There truly is nothing like cozying up with a warm, comforting meal on a chilly night.

Sure, that usualslow cooker soupyou love is always an easy go-to for moments like this.

But let’s take it up a notch, shall we?

Chicken Stew

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So, break out your dutch oven and whip up one of these delectable old-fashioned stews!

It’s the perfect cozy meal to enjoy for a blistery winter night.

Get our recipe forBest-Ever Beef Stew in Red Wine.

Beef stew recipe in black lined glass bowl

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSmoky Spanish Beef Stew With Olives.

This delectable dish was a go-to in Italy, even during ancient Roman times.

Get our recipe forVeggie-Packed Minestrone With Pesto.

spanish pepper beef stew with olives in a white bowl

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Pasta e Fagioli

Another hearty Italian old-fashioned stew to learn how to make?

Get our recipe forPasta e Fagioli.

Throw in some bacon to give your stew some additional flavor you’ll love in every spoonful.

Healthy minestrone with pesto

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe fromThe Seasoned Mom.

Easy Vegetable Stew

Looking for a vegetarian alternative to your usual old-fashioned stew?

This recipe swaps out the beef for red lentils to still give you some satiating protein with every bite.

Two bowls of copycat Olive Garden pasta fagioli with parsley and parmesan cheese

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Get the recipe fromMidwest Foodie.

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Tired of making the same old stew?

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Chicken Stew

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Easy Vegetable Stew

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