45 Hearty Chili, Soup, & Stew Recipes to Make This Winter

Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup

Topped with a dollop of crème fraiche and toasted pecans, this soup bursts with fall spirit.

Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup

Just like Mama used to make. Complete with lots of noodles, this Soulful Chicken Soup is the ultimate fall comfort food.

Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Sausage

Conecuh sausage infuses lots of smoky flavor into this classic soup.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Do you make your Brunswick Stew with chicken or brisket? Forget about the debate and throw both into this extra-hearty stew.

Recipe: Beef Stew with Cheddar Biscuits​​​​​​​

If you thought beef stew couldn’t get any more fulfilling, try topping it with fresh cheddar biscuits. You’ll never want plain beef stew again.

Recipe: Hoppin’ John Soup

Loaded with lots of peas and collards, this soup will help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.

Recipe: Smoky Turkey-and-Sweet Potato Chili

This homemade chili is extra-chunky and full of fall vegetables and beans. It’s a beautiful, hearty meal to serve to house guests.

Recipe: Oyster Soup

This new way to use fresh oysters will have your whole family asking for seconds.

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

With the help of an Instant Pot, this stick-to-your-bones soup comes together in just 60 minutes.

Recipe: Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon

Enjoy your baked potatoes in soup form this winter with this indulgent, creamy recipe.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa

This healthy chili couldn’t be easier to make—just set it and forget it in the slow cooker.

Recipe: Turkey-and-Collard Green Stew

This homemade chili is extra-chunky and full of fall vegetables and beans. It’s a beautiful, hearty meal to serve to house guests.

Recipe: Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

Pureed pumpkin meets pumpkin ale in this balanced, stunningly seasonal soup.

Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

One of our all-time favorite fall recipes, this Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup is slightly spicy and fuss-free.

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

A warm bowl of this soup will take you right back to childhood winters. Serve with a melty grilled cheese and you’ve got a perfectly balanced meal.

Recipe: Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

Chicken brings protein and rice adds a starchy element to this basic soup.

Recipe: Peanut Chicken Stew

Change up the dinner rotation with this exciting, flavorful Peanut Chicken Stew.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup

Ready in just 20 minutes and studded with pasta gems? This soup is a dreamy weeknight meal.

Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup

Pork meatballs help transform this soup from a basic appetizer to a hearty main.

Recipe: Creamy Turnip Soup

Swap out those potatoes for turnips in this creamy soup recipe. Blended nice and smooth, this dish will become an instant fan favorite.

Recipe: Quick Beef Chili

This chili develops its flavors quickly, helping you get dinner on the table in less than an hour.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Getting tired of taco night? This inventive twist on the Mexican staple will earn rave reviews from your family.

Recipe: Pecan Soup

In the South, we’re incorporating pecans into our fall meals whenever we can. This Pecan Soup is an excellent example of Southern ingenuity.

Recipe: Lemon Chicken Soup

Orzo is one of our favorite ingredients in this soup for its ability to transform a light soup into a hearty meal.

Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Southern-favorite grits add a bit of body to this rich, cheesy beer soup.

Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Can’t decide between vegetable soup or beef stew? Combine the two in this family-friendly Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup.

Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup

Clean out that freezer and make use of all those bagged veggies in this catch-all soup. Best of all? It’ll be ready in just 40 minutes.

Recipe: Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

Apple brings a bit of sweetness to this stew, complementing the dually sweet and savory qualities of the butternut squash.

Recipe: Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens

Not sure what do with that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Shred it up and throw it in a big pot of Turkey Tortellini Soup.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker White Chili with Turkey

Break out the slow cooker for this all-time favorite soup recipe. This white chili is a great alternative to your traditional beef chili, while still gaining substance and protein from the turkey.

Recipe: Beef Stew

This hearty stew has been a staple in Grandma’s recipe rotation for years, and now you can bring it to your family dinner table.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

If you thought pumpkins were just a festive seasonal decoration, think again—pumpkin adds a hint of sweetness to this lovely seasonal stew.

Recipe: Green Chile Pork Stew

Slightly-spicy green chile matches the mild taste of pork to create a delicate, dynamic stew you’ll be making again and again this winter.

Recipe: Vegan Chili

Just because it’s plant-based doesn’t mean it’s not utterly satisfying. Vegans and meat-eaters alike will love this simple vegan chili.

Recipe: Quick Chicken and Barley Stew

Looking for a stew that’s hearty without all the calories? Meet our Quick Chicken and Barley Stew.

Recipe: Pork Chili Verde

This Pork Chili Verde comes together in your slow-cooker, perfuming your home with the loveliest savory scent.

Recipe: Beef Burgundy Stew

The Vice President for the Southern division of Sears, Roebuck, and Co. sent us this recipe after a trip to France.

Edamame and kale are colorful and unexpected additions to this comforting soup. Feed a crowd, or freeze some for later.

Recipe: Harvest Beef Soup

Don't be intimidated by the length of the ingredient list for this thrifty Southern stew. The majority of the ingredients are used to make a fantastic stock that starts with a Southern classic: potlikker. Then we use loads of fresh, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices to round out the flavor. Serve the stew ladled over hot cooked rice, and sprinkle with the fresh herbs.

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea, Collard, and Sweet Potato Stew

Recipe: 30-Minute Chili

Do you want delicious chili but you don't want to wait all day? Our 30-Minute Chili recipe will have you enjoying one of our quick-fix suppers in no time. This simple-to-make chili recipe only has six ingredients, but you'll marvel at its slow-cooked flavor. Simmering the ground beef is probably the hardest part; once you've finished that, you just pour everything else in, and stir. If you prefer an Italian-style take on 30-Minute Chili, spice this up and use 1 pound of ground sausage and 1 pound of ground beef. Whether you prefer a traditional chili or you would like to enjoy some Italian-infused flavors, this easy-to-make chili will always be ready when you are.

Cooking Video: Quick-Fix Chili

Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red 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: Red Wine Beef Stew

This beef stew recipe is pure comfort but it takes a while to prepare, so make it on a day when you have some time to spare. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice to capture every drop of the rich gravy.

Recipe: Black Bean Chili

Ready in only 30 minutes, this quick, meatless chili is made with black beans, meatless burger crumbles, and canned tomatoes. You can substitute ground beef for the meatless burger crumbles, if desired. Top with a dollop of sour cream, corn chips, and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

Recipe: Dressed-up Tomato Soup

Add a little zing to canned tomato soup by blending with canned Italian-style diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh ground pepper. If desired, top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Recipe: Pressure-Cooker Beef-and-Bean Chili

Get dinner on the table in under an hour with this quick Pressure Cooker Beef-and-Bean Chili.