Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade slow cooker soup when you're craving cozy, comforting flavor with minimal effort. This collection features our favorite recipes, from creamy broccoli cheese and hearty potato soup to cheesy lasagna soup and zesty lemon chicken orzo.
Along with the recipes, you'll also find helpful tips on slow cooking, storing your soup for later, and choosing the best crockpot for the job. Whether you're in the mood for something rich and cheesy or light and citrusy, these slow cooker soups are guaranteed to become new go-to favorites in your recipe rotation.
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- 🍲Slow Cooker Soups Are Perfect for Busy Weeknights
- 🥣Why Soup Tastes Better Made in the Crockpot
- 🥘The Best Slow Cooker Soups
- 🍲What to Look For in a Good Crockpot
- 🍶How to Store Crockpot Soups
- ✅Betty's Top Tip For The Best Slow Cooker Soups
- ❓Crockpot Soups Common Questions
- 🥄More Slow Cooker Recipes
- 🍴More Soup Recipes
- 💬 Comments
🍲Slow Cooker Soups Are Perfect for Busy Weeknights
Crockpot soups let you toss in your ingredients, set the timer, and walk away, freeing you up for the rest of your day. By the time dinner rolls around, you're rewarded with a warm, comforting meal that's ready to serve with almost no effort. It's the easiest way to enjoy homemade soup without spending hours in the kitchen.
🥣Why Soup Tastes Better Made in the Crockpot
Who really has time to stand over the stove stirring a pot for hours? Not me, and probably not you either. That's exactly why the crockpot works so well. As everything simmers low and slow, the flavors have all day to meld together, resulting in a deeper, richer taste that's hard to beat.
By the time dinner rolls around, you're left with a bowl of soup that tastes like it took all day to make, because it did, just without you having to do any of the work 😉!
🥘The Best Slow Cooker Soups
Ready to dig in? Here are some of our absolute favorite crockpot soups! Each one is packed with flavor and ridiculously easy to make. From creamy classics to bold, spiced bowls, there's something here for every craving here!
🍲What to Look For in a Good Crockpot
You don't need a fancy, high-tech crockpot to make a great meal. A simple, reliable model will get the job done just fine. Look for one with at least a 6-quart capacity, so you have plenty of room for soups that serve a crowd or leave you with leftovers. A few helpful features to consider are a removable insert for easy cleanup, a locking lid for transport, and programmable settings so you can set it and forget it without worrying about overcooking.
🍶How to Store Crockpot Soups
Most of these crockpot soups store beautifully in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, making them perfect for meal prep or easy leftovers throughout the week. For longer storage, portion the cooled soup into individual freezer bags, laying them flat to freeze (this saves freezer space and makes for quick, single-serving thawing whenever you need a fast meal). Simply grab a bag, thaw it in the fridge overnight or reheat it straight from frozen on the stovetop, and you've got a homemade meal ready in minutes.
✅Betty's Top Tip For The Best Slow Cooker Soups
Resist the urge to lift the lid and stir while your soup cooks, since every time you do, you let out heat and add extra cooking time. Trust the process, keep the lid on, and let your crockpot do what it does best!
❓Crockpot Soups Common Questions
Because crockpots trap moisture, soups can sometimes turn out a little thin. One of the easiest solutions is to remove the lid towards the end of cooking time (30 minutes remaining). This allows some of the moisture to evaporate. If you want to thicken the soup further, you can also add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon cold water).
For the absolute best results, cooking your soup on LOW for 6 to 8 hours is usually the way to go. Cooking low and slow allows all those delicious flavors to meld beautifully while keeping any meats perfectly tender. However, if you're short on time, the HIGH setting (about 3 to 4 hours) works just fine for most recipes!
Always add delicate ingredients like pasta, rice, milk, or heavy cream near the very end of the cooking process! Stir cooked pasta in during the last 30-40 minutes so it has time to soak up the broth without becoming mushy. Dairy (brought to room temperature first before adding) should be stirred in during the last 15 minutes. This prevents the heat from curdling or separating it. I like to remove some of the warm broth to mix with certain dairy products (especially cream cheese) before adding.
While you can absolutely toss raw chicken breasts or thighs directly into a crockpot soup, browning ground beef or sausage beforehand is highly recommended. Searing your meats in a skillet first locks in the flavor, lets you drain off excess grease, and gives your final soup a much richer, deeper taste.
Typically, yes! Because there is very little evaporation in a slow cooker with the lid on, you generally need slightly less broth than you would if you were simmering the soup on the stovetop. A good rule of thumb is to ensure your liquid covers the vegetables and meat by about half an inch.
🥄More Slow Cooker Recipes
Looking for more crockpot recipes? Try these, or head over to our Slow Cooker Meals page:
🍴More Soup Recipes
Here are some easy stove top soups (plus one chili) we also enjoy. Find more on our Soups page:
Do you have a favorite slow cooker soup that you don't see listed in this post? I'd love to hear about it! Drop me a line in the comments below!👇
When you make one of these crockpot soups, please come back and leave a review, either on this post, or directly on the soup's recipe page. I welcome your comments and suggestions, and when you leave a review, it helps others on the internet find it too!
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