Thanks to the slow cooker there is minimal prep or clean up.
Pair it with a salad and toasted whole-grain bread for an easy, healthy dinner.
Depending on brand, berbere spice blend can be rather spicy.

For a less spicy stew, start with 3 tablespoons spice blend rather than 5.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This hearty jambalaya is bursting with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, and shrimp.

For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table.
Recipe adapted from Slow Cook Modern.
If you’re free to’t find raw chorizo, Italian sausage or merguez makes a fine substitute.

Although it’s technically an English soup, its origins are decidedly Indian.
(The name loosely means “pepper water” in the Tamil language of Southern India.)
The sweetness of apple and coconut milk counterbalances the garlic, ginger, curry and cayenne.

This slow-cooker recipe is simple to prepare, serves six, and is a great alternative to canned soup!
Spicy White Chili
Top this spicy chili with hot sauce if you love the heat.
This saucy dish is a natural served over whole-wheat egg noodles.

Or, for something different, try prepared potato gnocchi or spaetzle.
The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup.
It gets its creaminess from a blend of low-fat milk and silken-style tofu.












