Nothing seems to more perfect for the cooler weather brought on by the Fall and Winter than a hearty soup, stew, or chili.  Food has the ability to summon memories from decades ago by the mere smell of a familiar dish cooking on the stovetop.   Soups, Stews, and Chilis seem to be the meals instantly conjuring up childhood memories for me and the recipes listed here are some of my favorites.

While the Fall soups, stews, and chilis hold memories from the past, we have stumbled upon some fantastic summer soups as well.  These soups are great as a first course for a summer meal and always seem to create a lot of conversation when we serve them.