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Hearty Weeknight Soups and Stews for Busy Days

A bowl of soup is perfect after a long day! Try one of these for a hearty weeknight meal.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy crock pot ham and potato soup is simple and delicious! Potatoes and ham cook in a slow cooker for hours to make a rich and creamy soup.

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Beef Stew with Apple Cider

Beef Stew with Apple Cider. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Beef Stew with Apple Cider. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This recipe for beef uses apple cider to create a tasty and slightly sweet gravy for the tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables.

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Fish Stew

Fish Stew. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Fish Stew. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Instant Pot Fish Stew is healthy, delicious and easy to make! White fish is cooked in a delicate wine and fennel broth for an amazing dinner ready in 30 minutes.

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Turkey Soup with Rice

Turkey Rice Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Turkey Rice Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy delicious soup with less fuss with this creamy and vegetable filled Instant Pot Turkey Soup. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey.

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Lamb Stew with Guinness

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

This Lamb Stew is an easy dinner that is full of flavor! Lamb cubes are simmered in Guinness and combined with carrots and potatoes for a hearty Irish stew recipe

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Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Meatball Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This tasty Instant Pot Meatball Soup consists of beef meatballs, carrots and potatoes all cooked in a tomato broth. It is an easy to make Italian inspired dinner that you can have on the table fast.

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Chicken Stew with Squash

Chicken Stew with Squash. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Chicken Stew with Squash. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Instant Pot chicken stew with butternut squash is perfect comfort food. This creamy stew is full of chicken, squash, carrots and spinach with a spicy curry flavor.

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Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Baked Potato Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This recipe for baked potato soup is a creamy combination of potatoes and vegetables, topped off with all your favorite baked potato toppings – sour cream, bacon, cheese and more.

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Italian Mushroom Stew

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

This Italian mushroom stew is a rustic stew that is traditional to Utica, NY. This recipe is made with pork, Italian sausage, tomato sauce and lots and lots of mushrooms.

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Colcannon Soup

Colcannon Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Colcannon Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Irish Potato Soup with Cabbage is a hearty and tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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Pork Stew

Pork Stew. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Pork Stew. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy spicy Instant Pot pork stew makes a hearty weeknight dinner. Pork is combined with tomatoes, beans and corn for a filling southwestern inspired one pot meal.

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Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Tortellini Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This hearty Italian Tortellini Soup makes a quick and delicious meatless meal for a busy weeknight.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Vegetable Soup. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This vegetarian soup recipe is fast, easy, and a delicious option for any day of the week!

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By on March 23rd, 2023

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