12 Big-Pot Game-Day Chilis and Stews That Keep Everyone Full Until the Final Whistle

It’s OK if you haven’t really thought about the main you’re going to serve at your Super Bowl Party. The Super Bowl is all about loading up on appetizers, many of them involving cheddar cheese on cream cheese on sour cream. But, if you’re hosting, it’s nice to have a pot of chili on hand for people who, sensibly, want to fill up on something that resembles a more balanced meal, rather than just chips and gooey dip. We have a chili recipe for every kind of eater: the purist Texan,  the vegetarian, the New Mexico pork-over-beef sensualist, the beans-go-in-chili contrarian, and the vegan. We’ve also got some other hearty soup and stew ideas for people who want to think a little outside of the box, including a creamy tortellini soup and a vegan baked potato soup. And if you’re reading this a few hours before people come over for kickoff, check out our pressure cooker recipes that give you long-simmered flavors in just one hour.