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10 hearty stews and soups to warm up to this winter

What better way to warm up from the winter chills than with a hearty bowl of soup or stew?

Country chicken stew

Country chicken stew Source: Kitti Gould

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A whole chicken is cooked with various vegetables before rice is added and simmered until tender. A perfect dish for those who are ill, giving them plenty of nutrients and a reason to smile.
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Warm chicken and rice soup (shorbet jej wa riz) Source: Kitti Gould
Indulge in this comforting childhood favourite recipe from Adam Liaw of homemade tomato and basil soup. Don’t forget the incredibly crispy pan-fried Parmesan bread on the side, the perfect pairing. Trust us, you’ll want to make extra slices to crunch on.
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Tomato soup with parmesan bread Source: Jiwon Kim
Adam Liaw shares his mum's beef stew, with an addition of his smooth chutney made from the stalks of the silverbeet and parsley. The chutney has a hint of brightness and sharpness to balance the rich stew.
Winter beef and silverbeet stew
Winter beef and silverbeet stew Source: Adam Liaw
Somewhere between a dhal and curry sits this spicy tomato and lentil soup. It's full of spices and creamy with coconut milk, best served with roti and lime pickle.
Spicy tomato and lentil soup
Spicy tomato and lentil soup Source: Adam Liaw
Try Khanh Ong’s cheat’s version of the beloved Chinese takeaway favourite, chicken and sweet corn egg drop soup. An easy weeknight meal that turns leftover roast chicken and simple pantry ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal.
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Cheat’s chicken and sweet corn egg drop soup Source: Jiwon Kim
It's a go-to recipe for your busy weeknights that come together in around 30 minutes. With plenty of veggie goodness and flavours, second serves are guaranteed!
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Quick pork and mushroom stew with vermicelli Source: Kitti Gould
From the freezer to your dinner table in just 25 minutes, this verdant soup gets a pop of colour and crunch with a topping of bacon, corn and croutons.
Frozen pea soup
Frozen pea soup Source: Adam Liaw
Try this fragrant chicken noodle soup by Asma Khan, featuring juicy chicken thighs, a spiced broth and fresh egg noodles. Finish with fresh lime, coriander, red onion, chilli flakes and boiled eggs for a punch of extra flavour and colour.
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Coconut chicken noodle soup Source: Jiwon Kim
This classic one-pot country-style chicken stew is made by simmering chicken drumsticks with a flavoursome combination of herbs, onion, garlic and vegetables. Serve with crusty sourdough bread and a sprinkling of fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Country chicken stew
Country chicken stew Source: Kitti Gould
Potato is baked in the oven before turning it into soup with skins and all, giving it a slightly deeper and nuttier flavour. Serve with a little extra butter, sour cream, fried bacon, parmesan and chives.
Baked potato soup
Baked potato soup Source: Adam Liaw

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Published 19 June 2023 10:26am
Updated 17 July 2024 2:33pm
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