Recipes for thick soups and stews

Smooth almond paste and spicy cayenne pepper are the secret ingredients of this rich chicken stew, helping to tie all the flavors together into one rich bouquet. The stew also features pieces of fried...

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon makes the Tex-Mex dish chili con carne a wonderful treat for a special occasion. The steak is cut into bite-sized pieces, lightly...

Tilapia fillets and mussels in their shells are simmered in a rich sauce of pureed tomatoes, celery, and onion. A splash of dry white wine and the juices released from the mussels infuse the stew with a magical flavor and...

Discover a whole new way to enjoy oatmeal by making it in the style of Mexican tortilla soup. Tortilla soup is made with pureed tomatoes, spices, chili peppers, cilantro, lime, and...

The combination of coconut milk, mint, and Madras curry gives this hearty and nutritious lentil and vegetable stew the magical aroma and warming flavor of a traditional Indian dish. Besides...

The beauty of slow cooker soup is that you simply add all the ingredients, turn it on, and forget about it for a few hours while you go about your day. At the end of the cycle, you'll be treated to...

Simmered in a slow cooker with smoked pork knuckle, pinto beans are infused with a wonderful smoky aroma and spicy flavor, making them the perfect side dish for any meal. Serve with any...

Pinto beans are simmered for hours with smoked shank, tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices, infusing them with a whole host of flavors...

Thanks to a multicooker, which combines the functions of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and stovetop, beef stew cooks quickly, eliminating the need for hours of simmering, as was previously necessary. From...

This Creole dish, originally from the US state of Louisiana, features large shrimp in a thick, spicy sauce. It's most often served with rice or cornmeal, but can also be served plain...

This keto-friendly Mexican dish is made with chunks of beef that are slowly simmered with tomatoes, onions, spices, and chili peppers until the meat is tender and melts in your mouth.

This thick, warming soup is best made with mixed beans, but if you don't have any on hand, use white beans. Add them along with the pearl barley, vegetables, and spices to...

Thanks to rotisserie chicken and canned vegetables, this traditional Mexican chowder comes together in just 16 minutes. Besides the chicken, which you only need to shred with two forks,...

Chop suey is a popular Asian stew in the United States, invented by Chinese immigrants. It consists of chicken (or turkey) pieces, various vegetables such as napa cabbage, celery, bamboo shoots, and...

Using a slow cooker, this Mexican-style dish takes just over half an hour to prepare, yet the flavor is rich, as if it's been simmering for half a day. It contains chili (full...

This Tex-Mex dish is perfect for using inexpensive yet flavorful beef thigh. It's quite tough but contains very little fat, and after braising, it's simply...

Caldo de res is a thick Mexican beef and vegetable soup. It's made with bone-in beef to create a rich and creamy broth. Once the broth is ready,...

Brunswick stew is a traditional dish of the American South. Originally considered a hunting dish and prepared primarily with game, it is now an integral part of Southern barbecue and is often made with...

Inexpensive oxtails make a delicious stew. Their firm texture is perfect for a long simmer in a mixture of beef broth and red wine with plenty of...

This warming beef stew is perfect for a delicious family dinner on a chilly day. Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef, onions, carrots, potatoes, and celery—all in perfect harmony...

For dinner, make chicken with a fantastic sweet and spicy sauce with hints of hazelnut, imparted by both the hazelnut itself and a hazelnut liqueur (like Frangelico). The chicken pieces are first pan-fried...

This dish is a lighter version of the classic American chili, Cintinnati, from Ohio. Unlike the traditional recipe, it uses ground turkey instead of beef.

This chili con carne gets its traditional flavor and aroma from spices like chili powder, cumin, and coriander. But the ingredients are much healthier! Protein-rich black beans, lean ground...

Ossobuco is veal shank braised in a white wine and broth sauce. The tender meat, infused with vegetable juices, features a delicious marrow bone in the center. This dish is an Italian...

This spicy Indian-inspired dish is ready in less than half an hour and is packed with flavors from spices, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, hot sauce, grilled chicken, and fresh mango.

This is one of the simplest stew recipes: vegetables are simmered with chicken in a cauldron in a flavorful chicken broth thickened with a little flour. The dish includes celery, onions, carrots,...

This savory Tex-Mex dish will captivate any spicy food lover. In addition to the fiery peppers, you'll also experience a whole host of spicy flavors from the spicy oil. Get started...

Unlike traditional Mexican chili con carne, this version takes less than an hour to prepare, but it's just as delicious. Pumpkin seeds, vegetables, and spices give the dish a rich flavor, and...

Taco soup is an American adaptation of the popular Mexican snack. It includes all the ingredients of a traditional taco: meat, beans, corn, vegetables, seasonings, and even tortillas. For...

This white stew is a milder version of the traditional Tex-Mex red chili con carne. It's made with grilled chicken, canned white beans, and chili peppers (which is where the dish gets its name...

Make a hearty lunch with oven-baked stew or ragout topped with golden, flaky biscuits. Shredded baked chicken breast is tossed in a creamy sauce with carrots,...

This simplified version of the Mexican dish chili con carne uses white chicken and white beans instead of red meat and red beans. Other ingredients include onions, garlic, and lots of...

This take on the classic French stew features beef, bacon, mushrooms, and potatoes—the perfect hearty and warming dish for a cold winter day. To prepare this stew...

You don't need meat to make a delicious winter soup. Natural sausages work just as well. This thick and rich stew is made with potatoes, carrots, and parsnips...

A slow cooker is a lifesaver when you need to quickly make dried bean soup. Mix it with sautéed onions, sweet peppers, and hot peppers, sprinkle with spices, pour in the broth, and cook on low.

A perfect dish for cool weather, it warms with its flavor and spicy aroma. This beef stew is served with roasted root vegetables, including red onion, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and...

A winter Sunday dinner is the perfect time to treat your loved ones to cassoulet, a warming and aromatic French stew that requires a considerable amount of time to prepare and is spread over two days. The...