United StatesClassic Beef Chili
Simmer ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and warm spices into a hearty one-pot chili that works well for dinner and planned leftovers.
Comforting One-Pot Recipes for Home Cooks
A pot of soup or a gentle simmering curry makes a home kitchen feel welcoming. These recipes bring the main cooking into one pot; serving rice, bread, or other sides may need an additional pan. Read the full method before starting.
23 recipes to explore
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ItalyHearty Minestrone Soup
This hearty minestrone combines white beans, small pasta, tomatoes, and colorful vegetables in one pot for an easy Italian-style dinner with plenty of flavor.
FranceEasy Ratatouille
Simmer eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes into easy ratatouille, a cozy French-inspired vegetable dinner made in one pot with simple ingredients.
PortugalWeeknight Caldo Verde
Make weeknight caldo verde with potatoes, finely sliced kale, and smoky sausage in a comforting Portuguese-inspired soup that fits an easy dinner routine.
UkraineVegetable Borscht
Simmer beets, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots into vegetable borscht, a colorful Ukrainian-style soup with a bright finish and plenty of cozy flavor.
TurkeyTurkish Red Lentil Soup
Make Turkish red lentil soup with carrots, potato, cumin, and lemon for a smooth, comforting bowl that turns simple pantry ingredients into dinner.
MoroccoVegetable Couscous
Prepare vegetable couscous with chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, and warm spices for an easy Moroccan-inspired dinner using quick-cooking couscous at home.
MoroccoMoroccan Chickpea Tagine
Make Moroccan chickpea tagine with carrots, tomatoes, apricots, and warm spices, a simple tagine-style stew you can simmer in an ordinary covered pot.
EthiopiaEthiopian-Inspired Red Lentils
Simmer red lentils with softened onion, garlic, ginger, and berbere for a warming Ethiopian-inspired dinner with a thick, spoonable texture.
South AfricaSouth Africa Chakalaka
Make a colorful South African vegetable relish with carrots, peppers, tomatoes, curry powder, and beans for a lively barbecue side.
NigeriaNigerian-Inspired Jollof Rice
Cook long-grain rice in a reduced tomato-pepper sauce for Nigerian-inspired jollof with warm spices and tender, separate grains.
JamaicaCoconut Rice and Peas
Cook Jamaican-style rice and peas with coconut milk, kidney beans, thyme, and scallions in one pot for a fragrant side with gentle heat and fluffy grains.
ThailandThai-Inspired Coconut Red Curry
Simmer tofu and colorful vegetables in a Thai-inspired coconut red curry with supermarket curry paste, lime, and basil for an easy one-pot dinner.
IndiaEasy Chana Masala
Make easy chana masala with canned chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices. This simplified Indian-style curry is a practical dinner with rice.
IndiaWeeknight Red Lentil Dal
Simmer weeknight red lentil dal with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Split lentils soften quickly into a comforting Indian-inspired one-pot dinner.
PakistanKeema with Peas
Make Pakistani-style keema with peas using ground beef, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices. This easy skillet dinner pairs with rice or soft flatbread.
PhilippinesFilipino Chicken Adobo
Simmer Filipino chicken adobo with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Boneless thighs make this tangy one-pot dinner easy to serve.
AustraliaCreamy Pumpkin Soup
Blend creamy pumpkin soup with onion, potato, vegetable broth, and a splash of cream. This Australian-style home soup makes an easy, comforting dinner.
FijiFijian-Inspired Coconut Fish Curry
Simmer Fijian-inspired coconut fish curry with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and mild spices. Tender white fish makes a comforting one-pot meal with rice.
JapanJapanese Chicken Curry
Make Japanese chicken curry with potatoes, carrots, onion, and convenient curry roux blocks. This mild, thick stew is a comforting weeknight rice dinner.
JapanEasy Miso Soup
Make a gentle miso soup with tofu, wakame, scallions, and kombu broth for a quick Japanese-style side that comes together in one saucepan.
TunisiaEasy Shakshuka
Simmer tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and warm spices, then cook eggs in the sauce for an easy shakshuka served straight from the skillet.
United StatesHomemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Poach chicken with carrots, celery, and herbs, then add egg noodles for a comforting homemade soup with a clear, savory broth.
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