Busy weeknights often leave dinner planning on the back burner.
The juggle can get even crazier around the holidays.
After all, you’re already planning the perfect holiday menu.
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Who has time to cook tonight’s dinner, too?
While you have a moment, get ahead of your fix-and-freeze needs with these delicioussoup and stew recipes.
From hearty Beef and Butternut Stew to veggie-forward Black Bean Soup, we have something for everyone.
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Just follow our handy guide onhow to freeze and store soup, and you’re well on your way.
Pull it out of your freezer for an instant dinner upgrade any night of the week.
Carrot Soup with Pea Pesto
Liven up any springtime supper with this Carrot Soup.
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The whole family will thank you.
If freezing, thaw overnight in the fridge, and toast the croutons to revive their crunch.
Now that’s something we want to eat every day.
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Harvest Beef Soup
Edamame and kale add lightness to an otherwise heavy, ultra-comforting dish.
You’ll definitely want to freeze the leftoversif there are any.
Basil Tomato Soup
Basil adds a little zing to a classic tomato soup.
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Beef Stew
Why tinker with a good thing?
Chunks of beef and potatoes swim in a hearty brown gravy that’ll freeze well, too.
Beef Stew with Buttery Garlic Bread
The slow simmer on the stove renders the beef meltingly tender.
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Sweet Potato-Carrot Soup
Sweet potatoes and carrots give this soup a pretty orange hue.
It’s also delectably creamy.
It packs an excellent lineup of veggies into one delicious bowl.
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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew
Brunswick stew is always a crowd-pleaser in the South.
We combine chicken and tender beef brisket in this hearty version.
You won’t be able to get enough.
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A little prep makes for a a strong start to the New Year.
It combines beans and corn with classic taco seasonings.
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