Below you’ll find 7 of my most popular cozy soup and stew recipes. From savory to creamy to hearty, each one is packed with nutritious vegetables and protein. These soups, stews, and chilis are the kind of comforting meals you’ll want to come back to again and again!
Soups and Stew Recipes
Southern Style Brunswick Stew Recipe
Savory Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
Savory Lasagna Soup Recipe
Easy & Savory Tortellini Soup Recipe
Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe – Olive Garden Copycat
French Onion Soup Recipe
Classic Homemade Chili Recipe
Savory Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
What to Serve Alongside These Cozy Soup Recipes
A good soup deserves a great side dish. These are the simple, comforting dishes I love to serve alongside a warm bowl, from crusty breads perfect for dipping to fresh salads that add a little crunch and balance. Think of these as easy pairings that help turn soup into a complete, satisfying meal.
- Cornbread Muffins with Honey – These cornbread muffins are soft, lightly sweetened with honey, and bake up perfectly golden every time. They’re the kind of comforting side that pairs beautifully with a warm bowl of soup or stew.
- White Rice – This easy white rice recipe is one of my favorites to serve with chili or stews. The easy-to-follow cooking tips within this recipe will leave you with fluffy, flavorful rice every single time.
- Italian Chopped Salad – Nothing says savory like a good Italian Chopped Salad. This Italian chopped salad is crisp, colorful, and full of bold flavors from fresh veggies, herbs, and a zesty dressing. It’s the perfect fresh contrast to rich or cozy soups.
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My Favorite Tools for Making Soups
Soups are one of the easiest, feel-good meals you can make. All of the cozy soups and stews in this roundup use at least one of the following cooking methods or tools, whether made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or sped up with the help of an Instant Pot. These are the tools I reach for most often when soup is on the menu for dinner.
Instant Pot
When I am short on time, my Instant Pot is a lifesaver. When days are long or busy, cooking soups in an Instant Pot allow me to have a comforting homemade meal ready in under an hour, and with very little effort. The one I use is a 7-in-1 version that includes a slow cooker:
Slow Cooker
If I don’t whip out my 7-in-1 Instant Pot to cook meals using this method, then I still like to reach for my old faithful Slow Cooker. She’s been in our family for over 10 years and still works! Here’s the brand I use in my kitchen:
Dutch Oven
My Le Creuset Dutch Oven is my go-to pot for stovetop soups, and you’ll see it featured in many of the recipes on this blog. Dutch ovens are superior to everyday stockpots because they’re made with cast iron, which conducts heat evenly and consistently. This helps maintain steady cooking temperatures while your soup simmers. While this brand can be a bit of an investment, it’s one that truly lasts a lifetime.
Craving More?
I love hearing from all of you through each an every recipe. If you’re a soup lover like my family and I are, do let me know in the comments below which soups you would like to see from my kitchen to your table next! Stay cozy!
The Tortellini and the Chili soups are my favorites in your list. These are the ones I am definitely craving to eat!
Baking those golden cornbread muffins with a touch of honey makes a warm bowl of soup even better. I like having a crisp salad on the side to balance out a heavy stew.
Oh wow, yes please!!! I am loving the variation of soups that you have featured. I think that they would all be great at this time of year as the weather is so horrible. They all seem like they would be fabulous comfort dishes. I especially like the sound of the savoury ham and potato soup – that’s like a hug in a bowl. The chicken and noodle soup sounds like a crowd please and one that my kids would enjoy the most.
I’m so excited to make all of these! I make soup all the time during fall and winter, and I need some new recipes to add to my rotation.
I’m so glad I found these. It’s so cold where I live, and I’ve been putting my soup rotation into overdrive. I need some new ones!
I’m drooling! I love cooking soups during winter. i think I’ll start with the French onion soup, it looks sooo delicious!
I am loving the French Onion Soup recipe. The recipe seems very simple and would be perfect for the cold weather.
Brilliant! We practically live off soups in winter. This is a great source. Saving to try each recipe.