18 Hot And Delicious Slow Cooker Stews

    Cook dinner and hide under blankets at the same time. Literally.

    1. Chicken Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Yogurt:

    2. Thai Chicken Soup with Peas and Red Peppers:

    Thank you, red curry paste, for making these dreary winter months bearable. Here's the recipe.

    3. Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Soup:

    4. Chicken Chipotle Chili with Cauliflower:

    5. Root Vegetable Stew with Sage and Kale:

    An easy way to eat up all those wintery root veggies. Here's the recipe.

    6. Homemade Chana Masala:

    7. Chicken Enchilada Soup with Fire-Roasted Corn:

    Chicken Thighs + 5 cans of delicious things + Spices + Chicken Broth = Perfection. To keep it lighter, skip the cheese topping. Get the recipe here.

    8. Miso Vegetable Soup with Zucchini Noodles and Ginger:

    9. Mexican Quinoa with Butternut Squash:

    Remember to rinse your quinoa before tossing it in your slow cooker, so it doesn't taste bitter or soapy. Get the recipe here.

    10. Chicken Chili Verde:

    11. White Bean and Herb Stew with Leafy Greens:

    This recipe makes 10 to 12 servings — perfect for freezing in individual portions for weekday lunches. Get the recipe here.

    12. Vegetable Beef Stew with Pumpkin Purée:

    13. Asparagus, Spinach and Potato Soup with Croutons and Eggs:

    If you don't have an immersion blender you can use a regular blender, but it will take more time and be messier. Here's the recipe.

    14. Ham and Kale Stew with Navy Beans:

    15. Pork Posole with Garlic and Jalapeños:

    Hominy, hominy! Get the recipe here.

    16. Coconut Curry with Cashews, Red Peppers, and Potatoes:

    17. Bean and Sausage stew with Potatoes and Carrots:

    Look for a lower fat kielbasa to keep it a little lighter. Here's the recipe.

    18. Whole Wheat Chicken Noodle Soup with Thyme and Rosemary: