Easy Soup and Stew Recipes - Southern Living

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Smoky Red Pepper Soup

Smoked paprika gives this yummy fall soup its flavor. Top with a Collard Green Pistou, or pesto, for an extra boost of flavor.

Recipe: Smoky Red Pepper 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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Lemon-Chicken Soup

Flavored with minced garlic, lemon zest and bay leaves, Lemon-Chicken Soup is comfort in a bowl. Keep it on hand all season long.

Recipe: Lemon-Chicken Soup

White Bean Soup with Gremolata

Gremolata, a fragrant topping containing garlic, lemon rind, and fresh parsley, adds fresh flavor to this hearty White Bean Soup.

Recipe: White Bean Soup with Gremolata

Shrimp-and-Sausage Stew

Shrimp-and-Sausage Stew is similar to gumbo, but without the roux. The recipe gets its thick glossiness from a cornstarch-and-water slurry that’s stirred in at the end.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Sausage Stew

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Beef Vegetable Soup

Robust Beef Vegetable Soup takes advantage of frozen mixed vegetables saving you time in the kitchen. Accompany your bowl with hot corn muffins, whole grain breads, or assorted crackers.

Recipe: Beef Vegetable Soup

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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

Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili

Large chunks of ground beef make our Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili similar to a stew. Crackers are fine on the side, but yummy Parmesan Cheese Breadsticks offer a tasty alternative and are a snap to prepare.

Recipe: Chunky Beef ‘n’ Tomato Chili

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Peppered Beef Soup

Peppered Beef Soup served in Toasted Bread Bowls is reminiscent of a pot roast with all the fixings. The bread bowls are toasty on the outside and infused with broth on the inside.

Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup

Creamy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup

Featuring tasty seasonal flavors, Creamy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup uses canned pumpkin making the recipe a breeze to prepare.

Recipe: Creamy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup

Southern Tortellini Minestrone

Packed full of vegetables, herbs, and delicious cheese-filled tortellini, this nutrition powerhouse doubles as a hearty meal.

Recipe: Southern Tortellini Minestrone

Smoky Chicken Chili

Pick up smoked chicken from your favorite barbecue restaurant to make this dish, or use a barbecue-flavored rotisserie chicken.

Recipe: Smoky Chicken Chili

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Hearty Potato Soup

This creamy, satisfying soup begs to be served in Italian Bread Bowls on a cool day.

Recipe: Hearty Potato Soup

Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup

A soothing bowl of hearty Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup provides a nourishing six grams of fiber and is loaded with antioxidant-rich vegetables.

Recipe: Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup

Red Wine Beef 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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Butternut-Squash Parsnip Soup

Hosting a dinner party? Use heat-proof glass mugs to serve creamy Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup. They’re easier for guests to maneuver than bowls and spoons. Keep soup warm in a slow cooker, and garnish with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

Recipe: Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup

Fiesta Turkey Soup

Fiesta Turkey Soup is an easy and budget-friendly recipe that makes good use of leftover cooked turkey or chicken. Serve with your favorite cornbread recipe or Green Chile Biscuits.

Recipe: Fiesta Turkey Soup

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

Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili

Serve Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili with hearty whole grain bread or hot cooked brown rice for a healthy, hearty meal.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Veggie Chili

Wild Mushroom Soup

Purée if you prefer your soup smooth rather than chunky. To serve without puréeing, decrease chicken broth to 3½ cups.

Recipe: Wild Mushroom Soup

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

Easy Brunswick Stew

Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of hearty Brunswick stew. Sop up every flavorful last bit with crusty bread or crispy cornbread crackers.

Recipe: Easy Brunswick Stew

Lyda's Cream of Carrot Soup

At Test Kitchen Director Lyda Burnette's house, they call this hearty recipe Peter Rabbit Soup. Lyda recommends using a handheld immersion blender for ease.