Soups, Stews, & Chilis, Oh My! - 243 recipes
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Transylvanian Goulash
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe was inspired by my blogger friend, Mary @ One Perfect Bite
- 1 pound (drained weight) sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, miced
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut in 2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1/4 cup tomato puree or plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
Fresh Corn Chowder (adapted from Cook's Illustrated)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from Cook's Illustrated, and it's one of my favorite versions of Corn Chowder
- 10 ears corn (medium), husks and silks removed
- 3 ounces salt pork , trimmed of rind and cut into two 1-inch cubes (note: I used regular bacon, which worked out fine)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large onion , preferably Spanish, chopped fine
- 2 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium red potatoes (about 12 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 small red bell pepper (optional, my adaption)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- Ground black pepper
Cal-Tex Chili & Pinto Beans
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I originally spotted this recipe on The Barefoot Contessa, and it was called“Devon’s Award-Winning Chili”
- Mexican Spice Blend:
- 5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Mexican Spice Blend*
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (or up to 1 Tablespoon if you like it hot and spicy)
- 2 green peppers (or 1 red and 1 green), seeded and diced
- 6 cups tomatoes (Roma/Plum recommended), chopped with their liquid
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp. oregano
- Serve with:
- Sour cream
- Grated Cheddar
- Diced tomato
- Tortilla chips
- Guacamole
Golden Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crispy Shallots
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Golden Sherry is what gives this soup a grown-up taste
- 6 to 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 small shallots, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken stock, or vegetable or mushroom stock
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Golden Sherry (optional, but makes this taste fantastic) or dry white wine
- Creme fraîche for garnish
Hawaiian Beef Curry Stew
By carvalhohm
Curry powder gives this classic beef stew recipe a Hawaiian flavor and this dish is perfect for cold days when you ...
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 cubes beef bouillon
- 4 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup very cold water
- 1 teaspoon sesame or peanut oil
Creamy Potato Carrot Leek Soup
By GuidingVegan
Herbed and crispy bread crumbs top a tasty soup of potatoes, leeks and carrots
- Soup:
- 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed, diced
- 3 small-medium leeks, light green and white parts, trimmed, washed, sliced
- 3 large carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, sliced into rounds
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced, reserving 1 teaspoon for bread crumbs
- 6 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons thyme, woody stem removed, leaves finely minced
- Bread Crumb Topping:
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme - woody stems removed
- 1 teaspoon reserved minced garlic
- 1 slice of your favorite bread, toasted, processed in food processor until crumbs form
Potato Leek Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This soup is thick, and hearty, and very comforting
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 6 potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine (Optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hearty Chicken Pumpkin Soup
By TrayH
This easy pumpkin soup is made with chicken, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, and fresh vegetables
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 32 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Pork and Lentil Soup
By HeidiHo5
1. Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Finely Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Dried Crushed Basil Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 whole Medium Carrot, Chopped
- 1 pound Bone-in Pork Chops
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 8 ounces, weight Brown Lentils, Rinsed And Drained
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
Creamy Southwestern Taco Soup
By aerin8
All the flavors of a taco are clearly present in this delicious creamy Southwestern taco soup
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (26-ounce) Ro-tel tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Slow-Cooker Lobster Bisque
By Thom7747
This is the easiest lobster bisque recipe you'll find! Start with a base of tomatoes, shallots and garlic and let i...
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, with Juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 (32-ounce) carton of chicken broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
Butternut Squash Soup
By winefoot
Cut the bacon into little chunks and render in a sautee pan until crispy – drain bacon drippings, leaving about 1...
- 1 large butternut squash
- 10 cups of chicken stock
- 8 oz bacon
- 1 tsp of nutmeg
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 2 cups of leeks (optional)
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