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Home » Soups, Stews, and Chili Oh My! Winter Weather Favorites

Winter Weather Favorites: Soups, Stews, and Chili Oh My!

January 31, 2023 By Ryan Dotson 2 Comments

Winter Weather Favorites: Hearty Recipes to Warm You Up

So, it’s cold outside once again, and all I want to do is curl up in front of the fire and eat something warm. We all have our winter weather favorites of soup or stew that warm us from the inside out on a cold day. However, there is a big difference between a homemade classic and some slop from a can.

My grandmother always had her favorite dishes that she would make during the winter. It seemed like soups were the only thing that my father knew how to cook, leading me to seek out recipes that captured the homely essence of winter comfort food. Chili has always been my favorite, and I have cherished my own recipe since I was a teenager.

In this article, I am going to cover my family’s favorite cold weather soups and stews, so you too can enjoy them this winter season.

Winter Weather Favorites:

Award-Winning Chili

This recipe can be made with ground beef, ground venison, or even ground turkey. The key to the flavor is letting the beans cook long enough for them to break down. This adds a richness to the liquid that makes the chili irresistible.

Soups, Stews, and Chili Oh My! Winter Weather Favorites Chili

Ingredients:

  • 6 cans of beans (15 oz. cans) – I like to mix red beans, black beans, and white beans
  • 2 large cans of tomatoes (30 oz. cans)
  • 2 cans of corn (15 oz. cans)
  • Chopped jalapenos to taste (5-15 oz.)
  • Two large yellow onions
  • 3 lbs. ground meat (beef, venison, or turkey)
  • 2 tbsp. cilantro
  • 4 tbsp. salt
  • 3 tbsp. black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 4 tbsp. chili powder
  • Crushed red pepper to taste (1-3 tbs.)
  • 1 beer of your choice
  • 1 lime cut in half

Step 1 – Set the stove to medium-low heat and add the beans, tomatoes, corn, garlic, and onions. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for three to four hours or until the beans start to break down. The liquid will become thicker and richer. Stir periodically to prevent the bottom from scorching.

Step 2 – Brown your ground meat, drain off any grease, and stir the meat into your pot. Let it cook for another 30 minutes.

Step 3 – Add chili powder, black pepper, salt, cilantro, crushed red pepper, jalapeños, lime, and beer. Stir and let it cook for one hour.

Step 4 – Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. While the chili is ready to enjoy, letting it cook longer will enhance the flavor, cooking for up to a total of eight hours yields stellar results.

Delicious Potato Soup

Soups, Stews, and Chili Oh My! Winter Weather Favorites potato soup

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 pieces of celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • ½ lb. cooked bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups whole milk

Step 1 – Add water, salt, and celery to a 3 qt. saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2 – Add the potatoes and onion, boiling for 10 more minutes.

Step 3 – Add the bacon along with any grease from the pan. Also add butter, eggs, and milk. Do not drain any of the water out of the pan.

Step 4 – Turn the burner down to low and simmer for 10 more minutes. The soup is ready when the potatoes are tender but avoid bringing the milk to a boil.

Oyster Stew for a Special Touch

Soups, Stews, and Chili Oh My! Winter Weather Favorites oyster stew

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 2 containers of oysters in liquid (12 oz. containers)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cayenne to taste

Step 1 – Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large skillet.

Step 2 – Add your celery and shallots to the butter; cook until they become tender.

Step 3 – Pour the cream into a large pot over medium-high heat and add the contents from the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream is about to boil.

Step 4 – Add your oysters along with the liquid. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, stirring to incorporate. Cook until the oysters start to curl at the ends.

These winter weather favorites will surely provide warmth and comfort during the cold months. Between these three recipes, there should be at least one that satisfies everyone. Whether you prefer the creamy, briny flavor of oyster stew, the richness of potato soup, or the hearty warmth of chili, these dishes will get you through the winter. This weekend, pull out your large soup pot, set aside a few hours, and make a meal that will warm you up even in the nastiest weather.

Explore More Winter Comforts

For additional cozy recipes this season, consider checking out these related posts:

  • Healthy Winter Salad Recipes
  • Winter Comfort Foods
  • Easy Stew Recipes
  • Classic Soup Recipes

Did you try any of these winter weather favorites recipes? Let us know how they turned out in the comment section below!

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Comments

  1. beverly f holland says

    April 6, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Too many ingredients and takes too long

    Reply
  2. Laurie says

    April 8, 2020 at 8:02 PM

    The oyster stew is pictured with clams

    Reply

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