Hearty Slow Cooker Soups & Stews

From creamy smashed potato soup to classic beef stew, these bowlfuls of goodness are sure to chase the winter chill away.


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Butternut Squash Soup with Thai Gremolata

A Thai-inspired topping of fresh basil, peanuts, and lime peel add crunch to this creamy slow-cooker soup.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
Tomatillo Chicken Soup

Tomatillos, jalapenos, and lime juice give this slow-cooker chicken soup recipe a Mexican twist.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low ) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo

Always-on-hand ingredients, such as canned tomatoes, black beans, frozen vegetables, and rice, make this lively gumbo easy to throw in the slow cooker anytime.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Easy Cassoulet Soup

This flavorful French classic offers a combination of chicken thighs, turkey sausage, tender beans, and fresh vegetables.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hours (high)
Chicken and White Bean Stew

Bottled Alfredo sauce lends a creamy texture to this hearty stew featuring chicken thighs. Green chile peppers add a touch of heat.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
How to Cook Beans for Soup

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Beef Stew with Butternut Squash

Nutrient-packed butternut squash is a natural in this flavorful Moroccan-inspired stew. Serve with couscous to soak up the rich tomatoey sauce.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins high
Pork Stew with Polenta

Tender chunks of pork with spinach, peppers, and onions slow-simmer in a rich tomato broth. Serve the stew over hot polenta for a delicious (and filling) main dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs on low or 3-1/2 to 4 hours on high
Ancho-Beef Stew

Chunks of pot roast are coated with ancho chile pepper and then slow-simmered with colorful vegetables, corn, and salsa in this meaty stew.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4 to 4-1/2 hours (high)
Curried Lentil Soup

Fresh ginger, curry powder, and a jalapeno pepper add robust flavors to this hearty, meatless soup.

Garbanzo Bean Stew

With lots of yummy veggies and aromatic spices, this robust stew is a vegetarian favorite.

Yield: 4 servings + reserves
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4.5-5 hours (high)
New England Sweet Potato Soup

Maple syrup sweetens this creamy sweet potato soup, while crisp bacon makes a delicious topper.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Loaded Bratwurst Stew

Swiss cheese tops this hearty stew filled with smoked bratwurst, cabbage, potatoes, sweet pepper, and onion.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3-3.5 hours (high)
Lentil-Ham Soup

Packed with vitamin-rich veggies and filling protein, this simple soup recipe feeds up to six people for less than $10.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3.5-4 hours (high)
Asian Turkey and Rice Soup

Fresh mushrooms, bok choy, ginger, and soy sauce combine for an Asian-inspired twist on classic turkey-rice soup.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs low or 3 1/2 to 4 hours high
Teriyaki Beef-Noodle Soup

With rice noodles, plenty of veggies, and strips of beef, this succulent soup makes a satisfying supper.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Stand: 5 mins
French Country Soup

Cannellini beans add creaminess to this classic beef and bean soup.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Stand: 1 hr
Oriental Hot-and-Sour Soup

Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and tofu fill this healthy and delicious Asian-inspired soup.

Yield: 8 side-dish servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 50 mins
German Potato Soup

With just five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this sausage-and-potato soup makes a convenient weeknight supper.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 7 hrs Low or High 2 hours
Sausage and Tortellini Soup

To make this simple soup, add tortellini, smoked sausage, tomatoes, and green beans to canned onion soup.

Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Pork and Edamame Soup

Chunks of tender pork add filling protein to this ginger-spiced, Asian-inspired soup.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Italian Vegetable Soup

With fiber-rich veggies and barley, this soup makes a filling and delicious supper. Pesto adds zippiness to the tomato broth.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

This thick chowder is a good way to lure picky eaters from macaroni and cheese. Serve it with breadsticks for dipping.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
Country Italian Beef

Stir fennel and basil into classic beef stew for an appealing twist.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 hrs on Low or High 4 hours
Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup

A thick and creamy broth is filled with tender chicken, carrot, onion, corn, and celery. Top with crisp bacon.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
Smashed Potato Soup

Potatoes blended with cheddar cheese, cream, and roasted garlic make this chunky soup good to the last spoonful.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
Barley Vegetable Soup

This good and healthful soup is filled with fiber-rich barley and your favorite mixture of veggies.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Stew

A blend of crushed red pepper, tomato paste, red wine, cinnamon, and rosemary flavors this beautiful squash-and-pot-roast stew.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 6 hrs on Low or High-heat 3 hours; plus 1-1/2 hours on high-heat setting-1/2 hours
Slow-Cooked Minestrone

Ground beef or turkey turns this vegetable soup into a satisfying meal. Fresh-grated Parmesan cheese makes the perfect topper.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4 hours (high)
Chicken & Vegetable Bean Soup

With a captivating mix of Great Northern beans, fennel, carrots, and tomatoes all simmered with rosemary, parsley, and garlic, this chicken soup is a notch above the rest.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs 30 mins to 5 hrs 30 mins (low) or 8-1/2 to 10-1/2 hours (high)
Stand: 1 hr
Crock Posole

Turkey or chicken adds filling protein to this hearty Southwestern-inspired soup of hominy, tomatoes, and herbs. Heat up leftovers in the microwave for lunch the next day.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
Chicken Tortilla Soup

Save time when making this soup by buying chicken broth and tomatoes preseasoned with Mexican herbs. Fresh jalapenos add a touch of heat.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
Creamy Tortellini Soup

Pantry-ready white sauce mix and dried tortellini make this satisfying soup extra easy to make; stir in the spinach at the last minute for fresh-from-the-garden flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)
Chicken Edamame Chowder

Make chicken soup a weeknight favorite with this Asian-inspired twist. Serve it with veggie spring rolls.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hrs. (high) Slow Cooker: 3-1/2 or 4 qt.
Hearty Fish Chowder

Thick and chunky, this fish soup is as good as it gets. Make it with halibut or haddock, if you're not a fan of cod.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
Meatball Cassoulet

Navy or cannelloni (white kidney) beans are tasty alternatives to the Great Northerns used in this recipe.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4 to 4-1/2 hours (high)
Country Bean Stew

A trio of meats -- lamb, Italian sausage, and ham -- makes this bean stew extra hearty and satisfying. Serve it with a side of corn bread.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hours (high)
Coq au Vin Stew

Beefy onion soup mix and red wine combine with chicken thighs, mushrooms, and onions for a stew that's luscious and comforting on a cold winter day.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 hrs on low or 2-1/2 hours on high
Mexican Minestrone

Give traditional Italian soup south-of-the-border flavor by stirring in black beans, whole-kernel corn, salsa, and sour cream.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 9 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours (high)
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