A great bowl of soup or stew is one of the most comforting things you can make. It fills the kitchen with incredible aroma, feeds a crowd economically, and almost always tastes better the next day. This collection covers the full spectrum — spicy chilis, creamy chowders, hearty beef stews, light broths, and everything in between.
Chili Recipes
Chili is the ultimate set-it-and-simmer dish. Whether you like it thick and meaty, loaded with beans, or with a vegetarian twist — these recipes deliver deep, bold flavour every time.
- Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe
- Chili Quarter Pounder Recipe With Heat
- Chili Oil Recipe: Hong You at Home
- Cinci-Chili Pasta Recipe With Cincinnati Flavor
Creamy Soups and Chowders
Silky, velvety soups that are pure comfort in a bowl. These work beautifully as starters or light main courses.
- Cream Corn and Crab Soup Recipe
- Vegetarian Corn Chowder Recipe
- Best Chili Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
- Salmon Chowder Recipe With Creamy Potatoes
Hearty Stews
Stews are the best kind of slow cooking — minimal effort, maximum reward. These are meals that improve with time.
- Chicken Stew Recipe With Tomatoes Tonight
- Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Borscht Stew Recipe
- Beef Stew Recipe With Roasted Root Vegetables
- Brunswick Stew Chicken Pork Recipe
More Soup and Stew Recipes
- Albondigas Soup Recipe for Children
- Emmenthaler Cabbage Soup Recipe With Bacon
- Hearty Barley Potato Soup Recipe
- Cheese Sauce Recipe Using Soup or Sauce Mix
- Beef Shank Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Anne Burrell Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Secrets to a Great Soup Every Time
Build flavour at the start. Always sauté your aromatics (onion, garlic, celery) before adding liquid. This creates the flavour base everything else builds on.
Season in layers. Add salt at multiple points during cooking — not just at the end. Each layer of seasoning builds complexity.
Don’t rush the simmer. Most soups and stews improve dramatically with time. A minimum 45-minute simmer is usually the difference between good and great.
Finish with acid. A squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar right before serving brightens every flavour in the bowl.
Soup always tastes better the next day — the flavours have time to meld. Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers all week.
Browse All Soup and Stew Recipes
Explore the full Soups and Stews collection, and check out our Slow Cooker recipes for hands-off versions of your favourite stews.