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25 Cozy Homemade Soups and Stews

Robyn Stone

Published Jan 02, 2026

These 25 cozy homemade soups and stews bring classic comforting favorites of chicken noodle soup, chicken dumplings, beef stew, and more.

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Make Ahead and Storage Tips for Homemade Soups and Stews

  • Prep in Advance : Chop vegetables, measure spices, and prepare meats such as chicken or beef 1-2 days ahead. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator to save time on cooking day.
  • Batch Cooking Strategy : Double recipes for leftovers. Soups like White Chicken Chili and Vegetable Soup freeze well. Cook in a slow cooker or a large pot. Cool completely before storing in the freezer.
  • Freezing Guidelines: Add cooled soup to airtight, freezer-safe containers. Be sure to leave headspace for expansion. Most soups last 2-3 months in the freezer.
  • Refrigeration Guidelines : Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in airtight sealed containers. Do not leave at room temperature for over 2 hours.
  • Reheating the Soups : Thaw frozen soup overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop to 165ºF. Stir occasionally while reheating. Reheat creamy soups like Broccoli Cheese Soup gently to prevent curdling.

Serving and Presentation Tips

  • Portion Guidelines : Plan for about 1 -1 1/2 cups of soup per person if it is a main dish, and about 3/4 cup if it is a starter before a meal.
  • Pairing Suggestions : Serve foods that pair well with soup, such as cornbread, crusty bread, and/or salads. Pair beef stews with mashed potatoes and chicken soups with light sides for a satisfying meal. Offer toppings that pair with the soup, such as sour cream for White Chicken Chili.
  • Presentation: Serve family style on a buffet in a tureen with ladles, for easy self-service.

Cozy Soups and Stews

Grandmother’s Potato Soup

Potato Soup Recipe - My Grandmother Verdie's Potato Soup recipe makes an old-fashioned, easy, comforting soup recipe.  // addapinch.com - 2

Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Best Chili Recipe

Bowl of the best classic chili made with beef, beans, tomatoes and spices and then topped with your favorite toppings. Photographed in a white bowl with garnish on a white surface. - 4

The Best Classic Chili Recipe

French Onion Soup

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French Onion Soup

White Chicken Chili

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White Chicken Chili Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with tortilla strips, avocados, sour cream, and shredded cheese, served in a white bowl. - 7

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Stove Top)

Chicken and Dumplings

Photo of chicken and dumplings in a Dutch oven with a serving spoon. - 8

Southern Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Chicken Taco Soup

Chicken Taco Soup Recipe - So quick and easy, this chicken taco soup recipe is flavorful and delicious! Made with chicken, beans, corn, it is on the table in less than 30 minutes! // addapinch.com - 10

Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli Recipe - If you love the Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe, then I think you'll love this homemade version as much or more! Ready in 30 minutes! // addapinch.com - 11

Pasta Fagioli Recipe

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe - This Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup recipe is so simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. A definite family favorite! // addapinch.com - 12

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This savory Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe is full of seasonal vegetables and made even easier in this slow cooker recipe! A delicious family favorite!// addapinch.com - 13

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Oyster Stew

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Oyster Stew Recipe

Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup Recipe - This fresh, homemade tomato soup comes together quickly for a delicious, comforting classic. Ready in 15 minutes!  // addapinch.com - 16

Tomato Soup Recipe

Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe - This quick and easy vegetable tortellini soup comes together in minutes for a flavorful soup recipe loaded with vegetables and delicious bites of tortellini. // addapinch.com - 17

Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe

Best Instant Pot Chili

The Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe - This easy Instant Pot Chili is ready in 30 minutes, yet tastes like it has been simmering for hours!  // addapinch.com - 18

The Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe

Best Instant Pot Beef Stew

The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe - Mouthwatering beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, delicious vegetables and a hearty broth makes a favorite Instant Pot recipe! // addapinch.com - 19

The Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili Recipe - This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili makes a hearty, delicious chili recipe in minutes! Made with ground beef, sweet potatoes, and packed with flavor! // addapinch.com - 20

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili Recipe

Black Bean Chili

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Easy Black Bean Chili Recipe

Butternut Squash Chili

Butternut Squash Chili Recipe - Butternut Squash Chili recipe made with ground beef or turkey, butternut squash, vegetables, and spices makes a hearty and delicious chili recipe! // addapinch.com - 22

Butternut Squash Chili Recipe

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup Recipe - This delicious black bean soup is packed with flavor and made even easier with the slow cooker! // addapinch.com - 23

Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe - Loaded baked potato soup makes a warm, comforting potato soup recipe. Made with baked potatoes blended into a creamy soup and topped with your potato bar favorites! // addapinch.com - 24

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Zuppa Toscana

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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Brunswick Stew

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Brunswick Stew Recipe

Enjoy! Robyn xo