Soups & Stews

Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers: The Ultimate Comfort Bowl Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s get real for a second. Is there anything better than that moment you bite into a crispy, golden jalapeño popper? You know the one—the crunch gives way to a creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy center that just makes your eyes light up. It’s pure joy. But let’s be honest, stuffing a million little peppers can be a bit of a project for a weeknight. So, I asked myself that classic Food Meld question: “What if we took all that incredible flavor … Learn more

All the Lasagna Love, None of the Fuss: Meet Your New Favorite Soup Hey there, friend. Let’s talk about those days. You know the ones. It’s chilly outside, the wind is howling, and all you can think about is a big, steaming bowl of something that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. You’re craving the rich, cheesy, soul-satisfying comfort of a classic lasagna… but the thought of carefully layering noodles, sauce, and cheese, then babysitting an oven for an hour? Yeah, hard pass. You want maximum flavor with minimal effort. You want to throw a few things … Learn more

Forget the Takeout Menu: Let’s Make Healthy Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana! Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s have a real talk for a second. You know that moment when you’re craving something deeply comforting, something that feels like a warm hug from the inside out? For me, that’s often a big, steaming bowl of that iconic Italian restaurant soup—you know the one. Zuppa Toscana. It’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s packed with savory sausage and potatoes… and let’s be real, it can also be packed with enough calories to make you want to nap for a week. But what … Learn more

Your New Favorite Comfort Food is Waiting in the Crockpot Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about those days. You know the ones. The wind is howling, your schedule is packed, and the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove, figuring out dinner. But you also want something real. Something that tastes like a warm, flavorful hug in a bowl. That, right there, is the magic of this Savory Crockpot White Chicken Chili. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s your secret weapon for creating something incredibly delicious with almost zero effort. We’re … Learn more

Your New Favorite Bowl of Comfort: Easy Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Let’s talk about one of life’s greatest simple pleasures: that moment you dive into a bowl of soup so good, so ridiculously comforting, that the whole world just melts away. You know the feeling. Now, imagine if that soup tasted exactly like your favorite, juicy, all-American cheeseburger. Yeah, you heard me right. We’re taking everything we love about a classic burger—the savory beef, the melty cheddar, the hint of onion and pickle—and we’re transforming it into a warm, spoonable hug of a meal. … Learn more

Your New Favorite Cozy Night Soup is Here Hey there, friend. Come on in, pull up a stool. You smell that? It’s the kind of smell that wraps you up like your favorite worn-in hoodie—sweet, smoky, and with just the right amount of zesty kick. That, my friends, is the magic of this Mexican Street Corn Soup simmering away in my crockpot. If you’ve ever had elote from a street vendor, you know the deal: that glorious mess of charred corn slathered in creamy, cheesy, limey, spicy goodness. We’re taking that entire unforgettable flavor experience and turning it into the … Learn more

Your New Favorite Comfort Food is Just a Crock Pot Away Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about that moment. You know the one. It’s been a long day, the wind is howling, or maybe you just need a big, warm, culinary hug from the inside out. You need a meal that feels like a reward, something unapologetically delicious that requires minimal effort. You, my friend, need a bowl of my legendary Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup. Now, the name says it all. This soup is famously, infamously addictive. It’s the potluck hero, the family dinner savior, … Learn more

Ditch the Dinner Stress: Your New Favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Stew is Here Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Let’s be real for a second. We’ve all had those days. You know the ones. You’re running on fumes, your to-do list is a mile long, and the dreaded question hits you right at 5 PM: “What’s for dinner?” The last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove for an hour, juggling pots and pans. You want comfort. You want something hearty, wholesome, and honestly, you want it to basically make itself. Well, my friend, you’ve … Learn more

Let’s Get This Cozy Party Started! Hey there, friend! Jackson from Food Meld here. Can you smell that? That crisp, cool air sneaking in through the cracks in the window? That’s the official signal that it’s soup season, and my friends, we are about to win at it. I’m talking about the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. The kind you dream about on a busy day, knowing it’s just sitting there in your crockpot, getting more and more delicious by the minute. Today, we’re making my legendary Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup. … Learn more

Your New Favorite Bowl of Comfort: Easy Ham & Potato Soup Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here. Let’s talk about that moment. You know the one. It’s been a long day, the wind is howling, or maybe you’re just feeling a little off, and your soul is whispering—no, demanding—a specific kind of meal. It’s not asking for fancy. It’s not asking for complicated. It’s asking for a hug in a bowl. It’s asking for something creamy, hearty, and deeply comforting that makes you sigh with contentment after the very first spoonful. Well, pull up a chair, because I’m about … Learn more