Soups and stews can be prepared using many different methods. Stews with large cuts of meat work best in the oven; the pressure cooker copes with tougher cuts and saves time on dishes with beans; where ingredients need more attention, the stovetop is best; and the slow cooker is wonderful when you want to combine all ingredients and leave the food to cook undisturbed. Soups and Stews: For stovetop, oven, slow cooker and pressure cooker shows you how to do it all!