12 Hearty and soul-soothing stews to cook that will make the chilly season bearable

Chanté Felix

7 years ago

On an icy cold day there’s not much that comes close to the comfort given by a warm plate of saucy stew.

Other than the joy that comes with eating it, cooking up a pot of this rather humble staple will leave you with feelings of nostalgia while simultaneously warming your kitchen and filling your house with lingering aromas.

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Don’t be fooled by the seemingly humble nature of stews – there lies an art to perfecting it. Key factors includes perfectly braised onions that will ensure you start it off with a bang, cheap cuts of meat also work best as these are the ones that release the most flavour.

Here a few versatile stew ideas to see you through the chilly days.

1 Greek vegetable stew

2 Pork and bean stew

3 Fall-off-the-bone oxtail

4 Fennel and cannellini bean stew