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Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup

Submitted by: Lydia Kroese 
'I adapted the original recipe for this flavorful soup so I could make it in the slow cooker,' writes Lydia Kroese from Minnetonka, Minnesota. 'It's ideal for staff luncheons at the school where I work, since we don't have easy access to a stove or oven.' 

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Creamy Bratwurst Stew

Submitted by: Susan Holmes 
A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. 'I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper,' says Susan Holmes from Germantown, Wisconsin. 'This is so comforting on cold winter evenings.' 

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Southwestern Chicken Soup

Submitted by: Harold Tartar 
'This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds,' writes Harold Tartar of west Palm Beach, Florida. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. 

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Submitted by: Heather Thurmeier 
What a treat to come home from work and have this savory soup ready to eat. It's a nice traditional beef soup with old-fashioned goodness. We pair it with crusty rolls topped with melted mozzarella cheese. -- Heather Thurmeier, Pense, Saskatchewan 

Smoky Bean Stew

Submitted by: Glenda Holmes 
Glenda Holmes of Riley, Kansas gets this satisfying sausage-and-bean stew started in the slow cooker, then spends the afternoon curled up with a good book. 'It's an effortless meal that tastes great,' she relates. 

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Tarragon Mushroom Chicken

Submitted by: Mary Kretschmer 
Round out this saucy seasoned chicken with some rice or pasta, suggests Mary Kretschmer. 'I often make this dish when my children and grandchildren visit,' she pens from Miami, Florida. 'Using the slow cooker leaves me more time to enjoy their company.' 

Slow Cooker Chicken with Leek Soup Mix

Submitted by: ATAUB 
I discovered this recipe by accident when I just threw together some ingredients I had in the house. Everyone loved it! Now it's become a regular. 

Cheddar Chicken Soup

Submitted by: Kathy Scott 
Kathy Scott, Hemingford, Nebraska, adds a few ingredients to condensed cream of chicken soup for this rich creamy concoction. 'It's a wonderful side dish or main course,' she relates. 

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Chicken in Mushroom Sauce

Submitted by: Kathy Gallagher 
'My father thinks a restaurant could make a fortune with this flavorful chicken,' writes Kathy Gallagher from La Crosse, Wisconsin. Bacon and sour cream add richness to a simple sauce that really dresses up everyday chicken. 

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Tender Barbecued Chicken

Submitted by: Jacqueline Blanton 
'I'm a teacher and work most of the day, so slow-cooked meals are a great help,' relates Jacqueline Blanton from Gaffney, South Carolina. One of her family's favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. 
 
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