Slow Cooker Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Stew: A Hearty One-Pot Wonder

There’s something about the smell of roasted red peppers and garlic simmering in the slow cooker that just feels like coming home after a long week. I’ve been making this creamy white bean stew for years, mostly because it’s forgiving, comforting, and always leaves the fridge cleaner than it found it. When the peppers are blistered and sweet, and the beans melt into a silky broth, it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to pull out all your favorite bread and let the leftovers linger. This one’s my go-to when I need something that feels nourishing without demanding all day in the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Stew

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 219

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Aromatics and Base

• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large onion finely diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Main Ingredients

• 1 can roasted red peppers drained and chopped, about 14 ounces
• 2 cups canned white beans rinsed and drained, such as cannellini
• 1 can vegetable broth about 14.5 ounces
• 1 cup coconut milk full-fat, for creaminess
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast for a subtle savory depth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Method

 

Combine and Simmer

1. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, roasted red peppers, white beans, vegetable broth, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the slow cooker.
2. Stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the stew has warmed through and the flavors have melded together.

Notes

Stir in the fresh basil right at the end so it keeps its bright color and flavor. If you want it thicker, mash a handful of the beans against the side of the pot with a potato masher instead of blending — it keeps the texture rustic and comforting.

Food Safety Note: Always use a food thermometer to confirm your dish has reached a safe internal temperature before serving, and follow your country’s official food safety guidelines for meat, poultry, and slow-cooking. Cook times in this recipe are estimates — appliance and ingredient variation affects actual cook time.