Favorite Hearty Soups, Stews and Crock Pot Recipes

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The cold weather and message board post (If I broke into your house, held your cat at gunpoint and demanded your best crock pot recipe, what would it be?) inspired me to buy a crock pot and start this list. Here 's my round-up of tasty, yet healthy and 'skinny' crock pot recipes.

Turkey Albondigas Soup

Food Network invites you to try this Turkey Albondigas Soup recipe.

Had this for the first time the other day and want to make my own - so yummy, filling and not to fatty.

Slow Cooker Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

No need to slave over the stove to prepare a delicious jambalaya! Toss the chicken, sausage, shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker, and forget about it until dinner time.

Made this over the weekend and it was delish, tasty and easy.

Slow Cooked Chicken Taco Meat

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This healthy rendition by popular blogger The Fitnessista looks absolutely delicious.

How to Slow Cook Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

Experience the fall-off-the-bone goodness of baby back ribs from a slow cooker with the tips below.

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I've been on the hunt for a good slow cooked rib recipe.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

There are very few foods that feed a large crowd with little effort. Tacos may be the simplest option for feeding a lot of people, and today we are bringing you one of our favorite taco stuffings: Barbacoa beef, tender and full rich, complex flavors....

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Mmm, this one's spicy and delicious like Chipotle's babacoa

Glenn Smith: You're bringing leftovers in to the office tomorrow, i hope?

Mindy Douglas: My husband would love this.

Quick and Easy Crockpot Roasted Chicken

I usually buy Rotisserie chickens for quick meals, but once I learned of this recipe from the Slow Cooker recipe book, I was hooked. Not only does it save

Can you get the chicken this crispy and golden with a crock pot?? I must find out.

Slow Cooked Bacon Cheese Potatoes

Bacon Cheese Potatoes (Slow Cooked) Print Prep Time: 10 mins Cooke Time: 10 hours Total Time: 10 hours 10 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/4 pound bacon, diced 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 pound cheddar

I want this in my belly.

Related Article: Lesser Known Tips for Crock Pot Cooking

Do you love crock pot cooking? The flavors that are created with a crock pot truly are amazing, and as many of us already know, as the food slowly cooks over a number of hours, the flavors are release

Invaluable tips for us noobs!

My sister's version of Zuppa Toscana

This is always a family favorite. I personally think this is better than the zuppa at Olive Garden; it's heartier!

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If you like Olive Garden's zuppa, you'll just love this!

Larissa: This sounds yummy, but I think your site is down??

NatashasKitchen.com: There was a server issue with our webhost last night. It's fixed now! :) Thanks Larissa! Hope you love the soup as much as we do!

Alton Brown's Overnight Oatmeal

Here is an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast before facing the elements for a day of winter sports. You can assemble it in the slow cooker.

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Make a batch one day and then reheat it for later breakfasts at work during the week - genius!

Kristl Story: Great idea to use the crock pot for breakfast!

Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon

I've been making this for years and years. It's one of those never fail to please recipes. The recipe originally came from the little book of recipes that came with my first crock pot. I often buy and use beef that is already cubed to save a...

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One of my favorite French comfort foods, I think I'll finally acquire a crock pot just to make this recipe.

Fawnda Camarillo: This looks nom.

Fennel and Tomato Soup

Fennel and tomato pair nicely for an Italian-style tomato soup. Save fennel fronds to use as a garnish. This soup freezes well, so you may want to double the recipe to save half for later.

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A yummy, hearty, low-fat tomato soup with an extra spicy kick.

NikkiRoxx: I just made this recipe this week. I'm in love! Soooo good! I did add some fresh basil to it.

Larissa: That's so awesome Nikki, glad it turned out great. I'll make it this weekend, too :)

Slow Cooker Korean Grass Fed Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Korean Grass Fed Short Ribs I recently bought Slow Cooker Revolution from the editors at America’s Test Kitchen and I keep it on my nightstand so I can peruse it for tips and good recipes...

I love korean short ribs, this recipes sounds delicious and healthy.

How to Make Yogurt in a Crockpot

Instructions and photos on how to make really good yogurt using your crockpot!

Another great use for my crock pot - can't wait to try this one out. I've been thinking about buying a yogurt maker, but hesitant to buy yet another kitchen gadget.

Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce

Delicious Low Fat Healthy Recipes From My Family To Yours. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Points.

Making this one tonight, how good does this sound??

Drip Beef, Two Ways

Drip Beef. To me, the name means Scumptious. Hearty. Drip Beef. To me, the name means Crowd pleasing. Yummy. Drip Beef...

A yummy recipe you can make the day before, then pop it in the fridge overnight.

Crock Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos

Super Easy crock pot recipe...just throw in a few ingredients and forget about it! Let everyone make their own taco at your Super Bowl party.

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These are great for a Super Bowl Party, Tailgate Party or Fiesta!

The Classic Crockpot Dish: Marvelous Meatballs!

Every Superbowl Party needs a Crockpot dish, it's just the rule. Go with these meatballs, they are a for sure crowd pleaser.

Tortilla Soup

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Light, spicy and full of flavor, this Mexican favorite is a great way to start off a dinner party, especially on cold winter weeknights. Your family and guests will all appreciate the layers of flavor and hints of spice in this dish!

Claudia: This looks great!

Cochinita Pibil, The Easy Way

Traditional recipe from the Yucatan. Full of flavor and perfect for entertaining or any night of the week.

Suggested by Spicie Foodie:

Though it wasn't made in a crock pot, this is a perfect crock pot recipe. I've been wanting one so bad and this is the recipe I would break it in with :)

Larissa: One of my favorite dishes, thanks for adding!!!!

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Quickie Tom Yum Soup Recipe

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A quick & super simple soup. Tom Yum is a thai hot and sour soup, as well as being spicy. I don't really like cooking Tom Yum from scratch because its a very common dish, and whenever one gets the craving for Tom Yum, they want it here and now,...

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Krista added:

 Artisan bread in five minutes? I wonder if you feel like trying this and bringing it to work?

Crock Pot Bread Baking (Fast Bread in a Slow Cooker)

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Krista added:

 This healthy rendition by popular blogger The Fitnessista looks absolutely delicious.

Slow Cooked Chicken Taco Meat

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 If you like Olive Garden's zuppa, you'll just love this!

My sister's version of Zuppa Toscana

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This is always a family favorite. I personally think this is better than the zuppa at Olive Garden; it's heartier!

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NatashasKitchen.com added:

 CAUTION: If you have no self control when it comes to shrimp and creamy soups... well, consider yourself warned. My cousin (who is a genius in the kitchen) sent me this recipe. It's, well, good. Really Good. Really Really Good! I need a bigger vocabulary!

Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup with SHRIMP!

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Oh my gosh!! That's all I'm sayin' here.

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Darya Mead added:

 Inexpensive, healthy and kids love it. It's a recession buster meal with nice bread, cheese and a good bottle of red.

Hearty Lentil Soup

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Spicie Foodie added:

 Though it wasn't made in a crock pot, this is a perfect crock pot recipe. I've been wanting one so bad and this is the recipe I would break it in with :)

Cochinita Pibil, The Easy Way

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Traditional recipe from the Yucatan. Full of flavor and perfect for entertaining or any night of the week.

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Krista added:

 I realize this isn't a soup or stew, but it DOES require a crockpot. Can you say YUM!?

Crockpot Grinders

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This is the perfect meal to fix then go Christmas shopping, errand running, or galavanting- it will be ready when you are!

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Melissa Guitron added:

 Easy healthy dinner without having to spend all night in the kitchen. Serve it with avacado and salsa with or without tortillas, I promise your whole family will love it!

Paleo Pork Chile Verde

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Eden Godsoe added:

 This seems like an easy yet tasty crock pot recipe from Lindsay Weiss and posted on BabyCenter.

Crock Pot Thai Noodle Soup

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This is a dump-everything-in-the-crock-and-go recipe, which is my favorite kind. No precooking. No dirtying extra of dishes. Dump. Stir. Turn it on.

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Claudia added:

 I just came across this and now I want for lunch. This is a great looking meal.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

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"This soup is awesome. This soup is easy, I mean seriously throw it in a slow cooker and then go about your day. I am really short on slow-cooker recipes, so to find a slow cooker and a soup recipe in one shot was awesome"

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Genevieve Charet added:

 These vegetarian baked beans will take care of themselves in the slow cooker while you do more important things, like put tiny, whimsical umbrellas in fearfully strong drinks.

Crockpot Vegetarian Baked Beans, or, Fill Out Your Census Form if You Want Decent Beans

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Genevieve Charet added:

 Just pile everything into the slow cooker and turn it on. And zap! Just like that I BLEW YOUR MINDS.

Slow Cooker “Get-Outta-Gym” Minestrone Soup

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Genevieve Charet added:

 Sick of high-maintenance, burnt granola from the oven? Slow cooker to the rescue, fly honeys!

Slow-Cooker Granola A Jillion Different Ways...

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Amanda Lacoff added:

 Put one or two pork tenderloins (or a pork shoulder/butt/roast, if you prefer) in your slow cooker (you can brown first if you want), and cover with a couple of bottles of your favorite salsa verde. Cook on low for six to eight hours, until falling apart. Shred and serve with taco fixings. Could not be easier.

Pork in Salsa Verde

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Cara Weber Lyons added:

 No need to stand over the stove and stir - the slow cooker makes superbly creamy and decadent risotto!

Slow Cooker Shrimp and Artichoke Barley Risotto

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A hearty, creamy risotto made of barley with shrimp and artichokes.

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 1 package (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix 2 pounds beef for stew Combine soup, sour cream, water and soup mix in slow cooker. Add beef; stir until well coated. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours or on LOW 6 hours.

Easy Beef Stroganoff

3 cans (10 ¾ oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream ½ cup water

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 2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Easy Beef Stew

1 ½ to 2 pounds beef for stew 4 medium potatoes, cubed 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces or 4 cups baby carrots 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges

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 2 cups cooked macaroni Crumble ground beef into slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except macaroni to slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 4 hours. Stir in cooked macaroni. Cover; cook on LOW 1 hour.

Hearty Chili Mac

1 pound lean ground beef 1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp dried oregano leaves ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp black pepper

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Emilie Yount added:

 You don't need a bread-maker or even an oven to make delicious banana bread! This is our top-rated Banana Bread recipe.

Crockpot Banana Bread

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Money Crashers added:

 This is a list of some of the most delicious and exciting crock pot recipes, that are also easy to make. What better combination than that!

Easy Crock Pot Recipes

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Kent Whitaker added:

 These recipe from my article use easy to find ingredients and require little or no cooking skill! Perfect for someone needing a homemade meal that's full of flavor with the ease of crock pot cooking!

Four Easy Crock Pot Meals!

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Here are four easy recipes for the crock pot or the stove top from Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker. Feel free to add your own twist to the dish with some of your favorite spices!

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silverriverjewelry added:

 This is super easy to make, tastes great and is very hearty after a long day at work!

Roast

This is a super easy, super tasty recipe for roast in the crock pot 1 roast, your choice of cut 1 can golden mushroom soup 2 cans of water (using the soup can. If you want thicker gravy, use 1 1/2 cans instead) 1 package of lipton onion soup mix You...

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Celebrations.com added:

 Put a Mexican twist on your next bowl of chili for a spicy slow cooked meal. Everyone has a go-to chili recipe and they all have something unique to offer. For me, my chili bursts with green chilies giving it a smoky heat that suits every palate.

Green Chili Slow Cooker

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 Light, spicy and full of flavor, this Mexican favorite is a great way to start off a dinner party, especially on cold winter weeknights. Your family and guests will all appreciate the layers of flavor and hints of spice in this dish!

Tortilla Soup

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 ½ tsp Dry Mustard ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups tomato juice Layer all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve in a bowl with a generous scoop of white cooked rice.

Chicken Sausage Gumbo

1 green pepper 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 10oz package frozen sliced okra 1 tsp Thyme 1 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Garlic Powder

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Krista added:

 Reading this made my mouth water!

Slow Baked Mac & Cheese in a Crock Pot

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Decadent recipes, cooking and baking tips and tricks.

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Kristl Story added:

 My definition of a great crock pot recipe is one that require nothing more than throwing the ingredients in a pot - Red Beans & Rice is really that easy!

Crock Pot Red Beans & Rice

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Eden Godsoe added:

 I am not big on cooking but do love Trade Joe's and anything that can be cooked in 2-3 minutes.

Butternut Squash Soup

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Granted, you can buy good boxed butternut squash soup ready-made at Trader Joe's, but it's almost as easy to make your own. This recipe requires about 2-3 minutes of active working time and can be tailored.

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GardenKitchenHome added:

 Absolutely delish, and super easy to make!

Lemon herb chicken in the Crock Pot

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