Food and Recipes Dish Soup Keep Warm All Season With These Satisfying Soup And Stew Recipes By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 1, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Southern Living When the weather turns chilly, it's time for back-to-school, for cozy quilts, and to turn our focus from summer's farmers market bounty to fall's more filling fare. We're thankful for these easy soup and stew recipes, which are real fall comfort foods that you can put on the table without too much fuss. Fall soup recipes are fantastic heat and eat meals—simply make a double batch and freeze for another day. Hearty beef and vegetable soup, 30-minute chili, and light, brothy turkey soup laced with lemongrass are some of our favorite fall soups. Easy stew recipes get our vote for nights when we need something a little heartier to chase away the chill–we love a chunky shrimp and sausage stew that's simpler than gumbo but just as tasty. And what's better comfort food than a quick and easy Brunswick stew? If you can think of something, let us know. In the meantime, stock up on crusty bread, dust off your ladles, and get in the kitchen with our favorite easy soup and stew recipes. 01 of 90 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Using rotisserie chicken will help you prepare this soup from start to finish in just 30 minutes. Get the Recipe 02 of 90 Tortellini Soup Photography and Prop Styling: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Torie Cox Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini make for decadent little bites in this tomatoey soup. Get the Recipe 03 of 90 Chicken Pot Pie Soup Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This deconstructed take on classic chicken pot pie is easy to throw together and just as delicious. Serving with fresh-baked biscuits is key to replicating the flavor of the crust. Get the Recipe 04 of 90 Vegetable Soup Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster We have a variety of vegetable-heavy soups, but this classic vegetable soup is the most traditional, filled with potatoes, green beans, peas, and more. Get the Recipe 05 of 90 Lasagna Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Just like its casserole cousin, this soup will feed a crowd. Leftovers guaranteed for later. Get the Recipe 06 of 90 Chicken Gnocchi Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Lean on rotisserie chicken and prepared gnocchi for a soup that's ready in under an hour. Get the Recipe 07 of 90 Butternut Squash Soup Jessica Furniss A favorite fall produce stars in this comforting and creamy soup. Get the Recipe 08 of 90 Chicken Tortilla Soup Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster The tortilla strips are a fun little side dish, putting this classic tortilla soup over the top. Get the Recipe 09 of 90 Ham and Potato Soup Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have leftover ham from a holiday dinner? It's the perfect savory addition to this creamy potato soup. Get the Recipe 10 of 90 Hamburger Stew Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey When it's cold outside, but you're still craving the taste of a hamburger, this soup is the perfect compromise. Get the Recipe 11 of 90 Matzo Ball Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox While this is a Passover tradition, its comforting properties make it a favorite all year. Get the Recipe 12 of 90 Split Pea Soup With Ham Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox For a truly Southern twist, this classic split pea soup is made with tasso, a type of Cajun-spiced ham. Get the Recipe 13 of 90 Stuffed Cabbage Soup Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Enjoy all the flavors of cabbage rolls in an easier format: a warming, comforting soup. Get the Recipe 14 of 90 Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup Greg DuPree Use this recipe as a guide for the base of your soup, but also feel free to add your family's favorite beans and veggies to the mix. Get the Recipe 15 of 90 Slow-Cooker Taco Soup Emily Laurae / Southern Living Keep your pantry stocked with these canned goods, and you'll be more than half way to this delicious soup. Get the Recipe 16 of 90 Potato-Leek Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox On a cool fall or winter night, this simple soup is all that's needed for a warm and satisfying meal. Get the Recipe 17 of 90 Ham-and-Bean Soup Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Let a ham bone, beans, and aromatics simmer until saturated with flavor and tender. This is a great soup after a holiday feast with ham. Get the Recipe 18 of 90 Tortilla Soup Stacy Allen Tortilla soup is an authentic Mexican-style soup, popular around Mexico City. It happens to also be a favorite throughout the South, with its warm spices and filling ingredients. Get the Recipe 19 of 90 Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup Jennifer Causey This veggie and bean soup offers plenty of protein and fiber even though it's meat-free. Get the Recipe 20 of 90 7-Can Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Just as the name suggests, this soup leans on convenience ingredients for a fast, flavorful, and nearly effortless dinner. Get the Recipe 21 of 90 Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Ham Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Don't wait for New Year's to enjoy black-eyed peas. They're a great weekday dinner, too. Get the Recipe 22 of 90 Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Don't want to make your own broth or cook a whole chicken? This soup is the shortcut to goodness with store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken. Get the Recipe 23 of 90 Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew Iain Bagwell This Brunswick stew is the perfect excuse to pick up a pound of brisket from your favorite local BBQ joint. Get the Recipe 24 of 90 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Southern Living Add a creamy twist by topping this popular tortilla soup with avocados just before serving. Get the Recipe 25 of 90 Capitol Hill Bean Soup Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox This soup is inexpensive, easy to prepare, and requires little attention. It's also a great way to make use of a leftover ham bone from a holiday meal. Get the Recipe 26 of 90 Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Tomato Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall A chipotle chili and red pepper flakes add a spicy touch to classic tomato soup. A low-cooker makes it easier and mostly hands-off. Get the Recipe 27 of 90 Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Courtesy Oxmoor House Martina McBride believes that you can never go wrong with a big pot of soup and a crusty loaf of bread. Get the Recipe 28 of 90 Sweet Potato Soup Greg DuPree In addition to sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes and carrots add heartiness to this savory soup. Get the Recipe 29 of 90 Creamy White Bean-and-Chard Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Chard has a milder taste than spinach, so you'll be able to sneak in nutritious veggies without anyone noticing. Get the Recipe 30 of 90 Acorn Squash Soup Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Victor Protasio, Prop Stylist Claire Spollen If you're feeling adventurous, our recipe developer suggests topping with fried scallions, chopped toasted hazelnuts, a dash of hot sauce, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Get the Recipe 31 of 90 Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup Alison Miksch Any flavor tortelloni will work well in this dish. Serve with some cheesy garlic bread and call it a a meal. Get the Recipe 32 of 90 Broccoli-Cheddar Soup Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Make this classic soup even more comforting by serving it in a bread bowl. Get the Recipe 33 of 90 Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup Southern Living Instead of playing the supporting role, black beans are the star ingredient of this soup. Get the Recipe 34 of 90 Beef Stew with Cheddar Biscuits Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Mild Cheddar is the best choice for this recipe because it contains the most moisture, helping it melt easily. Get the Recipe 35 of 90 Soulful Chicken Soup Iain Bagwell We love old-fashioned, wide egg noodles for this recipe. To make sure they aren't mushy and overcooked, don't leave them in the slow cooker any longer than 10 minutes. Get the Recipe 36 of 90 Broccoli-Spinach Soup with Parmesan Croutons Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall To make sure your soup keeps its vibrant color, cool the vegetables down with cold water after blanching them. Get the Recipe 37 of 90 Andouille Sausage and Smoked Chicken Gumbo This classic gumbo embodies the flavor of New Orleans in one bowl. Get the Recipe 38 of 90 Ground Beef Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Use your favorite packaged gnocchi to help this soup come together in just 30 minutes. Get the Recipe 39 of 90 Peanut-Pumpkin Stew with Hominy Peter Frank Edwards; Prop Styling: Kendra Surface; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Peanuts, garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne pepper, and hominy give this pumpkin stew a spicy, nutty flavor and plenty of texture. Get the Recipe 40 of 90 Instant Pot Potato Soup Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Your favorite multi-cooker will help you make homemade potato soup in under an hour. Get the Recipe 41 of 90 Easy Taco Soup Jennifer Davick This no-frills soup will always be a weeknight winner and is so simple to pull together. Get the Recipe 42 of 90 Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup Using smoked chicken adds an extra layer of flavor to traditional tortilla soup. Get the Recipe 43 of 90 Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup Greg DuPree When preparing the roux, make sure it achieves a rich caramel color to ensure the best flavor. Get the Recipe 44 of 90 Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall The only prep work this veggie soup requires is microwaving the bacon. After that, crumble and throw it in the pot with the rest of the ingredients and let your slow cooker do the hard work. Get the Recipe 45 of 90 Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Using a potato instead of the usual half-and-half or heavy cream gives this rich soup a velvety texture without adding more fat. Get the Recipe 46 of 90 Charleston Oyster Soup Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Erin Merhar Coming together in just 15 minutes, this soup embodies the flavors of the Lowcountry in a bowl. Get the Recipe 47 of 90 Cheeseburger Soup Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland Give burger night a winter spin with this soup that delivers the same flavors. Get the Recipe 48 of 90 Bryant Terry's Turnip Green Soup Ed Anderson Turnips are rich in vitamins and minerals, making this soup comforting, nutritious, and perfect for anyone feeling a little under the weather. Get the Recipe 49 of 90 Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Soup Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray While this soup is an ideal way to start off any New Year, it's so good you'll want to make it several times during the winter months. Get the Recipe 50 of 90 Easy Lentil Soup With Sweet Potatoes and Bacon Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Sweet potatoes, bacon, and fire-roasted tomatoes give lentil soup plenty of layers of flavor. Get the Recipe 51 of 90 Southern Wedding Soup Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall These pork-and-beef meatballs are great on their own as well. Try them in a spaghetti sauce or in a meatball sandwich. Get the Recipe 52 of 90 30-Minute Chili Southern Living This simple-to-make chili recipe only has six ingredients, but you'll marvel at its slow-cooked flavor. Get the Recipe 53 of 90 Southwest Pork Stew Alison Miksch Make this stew with pulled or shredded pork from your favorite barbecue joint or deli-roasted chicken from the grocery store. Get the Recipe 54 of 90 Beef-and-Orzo Soup Photo: Hector Sanchez Pick up a baguette at the market, so you can sop up every drop of this hearty soup. Whip up a fresh spinach salad to serve alongside. Get the Recipe 55 of 90 White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This soup uses mild Italian sausage, but feel free to up the heat with a hot Italian sausage. Get the Recipe 56 of 90 Green Chile Pork Stew Green chiles give classic stew West Texas-flair. Get the Recipe 57 of 90 Peppered Beef Soup Southern Living Freeze leftovers in an airtight container up to three months. Add a bit of canned broth when reheating to reach desired consistency. For a pretty finish, serve in Toasted Bread Bowls. Get the Recipe 58 of 90 Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Torie Cox Think of this soup as a comforting version of a baked potato and serve with all the fixings. Get the Recipe 59 of 90 Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos The addition of heavy cream adds an extra layer of richness to chicken and rice soup. Get the Recipe 60 of 90 Harvest Beef Soup Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller This soup can be enjoyed now and also freezes well to save for later. Get the Recipe 61 of 90 Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings Iain Bagwell Make a classic chicken and dumplings recipe even more Southern by topping the vegetable-and-chicken-packed stew with cornbread dumplings. Get the Recipe 62 of 90 Slow-Cooker Peas-and-Greens Soup with Turkey Sausage Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Make sure to reserve the kale and tomatoes for just the final 10 minutes of cooking. Get the Recipe 63 of 90 Navy Bean and Ham Soup Photo: Hector M. Sanchez You'll know this soup is ready when the beans become tender. Get the Recipe 64 of 90 Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Add a grilled cheese for a simple yet satisfying meal. Get the Recipe 65 of 90 White Bean-and-Chard Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall From start to finish, this hearty soup takes just 40 minutes making it ideal for chilly weeknights. Get the Recipe 66 of 90 Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This soup is rich enough to be a whole meal. Get the Recipe 67 of 90 Slow-Cooker Turkey and Dumpling Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Who needs chicken when you can have turkey? This comforting dish is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers and get into the cozy winter spirit! Get the Recipe 68 of 90 Loaded Potato Soup Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Make this reviewer favorite the star attraction of your next soup night. Get the Recipe 69 of 90 Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This tasty chowder is filled with corn, bell peppers, and celery. Get the Recipe 70 of 90 Quick Beef Chili Becky Luigart-Stayner For our Quick Beef Chili we suggest using petite tender. The quick-cooking foundation for this dish is supermarket steak that is cut from the shoulder. Get the Recipe 71 of 90 Mexican Stew Photo: Hector Sanchez Classic posole, a delicious slow-simmered Mexican pork stew often reserved for special occasions, is typically a time-consuming labor of love. But this one gives you all the comfort and flavor of the old-world version made in your slow cooker. Get the Recipe 72 of 90 Beef Vegetable Soup Jennifer Davick This beef vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food to help keep you warm on a chilly winter night. Get the Recipe 73 of 90 Pecan Soup Iain Bagwell Instead of making yet another dessert, you can turn pecans into a main dish with this velvety soup recipe. Get the Recipe 74 of 90 Leftover Turkey Rice Soup Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Wondering what to do with a pile of leftover turkey? This soup is the tasty answer. Get the Recipe 75 of 90 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Thinking about adding broccoli? Think again. The Cheddar holds its own in a decadent dinner that's so easy, you'll want to make it every week. Get the Recipe 76 of 90 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis A generous splash of heavy whipping cream takes this comforting, classic soup to a whole new level. Get the Recipe 77 of 90 Instant Pot Rabbit Stew Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Rich and rustic, it's a dish reminiscent of a French bistro but a lot less complicated than you'd think. Load up on leeks, peas, carrots, thyme, and tarragon for a burst of freshness. Get the Recipe 78 of 90 Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Looking for a leaner version of corn chowder? This recipe gets a lift from whole-milk Greek yogurt instead. Get the Recipe 79 of 90 Spicy Blue Hubbard Squash Soup Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Making this soup will have you feeling anything but blue. Hearty heirloom gourd meets coriander, cumin, and chili powder for a spicy rendition. Get the Recipe 80 of 90 Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup Southern Living Now this soup will clear the sinuses. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-worthy presentation. Get the Recipe 81 of 90 Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Bright with spring vegetables, our Carrot Soup packs in all the flavors thanks to charred carrots, cloves, cumin, and fresh pesto. Get the Recipe 82 of 90 Homemade Chicken Soup Photography: Victor Protasio Sure, making your own stock is a little extra effort, but the payoff is big-time, we promise. Get the Recipe 83 of 90 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox No one likes babysitting onions on the stove. A crock pot solves the problem while still delivering an ultra-satisfying result. Get the Recipe 84 of 90 Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup Southern Living Rich, hearty coconut and butternut get a spicy helping hand from dashes of curry powder, chili powder, cinnamon, and cumin. Get the Recipe 85 of 90 Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This silky soup is filled with carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes. The vibrant dish gets a swirl of yogurt, maple syrup, and half-and-half and a topping of crunchy pistachios. Get the Recipe 86 of 90 Creamy Collard Green Soup with Bacony Croutons Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Bacony Croutons? Sign us up. Oh, and the collards are pretty good, too. Get the Recipe 87 of 90 Lowcountry Fish Stew Peter Frank Edwards; Prop Styling and Floral Design: Sara York Grimshaw Clams, fish, mussels, and shrimp swim in a broth of onions, fennel, leeks, shallots, and bay leaves bolstered by shrimp shells, fish bones, and anise liqueur. Get the Recipe 88 of 90 Beef-and-Butternut Stew Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Chunks of savory beef swim with butternut squash in a glossy, thick broth of dark roux and red wine. It's the stick-to-your-ribs winter dish we all need. Get the Recipe 89 of 90 One-Hour Brunswick Stew Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Can Georgia claim this as its own? Or does this stew belong to Virginia? Either way you lean, both parties can agree on one thing. It's delicious. Get the Recipe 90 of 90 Slow Cooker Venison Stew Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners For maximum flavor, brown the meat in a skillet before adding it to the Crockpot. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit