Whether you’re craving something wholesome, comforting, or just need dinner to take care of itself, this list has you covered. These nourishing slow cooker dinners are built around real-food ingredients, balanced flavor, and simple steps, perfect for busy days when you still want to eat well!

white bowl filled with slow cooker vegetable curry with a striped blue napkin on the side
4.87 stars (50 ratings)

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Slow cooker vegetable curry combines sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, coconut milk, and Indian-style curry powder for an easy dump-and-go, hearty crockpot meal. Makes for the perfect hearty vegetarian and meal that will have you going back for seconds!
Ingredients: chickpeas, sweet potato, cauliflower, onion, vegetable broth, peas, spinach, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, tomato paste, lime juice, and salt
go to recipe
Overhead shot of shredded chicken breast garnished with lemon slices, parsley and yogurt sauce in a slow cooker.
4.83 stars (28 ratings)

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Slow cooker Greek chicken combines just 4 ingredients like lemon, garlic and Greek yogurt to create a fresh, delicious high-protein meal you can use in a number of ways. Stuffed in pita piled with veggies or in a bowl with rice or pita, it's a Greek-inspired slow cooker recipe that you will find yourself making week after week!
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, chicken.
go to recipe
Image of Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
5 stars (35 ratings)

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

A simple drop, stir, cover, and go recipe; Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free) is so easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and packs well for lunch the next day.
Ingredients: quinoa, canned black beans, bell pepper, onion, cumin, garlic powder, mild chili powder, tomato sauce, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilis, lime juice and salt
go to recipe
5 stars (9 ratings)

Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry

Bursting with vibrant vegetables, Slow Cooker Veggie Coconut Curry is easy to pull together and is the perfect dinner, any night of the week.
Ingredients: baby potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, stock, asparagus, peas, coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, lime juice and cilantro.
go to recipe
4.91 stars (11 ratings)

Slow Cooker Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (5-Ingredients!)

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes just got easier because now you can make them in the slow cooker, with just 5 simple ingredients, and without chopping or pre-cooking! Yes, easy recipes like this one are my specialty, so let me show you how easy fresh & filling slow cooker meals can be.
Ingredients: black beans, sweet potatoes, salsa, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
go to recipe

Soups

Overhead shot of a white bowl with pumpkin and sweet potato soup
5 stars (7 ratings)

Easy Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Canned Pumpkin)

Creamy and warming, pumpkin and sweet potato soup is an easy, healthy, vegetarian soup that can be made with canned pumpkin on the stovetop or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, chipotle peppers, vegetable broth, coconut milk or cream, pumpkin pie spice, olive oil, onion, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and salt.
go to recipe
Top down view of a white bowl filled with butternut squash and red pepper soup, with a striped napkin on the side.
4.91 stars (10 ratings)

Butternut & Red Pepper Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)

This easy butternut squash and red pepper soup recipe is so smooth, creamy, and is made with simple ingredients like butternut squash, jarred roasted red pepper, and coconut milk. Plus I've streamlined things by skipping any pre-roasting, so this creamy, dreamy soup comes together in under 30 minutes on the stovetop, or with no pre-browning in the slow cooker.
Ingredients: butternut squash, roasted red peppers, tomato paste, coconut milk (or heavy cream), chicken stock (or vegetable stock), garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt.
go to recipe
Top down view of a white bowl filled with crockpot black bean soup on top of a striped blue napkin.
5 stars (12 ratings)

Simple Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (w/ Canned Beans!)

Super easy and incredibly delicious, this easy black bean soup uses canned black beans; plenty of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion; plus a little kick from chili powder for a simple, filling and hearty soup.
Ingredients: canned black beans, stock, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
go to recipe
white bowl of crockpot lentil soup with fresh herbs and crusty bread on the side
4.93 stars (56 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
go to recipe
Top down view of a white bowl filled with easy spiced carrot and lentil soup with fresh herbs on top.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Easy Carrot and Lentil Soup

Ingredients: red lentils, carrots, diced tomatoes, broth, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, olive oil, red chili flakes (optional), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (optional) and salt.
go to recipe
White bowl filled with slow cooker potato leek soup topped with chives, with cut leeks and a napkin on the side, on top of a white background.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup (No Cream)

Lusciously creamy (with no cream) this simple dump-and-go slow cooker potato leek soup is vegetarian, requires no pre-cooking, and is packed with Yukon gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, and is made creamy with a "secret" ingredient – raw cashews (or coconut milk) for a sustaining, nourishing meal with very little effort.
Ingredients: leeks, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, vegetable stock, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cashews (or cream / coconut milk), butter (traditional or plant-based) and salt.
go to recipe
Chopped ham and split peas with onions and carrot in a black crockpot on white background.
5 stars (16 ratings)

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (w/ Ham)

This comforting and easy slow cooker split pea soup is fast to prep in just 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients like green split peas, vegetables, and ham (or a ham bone); without any pre-cooking required. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: split peas, vegetable broth, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar and salt.
go to recipe
top down view of white bowl of vegetable soup with striped blue napkin
4.99 stars (60 ratings)

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)

This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!) Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, which is a nice time-saver, too! 
Ingredients: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, corn, green beans, stock, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt.
go to recipe
Image of Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup
4.92 stars (25 ratings)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
go to recipe
Image of Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew
5 stars (22 ratings)

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew

A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew is hearty, nourishing and packed with all the good stuff.
Ingredients: butternut squash, quinoa, kale, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, cumin, paprika, and other spices
go to recipe
Minestrone soup with butternut squash, beans, and pasta in a bowl on a blue background.
5 stars (13 ratings)

Winter Minestrone

A delicious, nourishing winter season soup that’s beyond easy to make at home, this vegetarian winter minestrone combines a mixture of flavors and textures, resulting in a cozy and hearty dinner soup you'll love!
Ingredients: Chickpeas, white beans, butternut squash, diced tomatoes, kale, stock, onion, garlic, pasta.
go to recipe
5 stars (24 ratings)

Easy Red Lentil Soup w/ Coconut Milk (Crockpot + Stovetop!)

This easy red lentil soup is an easy one-pot meal you'll want to make again and again. Using dried red lentils, plus simple spices like ginger and turmeric; it comes together with coconut milk for a creamy (without a drop of cream), hearty, and seriously simple vegetarian meal made in the crockpot or stovetop.
Ingredients: red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric and other spices.
go to recipe
Ladle pouring yellow butternut squash soup into a black slow cooker.
5 stars (14 ratings)

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)

Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it. With an extra boost of flavor from carrots and sweet apple, it's blended together with coconut milk, making for an absolutely delightfully simple and creamy soup.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, apples, onion, carrot, turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and other spices.
go to recipe
image of 10-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew
5 stars (1 rating)

Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew

Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Soup is a hearty, vegetarian meal that's easy to make and completely satisfying. Warm, nourishing, and so simple, you'll want to make this soup for dinner tonight!
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, white beans, chickpeas, carrots, diced tomatoes, quinoa, kale, onion, stock.
go to recipe

Slow Cooker Bean Recipes

close up of crockpot vegetarian chili in a white bowl with toppings
4.99 stars (202 ratings)

Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients: black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and other spices
go to recipe
4.89 stars (18 ratings)

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili (w/ Beans)

This Slow Cooker Lentil Chili is made with brown or green lentils, beans, turmeric, simple spices, and is creamy with coconut milk. Reminiscent of Madras lentils, it's hearty, it's filling, and it's oh-so simple to make!
Ingredients: kidney beans, lentils, stock, onion, tomato paste, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric and other spices
go to recipe
Image of Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Cider Chili
5 stars (2 ratings)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Cider Chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Apple Cider Chili is a hearty sweet and savory vegetarian chili, combining a few simple ingredients into a quick, easy, and filling meal.
Ingredients: sweet potato, black beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, onion, stock, apple cider, chili powder, and other spices
go to recipe
Overhead shot of a bowl of sweet potato black bean chili garnished with avocado slices and sliced green onions. You can see a second bowl of chili, a lime wedge, cilantro, and a kitchen towel in the background.
5 stars (36 ratings)

5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili is simple to prepare, totally nourishing, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, salsa, vegetable stock, cumin, smoked paprika and salt
go to recipe
An overhead shot of a slow cooker with an assortment of raw vegetables and a sprig of basil.
4.60 stars (5 ratings)

Slow Cooker Ratatouille (with Fresh Summer Veggies!)

Slow cooker ratatouille is a French stew filled with seasonal, bright, and fresh vegetables cooked together low and slow in a rich garlicky tomato sauce.
Ingredients: eggplant, salt, olive oil, red onion, tomato paste, garlic, white wine, bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, Italian seasoning, black pepper.
go to recipe
Close up of sliced baked sweet potatoes topped with butter in a black slow cooker.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Easiest Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Nearly effortless to prepare, slow cooker sweet potatoes are an easy side dish for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or for the holidays. This is my absolute favorite way to cook whole sweet potatoes, with just one ingredient and three hours!
Ingredients: sweet potatoes.
go to recipe
Overhead shot of a slow cooker with corn with a dab of butter.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Sweet Summer Crock Pot Corn on the Cob

Friends, crock pot corn on the cob is the easiest way to prepare sweet, buttery, and tender corn on the cob all year round, and is especially perfect for warm summer months when you want to keep the kitchen cool and feed a crowd. And, other than cleaning the corn, this recipe is completely hands off, leaving you more time to prepare a main dish or spend time with your friends and family!
Ingredients: corn, olive oil, salt, butter.
go to recipe
top down view of sliced carrots in a black crockpot on white background
5 stars (17 ratings)

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots

Elevate everyday carrots with this incredibly easy and elegantly simple side. Perfect for every day dinners, brunch, and special holiday spreads; these slow cooker carrots make an impressive vegetable side dish and are easy to make with carrots, honey (or maple syrup) and just a touch of butter.
Ingredients: carrots, butter, lemon zest, maple syrup and salt.
go to recipe
close up view of red cabbage on a white plate with fresh green herbs on top
5 stars (7 ratings)

Slow Cooker Red Cabbage

This easy sweet and sour slow cooker red cabbage combines red cabbage, onion, apple, and balsamic vinegar for a simple, flavorful vegetable side dish that goes with everything.
Ingredients: red cabbage, onions, apples, water, vinegar, brown or coconut sugar, butter.
go to recipe
Overhead shot of cooked Brussel sprouts with parmesan in a slow cooker.
4.75 stars (4 ratings)

Easiest Crockpot Brussels Sprouts

These garlicky, cheesy crockpot Brussels sprouts are super easy to prep and make the perfect side dish for everything from weeknight meals to festive holiday gatherings!
Key ingredients: Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese.
go to recipe

Share + Save this Recipe