Soups & Stews

The flavour of this soup comes from the Ras el Hanout, a Moroccan blend of spices that you can easily put together at home. This vegetarian soup makes for a hearty lunch or a light supper.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegan

This hearty winter stew can be made with either lamb or beef and is flavoured with your choice of stout beer or red wine. We thicken it with a traditional butter paste known as a beurre manié.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: One Pot

​Served on the bone, lamb shanks always look impressive on the dinner table. Serve this hearty stew with a knife, fork and spoon.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: One Pot, Nut-Free

This hearty vegetarian chili is packed with carrots, bell peppers and beans. The smokiness comes from canned chipotle peppers, which are smoke-dried jalapenos.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Vegan, One Pot

This summery soup is full of fresh tomatoes, pasta, snap peas and chives. Serve it as a light meal with a thick slice of artisan bread.

Yield: Serves 5.

Tags: Vegetarian

Use store-bought fresh cheese tortellini to make this easy kid-friendly soup. This is a great thermos-filler for school lunches.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Quick, One Pot, Vegetarian

Chili Con Carne is, simply speaking, chili with meat. This soup version makes for a good meal when you add a nice hunk of bread.

Yield: Serves 4 - 6.

Tags: One Pot, Dinner

The slow cooker is the perfect vehicle for this stew. The beef gets nice and tender and the slow simmer lets the Southwestern flavours blend together.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Freezer Friendly, Slow Cooker, Weeknight Meal

When we say “big batch,” we’re not kidding. This chili recipe feeds 50, making it perfect for big groups. Packed with ground beef and three kinds of beans, it’s bound to please a hungry crowd.

Yield: Serves 50

Tags: Flourless, Freezer Friendly, Make Ahead, Cooking for a Crowd

A classic comfort food, beef and barley soup is so much better when you make it from scratch. Serve with a big chunk of artisan bread for a satisfying winter meal.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Freezer Friendly, One Pot