16 Cozy Slow Cooker Soup Recipes to Make All Winter Long
They'll warm you right up!
Winter can be tough! The frigid temperatures, the long hours of darkness, and the sad produce aisle can make you feel down. But do you know what will cheer you up? A warm, cozy bowl of soup! The best soup recipes can keep you full and happy throughout the entire winter season. Even better? You don't even need to stand over a stove to do it. There are plenty of slow cooker soup recipes that you can simply set and forget.
Look no further than this list of winter slow cooker recipes when you're craving some comfort food. You'll find just what you need from chicken noodle soup when you're feeling under the weather to plenty of creamy soups when you want to be a little indulgent. There are lots of healthy options, too! You don't need to break your New Year's resolution just to get cozy. That's what black beans and lentils are for!
Bonus: Prep time for most of these recipes is minimal. "My goal is only to cook with a slow cooker when I can pretty much just sling a bunch of stuff into it and push the button," says Ree Drummond. That means cleanup is also much easier! That's a total win-win when all you want to do is hide under a blanket anyway. So if you're ready for cozy comfort at the touch of a button, try these easy soups and have something to look forward to this winter.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Split peas don't need to be soaked ahead of time, which means you can just dump everything in your slow cooker and walk away. Then come back a few hours later to a warm bowl of thick, flavorful soup.
Get the Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Turn the humble potato into a a creamy soup! It takes just 20 minutes of prep work and tastes even better when garnished with cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon.
Get the Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
This comfort meal practically hands-off from start to finish. You don't even need to make the biscuits! Just use the store-bought canned dough and dinner will be done before you know it.
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Take some shortcuts: Here, frozen broccoli florets, canned cream of celery soup, and Velveeta make this soup as easy as it gets. All you really need to do is chop an onion and a carrot.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ree's favorite kind of slow cooker recipe is one where all you do is toss everything into the machine and let it go to work. That's exactly what you do here with chicken, beans, peppers, and spices,
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
There's nothing quite like this classic when you're cold and maybe a little under the weather. Savory chicken, hearty vegetables, and a nice hint of fresh rosemary make the ultimate bowl of comfort.
Get the Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower turns into comfort food when simmered low and slow with aromatics and chicken broth and then pureed until creamy. Top with with bacon, cheese, chives or whatever you're in the mood for!
Get the Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup recipe at Platings and Pairings.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Full of warm spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this vegetarian-friendly soup is also packed with protein and fiber. So it not only tastes good, it's soup-er good for you, too.
Get the Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup recipe at Food Faith Fitness.
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Want a great way to use leftover ham? Throw in the ham hock along with more diced ham, tender white beans, fresh veggies and herbs and let them simmer all day in a savory broth.
Get the Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup recipe at Simply Happy Foodie.
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Another hearty and healthy vegetarian soup option is lentil soup! It's made with celery, carrots, chipotle peppers in adobo, and of course, protein-rich lentils for a soup so satisfying, you won't miss the meat.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Get ready for tons of flavor with just ten ingredients! Let a packet of taco seasoning and your slow cooker do most of the work while you contemplate the toppings like avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
Get all the flavors you love about stuffed peppers liked ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and cheese with way less effort. They come together with just 15 minutes of prep time and your machine does the rest.
Get the Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Crock-Pot Lasagna Soup
Another make-life-easier idea is lasagna soup! Throw in the noodles, cheese, and tomatoes for all the flavor with no layering. It also has lots of veggies like spinach and zucchini for extra nutrition.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup
This soup couldn't be easier. Transform cans of whole, peeled plum tomatoes into a dreamy soup that just begs for a crispy grilled cheese on the side. Use an immersion or regular blender for a silky consistency.
Get the Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup recipe at The Salty Marshmallow.
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
With tons of veggies, beans, pesto, and tomato sauce, you'll not only get a lot of vitamins and minerals, but a ton of flavor, too. It's a very flexible recipe that you can also make in an Instant Pot.
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
Barley is the unsung hero of winter cooking. It not only fills you up and gives you added nutrition, it helps thicken soups for extra cozy comfort. Combining it with beef is a classic pairing!
Get the Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup recipe at The View from Great Island.
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