29 Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes For Automatic Coziness

For this recipe, we’re doubling down on the comfort by giving meatballs and gnocchi the Tuscan treatment, in one dish. What makes this even better? It all comes together in the slow cooker.

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Unlike traditional Texas chili, this one contains lots of beans, making it a high-protein vegan dish. A mix of vegetables come together with quinoa and beans, then marry with an array of spices to create a delicious and satisfying chili even meat-lovers will want seconds of.

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Sure, everyone loves chicken noodle soup. But for some of us, there's nothing that soothes the soul like a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The slight kick from chili powder and fire-roasted tomatoes gives what could easily be a very boring bowl of soup a jolt of flavor and depth.

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A simmering pot of soup on a chilly fall afternoon is the recipe for a cozy meal. The day is made even better when the soup is ridiculously easy and makes your house smell amazing. This vegan butternut squash soup is made in a slow cooker, so after you chop up all your vegetables, it’s essentially hands-off. A quick blitz with an immersion blender at the end, and you’ve got a silky, drinkable butternut squash soup.

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A warm and creamy soup with very minimal effort is our ideal dinner. Prep everything in the morning and then come home at night to this delightful soup that will please everyone. No need to sear or use any other skillet. It's hearty and filling and just the thing you need to life up your spirits. The slow cooker makes the chicken completely fall apart while making the potatoes creamy and tender. Use your favorite curry powder to spice up the dish and make it even more comforting. If you aren’t a fan of kale, you can always use spinach or Swiss chard instead!

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This dish of tender, rich meat paired with the unctuous sauce and dotted with fresh veggies is truly ideal comfort food. The rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes aren't classically used in beef stew, but they brighten up the flavor and add a real punch.

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Enjoy the comfort of this Mexican favorite without any of the work. If you're looking for something more classic, check out our best-ever pozole.

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When the temperature drops below 60° all we want for dinner is soup. Make it a slow-cooker soup and it's even better. With extremely little effort, you'll end up with a soup that's so warm and comforting, you'll completely forget there's a blizzard outside.

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Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow-cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Just be sure to top your bowl with plenty of Fritos!

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Our slow-cooker white chicken chili couldn't be easier, and we love the texture it takes on once the beans are partially mashed. It might feel weird to use a potato masher in your slow cooker, but trust us, it's worth it!

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For a thick, creamy potato soup, mashing half of your potatoes when the soup is almost done will give you that signature texture. Want potato soup fast? Try our classic loaded baked potato soup!

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Looking for a low-effort, stick-to-your-ribs dinner? You've come to the right place. This Tex-Mex-inspired soup is hearty, delicious, and endlessly riffable. And if you love all things spicy, add some cayenne (a pinch at a time), hot sauce, or canned chiles to your soup to kick the heat up a notch.

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This split pea soup is so simple, filling, and full of flavor. And while it's especially good for those cold winter times, this soup is so easy to throw together, it's great all year round.

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Want to make chicken noodle soup in your Instant Pot? See this recipe here.

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A flavorful base of sauteed onion, carrots, garlic, and herbs takes this delicious autumn soup the next level. Also fantastic? The final drizzle of heavy cream.

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Come home to the best bowl of soup with zero effort. If you love our cheesy chicken and broccoli bake, you'll fall in love with our soup version. With all the same flavors—and less-effort required—this easy soup is perfect for cold, lazy days.

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There’s nothing quite like coming home to a hearty, steaming bowl of chili ready and waiting for you after a long day. We’re big fans of our classic beef chili, but when we’re looking to switch things up, we turn to this slow-cooker turkey chili. Thanks to the slow-cooker, this heart-healthy chili makes weeknight dinner as easy as possible. In a few hours, you’ll have a warming bowl of comfort food ready to dig into—minimal prep (and dishes) required.

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Chicken noodle soup is already the most comforting soup ever; tortellini just adds that perfect hint of indulgence.

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A good, hearty white bean soup is one of our favorite ways to warm up in the colder months. (We're also big fans of Escarole White Bean Soup.) The best part of this particular recipe: You can make everything in the slow cooker, which means less mess and less work. We *do* suggest searing the sausage though, if you can swing it. Seared sausage = more flavor. Not a fan of kale? Sub in another hearty green like spinach or swiss chard.

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The best news after a long day? Your slow-cooker made you this hearty, comforting dinner.

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