American dutch oven soups, stews & chilis recipes

Shrimp Bisque in a Bread Bowl

Creamy bisque soup in an edible bowl. Great meal for a cold day!

Dad’s Tavern Chili

As an adolescent I was commissioned by my dad to make a huge pot of chili for his tavern weekly, and I earned fifty cents a batch doing so! (This…

Mexicali Bean & Barley Soup

A spicy bean soup using Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix. The beans and vegetables hold their shapes and create a colorful, healthy, meal. It also…

Chicken Chili

Classic comfort foods can be made healthier without giving up on good taste. Case in point - this Chicken Chili recipe. Fat is reduced in the…

chicken pot pie soup

easy as 123a

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili )

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna…

Chili con Carne - Stove Top or Crock Pot!

Hurray for fall and chili time! This makes a batch for about 5 adult servings, but there’s no such thing as…

Southwest Chili

Cheddar Cheese Soup

Cajun Potato & Corn Soup (with Andouille, chicken, and shrimp)

I made this in culinary school during "refrigerator madness day," in which we had to come up with a soup &…

Jerk Chicken Chili

A fast, yet flavorful meal - ideal for a busy weeknight!

PUREED MUSHROOM AND LENTIL SOUP WITH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

This is one of my favorite mushroom soup recipes that I've been making since 1995. This recipe was adapted…

Savory Sage Sausage and Pumpkin Chili

Chili or soup – you decide? Either way this is a delicious fall comfort food! The ingredients complement each…

Super Smoky Southwestern Chili Beans

Don't you just love a great chili with beans recipe? So do I! I have a go to recipe for chili that my family…

3 Bean Turkey Chili

3 Bean Turkey Chili is packed with protein from lean turkey and beans, it's loaded with amazing flavor that will have your family raving!