23 Sunday soups and stews to satisfy your comfort food cravings

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These 23 recipes will let you to explore the incredible variety and richness of soups and stews that are perfect for any lazy Sunday.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato soup in a gray and white bowl with a spoon.
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is incredibly thick and creamy. Add that smoky, savory ham, and you’ve got yourself the perfect stick-to-your-ribs meal for a cozy Sunday night with the family.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Guinness Beef Stew

top view of a bowl of Guinness beef stew with a black checked napkin and a spoon.
Guinness Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy Irish beef stew recipe is loaded with tender beef that practically melts in your mouth. Plus. there are tender vegetables that add a delicious crunch to every bite making this an incredibly delicious dinner.
Get the Recipe: Guinness Beef Stew

Instant Pot Pork Stew

Instant Pot Pork Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Pork Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This deliciously different southwest style stew features pork cooked with tomatoes, beans and corn. It is fast and easy to make in a pressure cooker. Serve it with cornbread for a tasty Tex-Mex meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A simple set-it-and-forget-it recipe this delicious beef stew will keep you coming back for seconds! It is the perfect way to feed a crowd, or make sure you have leftovers for the rest of the week.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Instant Pot Gumbo

Instant Pot Gumbo. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Gumbo. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Transport yourself to Louisiana with this tasty gumbo recipe! This delectable thick stew is a traditional southern dish from New Orleans featuring sausage and shrimp cooked with okra.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Gumbo

Apple Cider Beef Stew

Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This recipe beef stew uses apple cider to create a tasty and slightly sweet gravy for the tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables. And since it is made in a pressure cooker it is ready to go in less than an hour!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Upstate Ramblings.

There’s something about Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup that just screams Sunday dinner! With tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy broth loaded with veggies, this soup is a hearty, satisfying meal and perfect for gathering everyone around the table together.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Italian Mushroom Stew

Italian Mushroom Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Italian Mushroom Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This is a classic Italian American recipes with lots of mushrooms, pork and Italian sausage cooked in tomato sauce. Serve it over Italian bread for a comfort food meal.
Get the Recipe: Italian Mushroom Stew

Fish Stew

Fish Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Fish Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This fish stew is healthy, delicious and easy to make! The fish is cooked in a delicate wine and fennel broth for a delicious simple meal.
Get the Recipe: Fish Stew

Lamb Stew with Guinness

Lamb Stew with Guinness. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Lamb Stew with Guinness. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make a traditional Irish lamb stew in the Instant Pot! Guinness stout gives the stew a rich, deep flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lamb Stew with Guinness

Instant Pot Chicken Korma

Instant Pot Chicken Korma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.
Instant Pot Chicken Korma. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Korma is a super-fast way to enjoy this spicy, rich curry. It’s quick to make, with a short ingredient list, but the recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for speed.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Korma

Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

Slow Cooker Lamb Stew. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.
Slow Cooker Lamb Stew. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Put the slow cooker to work with this comforting lamb stew. It simmers for hours for tender succulent bites perfect for lazy days.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

Keto Beef Stew

Keto Beef Stew. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.
Keto Beef Stew. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our Instant Pot Best Keto Beef Stew Recipe is the perfect dinner idea when in a hurry. Also known as Hungarian goulash, this low carb beef stew is rich and hearty, with meat that is so soft and juicy that everyone will keep asking for more.
Get the Recipe: Keto beef Stew

Vegetable Stew

Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.
Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Vegetables never looked so good! Treat yourself to a healthy and delicious meal that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Stew

Seafood Chowder

Seafood Chowder. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Seafood Chowder. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

There are all sorts of tasty bites in this thick, rich, and creamy Seafood Chowder. Ready sooner than you might think, this hearty chowder for a simple, delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Chowder

Dutch Oven Birria

Dutch Oven Birria. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.
Dutch Oven Birria. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Whether you use this classic dish as a traditional stew or spice up your tacos, Dutch oven birria is loaded with meaty, rich, tender bites of beef.
Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Birria

Chicken & Cheddar Dumplings

Chicken & Cheddar Dumplings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Chicken & Cheddar Dumplings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of Chicken & Cheddar Dumplings! This Southern stew is rich, meaty, and those dumplings are pillowy soft and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Chicken & Cheddar Dumplings

Smoked Beef Stew

Smoked Beef Stew. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.
Smoked Beef Stew. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Fire up the smoker and smoke your stew! With unbelievable flavor from the smoker, this stew is meaty and oh-so-crazy good.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Beef Stew

Thai Pumpkin Curry

Thai Pumpkin Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.
Thai Pumpkin Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Pumpkin Curry is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Thai Pumpkin Curry

Vegetable Stew

Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.
Vegetable Stew. Photo credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Enjoy this super simple Vegetable Stew called Lecso for your morning keto breakfast or any time of the day serving it hot or cold.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Stew

Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle

Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Sweet tender shrimp, loads of corn, tasty taters are more are in this Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle. It is hearty and filling making it a delicious comfort food soup.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp & Corn Chowder with Chipotle

Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Meaty, saucy, and with an incredible flavor thanks to onions, paprika, garlic, and more, authentic Hungarian Goulash is the only stew you need!
Get the Recipe: Hungarian Goulash

Thai Chicken Curry

Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

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