5 Easy Slow Cooker & Soup Recipes to Warm You Up This Winter

As the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty meal waiting for you at the end of the day. Whether you’re feeding the family or stocking up your freezer, these simple slow cooker and soup recipes are perfect for winter.

Even better? They can all be prepped ahead, stored in our Glass Meal Prep Containers, Silicone Food Pouches, or Silicone Freezer Moulds to save you time, reduce waste, and keep your kitchen running smoothly.

Creamy Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup 

Ingredients:

• • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & diced

  • 1 brown onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 400ml coconut milk

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker or pot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until veggies are soft. Blend until smooth. Store in our Silicone Freezer Moulds and freeze until needed.

Hearty Lentil & Veggie Stew 

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 1 zucchini, diced

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cups veggie stock

  • 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika

Method: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Portion out into Glass Meal Prep Containers for easy weeknight dinners.

Classic Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• • 1 kg pumpkin, peeled & chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tsp curry powder (optional)

  • 3 cups veggie stock

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Slow cook all ingredients for 6 hours. Blend until creamy. Freeze leftovers in our Silicone Food Pouches, or Silicone Freezer Moulds to pop out perfect single portions as needed.

Slow Cooker Chickpea & Spinach Curry 

Ingredients:

• • 2 cans chickpeas, drained

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tbsp curry paste

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 2 cups baby spinach

Method: Cook all ingredients except spinach in the slow cooker on low for 6 hours. Stir in spinach at the end. Store in Glass Meal Prep Containers or Silicone Food Pouches.

Minestrone with a Twist 

Ingredients:

• • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 carrot, diced

  • 1 potato, cubed

  • 1 tin cannellini beans

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup small pasta (add later)

  • 1 tsp oregano, 1 bay leaf

  • 4 cups veggie broth

Method: Combine all ingredients (except pasta) and cook in a slow cooker for 6 hours. Add cooked pasta before serving. Freeze in Silicone Freezer Moulds or store in the fridge for up to 5 days in our Glass Meal Prep Containers.

These slow cooker and soup recipes are your winter weeknight saviours. Pair them with Seed & Sprout’s range of kitchen essentials to reduce waste and save time in the kitchen. Want more ideas?