Theres nothing better after a long day than returning home to a warm and ready-to-eat meal.
These recipes include ingredients that help support yourgut-healthand healthy digestion like leeks, beans and mushrooms.
This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you could check on theslow cookerafter just a few hours.
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This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.
Comforting spices like oregano and thyme build flavor, while Parmesan provides an irresistibly savory finish.
And the tomato broth takes it to the next level.
Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
When eating, you’ll want to have a toasted baguette at the ready to soak it all up.
Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.
Here, the creaminess of the beans stands in for pasta, and escarole makes it a meal.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
A sprinkle of dried fruit serves as a counterpoint to the warm curry spices.
Serve with brown rice or naan, if desired.
Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread for sopping up the tangy sauce.
You don’t need much pesto hereswirl in just enough to tint the broth and release its fresh-basil scent.
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.
Kielbasa adds protein and a deeply savory note to this dinner in a bowl.
Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sherry
Sherry adds sweetness and flavor to this slow-cooker vegetarian cabbage soup.
Photographer: Brittany Conerly
Potatoes give the soup heft and substance.
Serve with crusty bread.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
Spicy Slow-Cooker Chicken with Lime, Basil & Mint
Busy week coming up?
Bean Medley Chili
Three beans are better than one in this slow cooker chili recipe.
Each pop in adds a distinctive flavor and texture.
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
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