15 Crockpot Soup Recipes (Warm, Hearty & Hands-Off)

ByFoodarshia

You know those days when you want something warm, cozy, and borderline life‑saving… but you also want to avoid standing in the kitchen like you’re auditioning for a cooking show? Yeah, that’s exactly why crockpot soup recipes are the unofficial heroes of comfort food. I swear, nothing feels better than tossing ingredients into a slow cooker, walking away, and returning hours later like, “Oh wow, look at me making adult decisions.”

I make soups all year, but crockpot soups hit extra hard on hectic days. Ever wondered why soup tastes better when you didn’t actually cook it? IMO, the crockpot takes all the credit. It simmers everything low and slow, builds flavor without effort, and basically makes you feel like you have life figured out 🙂

Let’s kick this off with our first warm, hearty, hands‑off masterpiece.

1. Crockpot Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup feels like a warm hug in a bowl. I make it whenever I need something comforting but can’t deal with hovering over the stove. The broth gets rich, the veggies turn perfectly soft, and the noodles soak up just the right amount of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley or dill for serving

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and place it back into the pot.
  4. Add egg noodles and cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until tender.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  6. Serve with fresh herbs for an extra bright finish.

Ever notice how chicken noodle soup tastes even better when you barely lifted a finger? This one always delivers those effortless cozy vibes.

2. Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This soup tastes like something you’d get at a cute café that charges way too much for soup, but lucky for you, the crockpot lets you make it at home with almost no effort. It’s silky, rich, and full of that classic tomato-basil goodness.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for serving
  • Parmesan for topping

Instructions

  1. Add crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream during the last 20 minutes.
  4. For a smoother texture, blend the soup with an immersion blender (optional but highly recommended).
  5. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with fresh basil and Parmesan.

Why does tomato soup always feel like the universe telling you everything’s going to be okay? This one definitely brings that energy.

3. Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

This is the kind of soup that makes you immediately feel 20% happier after the first spoonful. It’s thick, creamy, cheesy, and has that cozy, diner-style comfort you crave on cold or chaotic days. Plus, the crockpot literally does all the heavy lifting.

Ingredients

  • 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Green onions for topping

Instructions

  1. Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes turn soft.
  3. Mash some of the potatoes directly in the crockpot for a thicker texture.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Cook for another 20–30 minutes so the flavors meld.
  6. Serve hot and top with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.

Ever wondered why potato soup tastes like a warm hug from someone who actually gets you? This one nails that vibe perfectly.

4. Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup

This soup tastes like something your grandma would make after lecturing you about wearing a jacket. It’s hearty, beefy, and ridiculously satisfying — the kind of meal that keeps you full for hours without feeling heavy.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add beef, barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomatoes, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Give everything a gentle stir.
  3. Cook on Low for 8–9 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the beef turns tender and the barley softens.
  4. Remove the bay leaf.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy the cozy goodness.

Isn’t it wild how barley makes soup feel a thousand times heartier? This one is basically comfort in a bowl — zero effort needed.

5. Crockpot Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

This soup feels like the culinary equivalent of wrapping yourself in a soft blanket. It’s creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor — basically everything you want in a slow cooker soup when you refuse to do more than five minutes of actual work.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup wild rice (uncooked)
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir everything together and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back to the soup.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and butter.
  5. Cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until creamy and well combined.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Ever notice how wild rice turns soups into full meals? This one always hits when you need something comforting without lifting more than a spoon.

6. Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup

This soup is one of those “throw everything in and walk away” meals that somehow turns into something restaurant-level delicious. It’s hearty, cozy, and features that classic Tuscan combo of beans, tomatoes, and herbs that always tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir everything together and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan during the last 20 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve hot, with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.

Ever wonder why soups with beans feel so ridiculously filling? This one gives full “comfort without guilt” energy, and honestly, I love that for us.

7. Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This soup is basically comfort food royalty. It’s creamy, cheesy, cozy, and tastes like the fancy café version — except you made it at home in sweatpants with almost zero effort. IMO, that’s the ideal situation.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Add broccoli, onion, garlic, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and butter to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, until the broccoli softens.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and milk.
  4. Add the cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender if you want a thicker, smoother texture.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve warm with extra cheddar on top.

Isn’t it hilarious how something with this much cheese can count as a “vegetable soup”? Honestly, we love a loophole.

8. Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini & Sausage Soup

This soup is ridiculously cozy — like, cancel your plans and stay home cozy. The cheese tortellini, the savory sausage, the creamy broth… everything just works. It’s one of those soups that feels fancy but takes almost zero effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), browned
  • 1 (20 oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Add browned sausage, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Add the tortellini and spinach during the last 20–30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream once the tortellini softens.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve warm with Parmesan on top.

Ever notice how tortellini magically transforms any soup into something extra special? This one definitely feels like comfort food perfection.

9. Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

If you want a soup that tastes like your favorite enchiladas but requires zero rolling, stuffing, or pretending you have energy, this one’s going to be your new obsession. It’s bold, hearty, and has that perfect kick of Tex-Mex flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • Tortilla strips, cilantro, lime wedges for topping

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts into the crockpot.
  2. Add black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
  3. Stir gently, cover, and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  4. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
  5. Stir in cheddar cheese (and sour cream if using) until creamy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Tell me why soups with Tex-Mex flavors always feel like a little party in a bowl? This one brings warmth, comfort, and just the right amount of spice.

10. Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup

This is the kind of soup that tricks people into thinking you secretly trained at an Italian restaurant. It’s rich, creamy, a little spicy, and fully comforting — basically everything you want from a slow-cooked bowl of happiness.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, browned
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 4–5 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Add browned sausage, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes soften.
  3. Stir in the kale and heavy cream during the last 20–30 minutes.
  4. Cook until the kale wilts and the soup turns creamy and rich.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve with Parmesan on top.

Ever wondered why creamy soups with sausage hit so hard? This one is cozy, satisfying, and honestly one of the easiest “impress-your-guests” soups ever.

11. Crockpot Lentil & Vegetable Soup

This soup is the definition of hearty-meets-healthy without sacrificing flavor. It’s packed with veggies, loaded with protein, and tastes way more comforting than you’d expect from something this wholesome. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly — always a win.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (rinsed)
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Add lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, cumin, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir gently and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in the spinach and lemon juice during the last 15–20 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread or a squeeze of extra lemon.

How do lentils manage to be so filling without making you feel heavy? This soup always surprises me with how satisfying it is.

12. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

This soup tastes like autumn gave you a warm, creamy hug. It’s velvety, naturally sweet, and surprisingly filling. Plus, the crockpot does all the roasting and softening for you — zero oven required. Honestly, this is one of my go-to “I want something cozy but easy” meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Pumpkin seeds or croutons for topping

Instructions

  1. Add butternut squash, onion, garlic, carrots, broth, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the squash becomes soft.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve warm with pumpkin seeds or croutons.

Ever notice how butternut squash soup instantly feels fancy, even when you barely tried? This one brings serious fall café vibes without the price tag.

13. Crockpot Minestrone Soup

This soup is basically the overachiever of the soup world — packed with veggies, beans, pasta, and tons of flavor without making you do any real work. It tastes fresh, hearty, and way better than the canned stuff (no shade… okay maybe a little).

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Parmesan for topping

Instructions

  1. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, beans, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir everything together and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Add pasta during the last 20–30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach right before serving so it wilts perfectly.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve warm with Parmesan.

Why does minestrone always feel like a big bowl of “I did something good for myself today”? This one tastes amazing and sneaks in a ton of veggies — zero effort required.

14. Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Chowder

This chowder is thick, creamy, and ridiculously comforting — basically the exact kind of soup you want when you’re craving something hearty without putting in actual work. The sweetness of the corn mixed with tender chicken and creamy broth is pure magic.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • Green onions for topping

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, paprika, salt, pepper, and both types of corn to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back in.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and let the chowder cook for another 15–20 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve hot topped with bacon and green onions.

Ever wondered why chowder feels like the food equivalent of a warm blanket? This one nails that cozy, soul-hugging vibe every single time.

15. Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

This soup is cozy and exciting — creamy coconut broth, tender chicken, bright lime, and a little kick of spice. It tastes like something you’d order from a nice Thai spot, except you didn’t have to change out of your pajamas to get it.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (optional but adds great flavor)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1–2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for topping
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, ginger, broth, curry paste, fish sauce, pepper, and a pinch of salt to the crockpot.
  2. Stir gently so the curry paste mixes into the broth.
  3. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back in.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, and brown sugar.
  6. Let it cook another 15–20 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more lime, salt, or sugar depending on your preference.
  8. Serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.

Ever notice how coconut milk instantly makes soups taste fancy without any effort? This one brings major cozy-but-exotic vibes — perfect for days when you want something warm but not boring.

Conclusion

If you’ve ever wanted comfort, warmth, and deliciousness without standing over a stove, these 15 crockpot soup recipes are officially your new best friends. Every bowl in this lineup brings something different — creamy, hearty, spicy, veggie-packed, you name it — but they all share the same magical quality: they cook themselves while you get to relax.

Whether you’re craving something classic like chicken noodle or feeling bold with Thai coconut chicken soup, there’s a cozy bowl here waiting to make your day easier (and tastier). Ever wondered why food tastes better when you barely lifted a finger? IMO, the crockpot is the real MVP.

So bookmark your favorites, grab your ingredients, and let your slow cooker work its magic. Your future self — the warm, well-fed, stress-free version — will thank you.

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