Cold weather calls for cozy meals. These hearty winter soups, stews, and chilis are guaranteed to warm your family up. We’ve gathered an assortment of thick beef stew recipes, flavorful chili recipes, and an assortment of soup recipes (like potato bacon, beef and barley, and cream of chicken and wild rice). They’re perfect for hungry appetites you’ll make all through the winter.
An Irish Guinness Beef Stew
“This is a handy dinner you can prepare the night before, especially for us working mothers. When I’m on nights, I would have this pre-made for the next day, all I have to do is heat and serve.” – Racquel
White Chicken Chili
“This is my all-time favorite chili to make, and I didn’t have a recipe for it because I make it with what I have in the cupboard. So I finally sat down and wrote up what I put in it. This is truly a comfort chili, and great for the fall weather.” – Kim
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
“Simple and so good. I get asked to make this soup all the time.” – Carolyn
Potato Bacon Soup
“I was in search of a potato soup recipe similar to Rafferty’s famous potato soup to make for my husband’s birthday. After reading endless soup recipes, I finally took all my favorite parts from each recipe and came up with this one. It’s now requested at all family functions during the winter months.” – Amber
Italian Sausage Soup
“This tasty and easy Italian Sausage Soup is loaded with onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and a healthy helping of Italian Seasoning in chicken broth with tomatoes, cannellini beans, and elbow noodles. It is the perfect pick-me-up for cold, wet weather, coughs, ailments, or just because your soul needs a little warmth.” – Beth
Carne Guisada – Slow Cooker (Mexican Beef Stew)
“I love the Carne Guisada served at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I began looking for a recipe I could make at home. Most we tried were good but lacked something. So I made my own, taking the best parts of the 3 recipes we most liked.” – Vickie
Hearty Herb and Cabernet Beef Stew
“It’s cozy and comforting for your soul by way of your stomach. My dad made scrumptious vegetable and beef soup. This hearty beef stew is a nod to his creation but kicks it up several tasty notches with a healthy dose of Jacob’s Creek Cabernet Shiraz red blend.” – Jennifer
Tanya’s Tex-Mex Chili
“Easy and a family favorite!!!” – Tanya
Cajun Sausage Potato Soup
“This Cajun Sausage Potato Soup is a Louisiana twist on a classic dish. This hearty soup is full of goodness to warm your soul.” – Debbie
Mom’s Beef Barley Soup
“I have a family of men, and they love this hearty soup. It makes a lot and freezes well.” – Deb
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
“I keep making this because we love it, especially on a soup day. It’s delicious and easy. It’s very adjustable to your own liking.” – Danielle
Chicken Florentine Soup
“This recipe was inspired by a local Italian restaurant that we often frequented to get this soup. I created my version, which is a bit lighter and healthier than the restaurant version. I have done this many times, and it always turns out wonderful.” – Cathy
Real Italian Minestrone Soup
“My aunt got this recipe from an Italian chef in Center City Philly way back in the 50s. My family loves it. I think it’s very easy and especially delicious with a loaf of crusty Italian bread and butter.” – Terri
Green Chile Pork Stew
“I made this tonight after finding a slow cooker version that I modified for what I had in my pantry. It was a mega-hit with the family!” – Lacie
Not So French Onion Soup
“This soup is my favorite way of making onion soup. I can’t imagine why restaurants charge so much for it when there are so few ingredients, and it is so simple to put together.” – Jane
Hearty Hamburger Soup For the Crock Pot
“We had this camper stew with my best friend’s mom, Mrs. Doyle, in my childhood. I have made it many times over the years. It’s always great. I just added a few things to make it heartier.” – Angie
Busy Day Brunswick Stew (Crock Pot)
“Brunswick stew was a specialty of my father’s, and his recipe was his mother’s, which dated back to her grandmother, way before the Civil War.” – Susan
Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Pepper Stew
“I love a good sausage and pepper sandwich, so much so, I wanted to try and make a stew with the same hearty flavors and robust color. This is a fabulous slow cooker dinner, served with garlic bread on the side to sop up every last drop!” – C.J.
Mushroom Barley Soup
“Grandma’s hearty soup. When the weather starts to turn cold, this is a family favorite. Warms your soul!” – Susan
Chicken Parmesan Soup
“All of the flavours of chicken parm in a tasty soup!” – Kevin