20 Best Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
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This is a collection of the 20 best slow cooker soup recipes. I love the ease of using a slow cooker for all types of meals, especially soup. Most slow cooker recipes in general let you take a “hands-off” approach that allows you time to do other chores while amazing flavors develop. After simple prep time and dumping in the ingredients, the slow cooker almost makes the meal for you!
Soups are amazing comfort foods, and can be served at anytime of year. Most soups can even be made ahead and stored overnight or frozen before serving. In my experience most soups will also taste even better the next day. Freezing does sometimes change the texture, and some cheese or cream based soups may be best when reheated slowly. Heating too quickly may cause the broth to break. When reheating frozen soup of this type, you may want to let it thaw naturally in the fridge until ready to use.
Best Broth For Making Soups
Most soup recipes will incorporate some type of broth or stock. The type of broth you use can have a direct and profound impact on the final result. Broth can be made using several different methods, each of which will have differing pros and cons.
Option 1: Homemade Broth
Anything homemade is usually better if you have a quality recipe. Homemade stock is actually pretty east to make, but if you are pressed for time, is not always the best solution. The method I use is to make a large batch of stock, and freeze it for future use.
Option 2: Better Than Boullion
I started using Better Than Boullion (BTB) two years ago and have not looked back since. If you are not familiar, it is sold in jars that make around 30 cups of broth for an average price of $5-7 per jar. It comes in many different flavors, and is the closest option to homemade broth that I have found. If it is not sold in your local market, it is readily available from Amazon or directly from their site: https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/our-products/
Option 3: “Boxed” Liquid Broth
I cannot deny that premade liquid broth is very convenient in many occasions. Until I discovered BTB, it was all I ever used. My frustration with it was the fact that it costs $4 per box (approximately 4 cups) and needs to be used within 7-10 of breaking the seal. Over time I realized that I was throwing out half of the box because I did not always need more than one or two cups per week. In addition to better taste, I found that BTB was by far a more economical solution.
Option 4: Powdered Soup Base
Powdered soup base is actually a pretty viable option to make broth. It dissolves fast and is very inexpensive. As opposed to BTB, it is usually only found in a few flavors. Compared to the liquid broth, it is substantially cheaper and has a much longer shelf life. I admittedly still keep some on hand as a backup for when I do not have time to make fresh broth, or am out of BTB.
Option 5 (least favorite): Boullion Cubes
I’m not trying to hate on dried boullion cubes, but let’s face it, most of us have had these cubes collecting dust in our cabinets for years (if not decades!). As am absolute last resort I will use them, but they are by far my least favorite option. The flavor is not nearly as good as the 4 previous options, and the salt content just seems higher to me. If your goal is to make one of our best slow cooker soup recipes, I would just simply avoid using these dusty cubes.
From corn chowder, to vegetable soup, to chicken and dumplings, I hope you enjoy this list of the best slow cooker soup recipes.
Best Slow Cooker Soup Recipes:
Corn Chowder
If you've never tried corn chowder you are missing out on one of my favorite comfort foods! A delicious potato, cheese, jalapeno, and corn chowder. Garnish with bacon, green onion and hot sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup really does taste like stuffed green peppers! With beef and brown rice, it makes a hearty meal on a cold day.
Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup with Roasted Mushrooms
Hands down I could not think of a better November soup than this wild rice chicken soup. It’s one of the coziest bowls and just has cold November nights written all over it. I LOVE this recipe!
Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)
This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!). Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, so prep is super quick, making it your new go-to dump-and-go slow cooker recipe!
Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
A big hot bowl of slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the perfect comforting meal on those chilly days! It’s an easy set-it-and-forget recipe with lean white meat, hearty root vegetables, flavorful herbs, and large egg noodles.
Best Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
A simple, yet delicious stick to your ribs slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe. Savory broth, potato gnocchi, and velvety leeks make for a new twist on an old classic.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
This chicken taco soup is similar to chili and tastes wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal taste.
Healthy Crockpot Potato Soup with Chicken
Healthy Crockpot Potato Soup with Chicken: A thick, creamy, and seemingly sinful potato soup with chunks of chicken and tons of vegetables.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Making Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker is so easy and perfect for busy weeknight meals. It’s also freezer friendly, so you can make a batch and freeze the leftovers for another night.
Crockpot Ham and Cheese Soup
This is one of our favorite recipes because of how easy it is to make, and the flavor is AWESOME! So go grab a couple of bags of Simply Potatoes (I get mine at Target) and let’s get cooking!
Slow Cooker Tomato and Basil Soup
Simply add all your ingredients into a crockpot. So creamy, comforting and EASY! Served with parmesan cheddar croutons!!!
Crock Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
I personally love Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. This sausage and potato soup is one that I crave often. Many of you have wanted the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Crock Pot version. I want to make sure you have the recipe you asked for. So here we go.
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
This is by far the BEST Slow Cooker Minestrone soup – a classic, hearty Italian soup with tomatoes, white beans, vegetables and pasta.
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
All the best flavors of lasagna made right into a soup! Made so effortlessly right in your crockpot. Simply set and forget! EASY!
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup (BEST!!)
Each New Year this slow cooker ham and bean soup is a tradition. I will save some leftover ham, and the ham bone from Christmas dinner in the freezer until it is time to make the soup. I worry that if I skipped this step, then the ham and bean soup won't have as long of a shelf life. And after you try it you'll definitely want this soup around as long as possible!
Spicy Slow Cooker Pad Thai Chicken & Ramen Soup
On those cool Fall nights, warm up with this delicious Spicy Slow Cooker Pad Thai Chicken & Ramen Soup. This recipe is packed with flavor, and very easy to make—perfect for those busy weeknights!
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
Our New Orleans Red Beans and Rice recipe epitomizes southern comfort food! This classic Louisiana Creole dish is made with bell pepper, onion, and celery in addition to smoked ham hocks and served with a side of andouille sausage.
Quinoa Vegetable Soup
This Quinoa Vegetable Soup is the tastiest soup AND it’s loaded with good-for-you, powerhouse ingredients. This soup boasts a deep rich flavor with a hint of spice and wonderful savoriness. An array of veggies with succulent shredded chicken, tender quinoa, and a phenomenal spice blend! You can prepare this hearty meal in the pressure cooker (Instant Pot) or slow cooker (Crock-pot).
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This slow cooker chicken enchilada soup recipe only takes about 10 minutes of prep time, and it is oh-so-delicious and comforting.
Best of All Chili Recipes — Slow Cooker Red Chili
Chili is one of the most versatile dishes around. Chili recipes are available in multiple variations including white chicken, vegetarian, this beef and tomato based red chili, and many more. Today we are focusing on our own red chili recipe. It is easy to prepare, is inexpensive and slow cooked for 8 hours. I garnish with green onions, fresh grated cheddar, and crushed crackers. Truly delicious!
Looking for more inspiration? Check the links below:
More best slow cooker soup recipes
- https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/g37406365/crock-pot-soup-recipes/
- https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/1204/everyday-cooking/slow-cooker/soups-and-stews/soup/
- https://www.southernliving.com/food/slow-cooker/slow-cooker-soup-recipes
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