Favorite Crock Pot Soup Recipe of All Time
Favorite Crock Pot Soup Recipe of All Time
A collection of the best crock pot soup recipes – chicken, beef, and even potato soup! They’re all easy “dump and go” recipes that come in handy on the busiest of days.
I show you my favorite chicken soup recipes in my collection, but these are my favorite soups to make in the crock pot/slow cooker. I don’t have time to cook soup on the stove all day, which is why I love these recipes so much – the crock pot does all the work!
More series: Soup, Easy Soup, Healthy Soup, Chicken Soup
A crock pot is a busy mom’s best friend!
Really, anyone on the go needs a relationship with their crock pot. You can put the ingredients together in the morning and go home for a warm home-cooked meal.
From green beans to lasagna to pot roasts and even desserts like rice pudding, there are plenty of recipes you can cook in a crock pot. For this post, I just want to highlight the delicious soups you can make. There’s nothing like coming home on a cold winter’s day with a hot bowl of soup ready to wait. You definitely want to try these soups this season.
General Soup Tips:
- Cut all ingredients to the same size. For example, chunks of meat and potatoes should be similar in size.
- If you have time: Brown the meat and tougher vegetables before adding to the pan. This will help bring out the richer flavors from the ingredients.
- Don’t overfill the pot.
- Thaw food, especially meat, before cooking.
- Most soups can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. When making freezer meals, remember to omit the “last added” ingredients. Thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight, then toss it in the crock pot.
Convert Stove Top Soup to Slow Cooker Soup:
If your soup recipe isn’t already tailored for the slow cooker, don’t worry! Almost any soup can be simmered in a crock pot.
I’ve rounded up some tips to help you turn your stove top recipe into an easy slow cooker meal!
Crock Pot Cooking Time
Generally speaking, the maximum temperature for a crock is about 280°F. The low setting is about 170°F. Generally speaking, the soup should be boiled for 3-4 hours on high heat and 6-8 hours on low heat. (Always refer to your specific crock pot manual for more specific cooking times and guidelines)
Save some ingredients until added at the end
“End” can be literally right before serving, or in the last half hour of cooking.
- Smaller, softer vegetables, like peas and corn, should not be simmered for several hours or they will become mushy.
- Dairy products such as milk, sour cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. cannot be added to the end, otherwise they may coagulate after cooking for a long time.
- Precook pasta, rice, seafood before final addition.
- Use dried herbs and add at the beginning. If you want to add fresh herbs then add them at the end.
Let’s talk about evaporation
There is hardly any evaporation when using the slow cooker, so you don’t need as much liquid.
- Once you have the initial ingredients in the pot, pour the liquid over them until they are covered by ½ inch.
- You can always add more liquid later.
- If you find too much liquid, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking to allow some of it to evaporate. You can also add roux to thicken it.
- Does not include any alcohol. Simmering on the stove top allows the alcohol to evaporate, leaving behind a subtle layer of flavor. However, the crock does not allow evaporation and the wine can quickly take over the recipe.
Favorite Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Soup Taco Soup Crockpot Recipe
This Crockpot Taco Soup recipe includes all the tastiest ingredients. Just pour all the ingredients into the slow cooker and in 4 hours you have a delicious taco soup!
Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Soup Crockpot Baked Potato Soup recipe
Creamy and delicious Crockpot Baked Potato Soup is full of flavor and so easy! This Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe is a real winner!
Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
An easy, convenient, and delicious stew recipe made in a crock pot! Made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, cream of chicken broth, sour cream, ranch dressing, and more, this slow cooker chicken stew recipe is delicious! !
Total time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Soup Crockpot Baked Potato Soup recipe
Creamy and delicious Crockpot Baked Potato Soup is full of flavor and so easy! This Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe is a real winner!
Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree, Soup Crock Pot Dumplings Spinach Soup Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Tortellini and Spinach Soup is a hearty soup with cheesy tortellini, spinach, tomatoes and loads of spices! !
Total time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Soup Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Filled with burger meat, carrots, potatoes, Velveeta, delicious spices and bacon, this Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup is the perfect cold weather recipe!
Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Soup Recipe
Delicious slow-cooked beef filled with chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots—a family favorite, hearty, easy, and perfect for fall.
Total time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree, Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
The best slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with chunks of chicken, beans and corn. It’s easy to make and full of flavor!
Total time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Check out this recipe for Soup Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
Combining chicken, potatoes, white beans, carrots, spinach, and more, this Florentine Chicken Soup is hearty and absolutely delicious. It tastes similar to Olive Garden’s recipe, but it’s made in the slow cooker!
Total time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Entree, Soup Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Crock Pot Green Chile Enchilada Soup is a newly popular soup with chicken, green peppers, corn, rice, and a mix of spices and cheeses.
Total time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Check out this recipe Soup Cheese Potato Soup recipe
Creamy Cheese Potato Soup is the easiest you can make. All you need is a handful of ingredients and a saucepan! !
Total time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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I hope you enjoy these crock pot soup recipes as much as we do! ! They’re the main time flavor, and most are soups that the whole family will enjoy, so you really can’t go wrong!
More series: Soup, Easy Soup, Healthy Soup, Chicken Soup