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Cozy Soup and Stew Recipes for Cold Nights

By Anadi Misra·September 28, 2026·20 recipes
French onion soup in blue bowls topped with melted cheese and toasted bread slices.

Easy Soup and Stew Recipes

It took me a while in my cooking journey to get excited about soup. Now soup season is one of my favorite parts of the year. After enough Canadian winters, a pot of something warm on the stove is exactly what I want when the temperature drops.

These are the soup and stew recipes I keep coming back to: the Portuguese beef stew I make whenever I want meat and potatoes, a Moroccan chicken and chickpea stew I've been making for years, and the French onion soup that sat on my bucket list for far too long.

You'll find hearty stews, chili recipes, classic soups and the dals I grew up on. Plenty of them are one-pot or Instant Pot recipes, so they work on a weeknight too.

Hearty Stew Recipes

Hearty Portuguese beef stew with tender meat, potatoes, and carrots in rich brown gravy, served in a white bowl with crusty bread.
Mediterranean

Hearty Molha de Carne Recipe: Portuguese Beef Stew

4 hrEasy
Creamy chicken stew with tender chicken pieces, carrots, potatoes, and green beans in a savory broth.
American

Warm and Hearty Country Harvest Chicken Stew

1 hr 20 minMedium
One-pot Moroccan chicken and chickpea stew in a red Dutch oven with couscous and sauce on the side.
African

One-Pot Moroccan Chicken & Chickpea Stew

1 hr 15 minMedium
Beef Bourguignon served on a white plate with buttered egg noodles and pearl onions in rich brown sauce.
French

Indulgent Hearty Beef Bourguignon Recipe

3 hr 10 minHard
White bean harissa stew with chickpeas and fresh herbs in a white bowl.
Mediterranean

Cozy Up With This Easy-to-Make White Bean Harissa Stew

1 hr 25 minMedium
Bowl of Pakistani lamb haleem topped with crispy fried onions, fresh cilantro, ginger, and lime slices.
Indian

Comforting Authentic Pakistani Lamb Haleem Recipe

2 hr 30 minHard

Chili Recipes

Bowl of beef chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh green onions on granite countertop.
American

The Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Chili Recipe

48 minEasy
Bowl of dark red chili topped with cornbread crumbles, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
American

Instant Pot Texas Chili With Chicken Recipe

5 hr 15 minMedium
Chicken and bean chili in a white bowl, topped with shredded cheddar, a spoonful of sour cream and sliced green onions, on a red gingham tablecloth.
American

Easy Weeknight One-Pot Chicken & Bean Chili Recipe

1 hr 30 minEasy
Vegetarian chili served in a white bowl with white rice, topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
American

The Ultimate Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

5 hr 25 minMedium

Classic Soup Recipes

French onion soup in blue bowls topped with melted cheese and toasted bread slices.
French

How to Make The Greatest French Onion Soup Recipe

1 hr 45 minMedium
Creamy roasted tomato soup in a white bowl, garnished with croutons and a drizzle of cream.
American

Super Simple Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

1 hr 20 minEasy
Creamy carrot ginger soup with coconut milk garnished with fresh chives, spoon held above bowl.
American

Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk

45 minEasy
Bowl of vegan minestrone soup with vegetables and broth, garnished with basil, served with crusty bread.
Italian

Warm Up With This Healthy Vegan Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

31 minEasy
One-pot Tex Mex chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, elbow pasta, and corn in a white bowl.
American

Quick and Easy One-Pot Tex Mex Chicken Noodle Soup

35 minEasy
Cream of asparagus soup in a white bowl, garnished with sour cream drizzle, fresh asparagus spears, and chopped chives.
French

Delicious Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

40 minEasy

Dal and Lentil Soups

Dal Tadka served over white rice in a bowl, topped with a golden curry sauce studded with lentils and vegetables.
Indian

Flavorful Instant Pot Dal Tadka - Mixed Lentils

45 minEasy
Creamy masoor dal in a glass bowl garnished with cilantro, served with white rice in the background.
Indian

Creamy And Easy Instant Pot Masoor Dal Recipe

45 minEasy
Bowl of golden yellow khichdi garnished with fresh cilantro and topped with a dollop of ghee on granite countertop.
Indian

Instant Pot Khichdi - Lentils & Rice Porridge

15 minEasy

For Topping Your Soup

Golden crispy homemade croutons in white bowls served as a garnish for soups and salads.
American

Easy Homemade Crunchy Croutons Recipe For Soups & Salads

30 minEasy

Which Soup or Stew Should You Make Tonight?

  • Short on time: One-Pot Tex Mex Chicken Noodle Soup or Instant Pot Beef Chili.
  • A slow Sunday: Beef Bourguignon or Portuguese Beef Stew, both cooked low and slow.
  • Meatless: Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili, Vegan Minestrone or White Bean Harissa Stew.
  • Comfort from home: Dal Tadka. Dal was on the table almost every day when I was growing up. I used to dread lentil night; now it's one of my favorite comfort bowls.

Finish a tomato or French onion soup with a handful of homemade croutons.

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