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15 Comforting Soups and Stews from Around the World

Find a warming bowl with recipes inspired by global cuisines. Open a recipe for its complete ingredient list, timing, and instructions.

15 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

  1. Recipe cover: Afghan Coriander And Kidney Bean Stew With Garlic Yogurt

    Recipe 1 · Afghan

    Afghan Coriander And Kidney Bean Stew With Garlic Yogurt

    Salty-savory red kidney beans simmered in a warm tomato and dried mint base, served with chilled garlic-mint yogurt topping.

    35 min · beginner

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  2. Recipe cover: Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)

    Recipe 2 · Indonesian

    Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)

    A refreshing Sumatran red fish stew simmered without oil or coconut milk, relying on tamarind, galangal, and chilies for a clean, sour-spicy kick.

    35 min · intermediate

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  3. Recipe cover: Bengali Golden Lentil Stew With Crisp Turmeric Cod

    Recipe 3 · Bengali

    Bengali Golden Lentil Stew With Crisp Turmeric Cod

    Sunlit yellow split lentils dry-roasted and simmered with ginger, served alongside pan-seared turmeric-dusted fish fillets.

    40 min · beginner

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  4. Recipe cover: Bengali Nigella Spiced Fish Cakes In Light Stew

    Recipe 4 · Indian (Bengali)

    Bengali Nigella Spiced Fish Cakes In Light Stew

    Tender poached white fish cakes pan-seared and simmered with potatoes in a light, warming nigella seed broth.

    45 min · intermediate

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  5. Recipe cover: Bengali Spiced Pointed Gourd And Potato Stew

    Recipe 5 · Indian Bengali

    Bengali Spiced Pointed Gourd And Potato Stew

    A beloved classic featuring lightly fried pointed gourds and potatoes simmered with whole cumin seeds, fresh ginger, and tomatoes.

    40 min · beginner

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  6. Recipe cover: Chinioti Slow-Braised Beef Kunna Stew

    Recipe 6 · Pakistani

    Chinioti Slow-Braised Beef Kunna Stew

    A traditional earth-pot inspired stew from Chiniot, featuring tender beef shank braised in a flavorful ghee gravy thickened with a whole wheat flour paste.

    75 min · intermediate

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  7. Recipe cover: Crispy Eggplant And Tofu Agedashi In Dashi Broth

    Recipe 7 · Japanese

    Crispy Eggplant And Tofu Agedashi In Dashi Broth

    Lightly dusted tofu and eggplant fried until crisp, served submerged in a warm, fragrant kombu-bonito savory dashi sauce.

    30 min · beginner

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  8. Recipe cover: Egyptian Garlic Coriander Chicken Molokhia Stew

    Recipe 8 · Egyptian

    Egyptian Garlic Coriander Chicken Molokhia Stew

    A classic Egyptian comforting stew made with tender chicken simmered in rich broth and blended jute leaves, finished with a fragrant garlic and coriander tasha tempering.

    45 min · beginner

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  9. Recipe cover: Ethiopian Berbere Beef Shank Stew With Fenugreek

    Recipe 9 · Ethiopian

    Ethiopian Berbere Beef Shank Stew With Fenugreek

    Rich, slow-simmered beef shank braised in a robust berbere tomato gravy perfumed with toasted fenugreek and garlic.

    75 min · intermediate

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  10. Recipe cover: Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

    Recipe 10 · ethiopian

    Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter

    A comforting earthy dish of split red lentils simmered with tomato berbere garlic and finished with spiced clarified butter.

    40 min · beginner

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  11. Recipe cover: Filipino Beef Caldereta Stew

    Recipe 11 · Filipino

    Filipino Beef Caldereta Stew

    A rich, tomato-based braised beef stew cooked low and slow with tender potatoes, carrots, sweet red peppers, and a touch of creamy peanut butter for ultimate depth.

    80 min · intermediate

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  12. Recipe cover: Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew

    Recipe 12 · Palestinian

    Gazan Spicy Garlic And Dill Red Lentil Stew

    A vibrant Gazan red lentil stew infused with lightly crushed dill seeds, minced hot red pepper, and fragrant garlic.

    35 min · beginner

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  13. Recipe cover: Himalayan Gundruk And Potato Stew

    Recipe 13 · Nepalese

    Himalayan Gundruk And Potato Stew

    A traditional Nepalese winter stew featuring tangy dried fermented leafy greens simmered with potatoes in a spiced tomato broth.

    40 min · beginner

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  14. Recipe cover: Iranian Dried Lime And Yellow Split Pea Beef Stew

    Recipe 14 · Iranian

    Iranian Dried Lime And Yellow Split Pea Beef Stew

    Comforting cubed beef simmered with yellow split peas, warming turmeric, and whole dried limes for a signature citrusy finish.

    65 min · intermediate

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  15. Recipe cover: Korean Soybean Paste Stew With Zucchini And Tofu

    Recipe 15 · Korean inspired

    Korean Soybean Paste Stew With Zucchini And Tofu

    A deeply comforting home-style Korean soup featuring earthy fermented soybean paste, delicate tofu cubes, and soft summer squash.

    35 min · beginner

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