8 Soul-Warming Soups & Stews to Keep You Cozy All Week
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Cold days call for big bowls of hearty soups and slow simmered stews that make your kitchen smell like pure comfort. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday or a busy weeknight, these are the kind of recipes that make you actually look forward to leftovers.
As soon as the temperature dips below 60°F, I’m reaching for my biggest pot. There’s something deeply satisfying about letting a soup simmer while the world outside feels a little too chilly. These are my tried-and-true favorites. The kind that warm your hands, fill your belly, and make you wish every day was soup weather. From brothy classics to rich, hearty stews, there’s a little something here for every craving this week.
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Lamb Stew
This Lamb Stew is pure comfort in a pot. Tender chunks of lamb slow-braised with carrots, potatoes, and a splash of Guinness for that deep, rich flavor. It’s hearty, cozy, and the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell amazing.
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Crockpot Beef Stew
This Crockpot Beef Stew is a hearty and savory slow cooked beef stew, perfect for those cold winter nights! This stew is loaded with beef, potatoes, carrots and green beans.
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Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup is a cozy, hearty classic loaded with tender split peas, smoky ham, and vegetables. Naturally creamy and perfect for leftovers.
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Beef Barley Soup
This Beef Barley Soup is comforting, delicious and nutritious with melt in your mouth beef, lots of veggies and chewy, nutty barley. Perfect for dinner and the leftovers make great lunches.
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Beef Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
Beef Stifado is a traditional style Greek beef stew simmered in red wine with cinnamon, cloves, and tender shallots. This simplified version keeps the classic flavors intact while making the process straightforward for the everyday cook.
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Beef and Pea Stew
A thick, hearty Beef and Peas Stew made easy with a short list of simple ingredients. This comforting Romanian stew is perfect for those chilly fall or winter evenings.
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Chicken and Dumplings
This easy recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is the ideal comfort food. A hearty recipe that uses roasted chicken, fluffy buttermilk and chive dumplings that's both simple to make and shockingly easy to lose yourself in for a moment or two.
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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic and hearty soup, requiring minimal effort giving you tender chicken, loads of noodles and a delicious broth.
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