Crockpot Soups And Stews

Navy beans and ham go together like mac n' cheese, gin and tonic, or this recipe and your kitchen. Starting with a bone-in hock adds tremendous savory flavor to the broth.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Meat and potatoes, anyone? This easy beef stew is a one-pot wonder that brings family together for a delicious meal without the hassle.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This slow simmered tortilla soup isn't just delicious, it's also easy to make and forgiving if you want to adjust the ingredient quantities.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Looking for a no-fuss dinner option? This beef stew with dumplings is just the ticket, with everything coming together in one pot for a tasty and filling meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A simple chili recipe made with ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and topped with cheddar cheese.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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Chili night just got an upgrade, courtesy of the firehouse. It's the kind of meal that says, "I'm here to extinguish your hunger."

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A combination of cilantro, ginger and cumin brings plenty of flavor to this soup chock full of beans, carrots, and onion.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A classic French beef bourguignon recipe made simple in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A great meal for a last minute dinner idea, just keep the canned goods on hand. Simply add browned ground beef and you can vary the other ingredients to suit your tastes.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

This hearty slow cooker stew is made with a combination of beef, pork, and chicken.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

An ideal use for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass. Celery and carrots along with the carcass make a savory broth for a sensational soup packed with veggies, cubed turkey, and pasta....

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This hearty and flavorful stew has lots of veggies like squash, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Using a lighter sausage helps keep the calories down without...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

The best stews are simmered all day. This recipe uses a good variety of typical beef stew ingredients to give it a well rounded flavor. Hint: add a little extra thyme and oregano...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon or stock

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Resist the urge to stir this recipe. Let it cook until everything is tender and you'll have the most wonderful soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A hearty, slow cooked, classic Italian soup. White beans are cooked in a tasty tomato-based sauce with cooked pasta added in at the end (so it doesn't get mushy).

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a flavorful Tex-Mex mixture of onions, chili beans, black beans. corn, tomato sauce, beer, green chiles and taco seasoning.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This hearty soup has more than just cabbage and tomatoes. It's also loaded up with green beans, carrots, celery, and onion with some spicy chili sauce for an added kick.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Easiest ever veggie-packed, slow cooked chicken dish! Throw eggplant, tomato, and zucchini along with chicken and pasta sauce in the crockpot and sit back while it does all the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a plain frank...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Lamb, herbs, and a load of veggies like parsnips and potatoes stew together in the crockpot for a savory treat. Best washed down with a pint of Guinness.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

The key to this mushroom and carrot packed Belgian stew is the beer, which adds an element of depth you just can't get with broth or water.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A hearty stew made with mild Italian sausage and Italian vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A classic Cuban dish, made easy thanks to your crockpot. Slow cooked, well-seasoned skirt steak brings some Cuban flair to your kitchen.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A spicy chili made with ground beef, onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, tomatoes with green chiles, and salsa.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The flavors of pork sausage and creamy pumpkin puree marry well in this slow cooked, hearty soup.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This slow-cooker fish stew with tomatoes, coconut milk, and a squeeze of lime juice is simultaneously hearty and refreshing.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

The crockpot is perfect for this stew because oxtails need a long cooking time with low heat to become tender.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Snapper or flounder in a white wine broth with tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini nails the balance between warming, hearty soup and light, veggie-based meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a convenient and hearty soup? This easy minestrone combines chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, veggies, and Italian seasonings in a slow cooker, creating a delicous meal...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

All your favorite pizza flavors are in this wonderful soup. Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, bell pepper and diced tomatoes make this a hearty and tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This crock pot soup mixes ham, potatoes, and black beans in a spiced beef broth for a hearty meal. Perfect with some cool sour cream on top!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

A savory delight! This slow cooked chili isn't just yummy, it's also a prize winner. It uses chicken thighs which stay more tender and moist than white meat chicken.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

There's nothing like a bowl of good chicken soup to hit the spot when you need it. This one's a keeper, cooking chicken from scratch is the key to a savory broth that can warm up...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Leeks with potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-cooked with butter and finished with some evaporated milk for a creamy touch.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Perfect for leftovers, this hearty soup contains turkey broth, cooked turkey, barley, celery, carrots, onion, and seasonings.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Hot, spicy gumbo and rice is a dish that everybody should learn. Packed with sausage, chicken, and okra, a bowl of this gumbo is as filling as it gets.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This cauliflower and cheese soup is so much more than that. Carrots, onion, and celery pureed along with cauliflower create a rich veggie base.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Corn and beans stew with the venison in a tangy tomato sauce for a hearty bowl on a cold day. Garnish with sour cream and scallions for presentation points.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This slow cooked sweet potato lentil stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and veggies. Use vegetable broth to make it vegan-friendly.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This chicken and rice soup is as "set it and forget it" as it gets. Plenty of chopped veggies help make up a savory soup that's a whole meal in a bowl.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This wonderful Mexican-style stew is made with boneless pork ribs are slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, hominy, chili powder, and oregano.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onion, dried thyme, salt, carrots, potatoes, apples, apple cider, beef or venison stew meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

When it comes to Slavic cuisine, Bigos is definitely one of the most iconic and beloved dishes. This slow cooker version follows tradition with cabbage, sauerkraut, and a variety of meats.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Just walk away and let the slow cooker do the work for this bowl of potato corn soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker work its...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with evaporated milk, bay leaf, garlic salt, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This is a serious Cajun stew. Smoked sausage and diced chicken join carrots, celery, and onions in a Cajun-spiked tomato broth that simmers away in the crockpot until...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This beef ranchero is easy to whip up in a crockpot with onion, cheddar cheese, and tomato with green chiles.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with swiss cheese, onions, beef broth, butter, sugar, olive oil, flour, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours