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Stews have a hearty texture and mouth watering aroma that brings a cozy ambiance to any table. Plus, these flavor-packed recipes boast at least15 grams of proteinper serving, which can help you stayfeeling full for longer, support muscle growth and promote healthy digestion. Recipes like our Chicken Stew with Turnips and Mushrooms and our Italian Bean Stew are delicious and nourishing options that will feel like a hug in a bowl.

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Chicken Stew with Turnips & Mushrooms

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02of 23Morgh-e Torsh (Chicken Stew with Green Herbs & Citrus)Eric WolfingerThis delicious chicken stew is traditionally made with sour oranges, which are prolific in Iran–if you find them, use the juice of two in place of the citrus called for here. Serve with rice to pair with the flavorful spinach sauce.Read more about this recipe.View Recipe

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Morgh-e Torsh (Chicken Stew with Green Herbs & Citrus)

Eric Wolfinger

Chicken Stew with Green Herbs & Citrus (Morgh-e Torsh)

This delicious chicken stew is traditionally made with sour oranges, which are prolific in Iran–if you find them, use the juice of two in place of the citrus called for here. Serve with rice to pair with the flavorful spinach sauce.Read more about this recipe.

03of 23Sausage, Tomato & White Bean StewThis white bean stew combines cannellini beans and sweet turkey sausage for a filling, flavorful meal. Serve this hearty bean stew for lunch or dinner.View Recipe

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Sausage, Tomato & White Bean Stew

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This white bean stew combines cannellini beans and sweet turkey sausage for a filling, flavorful meal. Serve this hearty bean stew for lunch or dinner.

04of 23Hearty Vegetable Beef StewThe slow cooker makes this veggie-packed beef stew super-easy and extra-savory.View Recipe

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Hearty Vegetable Beef Stew

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The slow cooker makes this veggie-packed beef stew super-easy and extra-savory.

05of 23Coconut-Curry Cod Stew with Sweet Potato & RiceThis hearty coconut curry is warm and comforting, thanks to tender sweet potatoes and a hint of spice. This easy curry recipe can be on the table in less than an hour.View Recipe

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Coconut-Curry Cod Stew with Sweet Potato & Rice

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This hearty coconut curry is warm and comforting, thanks to tender sweet potatoes and a hint of spice. This easy curry recipe can be on the table in less than an hour.

06of 23Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken StewChicken thighs get perfectly tender in just a few hours in the slow cooker. Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.View Recipe

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Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken Stew

Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken Stew

Chicken thighs get perfectly tender in just a few hours in the slow cooker. Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.

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Chorizo & Black Bean Stew with Collards

Jacob Fox

Chorizo & Black Bean Stew with Collards

08of 23Basque Chicken StewStraddling the coastal border between Northern Spain and Southern France, the people of the Basque region have a deep affection for fork-tender chicken stewed in a vibrant tomato-pepper sauce. Briny green olives stuffed with Spain’s pimiento peppers root the dish even further.View Recipe

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Basque Chicken Stew

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Straddling the coastal border between Northern Spain and Southern France, the people of the Basque region have a deep affection for fork-tender chicken stewed in a vibrant tomato-pepper sauce. Briny green olives stuffed with Spain’s pimiento peppers root the dish even further.

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Clean-Out-the-Fridge Vegetable Stew

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10of 23Coconut Salmon & Chickpea StewAli RedmondA nod to the variety of coconut seafood stews prepared throughout the Caribbean, this hearty dish leans on butternut squash for bright color and subtle sweetness. We serve this fragrant stew over brown rice for a complete meal.View Recipe

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Coconut Salmon & Chickpea Stew

Ali Redmond

coconut salmon and chickpea stew

A nod to the variety of coconut seafood stews prepared throughout the Caribbean, this hearty dish leans on butternut squash for bright color and subtle sweetness. We serve this fragrant stew over brown rice for a complete meal.

11of 23Slow-Cooker Lamb & Butternut Squash StewWe call for lamb shoulder because it’s tougher than other cuts and holds up well throughout the long cook time. If you can’t find shoulder, use boneless leg of lamb in this slow-cooker butternut squash stew.View Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Lamb & Butternut Squash Stew

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We call for lamb shoulder because it’s tougher than other cuts and holds up well throughout the long cook time. If you can’t find shoulder, use boneless leg of lamb in this slow-cooker butternut squash stew.

12of 23Fish Stew with Olives, Capers & PotatoesThe olive, caper and tomato-based sauce in this healthy fish stew recipe gives this very traditional Italian dish tons of flavor. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.View Recipe

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Fish Stew with Olives, Capers & Potatoes

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The olive, caper and tomato-based sauce in this healthy fish stew recipe gives this very traditional Italian dish tons of flavor. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

13of 23Chicken & Hominy Stew with GreensHave a healthy weeknight meal with this easy chicken stew recipe. We like the bitter bite of mustard greens in this slightly spicy stew, but any dark leafy green will be delicious. The cabbage on top adds crunch.View Recipe

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Chicken & Hominy Stew with Greens

Chicken & Hominy Stew with Greens

Have a healthy weeknight meal with this easy chicken stew recipe. We like the bitter bite of mustard greens in this slightly spicy stew, but any dark leafy green will be delicious. The cabbage on top adds crunch.

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Shrimp & Fish Stew

Christine Ma

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15of 23Curried Chicken StewShort on time? Consider this slow-cooked chicken stew recipe. Spend just 20 minutes prepping in the morning and you’ll come home to a hearty dish. Serve it over basmati rice or with a slice of crusty bread.View Recipe

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Curried Chicken Stew

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Short on time? Consider this slow-cooked chicken stew recipe. Spend just 20 minutes prepping in the morning and you’ll come home to a hearty dish. Serve it over basmati rice or with a slice of crusty bread.

16of 23Brunswick StewThis classic Southern stew has as many variations as people making it, but historically it features fresh game and smoked meat along with some vegetables. This veggie-loaded version gets great smoky flavor from a smoked turkey drumstick.View Recipe

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Brunswick Stew

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This classic Southern stew has as many variations as people making it, but historically it features fresh game and smoked meat along with some vegetables. This veggie-loaded version gets great smoky flavor from a smoked turkey drumstick.

17of 23Sweet-&-Sour Sicilian Rabbit StewFor this healthy rabbit stew recipe, lean rabbit or chicken thighs are cooked with tons of vegetables and flavorful olives and capers. For the sweet-and-sour flavor, a red-wine vinegar and honey reduction is added at the end. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce.View Recipe

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Sweet-&-Sour Sicilian Rabbit Stew

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For this healthy rabbit stew recipe, lean rabbit or chicken thighs are cooked with tons of vegetables and flavorful olives and capers. For the sweet-and-sour flavor, a red-wine vinegar and honey reduction is added at the end. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce.

18of 23Slow-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

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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.

19of 23Slow-Cooker Sausage, Bean & Cabbage StewThe abundance of springy sausage, soft beans and tender cabbage packed into this slow-cooker recipe means that each bite is loaded with varied texture. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage. Serve with bread and Guinness, if desired.View Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Sausage, Bean & Cabbage Stew

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The abundance of springy sausage, soft beans and tender cabbage packed into this slow-cooker recipe means that each bite is loaded with varied texture. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage. Serve with bread and Guinness, if desired.

20of 23Smoky Chicken Stew with Kale & Pinto BeansDera BurresonChipotle chile powder is made from smoked jalapeño peppers that are dried and ground, giving this stew a hint of smoky flavor.View Recipe

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Smoky Chicken Stew with Kale & Pinto Beans

Dera Burreson

Smoky Pinto Bean & Kale Stew with Chicken

Chipotle chile powder is made from smoked jalapeño peppers that are dried and ground, giving this stew a hint of smoky flavor.

21of 23Pork & Green Chile StewLet your slow cooker work–while you’re at work!–and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles, and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.View Recipe

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Pork & Green Chile Stew

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Let your slow cooker work–while you’re at work!–and come home to a delicious bowl of hearty stew for dinner. Full of potatoes, hominy, green chiles, and chunks of pork sirloin, this filling stew recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare in the morning.

22of 23Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed PotatoesFire-roasted tomatoes add slightly smoky flavor to red lentils. The addition of mashed potatoes gives this an upside-down shepherd’s pie feel.View Recipe

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Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes

Kale & Lentil Stew with Mashed Potatoes

Fire-roasted tomatoes add slightly smoky flavor to red lentils. The addition of mashed potatoes gives this an upside-down shepherd’s pie feel.

23of 23Hunter’s Chicken StewPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanHunter’s chicken is found across Northern Italy, often known as cacciatore, with many variations. This version uses meaty bone-in chicken thighs and is full of onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. It’s also delicious served over egg noodles.View Recipe

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Hunter’s Chicken Stew

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

a recipe photo of the Hunter’s Chicken Stew

Hunter’s chicken is found across Northern Italy, often known as cacciatore, with many variations. This version uses meaty bone-in chicken thighs and is full of onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. It’s also delicious served over egg noodles.

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