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There’s nothing better after a long day than returning home to a warm and ready-to-eat meal. These recipes include ingredients that help support yourgut-healthand healthy digestion like leeks, beans and mushrooms. Comforting recipes like our Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil Soup with Vegetables and our Slow-Cooker Kale & White Bean Stew are nourishing options that celebrate convenience, flavor and health.
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
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02of 18Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil Soup with VegetablesSpices often used in Moroccan cuisine like turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper give this soup complexity and deep flavor. Make it a day ahead, if you can, to give the spices time to mingle and develop. This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil Soup with Vegetables
Spices often used in Moroccan cuisine like turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper give this soup complexity and deep flavor. Make it a day ahead, if you can, to give the spices time to mingle and develop. This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.
03of 18Slow-Cooker Kale & White Bean StewAli RedmondWarm up to a hearty bowl of soup made with winter vegetables and protein-rich white beans. Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Kale & White Bean Stew
Ali Redmond
Warm up to a hearty bowl of soup made with winter vegetables and protein-rich white beans. Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.
04of 18Slow-Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken StewThe chicken, sweet potato and chickpeas all contribute to the nice textured bite of this slow-cooker stew. And the tomato broth takes it to the next level. When eating, you’ll want to have a toasted baguette at the ready to soak it all up.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew
The chicken, sweet potato and chickpeas all contribute to the nice textured bite of this slow-cooker stew. And the tomato broth takes it to the next level. When eating, you’ll want to have a toasted baguette at the ready to soak it all up.
05of 18Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato SoupPuréeing some of the lentil-vegetable mixture, and then combining it with the remaining vegetables and lentils gives the soup a texture that satisfies those who love a creamy soup and those who prefer it chunky. Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato Soup
Puréeing some of the lentil-vegetable mixture, and then combining it with the remaining vegetables and lentils gives the soup a texture that satisfies those who love a creamy soup and those who prefer it chunky. Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.
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Cacio e Pepe White Beans & Escarole
Photographer: Brittany Conerly
07of 18Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Garlicky CroutonsFans of split pea soup will go crazy for bowls of this version that requires almost no hands-on time. If you sop up every last drop of this slow-cooker split pea soup, fantastic; if you have leftovers, even better–it might just be tastier the next day once the flavors have melded. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Garlicky Croutons
Fans of split pea soup will go crazy for bowls of this version that requires almost no hands-on time. If you sop up every last drop of this slow-cooker split pea soup, fantastic; if you have leftovers, even better–it might just be tastier the next day once the flavors have melded. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
08of 18Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato & Cauliflower with Coconut & CashewsPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyTopped with toothsome coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Curried Sweet Potato & Cauliflower with Coconut & Cashews
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Topped with toothsome coconut chips and roasted cashews, this vegetarian curry is rich and satisfying. A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices. Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.
09of 18Slow-Cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Delicata Squash & SpinachPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThis cozy, hearty slow-cooker dinner features tender gnocchi and veggies in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. The dusting of flour in the gnocchi packaging helps thicken the broth over the long, gentle cooking time—and a swirl of cream finishes the dish. Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread for sopping up the tangy sauce.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Delicata Squash & Spinach
This cozy, hearty slow-cooker dinner features tender gnocchi and veggies in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. The dusting of flour in the gnocchi packaging helps thicken the broth over the long, gentle cooking time—and a swirl of cream finishes the dish. Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread for sopping up the tangy sauce.
10of 18Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone with Fennel & ParmesanPhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyA strip of Parmesan rind in the broth gives this minestrone soup a deep, layered flavor, and fresh fennel adds a bright anise note. You don’t need much pesto here—swirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Green Minestrone with Fennel & Parmesan
A strip of Parmesan rind in the broth gives this minestrone soup a deep, layered flavor, and fresh fennel adds a bright anise note. You don’t need much pesto here—swirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent. If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
11of 18Lentil & Root Veggie SoupFrench green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Save the rinds from used-up blocks of Parmesan in a resealable plastic bag or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.View Recipe
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Lentil & Root Veggie Soup
French green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Save the rinds from used-up blocks of Parmesan in a resealable plastic bag or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.
12of 18Load-&-Go Slow-Cooker Soup with Mushrooms & KielbasaPhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisThe aromatic trio of garlic, cumin and thyme harmonize in this hearty soup that comes together quickly before the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Kielbasa adds protein and a deeply savory note to this dinner in a bowl.View Recipe
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Load-&-Go Slow-Cooker Soup with Mushrooms & Kielbasa
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
The aromatic trio of garlic, cumin and thyme harmonize in this hearty soup that comes together quickly before the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Kielbasa adds protein and a deeply savory note to this dinner in a bowl.
13of 18Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom ChiliBlack beans, earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatillos combine with a variety of spices and smoky chipotles to create a fantastic full-flavored chili. It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when the end of your day is rushed.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili
Black beans, earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatillos combine with a variety of spices and smoky chipotles to create a fantastic full-flavored chili. It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when the end of your day is rushed.
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Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sherry
Victor Protasio
15of 18Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
16of 18Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil Soup with VegetablesSpices often used in Moroccan cuisine like turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper give this soup complexity and deep flavor. Make it a day ahead, if you can, to give the spices time to mingle and develop. This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.View Recipe
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17of 18Spicy Slow-Cooker Chicken with Lime, Basil & MintBusy week coming up? Cook up these easy poached chicken breasts infused with flavor from fish sauce, Thai chiles and lime zest in your slow cooker on Sunday. Then enjoy the leftover chicken three different ways over the days to come—ladled with the broth over rice noodles, layered with vegetables on a sandwich and mixed with mayo to make a creamy chicken salad.View Recipe
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Spicy Slow-Cooker Chicken with Lime, Basil & Mint
Busy week coming up? Cook up these easy poached chicken breasts infused with flavor from fish sauce, Thai chiles and lime zest in your slow cooker on Sunday. Then enjoy the leftover chicken three different ways over the days to come—ladled with the broth over rice noodles, layered with vegetables on a sandwich and mixed with mayo to make a creamy chicken salad.
18of 18Bean Medley ChiliThree beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe. Each type adds a distinctive flavor and texture.View Recipe
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Bean Medley Chili
Three beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe. Each type adds a distinctive flavor and texture.
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