Soups, Stews & Stocks

What's the best way to cool down this summer? A bowl of chilled soup. Not only are cold soups wonderfully refreshing and delicious, they're also perfect for using up leftover seasonal produce.  Many cold soup recipes call for little to no cooking. And, as they need time to chill, they're all make-ahead. Another plus? Chilled soups can be made in big batches and frozen for later, just like their hot counterparts. Simply divide the soup into freezer-safe containers, then pop them in the freezzer for meals at a later date. When you know you'd like to enjoy them within the next day or two, transfer the frozen soup in the refrigerator until thawed.  Add a chilled soup recipe (or three) to your repertoire and make these fresh, flavorful dishes that taste like summer.

This easy Crock-Pot chili recipe is courtesy of comedian Jimmy Fallon.

Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food. It warms and satisfies, which is why you make it when you're feeling under the weather or chilled to the bone in winter. Our simple recipe has classic flavors and a short ingredient list—and it comes together faster than most versions (you'll have your spoon in a piping hot bowl in just over an hour). It's low-effort, too: All you have to do as the flavors meld together on the stovetop is give your soup the occasional stir.

Two simple steps is all it takes to make this comforting, classic beef stew recipe. We skip browning the meat and instead use tomato paste and balsamic vinegar to amp up the flavor. This recipe also works well in the slow cooker if you prefer.

No beans in this hearty ground beef-based chili! The meat is cooked with aromatics, then amped up with fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, and cocoa.

A Thanksgiving-worthy soup blends tangy, sweet apples with mellow butternut squash. Meanwhile cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne add vibrant flavors.

This basic vegetable soup can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables, so the soup will taste a little different each time. The recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed all the vegetable soup fans at your table.

Instead of sugar pumpkins, you can use other winter squash in our Roasted Pumpkin Soup recipe. Kabocha, calabaza, and Hubbard are the best alternatives. Choose a squash that feels heavy for its size and is free of soft spots. The soup can be garnished with toasted pepitas or a dollop of sour cream—or both.

Sweet roasted butternut squash tempers the heat of fresh ginger in this vegan soup. Coconut milk is swirled in for creaminess, while toasted squash seeds add a pleasing crunch.

Simple and soothing, a bowl of this chicken vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food. It's easy to make, starting with our chicken soup base, which can be prepped ahead. From there it takes just about 25 minutes to prep the vegetables and put this hearty soup together. We use carrots, celery, and potatoes for a classic, cozy soup.  

The old-fashioned version of this soup takes hours to prepare. Here, we've cut down the cooking time by using canned broth and boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an easy, family-friendly soup perfect for lunch or dinner.

This comforting classic is so easy to make, you'll never eat the store-bought version again.