Soups, Salads, and Stews

When you want something warm and filling, my homemade soup and stew recipes are hard to beat. This collection includes chicken soup recipes, gumbo, chowders, chili, pozole, noodle soups, beef stews, seafood soups, and vegetable-based favorites that work for easy dinners, slow weekends, and meal prep.

Charleston She Crab Soup with a drizzle of olive oil and paprika and a small mound of crab meat.

Chicken Soup Recipes, Chicken Stews, and Cozy Chicken Bowls

These chicken soup recipes have a mix of brothy soups, richer stews, and hearty comforting soups that work well all year long.

Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Louisiana Comfort Food

If you are in the mood for something packed with big Southern flavor, these recipes are perfect for weekends, gatherings, and parties! Get more of our Cajun and Creole Recipes here

Mexican Soup Recipes, Pozole, and Brothy Favorites

I love making Mexican soups when I want something comforting that still tastes bright and full of flavor. These recipes include traditional pozole, noodle soups, meatball soups, lentil soups, and brothy beef and shrimp soups that are perfect for family dinners and meal prep, too. Find all of our Mexican Soups and Stews here

Chili Recipes, Taco Soups, and Hearty Bean-Based Bowls

Chili and taco soup recipes are always high on my list when it comes to fall and winter cooking. These recipes are great for colder nights, game day weekends, and batch cooking that turns into easy leftovers.

Creamy Soup Recipes, Chowders, and Smooth Vegetable Soups

These recipes are a good fit when you want something a little softer and richer, whether that means chowder, roasted vegetable soup, or a thick potato-based bowl.

Sausage Soups, Rustic Bowls, and Comfort Food Favorites

Sausage-based soups are great when you want something hearty and savory without needing a long, complicated ingredient list. These recipes have big flavors but are fast to make, and work really well for easy dinners.

Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Other Asian Soup Recipes

These Asian soups are a good place to turn when you want a bowl with brighter aromatics, a little heat, and a lot of depth. They bring plenty of variety to your table, and are delicious options for anyone who likes brothy noodles, curry-based soups, and spicy beef or seafood soups.

Beef Stew Recipes and Slow-Cooked Beef Favorites

When you are in the mood for something rich, slow-cooked, and extra comforting, beef stew is hard to beat. Do they take a while to make? Sure. But it is worth every minute. Get more Stew Recipes

Seafood Stews, Etouffee, and Brothy Seafood Favorites

Seafood soups and stews are amazing options when you want something a little lighter than a beef stew. These recipes will have everyone coming back for a second bowl!

Global Stew Recipes with Big Flavor

A few recipes stand out because they have very specific regional flavors and styles. They are great when you want something different from your usual soup recipes but still want a meal that is hearty, practical, and warming.

Salad Recipes

If you're looking for unique and flavorful salads, we have some incredible options for you here! Pair one with a soup or stew, or make it into a meal!