11 Favorite Soup + Stew Recipes

Things have been quiet in my tiny kitchen this week… well, other than the sound of everyone sneezing and coughing up a storm. Ack!

All this “bleh” got me thinking about our favorite soup recipes. Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of soup when you’re feeling under the weather.

Except sleep. Which I need more of desperately. Can someone pass that memo along to my 3-year-old? 😉

Hearty Delicata Squash and Lentil Soup: this is a light-yet-hearty soup that’s perfect for dunking pieces of crusty bread into. Feel free to use any veggies you have on hand in this recipe – it’s a great way to clean out the fridge.

Grandpa Henderson’s Beef Stew: my spin on one of my favorite childhood meals. Tender pieces of beef, lots of veggies and plump barley are simmered together in this comfort food classic.

Spicy Turkey Three-Bean Chili: OK, admittedly NOT a good idea if you have a sore throat (I learned that one the hard way!), but definitely a good one to help clear out your sinuses with all that heat. You could always tone back the spices a bit – it’s great either way!

Vietnamese Pho: Beef Noodle Soup: this soup most definitely has healing powers! The rich bone broth and aromatic herbs and spices are beautifully soothing.

Green Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk and Warm Spices: this vegan-friendly soup is simple to put together and packs in a lot of warm, comforting flavors.

Curried Apple Soup: a rich, velvety soup that’s cooled off with a dollop of sour cream.

Thai Chickpea Soup: surprisingly filling for a broth-y soup, this soup has the brightness of fresh lime juice to liven it up.

Midwinter Minestrone: a hearty soup that’s full of veggies and pasta. Easily adaptable for vegetarians.

Curried Peanut and Tomato Soup: This one was a surprise hit at our Supper club. Rich and creamy and delicious!

Witches’ Brew Cheesy Spinach Soup: this Halloween-inspired soup is good any time of year!

Chicken Noodle Soup: this is the soup that my husband makes every time anyone in the house comes down with a cold. He spends lots of time on it, and it’s full of love!