Keep Warm All Season with These Satisfying Soup and Stew Recipes
When the weather turns chilly, it's time for back-to-school, for cozy quilts, and to turn our focus from summer's farmers market bounty to fall's more filling fare. We're thankful for these easy soup and stew recipes, which are real fall comfort foods that you can put on the table without too much fuss. Fall soup recipes are fantastic heat and eat meals—simply make a double batch and freeze for another day. Hearty beef and vegetable soup, 30-minute chili, and light, brothy turkey soup laced with lemongrass are some of our favorite fall soups.
Easy stew recipes get our vote for nights when we need something a little heartier to chase away the chill–we love a chunky shrimp and sausage stew that's simpler than gumbo but just as tasty. And what's better comfort food than a quick and easy Brunswick stew? If you can think of something, let us know. In the meantime, stock up on crusty bread, dust off your ladles, and get in the kitchen with our favorite easy soup and stew recipes.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Using rotisserie chicken will help you prepare this soup from start to finish in just 30 minutes.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This deconstructed take on classic chicken pot pie is easy to throw together and just as delicious. Serving with fresh-baked biscuits is key to replicating the flavor of the crust.
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Cheesy Lasagna Soup
Recipe: Cheesy Lasagna Soup
Just like its casserole cousin, this soup will feed a crowd. Leftovers guaranteed for later.
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Hamburger Stew
Recipe: Hamburger Stew
When it's cold outside, but you're still craving the taste of a hamburger, this soup is the perfect compromise.
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Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup
Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup
Use this recipe as a guide for the base of your soup, but also feel free to add your family's favorite beans and veggies to the mix.
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Recipe: Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This veggie and bean soup offers plenty of protein and fiber even though it's meat-free.
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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
Don't want to make your own broth or cook a whole chicken? This soup is the shortcut to goodness.
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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
This Brunswick stew is the perfect excuse to pick up a pound of brisket from your favorite local BBQ joint.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Add a creamy twist by adding avocados just before serving.
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Capitol Hill Bean Soup
Recipe: Capitol Hill Bean Soup
This soup is inexpensive, easy to prepare, and requires little attention.
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Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup
A Chipotle chili and red pepper flakes add a spicy touch to classic tomato soup.
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Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe: Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Martina McBride believes that you can never go wrong with a big pot of soup and a crusty loaf of bread.
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Sweet Potato Soup
Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup
In addition to sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes and carrots add heartiness to this savory soup.
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Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Recipe: Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Chard has a milder taste than spinach, so you'll be able to sneak in nutritious veggies without anyone noticing.
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Acorn Squash Soup
Recipe: Acorn Squash Soup
If you're feeling adventurous, our recipe developer suggests topping with fried scallions, chopped toasted hazelnuts, a dash of hot sauce, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup
Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup
Any flavor tortelloni will work well in this dish. Serve with some cheesy garlic bread and call it a a meal.
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Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Recipe: Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Make this classic soup even more comforting by serving it in a bread bowl.
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Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
Instead of playing the supporting role, black beans are the star ingredient of this soup.
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Beef Stew with Cheddar Biscuits
Recipe: Beef Stew with Cheddar Biscuit
Mild Cheddar is the best choice for this recipe because it contains the most moisture, helping it melt easily.
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Soulful Chicken Soup
Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup
We love old-fashioned, wide egg noodles for this recipe. To make sure they aren't mushy and overcooked, don't leave them in the slow cooker any longer than 10 minutes.
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Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Recipe: Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons
To make sure your soup keeps its vibrant color, cool the vegetables down with cold water after blanching them.
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Andouille Sausage and Smoked Chicken Gumbo
Recipe: Andouille Sausage and Smoked Chicken Gumbo
This classic gumbo embodies the flavor of New Orleans in one bowl.
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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi
Recipe: Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi
Use your favorite refrigerated gnocchi to help this soup come together in just 30 minutes.
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Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy
Recipe: Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy
Peanuts, garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne pepper, and hominy give this pumpkin stew a spicy, nutty flavor and plenty of texture.
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Soup
Your favorite multi-cooker will help you make homemade potato soup in under an hour.
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Easy Taco Soup
Recipe: Easy Taco Soup
This no-frills soup will always be a weeknight winner and is so simple to pull together.
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
Using smoked chicken adds an extra layer of flavor to traditional tortilla soup.
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Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup
When preparing the roux, make sure it achieves a rich caramel color to ensure the best flavor.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon
The only prep work this veggie soup requires is microwaving the bacon. After that, crumble and throw it in the pot with the rest of the ingredients and let your slow cooker do the hard work.
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
Using a potato instead of the usual half-and-half or heavy cream gives this rich soup a velvety texture without adding more fat.
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Charleston Oyster Soup
Recipe: Charleston Oyster Soup
Coming together in just 15 minutes, this soup embodies the flavors of the Lowcountry in a bowl.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup
Give burger night a winter spin with this soup that delivers the same flavors.
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Bryant Terry's Turnip Green Soup
Recipe: Bryant Terry's Turnip Green Soup
Turnips are rich in vitamins and minerals, making this soup comforting, nutritious, and perfect for anyone feeling a little under the weather.
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Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Recipe: Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Soup
While this soup is an ideal way to start off any New Year, it's so good you'll want to make it several times during the winter months.
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Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Recipe: Easy Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Sweet potatoes, bacon, and fire-roasted tomatoes give lentil soup plenty of layers of flavor.
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Southern Wedding Soup
Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup
These pork-and-beef meatballs are great on their own as well. Try them in a spaghetti sauce or in a meatball sandwich.
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30-Minute Chili
Recipe: 30-Minute Chili
This simple-to-make chili recipe only has six ingredients, but you'll marvel at its slow-cooked flavor.
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Southwest Pork Stew
Recipe: Southwest Pork Stew
Make this stew with pulled or shredded pork from your favorite barbecue joint or deli-roasted chicken from the grocery store.
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Beef-and-Orzo Soup
Recipe: Beef-and-Orzo Soup
Pick up a baguette at the market, so you can sop up every drop of this hearty soup. Whip up a fresh spinach salad to serve alongside.
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White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts
Recipe: White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts
This soup uses mild Italian sausage, but feel free to up the heat with a hot Italian sausage.
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Green Chile Pork Stew
Recipe: Green Chile Pork Stew
Green chiles give classic stew West Texas-flair.
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Peppered Beef Soup
Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container up to three months. Add a bit of canned broth when reheating to reach desired consistency. For a pretty finish, serve in Toasted Bread Bowls.
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Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon
Recipe: Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon
Think of this soup as a comforting version of a baked potato and serve with all the fixings.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
The addition of heavy cream adds an extra layer of richness to chicken and rice soup.
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Harvest Beef Soup
Recipe: Harvest Beef Soup
This soup can be enjoyed now and also freezes well to save for later.
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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
Recipe: Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings
Make a classic chicken and dumplings recipe even more Southern by topping the vegetable-and-chicken-packed stew with cornbread dumplings.
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Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage
Make sure to reserve the kale and tomatoes for just the final 10 minutes of cooking.
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Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup
You'll know this soup is ready when the beans become tender.
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Add a grilled cheese for a simple yet satisfying meal.
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White Bean-and-Chard Soup
Recipe: White Bean-and-Chard Soup
From start to finish, this hearty soup takes just 40 minutes making it ideal for chilly weeknights.
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Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup
Recipe: Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup
This soup is rich enough to be a whole meal.
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Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumpling Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumpling Soup
Who needs chicken when you can have turkey? This comforting dish is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers and get into the cozy winter spirit!
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Loaded Potato Soup
Recipe: Loaded Potato Soup
Make this reviewer favorite the star attraction of your next soup night.
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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder
Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder
This tasty chowder is filled with corn, bell peppers, and celery.
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Quick Beef Chili
Recipe: Quick Beef Chili
For our Quick Beef Chili we suggest using petite tender. The quick-cooking foundation for this dish is supermarket steak that is cut from the shoulder.
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Lemongrass-Turkey Soup
Recipe: Lemongrass-Turkey Soup
The fragrant flavors in this refreshing tonic of a soup are the antidote to a rich Thanksgiving feast. For a heartier spin, serve it over rice or noodles.
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Mexican Stew
Recipe: Mexican Stew
Classic posole, a delicious slow-simmered Mexican pork stew often reserved for special occasions, is typically a time-consuming labor of love. But this one gives you all the comfort and flavor of the old-world version made in your slow cooker.
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Beef Vegetable Soup
Recipe: Beef Vegetable Soup
This beef vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food to help keep you warm on a chilly winter night.
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Pecan Soup
Recipe: Pecan Soup
Instead of making yet another dessert, you can turn pecans into a main dish with this velvety soup recipe.
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Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup
A favorite fall produce stars in this comforting and creamy soup.
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Leftover Turkey Rice Soup
Recipe: Leftover Turkey Rice Soup
Wondering what to do with a pile of leftover turkey? This soup is the tasty answer.
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Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Thinking about adding broccoli? Think again. The Cheddar holds its own in a decadent dinner that's so easy, you'll want to make it every week.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
A generous splash of heavy whipping cream takes this comforting, classic soup to a whole new level.
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Instant Pot Rabbit Stew
Recipe: Instant Pot Rabbit Stew
Rich and rustic, it's a dish reminiscent of a French bistro but a lot less complicated than you'd think. Load up on leeks, peas, carrots, thyme, and tarragon for a burst of freshness.
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Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Soup
Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Soup
Looking for a leaner version of corn chowder? This recipe gets a lift from whole-milk Greek yogurt instead.
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Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
Recipe: Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
Making this soup will have you feeling anything but blue. Hearty heirloom gourd meets coriander, cumin, and chili powder for a spicy rendition.
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Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup
Recipe: Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup
Now this soup will clear the sinuses. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
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Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto
Recipe: Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto
Bright with spring vegetables, our Carrot Soup packs in all the flavors thanks to charred carrots, cloves, cumin, and fresh pesto.