The weather here in Seattle has finally started acting like fall – it’s currently windy and rainy and recently its been cool enough at night to finally cozy up under our down comforter. Along with the season ushering in cozy bedding, it is ushering in the start of my favorite time of year: Soup Season.
A friend recently asked for cozy food recommendations and I realized it’s been a long time since I’ve done a recipe round up. It was interesting to look back at that previous list and see what I still regularly make and what has fallen out of habit.
Here’s 18 of my current favorite cozy recipes, perfect for when the weather finally turns brisk and grey.
Shepherd’s Pie – A recipe I found during Whole30 a couple years ago that I love even when not not doing Whole30. (Whole30 book)
Brussels Sprout Potato Hash – A favorite breakfast hash that is incidentally, also Whole30 compliant. I promise there’s cheese and carbs coming soon! (Shutterbean)
Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie – I’ve made this the last three years with turkey day leftovers. So, so good. The filling has the perfect consistency and the crust is hands down my favorite savory pie crust. (Joy the Baker)
Peanut Chicken Traybake – I saw this on an episode of Nadiya’s Time To Eat and then made it for dinner that evening. I try to keep gnocchi in the pantry specifically for this recipe. (BBC Food)
Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Cabbage – We make this at least once a month, if not more. The cabbage really just can’t be beat. (SmittenKitchen)
Broken Pasta with Pork Ragu – I’m lucky enough to have two dutch ovens (a gorgeous blue Lodge that we got as a wedding present and a self-braising cast iron one that my BIL gave me for Christmas a couple years ago). I take advantage of that whenever I made this recipe and always double the pork so I can freeze one of them for stressful tech weeks that always loom. (SmittenKitchen)
Red Pepper Pasta – One of our very favorite “social meal” recipes we’ve gotten. It’s a favorite when camping as well! (Hello Fresh)
April’s Virus Killing Soup – A dance Mom from my very first studio shared this recipe with me about ten years ago and I try to make it at least once a fall/winter. A single batch can easily be split into two freezer bags and servings for immediate eating.
Cheesy Veggie Choup – This soup is always a favorite – it was one of them I made for our Rehearsal Dinner Soupapalooza! I’ve updated the recipe a bit since I made that post.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup – This is another traditional post-turkey day recipe. I recently made it with a rotisserie chicken and that made it super easy. (A Farmgirl’s Dabbles)
Roasted Garlic Soup with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes – Oh my. This is what all things should smell like. The recipe calls for 18 cloves of garlic, but I usually make it with closer to 30. The more garlic, the better! (Joy the Baker)
Golden Coconut Lentil Soup – I made this soup all the time in college. The flavor is so nice and the lentils mean it’s packed with protein. (BudgetBytes)
Lindsay’s Corn Chowder – I got this recipe from one of my friends from college-round-one and oooooh it is so, so good. Last time I made it I used homemade corn stock and it kicked up the flavor so much. I recently learned a new way to roast fresh corn and I’m excited to try it in this soup next time I make it.
Sausage Lentil Kale Soup – I love how hearty this recipe is! The lentils and sausage make it super filling and the kale adds a really nice fresh bite. (RealSimple)
Veggie Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits – I always keep bags of frozen veg mix in the freezer specifically to make this receipt. While it’s not exactly fast, it feels like a low energy, high reward recipe, perfect for busy days that need hearty leftovers for lunch.