Chilly, dreary weather calls for comfort food. There’s nothing better than a warm, savory dish such as soup, stew, or chili on a winter evening. Most of us have a go-to recipe for these types of foods, but there’s nothing wrong with mixing it up or trying something new. You might even find a new family favorite! The library is chock full of great cookbooks featuring delicious images and recipes ranging from simple with few ingredients to master chef level. If you’re in the mood for some cooking, come check these out!

 

The Complete Soup Cookbook: Over 200 Satisfying Recipes for Every Appetite includes over 300 easy-to-follow recipes including Tomato and Beef Soup, Acorn Squash Soup, Indo-Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, and more! It includes recipes for all palates utilizing meats, seafood, legumes, nuts, and grains, plus vegan and gluten-free options. It also offers a variety of family-friendly recipes designed to be ready in 30 minutes or less.

 

The Dairy Hollow House Soup & Bread: A Country Inn Cookbook by Crescent Dragonwagon provides many recipes from the iconic Dairy Hollow House in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. In this book, Crescent Dragonwagon presents 200 of the recipes that have made her inn a many-time winner of the Best Inn of the Year Award. Some of the most notable soups include Winter Borscht, Cuban Black Bean Soup, Fishysoisse, Gazpacho Rosa, New World Corn Chowder, and Deep December Cream of Root Soup.

 

Keto Soups & Stews: 50+ Low-carb, High-fat Soups & Stews for Any Occasion by Carolyn Ketchum This book has recipes that ensure taste comes first, even for home cooks with dietary restrictions. This author’s mission is to prove to the world that special diets need not be boring or restrictive and that low-carb and gluten-free dishes can be just as good as or better than their conventional counterparts.

 

Southern Living’s Soups, Stews, and Chilis: Comfort Food in a Bowl is a must-read full of legendary recipes for hearty chilis, soups, stews, plus all the toppings, fixings, and inspiration you need for a comforting supper. Chapters range from meaty and meatless chilis, stews and classic soups, to scrumptious sides such as cornbread, cheddar and sweet potato biscuits, and homemade crackers, chips, and tortilla strips.