Slow-Cooker Chilies, Soups, and Stews Recipes

No matter what the weather is outside, slow-cooker chilies, soups, and stews are always in season. We've gathered 19 of our favorite recipes perfect for the entire family to enjoy.

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Chickpea Stew Over Couscous

Tina Rupp

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Slow cooking is a perfect hands-off method for making healthy and economical dried beans. In this light recipe chickpeas pack protein and fiber. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty punch to tie all the flavors together.

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Chicken Stew with Potato Dumplings

James Baigrie

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Pick up fully cooked gnocchi to use as no-prep dumplings.

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Asian Beef Stew

Mark Thomas

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Garnish this Asian-style stew with thin strips of crisp scallions for added zing.

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Cheesy Potato and Leek Chowder

Photographs by Laura Moss

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"When I was a newlywed, one of the first dishes I made in a slow cooker was this scrumptious soup. It's a take on a French classic, so I felt just like Julia Child. It's been in my family's dinner rotation for years. Best of all, it's so easy!" -- Carla Snyder, author of One Pan, Two Plates

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Chicken Mango Curry

Photographs by Laura Moss

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"This not-too-spicy cross between a curry and a stew is even better after a day or two, when the flavors have had a chance to meld further. The mango adds sweetness, and the cashews give it a crunchy boost." -- Matt Kadey, author of Muffin Tin Chef

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Asian Chicken Stew

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With crowd-pleasing ingredients, such as sweet potato and chicken, this stew is a great way to introduce Asian cuisine. Check out the stove-top variation for a last-minute prep solution.

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Veggie Stew with Dumplings

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Dress up this classic vegetable stew with no-fuss cornmeal dumplings.

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Golden Chicken Chili

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This lighter take on chili always hits the spot. Make dinner fun by setting out toppings such as sour cream, chopped tomato, and cilantro for a make-your-own-chili bar.