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10 Healthy Soups, Chili and Stews (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Recipes)

We’ve gathered 10 of our best healthy soup instant pot / slow cooker recipes that are easy to make, nutritious, and ultimate time saver! Vegan and Paleo options.

If you ever feel the need to just let the slow cooker or instant pot do most of the work for you, then check out any of these delicious meals below and you’ll never have to worry about dinner! These recipes are great for any season!

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1. Favorite Instant Pot Gumbo {Vegetarian}

Instant pot lentil gumbo in stone bowl with black spoon this for later

This vegetarian instant pot gumbo recipe is quick and easy to make. A wholesome vegan dinner that feeds a crowd. Rich in plant based protein, with the addition lentils, this healthy soup instant pot gumbo recipe is grain free, filling, and nourishing!

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2. Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup {Instant Pot or Stove Top Recipe}

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup is a HEALTHY soup instant pot recipe using holiday leftovers. This easy soup recipe has instructions for cooking in an Instant Pot or on a stove top. Add your leftover ham or turkey, plus any leftover veggies to this rice-based soup for an easy, flavorful, gluten-free lunch or dinner.

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3. Tortilla Chicken Verde Chili (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

2 bowls filled with tortilla chicken verde chili made in an Instant Pot

This flavorful Tortilla Chicken Verde Chili is made easy in the instant pot or stove top! A delicious chicken chili packed with wholesome gluten free ingredients and a crunchy tortilla chip topping! You’ll love this healthier twist on a classic Mexican inspired Chili! No beans required. Slow cooker option too!

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4. Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili {Paleo}

bowl of paleo sweet potato chili made in a crock pot

Crock Pot Paleo Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili! This beanless chipotle chili recipe is healthy but hearty, with an extra kick of spice! Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge! An easy whole30 and paleo friendly chili made in the crock pot so you can be ready to serve with little effort. Instant pot version included!

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5. Paleo Fajita Steak Soup (Instant Pot & Stove Top Option)

mexican steak fajita soup

Fajita Steak Soup is so flavorful and simple to make! This healthy Mexican-inspired healthy soup instant pot recipe combines the flavors of lean beef, peppers, cauliflower rice, onions, and tomatoes. Paleo and whole30 friendly ingredients, light, and quick to make in the instant pot or stove top!

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6. Crock-Pot Chicken with Garlic Sauce and Lentils {Gluten Free}

Simple Garlicky Marinated Crock-Pot Chicken and Lentils! A FLAVORFUL and fresh gluten free crock-pot chicken recipe that’s packed full of fiber, nutrients, and protein. Easy to make in the crock-pot, healthy, and great for ANY time of year. Make it for the family or for weekend meal prep. 

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7. Crock Pot Parsnip Ham Chowder (DF, GF, Paleo, Whole30)

slow cooker vegetable soup with ham

This slow cooker vegetable soup with ham is one of our favorite gluten free soups and a wonderful way to use up leftover holiday ham! Hearty ham chowder with parsnips and sweet potatoes, made easily in a slow cooker. Creamy, comforting, healthy, and flavorful! An easy, dairy free, paleo, gluten free slow cooker soup recipe for the whole family. You’ll love it! Whole 30 option.

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8. Crock Pot West African Peanut Stew

West African peanut stew is a wholesome dairy free and gluten free stew that’s packed with nourishment and warming flavors. This crockpot stew is great over rice and feeds a crowd! Freezer friendly and made with healthy, real food ingredients!

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9. Sausage and Quinoa Stew (Slow Cooker OR Instant Pot)

Overhead view bowls filled with Instant Pot Sausage and Quinoa Stew

This Instant Pot stew is a budget friendly meal, packed with lean protein. It’s a hearty stew to make in your pressure cooker or slow cooker! Full of protein-rich quinoa and ground sausage, this healthy soup instant pot gluten-free dinner is a a budget-friendly, family favorite.

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10. Instant Pot Colombian Chicken Potato Soup {Stove Top Option}

colombian instant pot chicken potato soup! Stove top option. Healthy, paleo friendly, easy, and low calorie. #instantpot #soup #glutenfree

This Colombian Chicken Potato Soup is hands down the best potato soup made easy in the instant pot (electric pressure cooker) or on the stove! It’s light but wholesome and filling. Simple, healthy, nutritious, delicious!

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Hi, y’all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten-Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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