When the cooler temperatures appear, it immediately makes me think of foods to warm the soul. Soup recipes are usually perfect for weeknight meals because plenty use a slow cooker or pressure cooker to make meal prep a cinch. Stews are not only delicious but oftentimes are easily customizable. Love beef stew but have some leftover green pepper in your refrigerator? Just add it! Stews are also great freezer meals or make-ahead dinners. They make the perfect leftovers. Whether you love the classic soups like tomato or chicken noodle or you are looking for a unique soup to spice up the family meal, we have a great list for you to try. Our stews include
Taco Soup
Spice up your weeknight with this delicious soup recipe. This savory soup takes less than 45 minutes to make and is the perfect way to change up Taco Tuesday. Make a skillet cake or cheese quesadilla as the perfect side dish for this easy meal.
Very Veggie Vegetable Soup
This classic soup recipe uses both fresh and frozen vegetables to make this meal come together in a snap. Just dump your easy-to-find ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning and have dinner ready when you are.
InstaPot Beef Stew
Beef stew is already a pretty simple recipe but using an InstaPot for this classic makes it even simpler. The addition of dijon mustard to this classic beef stew recipe adds a punch of flavor that is sure to please.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This soup recipe is not only easy to make but is a really great recipe to freeze for later. So, make a double batch and freeze the rest for a cold winter night.
Cheesesteak Stew in a Bread Bowl
Cheesesteak on its own is a delicious treat but you can cook up this 30-minute stew and pour it into a bread bowl then top it with cheese which takes this from yum to OMG. This one-pot meal is sure to be a family favorite recipe no matter what the temperature is outside.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew
Using a slow cooker and canned soup makes this classic dish even easier on a busy family. Get this weeknight meal in the slow cooker in the morning and enjoy a full meal 5 hours later.
Best Tomato Soup Ever
This popular recipe includes some unique ingredients that elevate this soup. Heavy cream and fresh basil finish off this creamy concoction to a perfect finish. Bake up a loaf of crusty bread and your meal is complete.
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Save the ham bone from your next family feast to make this flavorful classic. The addition of ham and the use of the bone adds layers of flavor. Use your immersion blender to get a perfectly smooth consistency.
Brunswick Stew
You may not have heard of this tomato-based stew but you are going to love the southern charm of this cozy recipe. This fall classic recipe comes together in just an hour which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner recipe.
Seafood Stew
This hearty stew is packed full of delicious seafood and spice. It cooks up quickly in your dutch oven on the stovetop and don’t forget the crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
German Goulash
This slow-cooked stovetop stew is rich in flavor and tradition. Originating in Germany, this hearty meal is packed with beef and vegetables. Fill hungry tummies with this traditional stew and don’t forget the fresh bread.