Soup and Stew Recipes
Turkey Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup
Quick to make with minimal ingredients, this soup is nourishing comfort food at its best. A complete meal on its own, the soup is perfect for the weekly rotation and comes with built-in flexibility! Five ingredient meals are all the rage. And why not? The concept suggests a dinner you can get on the…
The Best Thanksgiving Starters & Appetizers
The Best Thanksgiving Starters and Appetizers is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is chockfull of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases! Our Favorite Thanksgiving Starters and Appetizers
Chili Stuffed Potatoes
Too tired to cook but still need to get dinner on the table? Chili Stuffed Potatoes are here to help! This all-in-one meal is a satisfyingly simple way to reinvent leftovers and easy to make for one person or a crowd! Even those of us who enjoy cooking get tired of it…
Vegan Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Choose among three cooking options when preparing this deliciously hearty, plant-based soup that satisfies even the most diehard meat eaters. The big yield is perfect for meal prep and tastes great all week long. Chickpea or garbanzo bean? Whatever you call these protein- and fiber-packed little orbs, they form the foundation of a deliciously hearty…
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Wholesome, economical pantry ingredients combine with refrigerator staples in this hearty, comforting, slow cooked soup. Makes a big batch and freezes well too. It’s funny how tastes change. When I was little, the color and name alone were unappealing. Now, I consider split pea soup to be a soul-warming comfort food and one of…
30-Minute Minestrone
An abundance of colorful veggies is the basis for this classic, comforting soup, which cooks in one pot for a go-to meal on a busy night. The flexible recipe is protein-rich and plant-based, but a variety of meats may be added for those who enjoy. Soups provide a stellar way to increase our of…
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
This super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup is easy to customize and makes a big batch － perfect for easy dinners and packable lunches all week long. Freezes well, too! First, I must tell you that my husband does not care for pumpkin in savory recipes like sauces or soups — but he adores this…
Aunt Peggy’s Turkey Chili
Quick, easy, and super satisfying, this flavorful chili is a go-to on busy nights and reheats beautifully. This recipe is quick and easy chili at its best. It may not be the nuanced, chili cook-off entry that’s layered with a variety of peppers and boasts hints of cocoa and coffee－but it’s family friendly and…
Masoori Dal (Nepali Lentils)
This “every day” South Asian dish is healthy comfort food at its best and requires just a short list of basic ingredients. When it comes to sharing cuisine from other countries, I often mention that a given recipe is “inspired by” a certain country or style of cooking and make no claims to authenticity. The following…
Sausage and Cabbage Stew (with Instant Pot option)
Comforting and loaded with flavor, this one-pot meal has quickly become a new favorite－and it’s loaded with wholesome veggies! One of my favorite job-related tasks is the occasional cookbook review. Pouring over the recipes of a soon-to-be-published book evokes a sort of kid-in-the-candy-store feeling. In that spirit, today’s recipe is complements of Paleo Power Bowls, a…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Inspired by the tomatoey beef stew that my mom and grandmother used to make, this comforting, all-in-one meal is loaded with tender meat and wholesome vegetables and comes together in snap. Are there certain things you remember from your childhood kitchen? I have an indelible memory of the dark cherry cabinets and the distinctive print…
Andouille, Lentil & Vegetable Stew
The dump-and-cook approach makes this healthy and hearty soup extra easy to prepare － and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite! Easily adapted for vegan diets, too. Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If it’s you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…
