There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of soup or a hearty stew simmering on the stove. This collection brings together my favorite soup and stew recipes for every season, from light, brothy bowls when you want something gentle and restorative to rich, satisfying one-pot meals.
These recipes are designed for everyday home cooking, simple enough for busy weeknights, comforting enough for slow weekends, and practical for meal prep when you want something ready to go. Whether you’re cooking for warmth, recovery, or just a good, wholesome dinner, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
I keep coming back to soups, stews, and comfort bowls because they’re flexible, forgiving, and incredibly grounding. You can keep them simple, build them up with extra protein or vegetables, pair them with something like garlic crostini, or make a big batch and enjoy them for days. Think of this page as your go-to guide for nourishing meals in a bowl, any time of year.
If you’re not sure where to start, a few of my longtime favorites are the Bone Broth Breakfast, the Butternut Zucchini Soup, and this Instant Pot Beef Stew.
Brothy, Immune-Supporting & Restorative Soups
Light, soothing soups and foundational recipes that focus on broth, digestion, and gentle nourishment.
Nourishing Stracciatella Soup
This classic Italian egg-drop style soup is made with rich chicken broth and fluffy egg curds. It's simple, comforting, and perfect when you want something light yet nourishing.
Ginger Bok Choy Noodle Soup with Pork
A nourishing noodle soup that comes together in under 30 minutes. The savory broth carries tender greens, juicy pork, and aromatic ginger, and the noodles give it just enough heartiness to make it a go-to dinner any night of the week.
Sweet Purple Bone Broth Soup
A colorful, antioxidant-rich soup built on rich bone broth with purple potatoes, butternut squash, and warming turmeric. It’s smooth, soothing, and surprisingly simple to make (one of my new favorite soups).
Swede (Rutabaga) Soup with Chicken Legs
A rustic, deeply comforting soup made with tender chicken and earthy root vegetables that's perfect for meal prep. It's creamy, hearty, and a satisfying dinner. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
How to Make and Enjoy a Classic Bone Broth
Your go-to guide for making rich, nourishing bone broth at home. Use it as a healing drink or as the foundation for many of the soups in this collection. It's so easy to make yet so rewarding.
Bone Broth Breakfast
I usually have this for breakfast, but this gut-healing, protein-rich dish can easily be lunch or a satisfying dinner. It combines plantains, kelp noodles, rich eggs, and bone broth for a deeply satisfying meal.
Fall-off-the-Bone Poached Whole Chicken (Meal Prep)
A simple method for poaching a whole chicken that yields tender meat and flavorful broth for soups, salads (like this curried chicken salad or no-mayo chicken salad), making gravy, nourishing bowls, and easy meals all week.
Light & Veggie-Forward Soups
Vegetable-first soups that are fresh, nourishing, and ideal for lighter meals or everyday lunches.
Healthy Creamy Asparagus Soup (No Cream)
This healthy asparagus soup is silky, bright, and surprisingly filling without any cream. Pureed vegetables create a luscious texture, making it a refreshing yet comforting meal that’s easy to make and great for spring and beyond.
Vegetarian Green Pea Soup
This simple, comforting pea soup is a fresh take on the traditional. Creamy and delicious, infused with simple seasoning, pistachios, shallots, fresh parsley, sour cream or coconut milk to keep it vegan-friendly.
Homemade Vegetable Soup
A hearty, chunky vegetable soup with a tomato base, great for using up seasonal produce and feeding the whole family.
Healthy Carrot Orange Soup with Spinach and Almonds
Bright, silky, and gently sweet, this carrot-and-orange soup blends fresh vegetables and citrus into a comforting, colorful bowl. It’s filling, family-friendly, and even better topped with crunchy nuts or a pinch of chili flakes for those who want to add a little heat.
Creamy & Cozy Comfort Soups
Velvety, warming soups that feel indulgent while still being made with wholesome ingredients.
Butternut Squash, Zucchini & Rosemary Soup
A creamy, fragrant vegetable soup that brings together silky butternut squash, tender zucchini, white beans, aromatic rosemary, and grated parmesan cheese. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and wonderfully comforting.
Creamy Curried Cauliflower and Pumpkin Soup
A silky-smooth soup that blends cauliflower and golden pumpkin into a creamy, gently spiced curry bowl that's comforting, vibrant, and deeply satisfying.
Kabocha Squash Soup
Naturally sweet and creamy, this Kabocha squash soup is made in one pot and is wonderfully satisfying on colder days. It's perfect for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, or even a cozy holiday starter. Hearty, nourishing, and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
Creamy Avocado Leek Soup
A filling avocado soup made with sautéed leeks, coconut cream, and rich broth, finished with crunchy pumpkin seeds and sea salt. Satisfying and great served hot or chilled.
Hearty Stews & One-Pot Comfort Meals
Thick, filling, meal-in-a-bowl recipes for when you want something truly satisfying.
Instant Pot Beef Stew
A fast, no-fuss beef stew made in the Instant Pot with tender beef, root vegetables, and a deep, rich broth. Big flavor, minimal time, and great for leftovers. Enjoy this practical guide on what to serve with beef stew for delicious pairing ideas.
One Hearty Vegetable Stew (Vegan, GF)
This vegan vegetable stew is packed with butternut squash, asparagus, spinach, and potatoes in a well-seasoned, creamy broth made with plant milk. It’s filling, simple, and great for dinner.
Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Chorizo Stew
An easy one-pot stew made with spicy chorizo, sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, and red bell pepper in a rich tomato sauce. Big flavor, minimal effort, and great for dinner.
I hope you enjoy this collection of nourishing soups, stews, and comfort bowls. Let me know which ones you try, and which become your favorites down below! xoxo Mariska
If you love nourishing drinks, you might also enjoy my Smoothies, Juices, and Restorative Drinks collection.
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