Slow Cooker Soup Recipes: Easy Crockpot Soups
The best slow cooker soup recipes are the ones you can assemble in the morning and come home to fully cooked, and every recipe below follows that hands-off approach. This collection of crockpot soup recipes links to our own slow cooker pages, from creamy four-ingredient potato soup to brothy chicken noodle and hearty bean soups. Each entry has its own page with full timings, so you can pick a soup and jump straight to the method.
The Recipes in This Roundup
Slow Cooker Potato Soup (Creamy, 4 Ingredients)
A dump-and-go crockpot soup built from four ingredients, with frozen hash browns doing most of the work. The page also walks through three...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup (Easy, Set-and-Forget)
Bone-in chicken thighs simmer all day to build a rich broth, with the noodles added near the end so they stay firm instead of turning to...
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup (Crockpot, No Pre-Cooking Noodles)
All the flavor of lasagna with no layering and no pre-cooking: broken noodles go in raw and soften right in the tomato broth. A ricotta...
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Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Spicy Italian sausage, kale, and sliced potatoes in a creamy broth, written for the stovetop first with a slow cooker section for the same...
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French Onion Soup (Deeply Caramelized, Cheesy Crouton Top)
The stovetop version lays out a caramelization timeline, and the slow cooker method lets the onions go low and slow without anyone watching...
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Lentil Soup (Hearty, Vegan-Friendly, 45 Minutes)
Brown lentils hold their shape through a long simmer, which makes them one of the best beans for slow cooking. The low-and-slow version...
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Easy Taco Soup (30-Minute Ground Beef Recipe)
A pantry dump soup that is on the table in 30 minutes on the stove, plus a slow cooker section for hands-off days. The toppings guide lets...
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Corn Chowder (Creamy, With Potatoes & Bacon)
Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and bacon, thickened without flour so it reheats cleanly. Fresh, frozen, and canned corn options are all...
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- Brown ground beef and sausage on the stove before it goes into the slow cooker; browning adds flavor that simmering alone cannot.
- Add dairy such as cream, milk, and cheese, plus fresh greens, during the last 15 to 30 minutes so they do not curdle or wilt away.
- Fill the slow cooker no more than two-thirds full, and save pasta, gnocchi, and noodles for the final 30 minutes so they stay tender.
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FAQ
Which soups work best in a slow cooker?
Hearty soups with beans, lentils, ground meat, root vegetables, and sturdy broths do best, because they tolerate long simmering and actually improve with time. Cream-based soups and soups with pasta or delicate greens still work, but add the dairy and noodles during the last 30 minutes or less.
How long do slow cooker soups take on LOW versus HIGH?
LOW usually runs 6 to 8 hours and HIGH runs 3 to 4 hours, and LOW gives beans and tougher cuts of meat more time to turn tender without breaking apart. Plan on LOW when you are gone for a full workday and HIGH when the soup is started at lunch.
Can you put raw pasta or noodles in a slow cooker soup?
Yes, but add them only during the last 20 to 30 minutes on HIGH; they soak up broth quickly and can turn to mush if they cook all day. Cook noodles separately and add them to individual bowls if you are making the soup hours ahead.
Can you freeze slow cooker soup?
Most of these soups freeze well for up to 3 months if you hold back the dairy, noodles, and fresh greens and add them after thawing. Cool the soup completely before freezing it in portioned containers, then reheat it gently on the stove.