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    Slow Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie Stew

    Published: Oct 21, 2020 · Modified: Feb 22, 2021 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    All the great flavours of your favourite vegetable pot pie, with a low calorie, healthier twist! This delicious slow cooker meal is perfect for a busy weeknight meal, or lazy weekend. It’s rich, creamy, velvety, and seriously drool-worthy!

    two bowls of vegetable soup with white dish towel beside them.

    This recipe was originally published in December 2018. It has been updated for content and photos.

    Just like my Instant Pot vegan stew, this dish is hearty, chunky, and incredibly delicious!

    Why you’ll love it

    Okay, I know this isn’t a traditional pot pie, in that there is no, err pie. Feel free to serve with biscuits on the side or on top if you really want the full pot pie experience!

    But, what this vegetable pot pie is:

    • Incredibly easy!
    • Adaptable and versatile. Feel free to add more veggies or some beans or lentils into the mix.
    • Pantry friendly, using veggies that have a long shelf life.
    • Completely fuss free, just add everything to your Crock Pot and let the magic happen.
    • Loved by adults and kids alike. Now we know how hard it can be to please those picky eaters, but this one is a winner every time!
    • Super comforting, hearty and filling.
    • Allergen friendly, gluten free, vegan and soy free! Plus with a simple swap  you can make it nut free too!
    Bowl of soup with potatoes, carrots, corn, peas in bowl that has text spelling dinner.

    This delicious stew with chunky vegetables is the solution to your busy weeknights, making dinner time a breeze.

    Throw everything into your slow cooker and head to work, run your errands or play with your kids. (PS. If you love slow cooker meals, check out my slow cooker baked beans too!)

    Your home will smell incredible and you’ll definitely be salivating as you wait for the magic to happen, but every minute waiting for your vegetable pot pie will be worth it!

    Two bowls of vegetable pot pie stew.

    How to make it

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Gather your ingredients, here’s what you’ll need.

    Ingredients needed to make Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie Stew on marble counter.

    Just chop up all your veggies and add them to your slow cooker in any order, along with the vegetable broth. (photos 1-3)

    Vegetables and broth in slow cooker, before cooking.

    No need to sauté anything first. Just let everything slowly cook together. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

    When your veggie pot pie stew is almost cooked, you will prepare your corn starch and water slurry. Add the cornstarch and water to a small bowl and whisk well to combine. (photos 4-7)

    NOTE: Make sure to use COLD water for making your slurry. By adding this mixture to your pot, it will thicken your broth to a nice, velvety consistency.

    Small bowl of cornstarch and water to make cornstarch slurry.

    Add the slurry to your vegetable pot pie stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking. (photos 8-9)

    Mix well and switch your slow cooker to the high setting, if not already on high. (photo 10)

    Crock pot filled with vegetable soup.

    Once your soup is thickened, turn off your Crock Pot and stir in the milk for a little extra creaminess. (photos 11-12)

    Milk being poured into crock pot of veggie soup.

    Serve with biscuits or enjoy as is.

    To keep this dish a little lower in calories, skip the biscuits. Either way, you will not be disappointed.

    Bowl of vegetable pot pie stew with spoonful being held over the bowl.

    How long does it keep?

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze air tight for up to 3 months.

    Make sure to let the soup completely cool before freezing and leave some room for expansion.

    Expert Tips

    If you do not have corn starch on hand, you may use all purpose flour or brown rice flour. You will need double the amount of flour vs. cornstarch to achieve the same broth thickness.

    Make sure to use COLD water for making your slurry. Hot water will not mix well with the corn starch and you may end up with lumps.

    The soup will thicken more as it cools. BUT, if you prefer a very thick soup, double up on the corn starch slurry.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • To amp up the protein of your vegetable pot pie, you may add canned white kidney beans toward the end of cooking. (My favourite bean to add because of their creaminess, but any beans will do just as well.)
    • Or you may add lentils, but stay away from split red, or the soup may get too thick.
    • If you want to skip the milk but still make this creamy, you can blend up some silken tofu and stir that in at the end. This will again add more protein to your dish.
    • To make this nut free, skip the cashew milk, and use blended tofu or soy milk (if you can do soy), or coconut milk in a carton, not canned.
    • For extra richness, (although this will add some fat too), you may use the canned kind of coconut milk, instead of nut milk or soy. (Use light canned for less fat.)
    • You may sub the potatoes for sweet potatoes, or do a half and half mix, if preferred.

    More Vegan Soup Recipes

    • Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Dill & Sage
    • Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup (with Stove Top Directions)
    • Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
    • Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup
    • Dairy Free Jalapeno Popper Soup
    • Creamy Autumn Soup w/ Squash & Pumpkin
    • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

    If you tried this recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito

    Rosa

    two bowls of vegetable soup with white dish towel beside them.

    Slow Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie Stew

    A lower calorie and lower carb spin on your favourite vegetable pot pie. This stew offers the same great flavours but in a gluten free, slow cooker version.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 223kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
    • 6 carrots peeled & diced
    • 2 lbs yellow potatoes peeled & cubed into half inch pieces
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried sage
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 4 tablespoon water
    • 4 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ½ cup unsweetened cashew milk or milk of choice
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    Instructions

    Slow Cooker Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients except the water, corn starch and milk to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours.
    • Switch the slow cooker to high. Then in a small bowl or jar, combine your water and corn starch and mix well. Add this mixture to your slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes. This will thicken your stew.
    • Turn off your slow cooker, stir in the milk and serve.

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients except the water, corn starch and milk to your pot, and pressure cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside. pour it into the pot.
    • When the timer completes, quick release the steam valve and open the lid once safe to do so. Switch the pot to the sauté function and pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often. Then turn off the pot, stir in the milk and enjoy.

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    Notes

    The corn starch is needed to thicken your broth. If you cannot have corn starch, you may sub for all-purpose flour or brown rice flour at twice the amount. (So  8 tablespoons of flour and water for your slurry.)
    Slow cookers vary greatly, so if you find your veggies are not getting soft enough after cooking several hours on low, switch your appliance to high for the remaining cook time.
    For added protein, add canned white kidney beans or lentils towards the end of cooking. Or you may use blended silken tofu to replace the milk.
    To make this dish even richer (although this will up the fat content), use canned coconut milk (light for less fat) to replace the cashew milk at the end of cooking.
    Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
    You may sub the potatoes for sweet potatoes, or do a half and half mix, if preferred.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10376IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg

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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Sheila

      May 12, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Can I just make this on the high setting for my crockpot?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        May 12, 2022 at 10:09 am

        Yes absolutely. You’ll need around 4-5 hours on high, depending on your appliance. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. RD

      March 26, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked this. I added chick peas instead of whitebeans because thats what I had, I also used ground chia seeds instead of cornstarch. Very good

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 28, 2022 at 9:50 am

        So glad you enjoyed!

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    3. Katie

      February 10, 2022 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was wonderfully tasty, and bonus that it’s healthy and low calorie! I just made it on the stovetop, and if anyone is wondering here was my way: Sauté onions and carrots until onions are translucent (I used a little Pam to keep the calories low, or could just use water), then add the spices, and a couple cloves of fresh garlic in addition to the garlic powder. I realized at this point I was out of sage (BUMMER), so subbed some rosemary and a bay leaf to try to make up for it. Continue to sauté until fragrant(only about 30 seconds to a minute), then add broth and potatoes, bring to boil for about 15 minutes, then add frozen peas & corn, return to boil, add slurry and just when it thickens I added the milk in. So yummy! Would have been better if I had the sage on hand, so I plan on making again soon. I also tossed in some red pepper flakes for a little kick. Thanks for the keeper!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 11, 2022 at 8:16 am

        Thanks so much for sharing your process with us Katie. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cheryl

      January 27, 2022 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      I tried it! It came out great. So easy to do in the crock pot.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 28, 2022 at 9:07 am

        Thanks for sharing Cheryl!

        Reply
    5. Sandra

      January 27, 2022 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      Made this in my slow cooker yesterday and all 5 of us loved it. There were no leftovers!! 😳

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 27, 2022 at 10:39 am

        Fantastic! Thanks for sharing Sandra.

        Reply
    6. Cheryl

      January 26, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I tried it! It was delicious.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 27, 2022 at 8:05 am

        Glad you enjoyed. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Lucia

      January 10, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      This looks and sounds really good. Do you have Instant Pot instructions? I don’t usually remember to prep dinner in the morning and I just love my Instant Pot!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        January 11, 2022 at 8:45 am

        Hi Lucia, Instant Pot instructions are listed in the recipe card below the slow cooker instructions. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Jp

      January 09, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      Does anyone have any idea how many weight watchers this recipe is ? Thought I’d ask. Thanks!

      Reply
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