They’re also packed with delicious flavors that are sure to satisfy with every spoonful.

Chewy hominycorn that has been treated with lime to remove the tough hull and germis integral to the stew.

Look for it in cans in the Latin section of your supermarket.

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Serve the stew with shredded cabbage, radishes, fresh cilantro and sour cream.

Slow-Cooker Vegetable & Chicken Meatball Soup

Don’t skip cooking the onions for the meatballs.

This step softens the onions so they more easily add their sweet flavor to the meatball mixture.

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This slow-cooker meatball soup only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time.

you’ve got the option to add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot.

Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired.

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If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it.

Serve this slow-cooker lentil soup with crackers.

Slow-Cooker Turkey & Kale Minestrone Soup

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Slow-Cooker Lentil, Carrot & Potato Soup