45 Hearty Chili, Soup, & Stew Recipes to Make This Winter
Sweet Potato Soup
Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup
Topped with a dollop of crème fraiche and toasted pecans, this soup bursts with fall spirit.
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Soulful Chicken Soup
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.
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Split Pea Soup with Sausage
Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Sausage
Conecuh sausage infuses lots of smoky flavor into this classic soup.
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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
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.
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Beef Stew with Cheddar Biscuits
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.
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Hoppin' John Soup
Recipe: Hoppin’ John Soup
Loaded with lots of peas and collards, this soup will help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.
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Smoky Turkey-and-Sweet Potato Chili
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.
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Oyster Soup
Recipe: Oyster Soup
This new way to use fresh oysters will have your whole family asking for seconds.
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Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms
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.
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Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon
Recipe: Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon
Enjoy your baked potatoes in soup form this winter with this indulgent, creamy recipe.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa
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.
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Turkey-and-Collard Green Stew
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.
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Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup
Recipe: Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup
Pureed pumpkin meets pumpkin ale in this balanced, stunningly seasonal soup.
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla 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.
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese
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.
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Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens
Recipe: Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens
Chicken brings protein and rice adds a starchy element to this basic soup.
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Peanut Chicken Stew
Recipe: Peanut Chicken Stew
Change up the dinner rotation with this exciting, flavorful Peanut Chicken Stew.
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Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup
Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortellini Soup
Ready in just 20 minutes and studded with pasta gems? This soup is a dreamy weeknight meal.
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Southern Wedding Soup
Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup
Pork meatballs help transform this soup from a basic appetizer to a hearty main.
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Creamy Turnip Soup
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.
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Quick Beef Chili
Recipe: Quick Beef Chili
This chili develops its flavors quickly, helping you get dinner on the table in less than an hour.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
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.
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Pecan Soup
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.
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Lemon Chicken Soup
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.
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Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup
Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup
Southern-favorite grits add a bit of body to this rich, cheesy beer soup.
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Chunky Vegetable Beef 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.
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Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie 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.
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Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew
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.
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Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens
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.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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.
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Beef Stew
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.