17 Cozy Winter Soups and Stews For Easy Cold Weather Dinners
As the cold weather settles in, I find myself reaching for my favorite recipes for soups and stews that not only warm the soul but are also easy on the wallet.
There’s something so comforting about a steaming bowl of homemade soup, especially when the chill of winter is nipping at your toes.
Updated on December 1, 2024
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Oh how I love soup season! C’mon, a steaming bowl of any soup or stew is just what the doctor ordered to warm you up when it’s cold and dreary outside.
I love exploring new recipes, and Pinterest has become my go-to source for inspiration to create my own versions of hearty winter soups with what I have on hand, making each dish a little unique and a little cheaper to make (and approved by my picky eaters!)
Below are some of my favorite winter soups and stews to make when the chill of winter brings shorter days and the need for quick weeknight meals.
One Pot Gnocchi Soup
Thick, creamy, and delicious, this vegan gnocchi soup is going to be a new favorite! Soft pillowy gnocchi, fresh veggies, and amazing Italian flavors easily come together all in one pot in only 30 minutes.
5 stars! This winter soup is so easy and delicious. Perfect for a chilly night.
This soup is also SUPER quick to make so it’s great for a fast weeknight meal when it’s cold outside.
Cheesy Chicken Chili
This Cheesy Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights – so thick and hearty – perfect with grilled cheese!
Soups and Stews
Below are some of my favorite soups and stews that are frugal yummy comfort food and perfect for quick weeknight meals.
From healthy chicken to hearty thick hamburger soup, these winter soup recipes will warm your chilly bones this winter.
Just dump the few ingredients in your crockpot and let it simmer away all day – your house will smell SO good with the aroma of a frugal comfort food meal or Sunday dinner that’s ready when you are!
Hobo Stew is a thick and hearty one-pot meal with lots of bold flavors. Loaded with ground beef and vegetables, super budget-friendly and perfect for a crowd!
Chicken Stew is thicker and heartier than chicken soup, but lighter than a beef stew. The flavor is absolutely on point!
This Crockpot Cowgirl Soup is a super simple winter slow cooker recipe that's like a hug in a bowl (or in a crock haha!)
Just a few cheap ingredients to dump for an easy cold weather meal.
This easy instant pot chicken and rice soup is perfect for chilly days! So easy and quick, with fresh veggies and a splash of lemon, this really is the best instant pot chicken and white rice soup!
Winter Minestrone Soup ~ enjoy the rich, flavorful broth loaded with fresh seasonal vegetables, white beans and Chickapea Pasta!
It's quick and easy to make - and it's filling, healthy, hearty and delicious making it great for the whole family!
I love how easy this Crockpot Broccoli and Cheese Soup is!
If you don’t like Velveeta cheese, You can always change up the cheese if you prefer.
Tip: add a little bit of chicken broth to thin it out a bit.
Now, if you DO like Velveeta, this Cheeseburger soup is SO good!
Hearty, creamy and the ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights!
This Vegetarian Minestrone Soup is the best way to use fresh winter produce. Combined with a delicious tomato base and beans, this soup checks all the right boxes – healthy, hearty, filling, flavorful, and loaded with veggies!
Instant Pot Beef Stew (Homemade Pressure Cooker) makes for a super comforting dish on a cold winter day. This warm and hearty one-pot meal is full of tender meat with carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes and celery.
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew is bound to be your new favorite winter comfort food! It’s hearty, creamy, cheesy and loaded with vegetables! The crockpot makes it an easy weeknight meal.
This Dump and Go Poor Man’s stew is very budget-friendly, has few ingredients and is YUMMY!
