Trying to eat more plant-forward meals? Here are 11 simple vegetarian slow cooker or instant pot soup and stew recipes from an amazing group of food bloggers.

There is nothing like a delicious bowl of soup or stew to warm you up on a chilly day or make your meal a little more satisfying. The three most requested soups in my house are Chicken Noodle, Clam Chowder, and Veggie Chili. While all three are delicious, I think we need some more variety.

So, to get some more plant-forward inspiration into my repertoire and yours, I enlisted the help of my fellow food and nutrition bloggers. Moreover, rather than overwhelm you with 50 recipes, I opted for a reasonable 11.

11 Vegetarian Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes

These recipes are perfect for cozy dinners and great to have on hand for a quick, hot lunch. Best of all, they can all be can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot, so you can set it and forget it.

Hearty Vegetarian Slow Cooker Soups & Stews

Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Stew by Lizzie Streit

Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetable Soup by Jodi Danen

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup with Tofu by Rebecca Clyde (pictured below)

Creamy Butternut Carrot Ginger by Jennifer Hunt

Instant Pot Cream of Cauliflower Soup by Katie Webster

Slow Cooker Chipotle Corn Chowder by Kara Lydon (pictured below)

Veggie Chili

5 Minute Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili For An Easy Dinner Option by Erin Palinski Wade

Slow Cooker Vegan Chili by Melissa Traub

Slow-Cooker Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili by Maria Adams (pictured below)

Curry

Instant Pot Cauliflower Lentil Curry by Champagne Nutrition

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Recipe for Slow Cooker by Nicole Stevens