Okay, let’s be real. We all want to eat healthy, home-cooked meals. But who has the time? Between work, errands, and trying to remember what day it is, a sizzling skillet and meticulous chopping feels like a distant, luxurious dream. That’s where the glorious, magical world of the crockpot (or slow cooker) comes in! I’m obsessed! It’s basically your culinary fairy godmother, transforming simple ingredients into delicious, healthy soups while you conquer your day.
If you’re nodding along thinking, “Yes, please!”, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled 12 ridiculously easy, unbelievably tasty crockpot soup recipes that are perfect for meal prepping. Forget takeout, forget stressing over dinner – these will make you a soup-making superhero. Let’s get cooking!
1. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (aka Liquid Comfort)
This isn’t your canned-soup-with-a-grilled-cheese kind of thing. This is the real deal. Imagine a velvety smooth tomato soup, bursting with fresh basil flavor, all made while you’re out living your best life. Seriously, who doesn’t love a good tomato soup?
Ingredients
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 onion, chopped (don’t stress about perfect chopping, the slow cooker will take care of it!)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (fresh is even better, if you have it!)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, but SO worth it!)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, dried basil, salt, and pepper to your crockpot.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, stir in heavy cream (if using).
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s unbelievably creamy (even without the cream!), has a vibrant flavor, and takes literally five minutes to prep. I once tried to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. It was… memorable. Stick to basil. Trust me.
2. Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup (The Ultimate Comfort Food)
Sick day? Busy weeknight? Nothing beats a classic chicken noodle soup. And this crockpot version is effortless. It’s the kind of soup that just warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup egg noodles (add in the last 30 minutes of cooking!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Stir in egg noodles and cook for 30 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s ridiculously easy, deeply comforting, and the shredded chicken is unbelievably tender. I always make a double batch – leftovers are even better the next day!
3. Lentil Soup (A Vegetarian Powerhouse)
Don’t let the word “lentil” scare you! This soup is packed with flavor and protein, making it a seriously satisfying and healthy meal. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s a nutritional bomb, takes minimal effort, and is incredibly versatile. Some people add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end – it brightens up the flavor beautifully.
4. Black Bean Soup (Spice It Up!)
This soup is smoky, savory, and bursting with Southwestern flavor. It’s fantastic on its own, or topped with your favorite fixings (sour cream, avocado, salsa – you name it!).
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup (or blend in batches in a regular blender, carefully!).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s flavorful, customizable, and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Adding a little lime juice at the end? Genius.
5. Potato Leek Soup (French-Inspired Comfort)
Creamy, elegant, and surprisingly simple. This soup feels fancy but requires zero-effort. It’s the perfect way to impress yourself (and maybe a few guests, if you’re feeling ambitious!).
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed really well (leeks can be sandy!)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine potatoes, leeks, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or in batches in a regular blender).
- Stir in heavy cream (if using).
Why You’ll Love It: It’s creamy, flavorful, and feels incredibly sophisticated without any of the fuss.
6. White Chicken Chili (A Cozy Twist)
Craving chili, but want something a little different? This white chicken chili is packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. I swear this is everyone’s new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, onion, garlic, beans, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s comforting, flavorful, and definitely a crowd-pleaser.
7. Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup (A Hearty Kick)
This soup is hearty, flavorful, and has a little bit of a kick! The sausage adds richness, and the kale provides a boost of nutrients. It’s also surprisingly filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the cooked sausage, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes to your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in kale and cook for the last 30 minutes, or until kale is tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s packed with flavor and nutrients, and the spice adds a delicious kick.
8. Corn Chowder (Sweet and Savory)
A creamy, dreamy corn chowder that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. This is one of those recipes that just feels right on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- 6 cups frozen corn
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Step-by-Step instructions
- Add corn, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, salt and pepper to your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- When completed, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the milk and cream.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s comforting, delicious, and very simple!
9. Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup (An Unexpected Delight)
Combining sweet potatoes and peanuts may sound a little strange, but trust me on this one. This soup is creamy, savory, and has a delightful hint of sweetness. It’s uniquely delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, your preference!)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, and ginger in your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Why You’ll Love It: It’s surprisingly flavorful and satisfying, and a great way to sneak in extra veggies.
10. Tuscan White Bean Soup (Simple Elegance)
If you need something soothing, comforting, yet slightly fancy this could be exactly what you need!
Ingredients
*6 cups chicken broth
*1 can cannellini beans (15oz)
*1 tbsp olive oil
*2 cloves minced garlic
*1/4 teaspoon black pepper
*1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
*Salt to taste
*1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours on high for 3-4 hours.
- Garnish with parsley.
11. Vegetarian Minestrone Soup (Veggies Galore!)
Get your greens! This soup is packed full of colourful veggies and fibre, and super easy to customize with your preferred vegetables.
Ingredients
*4 cups vegetable broth
*1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
*1 cup chopped onion
*2 cloves garlic minced
*1 tbsp olive oil
*1 cup mixed vegetables
*1/2 cup ditalini pasta
*Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil to slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add pasta and mixed vegetables last hour.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
12. Carrot Ginger Soup (Funky Freshness)
For the adventurous foodie, this soup has a unique combination of earthiness from the carrots, and zing from the ginger. Great way to clear the sinuses on a chilly day!
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 inch ginger peeled and grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours on high for 3-4 hours
- Salt and pepper to taste. Give it a whirl it a blender until smooth.
Soup-erb Savings and Easy Eating!
See? Healthy, delicious, and unbelievably easy! These crockpot soup recipes are a game-changer for busy weeknights and meal prepping. You’ll save time, eat better, and impress yourself with your newfound soup-making skills! Now go forth and conquer your kitchen (and your hunger!). 😉
