Southern Comfort Food: Hearty Chili, Soup, & Stew Recipes

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Red Wine Beef Stew

Fresh bay leaves add to the rich flavor of this stew. Serve your favorite bread with satisfying Red Wine Beef Stew for a hearty meal. Freeze leftovers to heat and enjoy when there’s no time to cook.

Recipe: Red Wine Beef Stew

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Baked Potato Soup

A thick and creamy Baked Potato Soup is ideal for cold winter days. Pile on your favorite baked potato toppings: bacon, Cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Try with an easy shrimp-and-pesto baguette.

Recipe: Baked Potato Soup

30-Minute Chili

Homemade chili doesn't have to be a labor-intensive meal. Try this easy chili recipe for a satisfying meal tonight.

Recipe: 30-Minute Chili
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Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Potatoes

You can't go wrong with this classic Southern dish to fill you up on chilly nights. We made it even heartier by adding roasted potatoes to the traditional mix of andouille sausage, Cajun seasonings, and veggies.

Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Dressed-up Tomato Soup

Steaming tomato soup rates high among popular comfort foods. To serve, we topped the soup with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkled it with chopped fresh parsley. Other tasty additions include chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh rosemary, croutons, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and grated lemon rind.

Recipe: Dressed-up Tomato Soup

She-Crab Soup

Top off a rich-and-creamy bowl of this iconic Charleston soup with a spoonful of sherry at the table.

Recipe: She-Crab Soup

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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Brunswick stew is always a crowd-pleaser in the South. We combine chicken and tender beef brisket in this hearty stew. You won't be able to get enough of it!

Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Quick Shrimp Chowder

Enjoy slow-simmered flavors without the long wait. Quick Shrimp Chowder is ready to enjoy in about 35 minutes.

Recipe: Quick Shrimp Chowder

Chicken-and-Vegetable Stew

Take pleasure in eating well without a lot of fuss. This vitamin-packed stew is light on calories and will have you out of the kitchen in no time (prep time is only about 10 minutes).

Recipe: Chicken-and-Vegetable Stew