Soups & Stews

A Cozy Bowl of Amish Comfort I don’t know about you, but when the leaves start tumbling down and that first chilly snap hits my old bones, I want something simple and soul-soothing bubbling away on my counter. This Amish Corn Chowder does just that. Funny enough, I first scribbled this recipe on a sticky note stuck to my fridge after a little road trip through Pennsylvania years ago. We’d stopped at this tiny Amish diner — you know the kind, mismatched chairs, homemade pies cooling on the counter — and they served me a steaming bowl of corn chowder …

Picture this: you come home after work, drop your bags, and before you even kick your shoes off, you catch that smell — warm, savory, familiar. That’s this stew. It’s the Midwest wrapped up in a bowl, the kind of thing that makes you say, “You know what? I think I’ll have seconds.” If you’ve ever had your grandma tell you “Just throw what you’ve got in a pot and let it cook,” this is exactly what she meant. Meet Your New Weeknight Hero Let’s not pretend we’re all standing over the stove after a long day. Some nights you …

You ever have one of those days where you mean to make something fancy, but real life says, “Not today, honey”? That’s how this soup was born in my house. Years ago, I had every intention of making my mom’s cabbage rolls for Sunday supper — the kind she’d spend all afternoon rolling up just so. But the dog got sick, my youngest had a science fair disaster, and next thing I knew, it was 5 o’clock and I hadn’t even boiled the cabbage. So I did what any slightly frazzled home cook would do: I threw everything — meat, …

In your search for the perfect, warm and delicious soup that will complete your dinner, this is perfect. Among the rich ingredients, ground beef, vegetables, beans, and potatoes adorn the soup laden with flavor and so easy to make. Simply drop everything into the crockpot and let it simmer while you go about your day. It works well for the really busy nights of the week or when you need to cook for a crowd with some good comfort food. I promise you that Crockpot Cowboy Soup will very soon become a family favorite. Go ahead and start cooking! Ingredients …

You know those evenings when the sky turns pewter-gray by four o’clock, and the wind whistles through every little gap in the windows? That’s when I start craving this soup. Not just any soup — I’m talking about a Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup that practically hugs you from the inside out. Now, I didn’t grow up in an Italian village, but let me tell you, this dish channels all the magic of slow, rustic cooking. It reminds me of my grandma’s kitchen — not because she made anything like this (she didn’t), but because it feels the …

I still remember the first time I made this Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Beef Stew — it was one of those gray, drizzly Thursdays when the kids had soccer practice, I had a to-do list longer than my arm, and the pantry was looking… well, let’s say uninspired. I threw what I had in the slow cooker, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. By dinnertime, the whole house smelled like Sunday supper at Grandma’s — rich, savory, and comforting enough to chase the chill away. Now, years later, it’s a standby whenever life’s busy but our bellies crave something …

You know those days when all you want is something warm, creamy, and just a little indulgent? That’s this dish. Mushroom Stroganoff is one of those classic recipes that always feels a little extra — like you fussed, even when you didn’t. Traditionally, stroganoff is made with beef, but I’ll tell you what — when you lean into mushrooms and a slow, cozy cook, you don’t miss it one bit. Mushrooms bring all that deep umami flavor, the sauce turns velvety and rich, and your kitchen smells like something worth gathering around. And the best part? The slow cooker does …

(There’s a full recipe waiting down below—no endless scrolling to find it, promise.) Alright, friend, let’s get real—when there’s a chill in the air and the sun decides to check out by 4pm, my cravings take a sharp turn toward the warm and cozy. If you ask me, nothing fits the bill quite like cabbage rolls. They’re a little old-school, a little “grandma’s best,” and just about as comforting as you can get. Well… sort of! Here’s the snag: as much as I love that stick-to-your-ribs flavor, I just do not love the hours of rolling, filling, and fighting with …

There’s just something soul-soothing about coming home on a chilly day to a big bubbling Crockpot full of homemade soup, don’t you think? I swear, every time I walk through that door and catch a whiff of savory, cheesy warmth, I grin like a happy fool. This Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup has become one of my absolute favorite comfort food go-tos—especially because it basically cooks itself, and I don’t have to fuss with five different pots. (Can I get an amen from all the “less dishes” folks out there?) The best part? It’s an ultra-creamy, craveable soup that’s positively …

Let me tell you — some days just call for soup. Not the kind that comes from a can, mind you. I’m talking about a big, warm, creamy bowl of homemade chowder that tastes like comfort, like quiet evenings, like someone wrapped you up in a quilt and said, “You’re doing just fine.” It started with a craving. One of those days where you don’t even know what you want, you just know it needs to be warm and slow and smell like herbs. I had a handful of leeks I’d bought with the best intentions (and nearly forgot about), …