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Last updated on March 21st, 2024 at 01:52 pm
Every year, as cooler weather sets in, it’s natural to crave hearty comfort foods. Our fall and winter dinners often include warm, cozy dishes like soup, stew, chili, and casseroles.
But if your family’s like mine, you enjoy comfort food all year-round. After all, comfort food can be whatever makes you happy and feeds your soul–not just your belly.
From classics like mac and cheese and chili to savory soups, this recipe roundup has something for everyone.
So, let’s get started–here are 30 comfort food recipes we love. We hope you find some new favorites for the next time you want to serve up a soul-warming dinner.
30 Soul-Warming Comfort Foods
Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
If you want something that is both hearty and healthy, this sweet potato chili fits the bill. Loaded with sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, quinoa and beans, it really is a great vegetarian option.
Meatloaf Sweet Potato Muffins (Whole 30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Nut-Free)
These meatloaf sweet potato muffins make the ideal all-in-one meal and are perfectly portioned. Prepare them ahead of time for easy heat-and-eat meals, serve them on busy weeknights (since they bake up fast), or impress your guests by serving them at your next gathering.
Veggie Loaded Chili Recipe
Thisย Veggie Loaded Chiliย recipeย is packed full with healthy vegetables and fiber-rich beans โ itโs great for any occasion from game day to a family dinner.ย
Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
This chicken pot pie is made casserole-style loaded with chicken and vegetables with a retro style crust.
Delicious Beef Bourguignon for Two (Plus a Keto Option)
Weโve found the perfect stay-in, date-night meal. Try this flavorful beef bourguignon for two on your next date night in. I know itโll become one of your favorite recipes!
One-Pan Cheeseburger Pasta
This One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect mashup of your favorite all-American flavors!
Smoky Vegetarian Chili with Beans and Mushrooms
This smoky vegetarian chili is packed with beans and mushrooms, with a few secret ingredients added to the spice combination that add a smoky, umami flavor and create a velvety smooth texture!
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers (Keto-Friendly and Gluten-Free)
If you like a good Philly cheesesteak, youโre going toย loveย this stuffed pepper version.ย
Delicious and Healthy Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
This veggie chili recipe is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, lentils and of course an array of spices to yield a sort of smokey with a hint of spice flavor.
Mac And Cheese Soup
This creamy soup features everything you love about mac and cheese, but in a soup. Itโsย nicelyย rounded out with the addition of diced ham,ย fresh broccoli florets, onions, and added seasonings.
Hearty Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew
Try this thick and hearty vegetarianย sweet potato chickpea stew made withย creamy coconut milk. Serve with quinoa or brown rice for a cozy fall or winter meal!
Hearty Potato Soup
When itโs cold outside, everyone craves hot and hearty meals, and this potato soup is perfect for the fall and winter. Top it with some shredded cheddar if youโd like or chives and bacon. Itโs even better served with warmย breadsticks. Enjoy!
Cast Iron Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
This cast iron skillet ravioli lasagna has all the flavors of a classic lasagna with only one pan, and it comes together in only 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chiliย
Are you looking for a delicious vegetarian recipe to make in yourย Instant Pot? Thisย Instant Potย Vegetarian Chili is super easy to make and yummy too!
Skillet Shepherd's Pie
With this recipe, Iโm bringing you a twist on shepherdโs pieโtop it with sweet potatoes! The sweet potatoes areย so goodย in this dish, and theyโre so good for you!ย
Slow Cooker Smokey Beef Stew Recipe
This easy to makeย Slow Cooker Smokey Beef Stewย Recipe has a deep complex taste. The beef melts in your mouth! This is the ultimate comfort food.
Campfire Stew
Stew is good, itโs comforting, and evokes such great wonderful feelings- it doesnโt have to be hard to whip together.
Instant Pot Potato Cheese Soup ยท The Typical Mom
Here's an easy homemade Instant Pot potato cheese soup recipe that takes just 10 minutes to cook!ย
The Best Hearty Slow Cooker Chili in a Bread Bowl
Is there any better comfort food than hot and hearty chili, especially on a cold day? How about serving that chili in a bread bowl?
Healthy & Hearty Butternut Squash Soup Recipe (Vegan)
This hearty butternut squash soup is great anytime of the year, but we especially love it during those cold fall and winter days.
Vegetarian White Bean Chili
This delicious vegetarian white bean chili is loaded with beans, vegetables, and tender chunks of jackfruit! Plus, itโs ready in less than one hour!
My Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Casserole - Southern Plate
This Macaroni and Cheese Casserole is baked to perfection in the oven, easy to make, and a family favorite!ย
Creamy & Delicious Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Tomato Soup
Packed with fresh veggies, garlic, and delicious herbs, you wonโt even notice this creamy tomato soup is dairy-free.
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplingsย
Enjoy delicious chicken and dumplings with hardly any effort at all and get dinner on the table fast!
Sweet Potato, Black Bean, & Lentil Vegetarian Chili
This hearty, filling sweet potato chili has lots of protein from lentils and black beans! Itโs the perfect cozy meal to curl up with on a cold or rainy day.
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Learn how to make authentic Louisiana Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo! Thereโs nothing better than a big bowl of gumbo, especially when it's chilly outside.
Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie Recipe - Freezer Friendly!
Easy Baked Spaghetti Pieย can feed a crowd while being tasty and delicious.ย This meal is freezer friendly and the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Soup Recipeย
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Soup takes traditional chowder to the next level. Tons of Mexican flavor and hearty chicken turn this meal into the best dinner even pick eaters will love.
Vegan Chili Pasta Bake
This vegan chili pasta is topped off with vegan shredded cheese and then baked to perfection.
Easy Slow Cooker Meatballs
These are so versatile! Theyโreย perfect for entertaining or for a weeknight meal along with your favorite veggies, potatoes, and a green salad. Use the leftovers to make meatball sandwiches for lunch the next day.
There you have it–30 delicious and hearty meal ideas. Which one will you try first? Leave us a comment.
Also read:
Easy Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
Mini Shepherdโs Pot Pie (Make Extra to Freeze)
20 of the Best Homemade Vegan Chili Recipes
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