3 soups from around the Valley region to keep your kitchen cozy!

If the weather outside is feeling frightful, it’s time to cook up something delightful! Here are three warming soups to keep your kitchen cozy and your belly warm.

Kentucky Burgoo

This hearty, favor-packed stew will get the engines running! This rich, slow-cooked stew has earned a spot in many hearts and kitchens. Known for its versatility, Kentucky Burgoo traditionally includes a blend of meats like beef, chicken, pork or even venison, squirrel or rabbit, if you’re feeling the need for authenticity. 

The beauty of Burgoo lies in its “whatever’s on hand” approach — families often made it with seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, corn, carrots, potatoes and lima beans. Each ingredient is slowly simmered until the flavors meld into a thick, hearty stew with a slight kick of spice.

Get your burgoo on!

The one thing everyone agrees on: You can’t rush a good burgoo. Get the recipe here.

Tennessee Doodle Soup

The good folks of East Tennessee know what’s up with this comforting, cold-killing concoction. Made up of chicken drippings, vinegar, cayenne pepper and flour, the dish even has a festival in its honor — Bradford Tennessee’s Dood Soup Days. According to the Tasting Table, “Locals eat the soup with crackers, while others serve steaming bowls with biscuits fresh from the oven.” 

It’s a good day for doodle soup.

No two doodles are the same, but for a little more guidance, get the “recipe” here.

Alabama Camp Stew

A smoky and satisfying meal, Alabama Camp Stew is a great cold-weather beater. Made with a base of smoked meat and a variety of vegetables, this stew is both smoky and sweet. Ingredients like tomatoes, lima beans, corn and potatoes are slow-cooked with the meat until tender. The stew’s slightly thick texture and rich flavor make it an ideal meal to enjoy around a campfire or your kitchen table.

Just don’t call it Brunswick stew.

This beloved Southern staple has its origins in outdoor cooking, hence the “Camp Stew.” We recommend using your electric stove, naturally! Get the recipe here.

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