We all know her as the baking expert, but Anna Olson certainly knows a thing or two when it comes to warm, comforting meals. From her many episodes of Fresh and her new food series, Inspired, take a look at Anna’s most delicious soup and stew recipes.
![Cabbage Roll Stew](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cabbage_Roll_Stew_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Cabbage Roll Stew
This recipe incorporates all the delicious flavours and key components of traditional cabbage rolls, without the extra work of rolling and filling the leaves.
![Anna Olson's Poule au Pot](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Anna_Olson_s_Poule_au_Pot_002.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Anna Olson's Poule au Pot
In English, this classic French dish translates to boiled chicken, but it’s so much more than that; as the chicken cooks —soaked in water and wine— the addition of veggies gives this hearty soup a blue-ribbon status.
![Canadian Minestrone](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Canadian_Minestrone_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Canadian Minestrone
Veggie-filled minestrone soup gets a dose of Canadian flavour by adding maple syrup to the broth and topping each bowl with crispy strips of peameal bacon.
![Slow Cooker Chili Baked Beans](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Slow_Cooker_Chili_Baked_Beans_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Slow Cooker Chili Baked Beans
Make a big batch of this spicy pork and beans dish to serve for dinner and freeze the rest for another time-crunched weeknight.
![Chicken, White Bean & Corn Chili](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Chicken__White_Bean_and_Corn_Chili_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Chicken, White Bean and Corn Chili
Anna Olson masters a hearty chili with this mouthwatering slow cooker recipe that combines chicken, white kidney beans, fresh corn, jalapeno peppers and last but not least, beer.
![Seafood Gumbo](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Anna_Olson_s_Seafood_Gumbo_001-1.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Seafood Gumbo
Nothing says New Orleans more than a steaming bowl of rich, spicy gumbo. In NOLA, gumbo is a source of culinary pride, with chefs and home cooks swearing by their time-tested recipes. The secret to a great gumbo is the roux, the thickening base made from slowly pan-frying a mixture of butter and flour over a low heat so as not to burn it. The longer you cook it, the darker and richer the roux becomes, developing a delicious nutty flavour.
Try this recipe for Anna Olsen’s Seafood Gumbo
![Vietnamese Beef Pho](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Vietnamese_Beef_Pho_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Vietnamese Beef Pho
Nothing warms you from the inside out better than a steaming bowl of pho. Filled with thin slices of tender beef and hearty rice noodles, you’ll love making (and slurping) this fragrant soup at home.
![Curried Lentil Soup with Spicy Cauliflower](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Curried_Lentil_Soup_with_Spicy_Cauliflower_002.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Curried Lentil Soup With Spicy Cauliflower
This soup definitely fulfills its goal on the aromatic spectrum. The cauliflower still has crunch to it, so it makes a contrasting garnish in texture and taste to this comforting soup. If you’re looking for more ways to prepare the popular nightshade veggie, here are some creative cauliflower recipes.
![Orange Chicken Tagine](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Orange_Chicken_Tagine_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Orange Chicken Tagine
This complete-meal stew won’t leave you feeling too full. The trick to this tagine is its layering of spices and sweetness, making it taste indulgent while remaining a wholesome weekday option that’s sophisticated enough for entertaining.
![Cream of Celery with Blue Cheese](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cream_of_Celery_with_Blue_Cheese_001.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Cream of Celery With Blue Cheese
Celery isn’t just meant for a veggie platter. This simple and tasty soup lets this underrated veggie shine.