Crock Pot Soup, Chili and Stew Recipes

To give hunger the cold shoulder, all it takes is a little advance planning and your favorite crock pot chili, soup or stew recipes. 

Of course you're looking for tasty recipes that don't keep you in the kitchen for hours. From the moment the alarm clock goes off in the morning until the sun sets in the evening, your typical day is probably packed with work, school and a host of other activities. 

So you likely think there's little time left to prepare wholesome, healthy crock pot meals for the entire family. A crock pot soup recipe could be the answer to your prayers. With just a few minutes preparation in the morning or the night before, you can assemble a healthy crock pot recipie for your family. 

Some of these recipes use less fat, sugar or salt. We have included the nutritional analysis and diabetic exchanges whenever possible.

A Word of Caution: Most of the new crock pots cook much hotter and faster than the older ones. If your crock pot is new and cooks "hot", you should experiment with the cooking times listed.

Easy Crock Pot Chili with Ground Beef - This slow cooker chili is satisfying with ground beef and beans in a seasoned tomato sauce.  For a different twist, serve it in a bowl over your favorite pasta or broken tortilla chips.

Creamy Crock Pot Potato Soup Recipe - This savory low fat crock pot recipe is easy to assemble in the morning, then cook all day.  Cream cheese and a sprinkling of bacon provide richness.

Chunky Pork Chili - Chili lovers can't resist this combination of spicy tomato base, pork and beans. Complete the meal with cheesy corn bread. 

Savory Cheese Soup - This creamy cheese soup is great at parties in your cooker. Let guests serve themselves and choose from fun garnishes such as popcorn, croutons, green onions and bacon bits.

White Chicken Crock Pot Chili - Folks who enjoy a change from traditional tomato-based chilies will enjoy this slow cooker chili. The flavorful blend has tender chunks of chicken, white beans and just enough zip.

Red Bean Vegetarian Crock Pot Soup - The addition of Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this savory crock pot soup. This healthy crock pot recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with vegetable chunks and canned beans.

Ground Beef Stew - Looking for something inexpensive and easy to make? Low fat crock pot recipes like this are a cinch to make. The thick and hearty mixture is chock-full of ground beef, potatoes and baby carrots.

Beef and Black Bean Soup - A healthy crock pot recipe that makes a large batch loaded with ground beef, vegetable chunks,  beans and rice.  

Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup - Love buffalo chicken wings? This easy crockpot recipie has the same zippy flavor. Only five ingredients are needed.

Southwestern Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Soup Recipe - Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give this crock pot chicken soup recipe its punch.  Serve bowls of it with crunchy tortilla strips that bake in no time. 

Totally Veggie Soup - This vegetarian recipe produces a nice, light dinner for a night you might not be up to cooking or eating a hearty meal.