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Soups + Stews

Warm, comforting, and made from scratch, these homemade soup and stew recipes are perfect for every season. From hearty stews and slow-simmered chilis to creamy soups and brothy favorites, you'll find cozy recipes made with fresh ingredients and meant to be shared around the table.

  • Bowl of hearty venison chili with kidney beans, topped with shredded cheese and green onions, served in a black bowl on a dark plate.
    Best Venison Chili Recipe (Hearty & Flavorful)
  • Close up of loaded baked potato soup topped with bacon, cheese and chives in a white bowl
    Ultimate Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
  • A bowl of oxtail soup with chunks of meat, cannellini beans, carrots, and potato in the broth all sitting on a counter surrounded by fresh thyme, garlic, and cherry tomatoes
    Delicious Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup Recipe with Cannellini Beans and Potatoes
  • Bowl of old-fashioned vegetable beef stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and corn in a thick savory broth, served with bread.
    Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Stew (From Scratch Recipe)
  • Creamy cheesy vegetable chowder with broccoli and shredded cheddar in black bowls
    Creamy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder Recipe
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Better than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
  • Hearty venison stew in a white bowl topped with parsley and surrounded by a green towel and fresh garlic
    Ultimate Hearty Venison Stew
  • A rustic bowl of pastina soup with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan, styled on a dark wooden table. The soup is surrounded by scattered dry pastina, lemon slices, and fresh parsley for a cozy and inviting presentation.
    Quick and Easy Pastina Soup | Italian Penicillin Soup
  • A warm and inviting bowl of hearty fall vegetable beef soup, filled with tender beef chunks, garden-fresh vegetables, and a rich broth. The soup is garnished with fresh herbs and served in a rustic bowl, with vibrant carrots and garlic resting nearby on a light-colored surface, creating a cozy and comforting autumn-inspired scene.
    Hearty Fall Vegetable Beef Soup with Garden Vegetables

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Elle McCoy, author of The Rustic Elk, with long wavy hair reflected in an ornate vintage mirror, sitting at a candlelit vanity with makeup brushes, perfume, and dried flowers.

Hi, I'm Elle.

I'm a storyteller, photographer, and home cook who believes the best memories are often made around the table.

Here you'll find seasonal recipes, wild game, garden harvests, preserving traditions, and stories gathered along the way. Because good food is about more than what we eat. It's about the places we've been, the people we've gathered around our tables, and the moments that linger long after the plates are cleared.


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Currently...

📖 Reading: The Witch by Freida McFadden
🎵 Listening: Of Witches & Wretched Things
Savoring: Apple butter whiskey sours & the last little bit of October magic. 🍂
🌿 Growing: Herbs on the windowsill and chrysanthemums on the stoop
🗺️ Planning: Cozy autumn days, a little kitchen magic & surviving the semester
📺Watching: Working my way through the Friday the 13th films after binging Camp Crystal Lake.

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    Canning Peach Pie Filling
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    The Ultimate Guide to Home Canning & Preserving

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“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
— William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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A good paring knife doesn't ask for much attention, but it earns its place every single day. From peeling peaches to hulling strawberries and slicing garlic, it's the one tool I reach for without thinking.

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