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14 Slow Cooker Recipes To Make This Week To Help Reduce Inflammation: Gut-Healthy Chicken Soup, More

October 19, 2025 by Merrell Readman

 
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‘Tis the season for warm, healthy meals to cut through the chilly weather and propel you towards your weight loss goals. If you’ve been feeling bloated and inflamed from your eating this fall, you’re not alone. That’s we’ve rounded up the best anti-inflammatory recipes to give your body a rest this week and banish discomfort.

These easy slow cooker recipes will have you feeling your best—all through fall and into the winter!

1. Golden Soup

This recipe is the perfect cure for when you’re feeling overloaded on Christmas cookies and need a break from the sugar. Packed with veggies and turmeric which is a known anti-inflammatory, golden soup will quickly become a seasonal staple.


Ingredients: Tomatoes, yellow onion, carrots, celery, vegetable broth, turmeric, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, full fat coconut milk

Full recipe: The Natural Nurturer

Broccoli Turmeric Soup

Another turmeric laden recipe, this soup will cut through bloat and nourish you with veggies while still tasting creamy and delicious. The ginger in this recipe is another natural remedy for an upset stomach--your body will thank you!

Ingredients: Broccoli, leeks, butter, turmeric, sesame oil, vegetable broth

Full recipe: Sweet Peas And Saffron

Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

This recipe is a little heartier than those before it, incorporating butternut squash and a thai seasoning to spice up this anti-inflammatory meal. Full of plant-based protein and delicious lentils, it’s the perfect addition to your next meatless Monday. 

Ingredients: Coconut oil, garlic, ginger, yellow onion, carrot, butternut squash, curry powder, turmeric, coconut milk, veggie broth, brown lentils, peanut butter, salt, black pepper, spinach

Full recipe: Ambitious Kitchen

Honey Pork & Apples

Apples are a delicious anti-inflammatory food and the perfect addition to dishes where you’re looking for an unexpected sweet flavoring. This easy and hearty meal will keep you warm and satisfied all winter long--your bloating doesn’t stand a chance.

Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, granny smith apples, honey, cinnamon

Full recipe: Vitality Consultants LLC

Italian Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

This slow cooker meal is perfect for family dinner and will quickly become a weekday staple in your menu. Loaded with protein and delicious seasonings, this quick meal is ideal for beating out inflammation this winter.

Ingredients: Mushrooms, sweet potato, lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, oregano, parsley, basil, sea salt, black pepper, onion power, garlic

Full recipe: Skinny Ms.

Southwest Quinoa Bowls

These flavorful bowls are easy to make and full of delicious ingredients ideal for beating out inflammation and keeping you full and energized. Try it on your next taco night or when you need a change of pace from your typical weekday menu.

Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chile powder, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, water, corn, quinoa, kosher salt, cilantro, cheese, avocado

Full recipe: Eating Well

Pork Carnitas

Another nutrient dense meal loaded with protein and unexpected flavors, pork carnitas are the perfect slow cooker meal for a cold Friday night. 

Ingredients: Coconut sugar, cilantro, oregano, salt, pepper, pork shoulder, orange, lime, onion, garlic, bay leaves

Full recipe: Unbound Wellness 

8. Turmeric Chicken & Potatoes

Ingredients: plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, turmeric, garlic salt, salt, curry powder, ground ginger, garlic, chicken breasts, bell pepper, green beans, baby potatoes, cilantro (optional)

Full Recipe: Sweet Phi

9. Healing Chicken Soup

Ingredients: ghee, coconut oil, water, chicken, yellow onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, oregano, thyme, coconut aminos, cayenne pepper, ginger, parsley

Full Recipe: The Real Food Effect

10. Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients: vegetable oil, ground turkey, low sodium tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans, onion, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice, salt

Full Recipe: All Recipes

11. Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato, And Turmeric Soup

Ingredients: white onion, garlic, coconut oil, turmeric, basil, thyme, pepper, roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth

Full Recipe: Wicked Spatula

12. Turmeric, Lentil, And Farro Soup

Ingredients: olive oil, onion, zucchini, carrots, salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, vegetable broth, farro, red lentils, chopped kale (or spinach), lemon juice

Full Recipe: Life Is But A Dish

13. Chicken Basil Kale Verde Recipe

Ingredients: tomatillos, baby kale, fresh basil leaves, onion, salt, chickpeas, chicken breasts, sour cream (optional)

Full Recipe: Oprah.com

14. Honey Sriracha Chicken

Ingredients: chicken breast, tamari (or coconut aminos or soy sauce), honey, sriracha, garlic, cornstarch (optional)

Full Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds

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