Soups and stews

Ideas and how-tos

• Soup recipes Start here30 easy soup recipes for winter: chicken, beef, bean, potato and vegetable soups, with stovetop and slow cooker times, freezing ti…
• Beef stewBeef stew recipe with 2 pounds of chuck, potatoes and carrots: stovetop, oven, slow cooker and Instant Pot times, how to thicken i…
• Broccoli cheddar soupCreamy broccoli cheddar soup in one pot in 40 minutes: how to keep the cheese smooth, bread bowl and slow cooker options, and how …
• Butternut squash soupA creamy roasted butternut squash soup with apple, onion, garlic and warm spices, plus dairy-free and slow cooker options and how …
• Cabbage SoupAn easy cabbage soup recipe with vegetables, tomatoes and broth in about 40 minutes, plus a ground beef version, slow cooker steps…
• Cheeseburger SoupAn easy cheeseburger soup with ground beef, potatoes and sharp cheddar in one pot, plus slow cooker steps, toppings, a smooth-chee…
• Chicken and dumplingsAn easy chicken and dumplings recipe with a creamy broth and fluffy drop dumplings, plus rolled Southern dumplings, a biscuit shor…
• Chicken noodle soupAn easy homemade chicken noodle soup: amounts, which chicken to use, simmer times, how to keep noodles from going mushy, plus free…
• Chicken stewEasy chicken stew with thighs or breasts, potatoes, carrots and herbs: stovetop method, 165°F safety, thickening tips and make-ahe…
• Chicken tortilla soupEasy chicken tortilla soup with tomatoes, black beans, corn, chiles and warm spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips, plus slow…
• Chili recipeAn easy chili recipe with ground beef and beans: ingredient amounts, the spice blend, the method, slow cooker and turkey versions,…
• Cowboy stewCowboy stew is a hearty one-pot dinner of ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans and corn in a smoky broth. Recipe, slow coo…
• Egg Drop SoupMake egg drop soup at home in 15 minutes with broth, eggs, ginger and cornstarch, plus tips for silky ribbons, 8 easy add-ins and …
• French onion soupAn easy French onion soup recipe: how to caramelize onions the right way, the best broth and cheese, oven-safe bowl tips, a slow c…
• Gumbo RecipeAn easy gumbo recipe for chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, with a step-by-step roux color guide, seafood and okra versions, and…
• Ham and bean soupA ham and bean soup recipe that uses the leftover ham bone: dried or canned beans, stovetop and slow cooker steps, seasoning tips …
• Hamburger soupEasy hamburger soup with ground beef, potatoes and vegetables: one-pot method, 160°F beef safety, freezer tips and leftover timing…
• How to make chicken soupHow to make chicken soup at home: whole-chicken broth, boneless quick method, safe 165°F temps, noodle and rice finishes, plus lef…
• Instant Pot chiliAn easy Instant Pot chili recipe with ground beef and beans: amounts, pressure times, how to avoid the burn notice, bean and turke…
• Irish stewA cozy Irish stew with lamb or beef, potatoes, carrots and onions in a rich broth, plus stout and slow cooker options, sides and f…
• Is chili healthy?Is chili healthy? Yes, mostly: see calories, protein, fiber and sodium per cup for beef, chicken, canned and vegetarian chili, plu…
• Italian Wedding SoupAn easy Italian wedding soup with tender mini meatballs, spinach, carrots and small pasta in chicken broth. Includes shortcuts, fr…
• Italian penicillin soupItalian penicillin soup for 6: chicken and vegetables simmered in broth, blended silky, then finished with pastina, Parmesan and l…
• Keto chiliKeto chili without beans: a hearty beef chili with low-carb swaps, a spice blend, stovetop, slow cooker and Instant Pot steps, top…
• Lentil soupLentil soup recipe for 6: brown or green lentils, carrots, celery, tomatoes and broth in one pot in about 45 minutes. Freezes well…
• Marry me chicken soupMarry me chicken soup with gnocchi, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Includes measured ingredients, a 165°F chicken check and safe …
• Matzo ball soupEasy matzo ball soup recipe with light dumplings and chicken broth: mix ratios, simmer tips, make-ahead broth and leftover timing …
• Minestrone soupAn easy minestrone soup recipe with vegetables, beans, tomatoes and small pasta: amounts, steps, slow cooker times, how to keep pa…
• Potato soupPotato soup recipe in about 45 minutes: best potatoes, step-by-step method, loaded toppings, slow cooker and lighter versions, plu…
• Pozole recipeA red pozole recipe with tender pork shoulder, hominy and a smooth guajillo and ancho chile broth, plus classic toppings and make-…
• Pumpkin chiliEasy pumpkin chili with ground beef or turkey, beans and pumpkin purée. Includes slow cooker and Instant Pot options, toppings and…
• Pumpkin stewMake pumpkin stew with beef, fresh pumpkin or squash, potatoes and carrots. Stovetop, slow cooker and Instant Pot times, plus a ve…
• Soups for winterSoups for winter in 5 groups: 6 brothy, 6 creamy, 6 bean and lentil, 6 chili and stew and 6 global soups, with freezer rules and a…
• Split pea soupAn easy split pea soup with ham recipe: no soaking, stovetop and slow cooker times, how to make it thicker or smoother, vegetarian…
• Stew meat recipes16 stew meat recipes for the slow cooker, Instant Pot, oven and stovetop, from beef tips and gravy to curry and tacos, with cook t…
• Sweet chili sauceSweet chili sauce with sugar, vinegar, garlic and chili flakes. Makes about 1 cup; includes thickness fixes, serving ideas and con…
• Taco soupAn easy taco soup recipe with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Stovetop, crockpot and Instant Pot steps, top…
• Tomato soupAn easy homemade tomato soup recipe from canned tomatoes, onion, garlic and broth, blended smooth in 35 minutes. Creamy, roasted a…
• Tortellini SoupAn easy tortellini soup with Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes in 30 minutes. Creamy, slow cooker and vegetarian versions, plu…
• Turkey chiliAn easy turkey chili recipe with ground turkey, beans and a simple spice blend: amounts, steps, slow cooker and Instant Pot versio…
• Turkey soupAn easy turkey soup recipe for holiday leftovers: carcass stock, step-by-step soup, noodle, rice and creamy variations, plus safe …
• Vegetable soupEasy vegetable soup recipe for 6: carrots, potatoes, green beans and tomatoes simmered in broth in about 45 minutes, plus swaps, s…
• Vegetarian chiliA hearty vegetarian chili with three kinds of beans, sweet potato and smoky spices, plus stovetop, slow cooker and Instant Pot tim…
• White chicken chiliAn easy, creamy white chicken chili recipe with white beans, green chiles and cream cheese: amounts, stovetop and crockpot times, …