23 Cozy Soups and Stews To Make Fall Nights Better
Some nights call for a bowl that warms you up quickly. Cozy soups and stews bring big flavor, easy comfort, and the kind of satisfaction that makes fall nights unforgettable. Skip the bland routine and enjoy dishes that actually feel worth making.
Here you’ll find hearty bowls made for chilly evenings and easy dinners. Each one is simple, satisfying, and packed with the flavors that make this season so good. It’s all about keeping things warm, filling, and worth a second helping.
Yellow Split Pea
This yellow split pea recipe is somewhere between a soup and a stew. It’s easy to make and can be prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using an Instant Pot.
Get The Recipe: Yellow Split Pea Recipe.
Venison Soup
Venison Soup is great to throw in the crockpot when you are cutting up your deer. Venison soup is easy and utilizes meat that is usually discarded!
Get The Recipe: Venison Soup – Barley and Vegetables.
Venison Bone Broth Venison Stock
This venison bone broth or venison stock is so easy. It’s the key to making delicious soups and stews with deer meat.
Get The Recipe: Venison Bone Broth | Venison Stock.
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup is so delicious. With only a few ingredients, it can be easily made vegan since it contains no cream.
Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup.
Green Chicken Pozole
Green chicken pozole is all about tender chicken, hominy, and a zesty green broth that tastes fresh and bold. The mix of tomatillos, chilies, and herbs makes every spoonful warm and comforting.
Get The Recipe: Green Chicken Pozole.
Oven Braised Meatball Stew
This oven-baked meatball stew is a classic recipe that is incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious! It’s a complete meal in one pot.
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Potato Garlic Scape Soup Broth
This Potato Garlic Scape Soup is the epitome of garlicky comfort food. It’s even more garlicky because we use garlic scape broth to make it.
Get The Recipe: Potato Garlic Scape Soup | Broth.
Beef Stew With Root Vegetables
This Beef Stew is perfect for making in the fall since we add lots of delicious fall vegetables to a traditional stew. Each spoonful is rich and flavorful, capturing the essence of the season with its blend of earthy vegetables and savory broth.
Get The Recipe: Beef Stew with Root Vegetables.
Chicken Ramen
Chicken ramen feels like a warm hug in noodle form, much better than the instant kind. This version features chicken stock, garlic, ginger, and fresh toppings, creating a cozy bowl you’ll want again and again.
Get The Recipe: Chicken Ramen Recipe.
Slow Cooker Turkey And Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup turns cooked turkey or chicken into a hearty, flavorful meal with almost no effort. Just combine your leftovers with rice and simple seasonings for an easy, comforting soup.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup.
Slow Cooker Ham Potato Corn Veggie Chowder
This slow cooker ham chowder is packed with red potatoes, corn, and mixed veggies for the ultimate comfort dish.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham, Potato, Corn & Veggie Chowder.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup has all the cheesy, saucy flavors of lasagna in an easy, comforting soup. Italian sausage, tomatoes, herbs, and noodles simmer together for a hearty dish that tastes just like the classic.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup.
One Pot Lasagna Soup
This cheesy and delicious One Pot Lasagna Soup recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s quick, easy to make, and requires minimal cleanup!
Get The Recipe: One Pot Lasagna Soup – The Cookin Chicks.
Creamy Chicken Stew
This One Pot Creamy Chicken Stew braises juicy chicken thighs with diced potatoes and seasonal vegetables in a rich, velvety broth. Heavy cream, aromatic herbs, and frozen peas add a warm, homey flavor to the dish.
Get The Recipe: One Pot Creamy Chicken Stew.
Seafood Chowder
Seafood Chowder mixes shrimp, white fish, and bay scallops in a creamy, satisfying broth that fills bowl after bowl with flavor. The chowder builds texture with russet potatoes and rich cream, creating what feels like a seafood stew without the fuss.
Get The Recipe: Seafood Chowder.
Chicken Corn Chowder
This Chicken and Corn Chowder is comforting, flavorful, and easy to make! It’s made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn, juicy shredded chicken, and crisp bacon for an unforgettable dinner the whole family will love.
Get The Recipe: Chicken Corn Chowder.
Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
This easy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe is filled with juicy shredded chicken, tender vegetables, and pillowy cheese-filled tortellini in a rich and flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s the perfect meal-in-one soup recipe made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Get The Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Soup.
Sausage Gnocchi Soup
This Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup Recipe is made with pillowy potato gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and tender vegetables in a warm and flavorful broth. It’s cozy, comforting, and so easy to make!
Get The Recipe: Sausage Gnocchi Soup.
Sweet Potatoes And Spicy Chorizo Stew
An easy-to-make chorizo stew that is incredibly flavorful with the perfect blend of vegetables and seasoning. It’s an easy “set it and forget it” slow cooker or instant pot recipe that you will love!
Get The Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Stew.
Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup
Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup is a delicious and hearty meal that cooks quickly in the slow cooker. Perfect way to use leftover ham bones.
Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup.
Instant Pot Steak Potato And Mushroom Soup
This Creamy Steak and Potato Soup is loaded with tender steak, soft potatoes, all cooked in a savory and creamy broth. It’s a hearty meal.
Get The Recipe: Creamy Steak and Potato soup.
Instant Pot Lamb Stew
Instant Pot Lamb Stew cooks lamb with vegetables and spices until everything is tender and flavorful. The pressure cooker makes a rich, hearty meal in a fraction of the time.
Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Lamb Stew.
Venison Stew
Venison Stew is so easy and delicious! I make this Venison stew in the crockpot, but you can make it on the stovetop, as well!
Get The Recipe: Venison Stew.
