4+ Southern stews that are both hearty and full of flavor

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Stew is warm and comforting -- a delicious addition to any chilly day. Serve it up with some fresh warm bread and you have yourself one of the best meals around.
The stews on this list are anything but traditional. These stews have just the right amount of Southern taste and are sure to suit any meal, any day of the week.
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Brunswick stew
Ever been so hungry you could eat a horse? What about a squirrel or even a possum? Well, if you have, you’re in luck, because this traditional Southern stew has all the heartiness required by the mavericks who used to stew any small game unlucky enough to wander across their path -- but it retains none of the gaminess. Get the recipe here.
Shrimp stew
Southern shrimp stew doesn’t just make a perfect Sunday recipe (just spoon it into Tupperware with some rice for an easy meal-prep). It’s a fantastic way to stretch your artistic muscles as well! Get the recipe here.
Hobo stew
This is the recipe that treads the line between “I barely know how to cook” and “incredible memories of summers camping and tailgating.” For me, it’s this -- or hot dog kebabs. The good news is you can make new memories with this dish almost anywhere; it’s so easy and requires so few ingredients and dishes, you can almost always bring it along.
Southern Cajun stew
A real Cajun stew is spicy, rich and made with a whole chicken. But the thing that makes this recipe an old-school Louisiana-style Cajun stew is that it is simple. You just need a chicken, the “holy trinity” (diced bell pepper, onions and celery), broth and seasonings.
Chicken and sausage stew
Southern cooks don’t mess around when it comes to stew. This recipe is a perfect example. It starts with a roux, which is a mixture of fat and flour that is cooked until it turns brown and gives off a nutty aroma. That’s the backbone of the dish’s flavor profile. Meaty chicken and smoky sausage make it thick and satisfying.
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