Quick dinners don’t mean you have to sacrifice when it comes to flavor.
Enter: 30-minute soups and stews.
Go the extra mile and serve it up in a bread bowl or topped with crispy croutons.

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Just brown the meat then add everything else to the pot and boil.
Double your batch and it’s the perfect dish to keep on hand in the freezer.
Lasagna Soup
Don’t have time to pull together a wholelasagna casserole?

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We’ve got you covered.
This just-as-tasty soup will be ready in under 30 minutes and is a crowd favorite for all ages.
Cheeseburger Soup
Don’t feel like firing up the grill but craving a burger?

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This rich soup is a cinch to pull together and makes for a kid-friendly weeknight dinner.
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup With Gnocchi
Veggie lovers, you’re in for a treat.
Toss in whatever is in the back of your fridge alongside store-bought gnocchi.

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This simple and delicious dish might just become your new go-to quick dinner.
White Lightning Chicken Chili
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Need we say more?
White chicken chili ready in 30 minutes makes for a family favorite meal.

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The only thing that could make it better is a slice of cornbread to sop up all the goodness.
Dried mushrooms and a splash of red wine give it a real depth of flavor.

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