19 Cozy Soups & Chilis So Good You’ll Wish for a Cold Snap

The nights are getting colder, and nothing answers a chill like a big pot simmering on the stove. These 19 recipes for cozy soups and chilis cover every craving, from creamy chicken gnocchi in 30 minutes to smoky brisket chili and a hearty venison stew for the coldest nights.

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

All the flavor of the famous Marry Me chicken, turned into a creamy one-pot soup with sun-dried tomatoes, shredded chicken, small pasta, and Parmesan. It simmers on the stovetop and serves eight, so there is plenty to share. Get the Recipe: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Instant Pot copycat of the restaurant's chicken gnocchi soup combines tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, spinach, and a creamy half-and-half broth finished with Parmesan. It is ready in about 30 minutes and serves six. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

One Pot Lasagna Soup with Sausage

Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, and broken lasagna noodles simmer together in a single pot. Top each bowl with a ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan mix, and the whole thing takes about 40 minutes for six servings. Get the Recipe: One Pot Lasagna Soup with Sausage

White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

Browned chicken simmers with green chilies, white kidney beans, and corn, then a block of cream cheese melts in for a silky finish. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens it, and the pot serves six. Get the Recipe: White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

Smoked Chili on Pellet Grill

Lean ground beef, diced tomatoes, and four kinds of beans with corn get a turn on the pellet grill at 225°F for real campfire flavor. Start to finish is about an hour and a half, and it feeds six. Get the Recipe: Smoked Chili on Pellet Grill

Smoked Brisket Chili with Beans

Leftover cubed or shredded smoked brisket joins tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic and a four-bean mix for a rich chili that comes together in under 30 minutes. Get the Recipe: Smoked Brisket Chili with Beans

Slow Cooker Three Bean Turkey Chili

Ground turkey is browned with onion, garlic and chili spices, then the slow cooker takes over with tomatoes and broth. Black, white kidney and pinto beans go in near the end, and the pot serves eight. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Three Bean Turkey Chili

Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup

Sliced smoked sausage, diced potatoes and a buttery roux simmer in chicken broth, then peas, spinach and evaporated milk make it creamy. One Dutch oven, eight servings and no fuss. Get the Recipe: Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

All the cozy flavor of chicken pot pie in an Instant Pot soup, with cooked chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, corn and peas in a creamy evaporated-milk base. It takes about 40 minutes and serves six. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Easy Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

Ground beef and crispy bacon team up with spaghetti sauce, carrots, celery and macaroni in the Instant Pot. It is ready in about 30 minutes and makes eight generous bowls. Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Turn leftover ham into a thick, creamy potato soup in the Instant Pot, with carrots, onion, corn and a splash of half and half. The whole pot is done in under 30 minutes and serves six. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach

Chicken, carrots and onion slow cook in broth, then large shell pasta, spinach and light cream join the party for a hug-in-a-bowl finish. Parmesan on top, and the pot serves ten. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach

Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

A smoked chicken carcass simmers into a deeply flavored homemade broth, then shredded chicken, vegetables, egg noodles and fresh spinach finish the pot. It is a cold-day project that serves eight. Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup

Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup

Shredded leftover smoked turkey, creamy white beans, carrots, celery and spinach simmer in turkey stock for a light but smoky bowl. It is ready in 45 minutes and makes eight servings, a smart plan for post-holiday turkey. Get the Recipe: Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup

Easy Instant Pot Salmon Chowder

Leftover salmon gets a luxurious second life in an Instant Pot chowder with potatoes, carrots, celery and corn. A cornstarch and cream mixture makes it thick and velvety, and the pot serves six. Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Salmon Chowder

Roasted Buttercup Squash Soup with Carrots

Buttercup squash and carrots roast until sweet, then blend with sautéed onion, garlic, fresh ginger and a touch of cinnamon into a silky autumn soup. It serves four, with a swirl of cream or coconut milk if you like. Get the Recipe: Roasted Buttercup Squash Soup with Carrots

Easy Keto Tomato Soup

Fresh tomatoes, onion and a whole bulb of garlic roast at 400°F before blending with basil and stock. A cup of heavy cream makes it rich, and the batch serves six in about an hour. Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Tomato Soup

The Best Venison Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)

Venison is browned in a Dutch oven, then simmers with beef broth, potatoes, carrots, celery and tomato paste until tender. Make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, and serve six with crusty bread. Get the Recipe: The Best Venison Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)

Instant Pot Venison Stew

Cubed venison, potatoes and sweet buttercup squash pressure cook in beef broth with a splash of Worcestershire, so even tougher cuts turn fork-tender. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the pot, which serves six. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Venison Stew