Soups & Stews
Classic Beef and Barley Stew
Tender beef chuck, pearl barley and root vegetables simmered in a rich, savory broth.
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Cozy Soups and Stews for Cold Evenings (and Bread to Go With Them)
A big pot of soup is one of the easiest ways to feed a family for more than one night. Most of these recipes freeze well and reheat well, and many taste even better the next day.
We added two breads at the end, a no-knead crusty loaf and a skillet cornbread, because a bowl of soup deserves something to dip in it.
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Soups & Stews
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Velvety cheddar soup studded with tender broccoli and shredded carrot, made from scratch in 40 minutes.
Soups & Stews
Classic French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in rich beef broth, topped with a toasted baguette slice and bubbling Gruyère.
Soups & Stews
White Bean and Kale Soup with Parmesan
A cozy, budget-friendly soup of creamy cannellini beans, tender kale and a savory Parmesan rind broth.
Soups & Stews
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A smoky, tomato-based chicken soup topped with crisp tortilla strips, avocado and lime.
Soups & Stews
Classic Beef Chili
A thick, well-spiced pot of beef and kidney bean chili that simmers to deep flavor in about 90 minutes.
Seafood & Shellfish
New England Clam Chowder
Thick, creamy chowder with tender potatoes, smoky bacon and chopped clams.
Soups & Stews
Split Pea and Ham Soup
Thick, smoky split pea soup simmered with a ham bone or hock until the peas melt into the broth.
Soups & Stews
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Creamy, mildly spicy chili with tender shredded chicken, white beans and green chiles.
Breads & Banana Bread
No-Knead Crusty Bread
A rustic loaf with a crackling crust and chewy, open crumb from just four ingredients and no kneading.
Breads & Banana Bread
Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread
Tender, tangy cornbread with a crisp golden crust from a sizzling hot cast-iron skillet.
Plan it
Soup tips that make a difference
- Brown meat in batches so it sears instead of steaming. The browned bits are where the flavor comes from.
- Season at the end. Broth reduces as it simmers, so taste before adding more salt.
- Cool soup quickly before freezing: divide it into shallow containers and refrigerate within two hours.
- Most soups keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge and about 3 months in the freezer.
Kitchen picks
Helpful for these recipes
Enameled Dutch Oven (5 to 6 Quarts)
Large Stoneware Serving Bowl
Wooden Spoon and Spatula Set (5 Pieces)
9 x 5-Inch Nonstick Loaf Pan
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Questions
Can I freeze these soups?
Most of them freeze well for up to 3 months; leave a little space at the top of the container because liquids expand. Soups made with milk or cream, like clam chowder and broccoli cheddar, are best eaten within 3 days because dairy can separate when frozen.
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