9 nourishing and satisfying soups and stews to try tonight

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When the temperature dives, you want food that will warm you up inside. My favorite go-tos? Soups and stews. These 9 recipes are both nourishing and satisfying. A number of them come together easily in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Why not try one of them tonight?

A spoon holding a scoop of creamy yellow soup, possibly squash or pumpkin, with visible pepper flecks. A bowl of the same soup and a blue cloth are blurred in the background.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach

A bowl of soup with melted cheese, green beans, red bell peppers, and pieces of meat, served in a green bowl on a wooden surface.
Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

Some soups stand out more than others and this recipe for a Hearty Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach is definitely one of them. This soup doesn’t just warm you up; it takes you on a culinary journey with its blend of bold flavors and hearty ingredients.
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Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup

A red bowl filled with creamy mushroom soup, topped with grated cheese and a garnish of parsley.
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

The Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup is deeply comforting on a chilly day. It warms you from the inside out and feels like a hug in a bowl. Rich, hearty, and packed with flavors, it promises to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

A ladle holds a hearty stew with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and shredded chicken in a rich, orange-colored broth.
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup is so delicious that it just might replace my favorite cold-weather dish — chili. In fact, having the word soup in this recipe title is a bit misleading. It is so thick and delicious that you might mistake it for a chicken chili or a stew.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A spoonful of beef stew with carrots, celery, and parsley is being lifted from a pot. Steam is visible rising from the stew.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This slow cooker beef stew recipe is actually inspired as a copycat of the beloved Cracker Barrel Sunday pot roast supper dish. So, if you love ordering that dish when you eat out at the restaurant, then you’re going to love making this warm, comforting beef stew meal at home.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

A spoonful of creamy chicken and corn chowder with bacon pieces, potatoes, and herbs in a thick broth.
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you’re searching for cold-weather comfort food, this Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder recipe will definitely leave you feeling full and happy. It’s so simple to make that I know I’ll be whipping it up all winter long.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

A black slow cooker filled with smooth, orange butternut squash soup on a light gray surface.
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is actually vegan but you don’t have to be following a vegan diet to fall in love with it. One of the secrets to its delicious flavor is using coconut milk versus dairy milk, which I’ve always used even though I’ve never been vegan.
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Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

A bowl of tomato soup garnished with a basil leaf, with fresh tomatoes nearby.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Fall is the perfect time of year to use up the last of your tomatoes and fresh garden basil for this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. It is deliciously vegan and low carb and can be made easily in your Instant Pot for a convenient delightful meal.
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Butternut Squash Soup

A bowl of orange soup garnished with cream and herbs is on a table next to slices of brown bread and a blue checkered cloth.
Butternut Squash Soup. Photo credit: My Full Belly.

If you’re looking for an easy butternut squash soup recipe, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll make this recipe on the stovetop in about 45 minutes using fresh or frozen butternut squash.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Homemade DIY Vegetable Broth

A bowl of clear broth on a white plate with a spoon, surrounded by fresh vegetables like celery and carrot.
Homemade DIY Vegetable Broth. Photo credit: Depositphotos.

Making DIY vegetable broth sounds like something only chefs on the Food Network can manage, but in reality, it is easier than it sounds. All you need are a few leftover vegetable scraps, water and a bit of simmering time.
Get the Recipe: Homemade DIY Vegetable Broth

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