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When the weather turns cold, I go straight into Soup Recipe Mode. Something about a pot bubbling on the stove just makes everything feel a little calmer, a little cozier, and a lot happier.<\/p>\n

These are my all-time favorite soup and stew recipes \u2014 the ones that have been loved, shared, and made on repeat in my kitchen (and yours!) for many years. From cozy soups that are creamy and smooth, to hearty stews packed with vegetables and protein, these are the ones I come back to again and again.<\/p>\n

So grab your soup pot (or your slow cooker, or your Instant Pot) and your ladle and let’s settle in. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Zuppa Toscana <\/h2>\n

Easy stovetop Zuppa Toscana with browned bits of sausage, tender potatoes, and wilted kale, all wrapped in a a creamy, rich, slurpable broth!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Ang\u2019s Creamy Tortellini Soup <\/h2>\n

Creamy Tortellini Soup that is comforting, cozy, and so yummy! Rich and creamy tomato broth, cheesy tortellini, fresh spinach, and Italian sausage.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Miso Peanut Ramen Bowls <\/h2>\n

A sweet and creamy savory broth ladled into bowls with noodles, crispy crumbled tofu, and fresh veg! These ramen bowls are SO GOOD.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Carrot Soup with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts <\/h2>\n

Silky carrot soup topped with spiced ground beef and toasty pine nuts! Bright, savory, warming, all the best things!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup <\/h2>\n

Loads of veggies like carrots and kale, beans, chicken, and a lemon rosemary broth. This soup feels like you’re eating at a fancy bistro!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Plantain and Pinto Stew with Aji Verde <\/h2>\n

Warm and nutritious stew filled with pinto beans, plantains, tomatoes, kale, and lots of cozy spices. Top it with a swizzle of aji verde and you’re in flavor town!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Spicy White Chicken Soup with Seasoned Tots <\/h2>\n

Petition to add tots to your chili! Chicken, white beans, and green chiles folded up in a creamy soup blanket and topped with golden crispy tots. WOW. Top combo.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Basic + Awesome Creamy Potato Soup <\/h2>\n

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So simple and all-homemade, no canned cream-of-anything soups. This is my most ideal perfect comfort food!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Instant Pot Spicy Short Rib Noodle Soup <\/h2>\n

We’re making a stop in Noodle Town! This noodle-y wonder is packed with tender short ribs, bright saut\u00e9ed spinach, sesame seeds, gingery broth, and noodles upon noodles. <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Chicken Tortilla Soup <\/h2>\n

Winner, winner, Chicken Tortilla Soup dinner! Tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, garlic and onions, crushed tomatoes, jalape\u00f1o pepper, crushed tomatoes, and ALL the toppings. <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup <\/h2>\n

Herby Italian sausage, kale, smoky paprika, creamy beans and potatoes, and a splash of cream. This is a must-make for soup season!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Sarah\u2019s White Chicken Chili <\/h2>\n

This is a chili I make every single year, and perfect for a Sunday game day. Creamy, smoky, cozy, and spicy with BIG flavor and simple ingredients. SO GOOD.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Sopa Tarasca (Pinto Bean Soup) with Jalape\u00f1o Corn Fritters <\/h2>\n

A creamy, silky Mexican-inspired soup made with pinto beans, warm chili spices, and whole tomatoes. And you NEED a big pile of the jalape\u00f1o corn fritters on top. Drooling over this one! <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup <\/h2>\n

The BEST Wild Rice Soup – in the Instant Pot! So creamy and simple and ready in an hour. Perfect for fall\/winter nights!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>The Best Sunday Chili <\/h2>\n

This is the BEST Sunday Chili! Beef, bacon, tomatoes, chopped veggies, beans, and spices – it’s a cozy weather weekend essential!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Thai Coconut Soup with Tofu and Rice <\/h2>\n

A savory coconut creamy broth, swirls of chili oil floating on top, beautiful veg and cubes of flavor-soaked tofu, and a pile of steamy rice, at your service. Comfort, bright, and warming. So good!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Basic + Awesome Broccoli Cheese Soup <\/h2>\n

Easy, creamy, and a perfect cozy classic. A silky-smooth soup base, little bites of just-right broccoli and carrots, and some sharp creamy cheddar cheese to finish it off.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach <\/h2>\n

Ultra creamy and totally vegan! Packed to the brim with veggies, red lentils, coconut milk, and lots of spices, it’s a total win for the coziest months of the year! <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Healing Chicken and Rice Soup <\/h2>\n

I make this one whenever I have the sniffles. Limey, salty, and so fresh! Garlic-ginger-infused broth, shredded chicken thighs, tender jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and peanuts. YUM.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Simple Homemade Tomato Soup <\/h2>\n

Pssst: this tomato soup has BACON! It’s super easy to make and is bound to be your next go-to tomato soup with a side of grilled cheese.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Sweet Potato Soup with Roasted Cauliflower Crumbles <\/h2>\n

Luscious, silky, and seriously good! Sweet potatoes and red onion get roasted and blended to perfection, and topped with crispy bits of cauliflower.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Pumpkin Soup with Walnut Crispies <\/h2>\n

It’s lush, it’s beautiful, it’s creamy Pumpkin Soup with Walnut Crispies! Made with a whole roasted pumpkin, garlic, cream, speckles of fresh herbs, and topped with the best sweet\/savory walnut crispies. <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Creamy Mushroom Soup <\/h2>\n

All hail this Creamy Mushroom Soup! Earthy mushrooms, velvety broth, onions and shallots, plus splashes of white wine and cream to finish. This is a good soup moment! <\/p>\n

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<\/i>Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup <\/h2>\n

A smoky, limey, tomato-rich broth with onion, garlic, jalape\u00f1o, crispy tortilla strips, and tender chunks of sweet potato. If you want to add some protein, you can add some shredded chicken to the mix too!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>30 Minute Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili <\/h2>\n

This chili delivers on big flavors with turkey, black beans, ancho chili powder, tomatoes, and farro. So much yum and cozy and smokiness in a bowl!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale <\/h2>\n

Another fan favorite from the blog! Comforting and SUPER nutritious. Naturally vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, ALL THE GOOD THINGS.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Country Chicken Stew <\/h2>\n

Cozy, hearty, and humble. Chicken, thick-cut bacon, navy beans, veggies, and fresh herbs all simmering in one big pot. It’s a good one!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Vegetarian Chili <\/h2>\n

Vegetarian Chili that’s “meaty” and satisfying – without all the meat! A hearty mixture of walnuts, mushrooms, and carrots as your base, with big flavors of onion, garlic, green chiles and spices.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup <\/h2>\n

This soup is the perfect ode to fall! Chicken meets orzo in an almost tomato soup form with lots of bread dips, of course. My kids love this one, too!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings <\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the most comforting, delicious bowl of goodness. Chicken, veggies, pre-made biscuits, seasoning, and all of it made creamy by the humble potato. YUM!<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Roasted Garlic and White Bean Lasagna Soup <\/h2>\n

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Lasagna, but make it soup! Super easy to make, fun to eat, with all the flavor of your favorite pan of lasagna. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Pairings With These Soups<\/h2>\n

Let’s make it a meal! These are some of my favorite things to pair with a bowl of soup – whether a slice of buttered, crusty bread to swoosh on through, or a salad on the side to bring some crispness to the table. They’re my soup essentials!<\/p>\n

Breads and Carbs<\/h3>\n