Warm and Comforting Bowls

These soup recipes have turned my kitchen into a cozy spot where good smells float through the house. Each one turns simple stuff from the fridge into steaming bowls of happiness - perfect for cold nights or just whenever you need a pick-me-up. They're written so clearly that I never mess them up, and I can make them thick and chunky or smooth, depending on what I'm craving. The leftovers taste even better for lunch the next day. Best of all is watching everyone drift into the kitchen, following their noses when dinner's bubbling away on the stove.

175 recipes in this collection. (Page 1 Of 15)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:34:28 GMT

Soups & Stews

Creamy corn chowder with bacon, scallions, and parsley in a white bowl
Soups & Stews Creamy Corn Chowder with Bacon

A cozy one-pot corn chowder with smoky bacon, sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth.

Creamy seafood soup in a toasted sourdough bread bowl with shrimp and crab
Soups & Stews Stuffed Seafood Soup Bread Bowl

A creamy shrimp and crab seafood soup ladled into toasted sourdough bread bowls with a cheesy, golden rim.

Shipwreck Stew with ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, and parsley
Soups & Stews Shipwreck Stew

A hearty one-pot Shipwreck Stew made with ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, and simple pantry seasoning.

Healthy cabbage and ground beef soup in a ceramic bowl with rich broth and vegetables
Soups & Stews Healthy Cabbage and Ground Beef Soup

A hearty one-pot soup with lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato-beef broth. Ready in 50 minutes and even better the next day.

Caldillo de chile verde with pork, potatoes, and cilantro in a rustic ceramic bowl
Soups & Stews Caldillo de Chile Verde

Pork shoulder braised in a fire-roasted green chile and tomatillo sauce, finished with golden fried potatoes. Deep, layered New Mexican flavor in every bowl.

Mexican green chile stew with pork, Hatch chiles, and potatoes in a terracotta bowl with cilantro and lime
Soups & Stews Authentic Mexican Green Chile Stew with Hatch Chiles

Tender braised pork, roasted Hatch green chiles, and potatoes in a smoky, deeply flavored broth. A true New Mexico-style comfort stew that gets better overnight.

Mexican beef chili in a clay bowl with white onion, cilantro, sour cream, and lime
Soups & Stews Homemade Mexican Beef Chili

Tender braised beef chuck slow-cooked in a smooth dried-chile sauce with guajillo, ancho, and chipotle. A rich, deeply spiced Mexican beef chili ready in about 2 hours.

Authentic chili verde with tender pork and tomatillo sauce in a rustic ceramic bowl
Soups & Stews Authentic Chili Verde

Fall-apart pork slow-cooked in a smoky, tangy green sauce of charred tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños. A true Mexican classic done right.

Chicken tortilla soup topped with crispy strips, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro in a dark bowl
Soups & Stews Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky chicken tortilla soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and crispy corn tortilla strips, all in one pot in about 45 minutes.

Bowl of caldo de res with short ribs, corn, potato, and cabbage in rich amber broth
Soups & Stews Old Fashioned Caldo de Res

Slow-simmered beef short ribs with corn, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and zucchini in a rich, seasoned broth. Old fashioned caldo de res done the way it has always been done.

Bowl of caldo de pollo with golden broth, chicken drumstick, carrots, corn, and cilantro
Soups & Stews Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

A rich, golden Mexican chicken soup simmered with bone-in chicken, carrots, zucchini, corn, and cilantro. Comforting, naturally gluten-free, and ready in about 90 minutes.

Green chile pork stew with crispy papas and pinto beans with chicos in a ceramic bowl with tortilla
Soups & Stews Green Chile Papas and Beans with Chicos

A hearty New Mexican stew with roasted green chile, Yukon Gold potatoes, pinto beans, and chicos. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and even better the next day.