The Best Soup and Stew Recipes for Easy Meals

Every year as the colder weather sets in I get so excited because it means soup season is here! There’s nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of homemade soup or stew with a side of crusty bread. From quick and easy weeknight favorites to prep-ahead and simmer-all-day options, you’ll find all of my go-to soup and stew recipes right here.

Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice

A comforting twist on traditional chicken soup with hearty rice, tender chicken and vegetables, and a bright hit of lemon.
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Tortellini Sausage Soup

Hearty and satisfying, this is one of our all-time favorite soups! Packed with tender tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and vegetables in a flavorful broth.
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Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

 This hearty chicken soup is prefect alongside some crusty bread. It's also easy to use up leftovers if you swap the chicken for leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
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Hearty Beef Stew

A hearty, comforting, and EASY beef stew recipe perfect for cozy nights inside!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

This chicken enchilada soup is hearty, filling, and tastes just like enchiladas, with corn tortillas blended right into the broth.
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Tender sweet potatoes actually pair really well with black beans, and this chili might be super low in calories but it’s crazy high in flavor and heartiness. Chock full of veggies and perfect for topping, this is a great fall slow-cooker meal that will make your house smell awesome.
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Pasta and Bean Soup with Bacon) from Our Best Bites

Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Pasta and Bean Soup with Bacon)

This soup has super simple ingredients that somehow come together for something so flavorful and so comforting. 
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Easy Weeknight Chili

Delicious chili your whole family will love but easy enough to make any night of the week!
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Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup

This vegie packed, flavorful minestrone soup is perfect for cold winter days!
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A classic recipe for chicken noodle soup with one extra ingredient that makes it rich and creamy.
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Easy Stovetop Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A simple and delicious chicken soup packed with Latin flavors and healthy ingredients!
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Split Pea Soup with Ham

This split pea soup with ham is one of my family's all-time favorite comfort foods! Throw the ingredients into the crockpot first thing in the morning and it will be ready by dinnertime, or scroll to the bottom for Instant Pot instructions.
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White Chicken Chili

Warm and comforting, this White Chicken Chili is full of fresh, bright flavors including classic Latin spices, cilantro and lime.
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Lasagna Soup

Gooey, delicious, and perfect for a wintry day, this Lasagna Soup never disappoints. Just be sure to make enough to share!
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Smokey Bean Soup with Ham and Bacon

This hearty bean soup is comfort in a bowl! Smokey and filling, it’s perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold day.
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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is such a simple concept, but the combination of sweet caramelized onions with that savory broth and (most importantly) the big crusty chunk of bread smothered in gooey cheese is just unmatched.
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Baked Sweet Potato Soup

A beautiful soup bursting with the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
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Black Bean Soup

This Brazilian inspired Black bean soup is all at once homey and magnificent in its simplicity. Perfect on it’s own as a light meal, but also great as a side for a big salad or paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. We particularly love it with a pepper jack panini.
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Chicken and Dumplings

Easy comfort food at its finest! Creamy chicken and dumplings come together quickly for the perfect weeknight meal.
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Creamy Taco Rice Soup by Our Best Bites

Creamy Chicken and Rice Taco Soup

This soup is cheesy and flavorful with the bright flavor of mild green chilies, and hearty thanks to the rice, chicken and vegetables. It’s almost like chicken and rice chowder meets taco soup – the ultimate combination!
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Soup

This creamy flavorful soup starts with roasting vegetables and feta in the oven for tons of flavor and amazing creaminess. Don't skip the toppings- they make the soup!
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Pressure Cooker Bean and Bacon Soup

Creamy white beans and smoky bacon are the stars of this hearty, nourishing soup. Perfect for dunking a chunk of crusty bread or a toasted sandwich.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy and delicious, but not too heavy- this Broccoli Cheddar Soup will become a family favorite!
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Green Chili Chicken Stew

A comforting one-pot dinner with rice, beans, chicken, and a super flavorful hearty sauce.
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smoked sausage soup

Smoked Sausage Soup with Potatoes and Kale

Hearty, creamy soup loaded with smoky sausage and vegetables.
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Cabbage Roll Soup

The flavors of a traditional cabbage roll come together in this quick and easy soup. A warm tomato base pairs perfectly with hearty ground beef and broth for a filling dinner.
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Sara Wells

Sara Wells co-founded Our Best Bites in 2008. She is the author of three Bestselling Cook Books, Best Bites: 150 Family Favorite Recipes, Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites, and 400 Calories or Less from Our Best Bites. Sara’s work has been featured in many local and national news outlets and publications such as Parenting Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Cooking, The Rachel Ray Show and the New York Times.

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