Recipes for thick soups and stews

This dish was inspired by the Texas chili con carne recipe, which, unlike the Mexican version, contains chunks of meat rather than ground beef and does not include beans. Instead, the sauce uses fried...

This flavorful Thai-style dish uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs—a favorite cut of chicken that always turns out juicy and tender. Boil them in...

If you're looking for a quick, filling, and delicious Italian-style dinner, this stew is your answer. It takes just half an hour to prepare, but it looks so delicious it looks like you've been simmering it for hours. This rich stew includes...

The name of this German dish literally means "sour roast," and for good reason: before being baked in the oven, the meat is marinated for several days in a sour marinade made from wine and wine...

A typical Southern stew, its flavor is enhanced by a Cajun seasoning. It features black-eyed beans simmered in chicken broth in a slow cooker with celery stalks,...

This rich, ingredient-rich, and warming minestrone soup is perfect for lunch on cold winter days. It's made with ground turkey, or more specifically, Italian sausage...

Although this soup is made with regular instant noodles (discard the seasoning packets), the authentic Japanese ramen flavor comes from the rich broth made with chicken wings, bacon,...

This dish is prepared using beef shoulder, which is diced and fried in bacon fat until golden brown. The meat is then mixed in a cauldron with...

Booya is a stew, or thick, ragout-like soup, prepared in the northern United States for large gatherings, at fairs, community celebrations, and for potlucks. Booya is typically cooked in large cauldrons,...

Cassoulet is a French stew traditionally made with white beans, meat, vegetables, and bacon—all cooked separately, then assembled and slowly simmered in the oven. This recipe...

Blanquette is a French white stew made with chunks of veal in a creamy sauce. The dish's name comes from the word "blanc" (white) and speaks for itself. Diced veal...

Pasta with beans is a thick soup originating from Italy, where the dish is called pasta e fagioli. It's made with vegetables, fried pancetta, small ditalini pasta, white beans, spices, grated Parmesan, and...

During the cold and flu season, treat yourself and your loved ones to this warming roasted garlic soup. Despite containing six heads of garlic, this soup is incredibly mild, delicate, and has a piquant, sweet...

Make a delicious Mexican-style stew with cubed pork shoulder simmered in the slow cooker with leached hominy corn in a chicken broth sauce, green...

This thick and hearty homemade Italian-style soup is packed with essential nutrients and healthy fiber. It includes spelt, white beans, and plenty of vegetables—onions, carrots,...

This hearty and warming chowder is a stew made with corn, potatoes, onions, celery, and bell peppers in a creamy chicken broth. The chowder is made with bacon fat rendered from the bacon and...

Pumpkin and chickpeas make a wonderful base for a hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew, warming you with its flavor and aroma on a gray, drizzly day. Use it in...

Boeuf Bourguignon is a veritable casserole of magical aromas and flavors, created by the combination of beef, fried bacon, mushrooms, and spices in a rich Burgundy wine sauce. And also...

This French-style dish is quick and easy to prepare, but its vibrant combination of ingredients makes it truly festive, perfect for both a weekday dinner and a family celebration. In...

This recipe is a simplified version of the French stew cassoulet, which can take up to half a day to prepare. Traditionally, cassoulet consists of several ingredients: beans, sausage, poultry, bacon,...

A dish like French cassoulet is perfect when it's chilly outside and you're craving something hearty, warming, and full of flavor. It's a rich blend of white beans, roasted chicken,...

Coq au vin, or coq au vin, is a timeless classic that always delights with its festive flavor and luxurious appearance. Pieces of chicken, fried until crispy and golden brown...

Coq au vin (or coq au vin) is a classic French dish. Pieces of chicken are fried in bacon fat until crispy, then served with sautéed mushrooms and vegetables...

This soup takes about half an hour to prepare, but it's so rich, thick, and flavorful it feels like it took half a day to make. The secret lies in the smoked mini sausages that are usually served with...

Chicken stewed with pumpkin and aromatic spices is a hearty, warming dish filled with autumn flavors. Skinless chicken thighs are used to avoid overcrowding the stew.

A piece of beef is slow-cooked for 7 hours in a delicious Asian sauce with a complex flavor that includes garlic, ginger, umami, tomato tartness, and even a hint of anise sweetness –...

Pickled young okra makes a great companion to jarred cucumbers. Arrange whole okra pods with sliced ​​cucumbers and thinly sliced ​​onions and pour over the hot marinade, which includes...

This rich and filling soup is easy to prepare and requires no pre-cooking of its ingredients: dried beans are mixed with carrots, celery, garlic, canned...

A traditional French dish of beef braised in a rich sauce made with beef broth and Burgundy red wine, along with garlic, carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Boeuf bourguignon is distinguished by its...

Pinto beans are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The simplest version is simmered in chicken broth with onions, chili powder, and bacon, which imbues the dish with a rich and complex flavor.

Clambake is a true delight for seafood lovers. And while it's traditionally cooked over a campfire during a beach picnic, this stovetop version is just as delicious. In...

It may take you half a day to prepare these beans, but once you try them, you'll realize it's worth the effort and much tastier than canned bean snacks. These white beans are baked in a cauldron...

Wide Italian pappardelle pasta is mixed with a slow-cooked beef ragù. The beef is placed in a pot with tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, and spices and cooked...

Posole is a traditional Mexican dish, inherited by modern Mexicans from the Aztecs. It's made from hominy, a special corn stew, which is boiled with...

Murg Makhani is one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide. It consists of chicken pieces simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with a generous amount of butter...

This stew uses a whole slab of beef brisket. This firm, meaty cut is perfect for long braising, ensuring even...

In Italian cuisine, ragù is often used with pasta. This simple dish, featuring chicken in tomato sauce, is easy to make even for a novice cook. To make this ragù, use chicken thighs, which have more...

Charquican is a Chilean stew popular in the Andean countries of South America. Its name comes from the word "charqui," meaning cured meat, which is one of the main...

Feijuada is one of the most popular Brazilian dishes. This thick stew is made with black beans and various meats. According to one theory, the dish was invented by...

Prepare a delicious and hearty meat stew in just half an hour. Chili powder and chipotle peppers give it a simmered flavor, infusing it with a rich, spicy, smoky aroma. To...

The flavor and aroma of this hearty dish will be enhanced by the spice blend when you add smoked andouille sausage. Fry the chicken with it until golden brown, then add the potatoes and okra, and pour...

This thick and rich pork shoulder soup with rice noodles and bok choy is made in a slow cooker, where all the flavors meld together over a long, low heat and...

Chicken curry is an Asian dish with a complex, interesting aroma and amazing flavor that's incredibly easy to make at home. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker, cover, and set...