A complex, slightly sour lamb and herb stew eaten as a hangover cure in 10th century Baghdad

Delicious and hearty soup, even if the vegetables are mushy

A smooth, creamy, simple, and absolutely delicious carrot and potato soup that’s perfect for fall and winter

A very simple sauerkraut soup that’s delicious served with German black bread

Delicious spiced medieval meat stew thickened with egg yolks

A soup that’s light on the meat, but not on the flavor. It’s hearty with an unctuous mouthfeel thanks to the bone marrow

Hearty meat and potato stew thickened with crushed hardtack (clack clack)

Make this chowder! Not as heavy as a modern chowder, it’s filled with potatoes and corn and has so much flavor. Absolutely delicious

This stew doesn’t look very appetizing and the texture of the meat is a little weird and chewy, but the flavor is actually really good, like a hearty meat stew

Complex, umami-rich soup that you can customize to include whatever ingredients you like

Early 20th century Texas chili from the first company to sell shelf-stable chili powder

Delicious 17th century French onion soup made with milk

A rather thick soup that tastes as if tomato soup and peanut butter are fighting, and nobody wins

Warming with an earthy sweetness from the beets, this borshch is wonderfully delicious

Delicious and homey, this is one of those soups where you can feel free to change the quantities of ingredients and add what you have or like

If you are a fan of the milk leftover after you eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch, this one is for you

A hearty, earthy stew with lots of interesting textures and very tender venison. Extremely customizable to suit your tastes

A hearty porridge-like soup with the interesting flavor combination of mace and chicken stock

A wonderful, unique beef stew flavored with bright spices and thickened with eggplant

My mother-in-law’s recipe for delicious pozole, a pork and hominy stew, passed down in her family for generations. It’s just like a warm hug on a cold day