27 Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes For Automatic Coziness (2024)

Just as easy as opening up a can, we promise.

By Mackenzie Filson
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We don't have the science to back this up, but we (and our stomachs) just know it's true:

soup always tastes better when someone else makes it. And while we don't all have personal chefs (or sweet grandmas) around to whip up a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup or chicken pozole for us whenever we want, our slow-cookers and Crockpots are capable of making some that are just as good. With just a tiny bit of prep (we're talking 10-15 minutes here), your slow-cooker will basically do all the rest for you. These 27 soup recipes will 100% convince you to give your slow-cooker all the counter real estate it requires this soup season!

A really good soup is one of those things you can't rush. Low and slow is truly the name of the game, so we love busting out our slow-cookers to really make some magic happen (especially when we have a cold/it's windy out/we just really want chicken tortilla soup). The steady heat involved in slow-cooking also helps to perfectly cook slightly intimidating cuts of meat like beefchuck (and chicken in general). Thankfully, our recipes slow-cooker red wine beef stew, chicken tortilla soup, and creamy gnocchi soup are so foolproof, they'll make you feel like a real deal chef (and make your kitchen smell a-maz-ing).

Got chilly nights on the horizon? Check out our favorite winter soup and stew recipes, healthy soup recipes, and Instant Pot soups next!

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Sure, everyone loves chicken noodle soup. But for some of us, there's nothing that soothes the soul like a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The slight kick from chili powder and fire-roasted tomatoes gives what could easily be a very boring bowl of soup a jolt of flavor and depth.

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Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

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A simmering pot of soup on a chilly fall afternoon is the recipe for a cozy meal. The day is made even better when the soup is ridiculously easy and makes your house smell amazing. This vegan butternut squash soup is made in a slow cooker, so after you chop up all your vegetables, it’s essentially hands-off. A quick blitz with an immersion blender at the end, and you’ve got a silky, drinkable butternut squash soup.

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken & Potato Soup

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A warm and creamy soup with very minimal effort is our ideal dinner. Prep everything in the morning and then come home at night to this delightful soup that will please everyone. No need to sear or use any other skillet. It's hearty and filling and just the thing you need to life up your spirits. The slow cooker makes the chicken completely fall apart while making the potatoes creamy and tender. Use your favorite curry powder to spice up the dish and make it even more comforting. If you aren’t a fan of kale, you can always use spinach or Swiss chard instead!

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Slow-Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew

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This dish of tender, rich meat paired with the unctuous sauce and dotted with fresh veggies is truly ideal comfort food. The rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes aren't classically used in beef stew, but they brighten up the flavor and add a real punch.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Pozole

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Enjoy the comfort of this Mexican favorite without any of the work. If you're looking for something more classic, check out our best-ever pozole.

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Gnocchi Soup

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When the temperature drops below 60° all we want for dinner is soup. Make it a slow-cooker soup and it's even better. With extremely little effort, you'll end up with a soup that's so warm and comforting, you'll completely forget there's a blizzard outside.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

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Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow-cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Just be sure to top your bowl with plenty of Fritos!

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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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Our slow-cooker white chicken chili couldn't be easier, and we love the texture it takes on once the beans are partially mashed. It might feel weird to use a potato masher in your slow cooker, but trust us, it's worth it!

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Crock-Pot Potato Soup

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For a thick, creamy potato soup, mashing half of your potatoes when the soup is almost done will give you that signature texture. Want potato soup fast? Try our classic loaded baked potato soup!

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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Looking for a low-effort, stick-to-your-ribs dinner? You've come to the right place. This Tex-Mex-inspired soup is hearty, delicious, and endlessly riffable. And if you love all things spicy, add some cayenne (a pinch at a time), hot sauce, or canned chiles to your soup to kick the heat up a notch.

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Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup

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This split pea soup is so simple, filling, and full of flavor. And while it's especially good for those cold winter times, this soup is so easy to throw together, it's great all year round.

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Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Want to make chicken noodle soup in your Instant Pot? See this recipe here.

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Easy Crock-Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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A flavorful base of sauteed onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs takes this delicious autumn soup the next level. Also fantastic? The final drizzle of heavy cream.

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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup

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Come home to the best bowl of soup with zero effort. If you love our cheesy chicken and broccoli bake, you'll fall in love with our soup version. With all the same flavors—and less-effort required—this easy soup is perfect for cold, lazy days.

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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili

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There’s nothing quite like coming home to a hearty, steaming bowl of chili ready and waiting for you after a long day. We’re big fans of our classic beef chili, but when we’re looking to switch things up, we turn to this slow-cooker turkey chili. Thanks to the slow-cooker, this heart-healthy chili makes weeknight dinner as easy as possible. In a few hours, you’ll have a warming bowl of comfort food ready to dig into—minimal prep (and dishes) required.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Chicken noodle soup is already the most comforting soup ever; tortellini just adds that perfect hint of indulgence.

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Slow-Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup

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A good, hearty white bean soup is one of our favorite ways to warm up in the colder months. (We're also big fans of Escarole White Bean Soup.) The best part of this particular recipe: You can make everything in the slow cooker, which means less mess and less work. We *do* suggest searing the sausage though, if you can swing it. Seared sausage = more flavor. Not a fan of kale? Sub in another hearty green like spinach or swiss chard.

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Slow-Cooker Beef & Barley Soup

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The best news after a long day? Your slow-cooker made you this hearty, comforting dinner.

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Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Soup

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Warding off the winter blues? This bright and spicy soup will more than do that, and all with only 15 minutes of prep required!

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Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

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Nothing hits quite like a hot bowl of corn chowder on a chilly night. This slow cooker version is ridiculously easy—perfect for a busy weeknight. Corn chowder just tastes so much better when it's cooked low and slow!

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Mackenzie Filson

Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.

27 Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes For Automatic Coziness (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
Oct 9, 2022

Does soup taste better in slow cooker? ›

You'll be rewarded with richer, more intense flavors in your soup. There is very little evaporation in the slow cooker. If you're adapting a regular soup recipe, it's likely that you won't need to use all the liquid called for. Put all your ingredients in the slow cooker and then pour the broth over top.

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker.

Can you cook soup in slow cooker for 24 hours? ›

While leaving it on for days is certainly not recommended, most programmable slow cookers have a 24 hour cycle; after that, the slow cooker would shut off automatically. That's a lot longer than I was expecting, and than I would assume anyone plans to leave their slow cooker on.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What gives soup the best flavor? ›

Herbs and spices add aroma, flavor, and intensity to soup broth. "Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices.

Can you overcook soup in a slow cooker? ›

"When a slow cooker is too full, it may not heat the food evenly," explains Leal. As a result, some parts of the dish may overcook, while others remain undercooked. "This can also increase the risk of foodborne illness, because the food might not reach a safe temperature throughout," she says.

What size slow cooker is best for soup? ›

“When cooking for one or two people, opt for a 2 to 3-quart slow cooker,” says Grainger. “While cooking larger cuts of meat like a roast may not be recommended, it is the ideal size for small meals, soups, and dips.

How long can you keep soup in a slow cooker? ›

The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm. After this, it needs to be cooled and transferred into the refrigerator.

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

Food texture changes: Canned foods, such as vegetables, can become too mushy in a slow cooker. It's better to use them fresh or frozen. But, frozen veggies tend to make the texture of the dish more “watery”. Defrosting and draining the extra liquid before cooking can help minimize this.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in a crockpot? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

What not to put in a crockpot? ›

But before you get in the kitchen, avoid these common things you should never put in a slow cooker.
  1. Lean/expensive cuts of meat. Cuts of meat (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  2. Frozen foods. Frozen vegetables (Image credit: Shutterstock) ...
  3. Leafy vegetables. ...
  4. Creamy ingredients. ...
  5. Seafood. ...
  6. Pasta. ...
  7. Rice.
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Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low? ›

A general rule of thumb from Luis Sanchez, senior category manager for the appliance manufacturer Breville: To go from "High" to "Low" (or vice versa), multiply (or divide) the original time by 1.5 to 2.5 hours. And as with the cooking times for specific ingredients, these times are approximate.

What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

What is the maximum time for soup? ›

If you have a meat-based or cooked chicken soup, this pre-cooked meat will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Soups with a higher dairy content, including milk and cream, are best kept in the fridge for 1 to 2 days before they risk going bad.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
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What are three qualities of a good soup? ›

A soup's quality is determined by its flavor, appearance and texture. A good soup should be full-flavored, with no off or sour tastes. Flavors from each of the soup's ingre- dients should blend and complement, with no one flavor overpowering another.

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

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