When the first cool days of fall arrive, we immediately reach for our Dutch Ovens and Stockpots and start cooking all of our favorite soup and stew recipes. Because nothing quite says comfort like a steaming bowl of soup on a blustery day or a thick, rich stew bubbling on the stovetop all day – and of course, served alongside plenty of crusty bread freshly baked in the Bread Oven.
The best part about these hearty recipes is that they are infinitely customizable and adaptable. Soups are an easy way to use what you have on hand to get dinner on the table in a hurry on busy fall weeknights. And stews are perfect for family get-togethers and meal prepping for the week. From quick weeknight meals to Sunday suppers, we have all the hearty soup, stew and bread recipes you need to stay cozy this fall.
Chicken, Olive and Kale Stew
Fragrant, warm spices and tangy olives add plenty of flavor to this hearty stew, and a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs at the end brightens the flavor. One pound of kale leaves might sound like a lot, but they will quickly wilt in the generous depth of the Signature Soup Pot to create a silky base for the chicken and potatoes. The recipe makes plenty to feed your extended family and friends for Sunday supper, but keep some for leftovers throughout the week – the stew tastes better the next day.
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Zesty Tortellini Sausage Soup
Perfect for chilly fall and winter evenings, spicy sausage, spinach and fragrant herbs are simmered in a rich and hearty tomato cream sauce. If a less spicy soup is preferred, feel free to use regular Italian sausage and omit the pepper flakes. Either way, thanks to prepared cheese tortellini, the recipe comes together quickly and easily making it ideal for a weeknight one-pot meal. Make the soup in the Deep Dutch Oven – the extra depth will keep splatters and mess to a minimum, and the bonus is that there will be plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day.
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Roasted Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Vegetables
This one-pot chicken with its colorful assortment of vegetables makes a wonderful family or celebration dinner. Infused with classic Greek spices like rosemary, oregano and dill along with plenty of zesty lemon, artichokes and garlic, the succulent roasted chicken is packed with flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. The whole chicken is nestled on top of the vegetables in the ample-sized Signature Soup Pot so the flavorful juices drip down and baste the vegetables as it cooks – just be sure to add the veggies in layers so each one is cooked to perfection.
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Sesame Ginger Meatball Soup
Skip takeout on a cool fall night with this Asian-inspired soup that delivers plenty of bold, delicious flavor. The tender pork meatballs are quick to make, but if you’re short on time simply sauté the pork in the Dutch Oven before adding the rest of the soup ingredients. Bring the pot straight from the stove to the table and serve alongside plenty of crusty bread for dipping into the fragrant broth. Or ladle the broth, meatballs and bok choy over steamed rice for a satisfying one-bowl meal.
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Roasted Garlic and Herb Bread
What’s better to serve with hearty soups and stews than freshly baked bread with an herb-inflected butter? With rich, roasted garlic and fresh herbs, this loaf smells as good as it tastes. For an impressive presentation, transform the round loaves made in the Bread Oven into a bread bowl. Cut off a thin slice across the top of the boule and hollow out some of the bread inside (save these bits to make tasty croutons later). Ladle in one of our soup or stew recipes and bring the comforting, cozy bowl straight to the table for serving.
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