Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

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    Our 100 Most-Shared Slow Cooker Recipes

    We know slow cooking is every cook’s go-to for an easy and comforting meal. Here’s a round-up of our best slow cooker recipes that were liked, shared and pinned the most by readers like you!

    The Most Addictive Slow-Cooker Recipes You’re Not Making Yet

    For breakfast, dinner, snacks and desserts, these surprising slow-cooker recipes will earn you rave reviews.


    Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

    I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...

    Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

    These ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don't need to pay any attention to them once...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...

    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    This hearty beef soup features a ton of fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish to use up all that...


    Steakhouse Soup

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    Enjoy a steak dinner in a bowl with this super simple, hearty steak soup. Because of the chili powder and...


    Beef Taco Chili

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...

    Turkey Ginger Noodle Soup

    I wanted something comforting yet healthy, and ginger is my favorite spice. This recipe was a must-try for me, and...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...


    Sausage & Chicken Gumbo

    This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

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    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...

    Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

    This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...


    Hearty Baked Potato Soup

    I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

    Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...


    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the...


    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...


    Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup

    I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep...

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    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Veggie Meatball Soup

    It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Italian Shredded Pork Stew

    Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...