Recipe Round-Up: Cozy Soups & Stews

A minestrone is the quintessential cold-weather order, and we know we’re biased, but we think our version is the absolute best. Its plant based but packed with tons of nourishing vegetables and farfalle pasta, to keep you nourished and satiated long past your final bite.

A longtime Ukrainian staple, borscht is one of those specialties that’s made a global impact–and with good reason. The soup gets its vibrant purple color (and distinctively delicious flavor) from beets, but it’s packed with other flavorful and nutritious ingredients–from lemon to carrots to garlic to tomato, and, of course, the gut-healing superstar: sauerkraut. We added shredded chicken to amp up the protein and make this hearty enough to eat any night of the week–and trust us, you’ll want to.

If a warming winter stew that comes together in under 45 minutes sounds too good to be true, keep reading, we promise it’s a possibility. This recipe takes leeks, fennel, spinach, and beans and combines them into a fiber-rich, heart-healthy stew you can dress up with parmesan and chili flakes and enjoy whenever you need to whip up a quick, mood-boosting meal.

No hearty soup roundup would be complete without the addition of a lentil variety! A true nutritional powerhouse, these tiny pulses pack a fibrous, protein-rich punch. And to make this classic meal even better: we enjoy it with our deliciously indulgent garlicky fried sourdough toast. Once you’ve tried this version, you’ll never go store-bought again.

Is there anything more elevated than some French onion soup at a bistro on a cold winter afternoon? The answer is yes: being able to make a perfect version of the Gallic staple in the comfort of your home. Tap the recipe above and you’ll never need a reservation at Balthazar again.