Soups-&-stews recipes

This isn't your ordinary Mom's or Campbell's over-salted Chicken Noodle Soup. Udon noodles, lemongrass, and mushrooms take the soup to the next level.

Under the gooey melted provolone of the original version you get from Applebee's is a unique round crouton that's made from bread similar to a hamburger bun. So that's exactly what we use in copycat version of the recipe.

Very warm and filling. Lots of mushroom flavor and the barley was tender and plump. I used a bit of olive oil to sauté the veggies along with a healthy dose of garlic. Easy to make with easy to find ingredients, perfect for a cool fall or winter day.

A simple and hearty soup that's perfect for a rainy day or a cold winter night.

Everyone will love this rustic country dish of creamy leek and potato soup cooked in a pressure cooker.

The flavor was amazing, the aroma during the cooking filled up our entire house. We used chicken broth instead of beef broth and water, and it made a very tasty base for the soup. A few slices of good bread was all we served with this soup. YUM!

Don't start the barbecue just yet! Try this mouthwatering stew that warms you up after every bite.

This is probably the best scalloped potatoes I've had. We made our own cream of mushroom soup with dried wild mushrooms (see recipe link below). Tons of rich mushroom flavor that was embedded in the potatoes along with a nice cheesy flavor throughout. We used a nice old cheddar. The paprika was a nice touch and it ended up giving the potatoes a very rich color (see photos).

A scrumptious hash brown breakfast casserole with sausage (or bacon) that’s perfectly sized for two servings.

The technique used in this recipe builds a ton of flavor, resulting in a rich stew packed with mouth-watering goodness.

Cheesy and potato-y goodness: hash brown potatoes in a creamy sauce topped with crispy French fried onions.

A scrumptious chicken dish that can easily be made with your cooking sidekick, the crockpot.

Somewhat similar to chili mac and American goulash found in other areas of the country, this American dish is most prevalent in New England.

An easy leftover turkey main dish, that's ready in a flash.

A savory hamburger soup made with cabbage, celery and tomato paste that is bound to be one of your favorite crockpot recipes.

Tastier than anticipated. My fiance was impressed. Good to refrigerate and reheat for lunch. It's better to reheat in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the crispiness of the bread.