pair with the soup, such as sour cream for White Chicken Chili.
- Presentation: Serve family style on a buffet in a tureen with ladles, for easy self-service.
Cozy Soups and Stews
Grandmother’s Potato Soup
Potato Soup Recipe
Potato Soup Recipe – My Grandmother Verdie’s Potato Soup recipe makes an old-fashioned, easy, comforting soup recipe. Made with 5 ingredients and no heavy cream!
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic soup ready in minutes! It's an incredible homemade chicken noodle soup loaded with fresh vegetables, tender chicken and is a comforting favorite! With Stovetop and Instant Pot instructions!
Best Chili Recipe
The Best Classic Chili Recipe
This Classic Chili recipe is one that everyone needs in the recipe box. Made with just six ingredients and ready in 30 minutes this makes the best chili!
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup
Mouthwatering French Onion Soup recipe makes a comforting, classic bowl of soup with caramelized onions in rich soup and crusty bread with melty, delicious cheese! A rustic yet elegant favorite for entertaining! Includes stovetop and slow cooker methods!
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili Recipe
Make this easy, delicious White Chicken Chili recipe, featuring tender chicken, white beans, and rich broth, for a cozy one-pot dinner. You can prepare this comfort food family favorite on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that's also make-ahead and freezer-friendly with recipe variations to make it creamy or vegetarian.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Stove Top)
This Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is a hearty, flavorful favorite filled with chicken, beans, corn, and homemade enchilada sauce. Easy to make in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop, this dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Chicken and Dumplings
Southern Chicken and Dumplings
Southern Chicken and Dumplings are easy to make at home with this classic, family-favorite Southern recipe. Now with 30 minute method, Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
This classic Beef Stew recipe is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and more slow-cooked in a rich broth for a comforting, savory slow cooker beef stew! Perfect anytime, but always a cozy favorite on cooler days!
Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe – So quick and easy, this chicken taco soup recipe is flavorful and delicious! Made with chicken, beans, corn, it is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Pasta Fagioli Recipe – If you love the Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe, then I think you’ll love this homemade version as much or more! Ready in 30 minutes!
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe – Loaded with vegetables, this vegetable soup is made even easier in the slow cooker! Includes optional ground beef for meat lovers as well as vegan options!
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe – Loaded with seasonal vegetables, this minestrone soup is made even easier in this slow cooker recipe! A definite family favorite!
Oyster Stew
Oyster Stew Recipe
This Oyster Stew Recipe is full of delicious seafood flavor. Get this family favorite oyster stew recipe you are sure to love.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Broccoli Cheese Soup makes a comforting, delicious homemade soup perfect for lunch or supper. Get this easy broccoli cheese soup recipe the whole family will love.
Tomato Soup
Tomato Soup Recipe
Tomato Soup Recipe – This fresh, homemade tomato soup comes together quickly for a delicious, comforting classic. Ready in 15 minutes!
Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe
Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe – This quick and easy vegetable tortellini soup comes together in minutes for a flavorful soup recipe loaded with vegetables and delicious bites of tortellini.
Best Instant Pot Chili
The Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe
The Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe – This easy Instant Pot Chili is ready in 30 minutes, yet tastes like it has been simmering for hours!
Best Instant Pot Beef Stew
The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe
The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe – Mouthwatering beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, delicious vegetables and a hearty broth makes a favorite Instant Pot recipe!
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili makes a hearty, delicious chili recipe in minutes! Made with ground beef, sweet potatoes, and packed with flavor!
Black Bean Chili
Easy Black Bean Chili Recipe
Black Bean Chili Recipe – Black Bean Chili is perfect for a quick-fix weeknight supper. Ready in 30 minutes, this chili is full of ground beef, black beans, and tons of flavor!
Butternut Squash Chili
Butternut Squash Chili Recipe
Butternut Squash Chili Recipe – Butternut Squash Chili recipe made with ground beef or turkey, butternut squash, vegetables, and spices makes a hearty and delicious chili recipe!
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe – This delicious black bean soup is packed with flavor and made even easier with the slow cooker!
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded baked potato soup makes a warm, comforting potato soup recipe. Made with baked potatoes blended into a creamy soup and topped with your potato bar favorites!
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana Recipe
This Zuppa Toscana recipe tastes just like the famous Olive Garden soup and is ready 30 minutes!
Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew Recipe
Brunswick Stew is a classic, iconic stew recipe. Get this family favorite Brunswick Stew recipe that is sure to become this hit of every gathering you serve it.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
After viewing several recipes, I noticed the ingredients are things regular people living busy lives, may actually have on hand around the house! I really look forward to trying several of the recipes. They look amazing!
I hope you find several recipes here that you like, Jim.