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A Tex-Mex-inspired soup with chicken, beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Top with cheese and tortilla chips for a satisfying meal.

A comforting beef stew with chunks of beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Slow-cooked for a rich, savory flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Beef simmered with tomatoes, soy sauce, and Asian spices. A savory, slow-cooked dish with unique flavor perfect over rice or noodles.

A French-inspired bean stew with vegetables and herbs. Hearty and satisfying without meat—ideal for plant-based diets and cozy dinners.

Don't skip cooking the onions for the meatballs. This step softens the onions so they more easily add their sweet flavor to the meatball mixture. Best part? This slow-cooker meatball soup only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time.

This slow-cooker chicken noodle soup fits nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to plenty of vegetables, lean chicken breast and whole-wheat pasta. Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.

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.

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.

Potatoes and beans make this tomato-based crock-pot vegetable stew super-hearty. You could also add briefly sautéed chunks of zucchini or fresh corn kernels just before serving, or add another can of cannellini beans for more substance. A dollop of pesto on top is also super-delicious. Adding homemade garlic croutons is an easy way to elevate this healthy dinner.

Skip the roasting in this butternut squash soup recipe and let your slow cooker do the work instead. Just load up all the ingredients into the crock pot, set it and forget it for an easy, healthy dinner or packable lunches.

Shredded meat slow-cooked in a zesty barbecue sauce and served on soft buns. These sandwiches are perfect for feeding a crowd and pair well with slaw or pickles.

Spicy and saucy wings slow-cooked in salsa for a flavor-packed appetizer or game day snack. Tender and tasty with minimal prep needed.

A robust and healthy soup featuring a colorful mix of beans, vegetables, and seasonings. Slow cooking brings out all the earthy flavors for a hearty meal.

Ground beef slow-cooked in a sweet, tangy sauce and served loose on buns. A Midwestern classic that’s simple, messy, and deliciously satisfying.

A creamy, comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vegetables. A Minnesota favorite, ideal for slow cooking on chilly days.