When I think of the ideal cozy weeknight dinner, this is the kind of recipe that I dream about. It’s a one-pot wonder that comes together in under 30 minutes, with barely any chopping. It’s the kind of meal I would make if I were staying in a snowy cabin with friends and wanted to make a dinner with minimum effort. There’s nothing better on a cold day than a soul-soothing soup that tastes like it’s been cooking for hours.

A Halloween night should always start with a hot bowl of chili. I’ve been tinkering with my chili recipe for years and finally landed on thi