40+ Cozy Crockpot Soups & Stews (So Easy!)
Developed and tested by Robyn Conley Downs
on Dec 11, 2023 (last updated Jan 15, 2026) 
These are my favorite cozy slow cooker soup recipes, tested in my own kitchen, and ready when you need them! Because when life’s full and dinner needs to be hands-off, easy slow cooker recipes are definitely the answer. That’s why I’ve pulled together my cozy, easy soups and stews with few ingredients that are real-life ready and family-approved. Just scroll, pick one, and let it simmer!
Slow Cooker Taco Soup (w/ Ground Beef)
This easy slow cooker taco soup is made with ground beef, canned to beans, sweet corn (fresh or frozen), and a little kick from canned green chilis, all slow simmering away in a rich and savory broth. A super hearty, filling and flavorful meal that's simple to make, but still packed with flavor.
Ingredients: ground beef, black beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, diced green chilis, corn, chicken stock, lime juice, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, mild chili powder, smoked paprika and salt.
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Chicken Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker & Stovetop!)
If you’re looking for a cozy dinner that practically makes itself, this creamy chicken tortellini soup is here for it. With tender chicken, carrots, celery, and pillowy cheese tortellini in a rich, herby broth, it’s a one-pot or slow cooker favorite you can turn to anytime comfort is calling!
Ingredients: onion, celery, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cheese tortellini, cream.
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Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana
With a short list of ingredients, this easy lightened up crock pot zuppa Toscana is a hearty one pot meal that's a simple slow cooker meal everyone will love!
Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage, onion, garlic, russet potato, salt, chicken stock, kale, cream.
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Chicken Minestrone Soup (Easy & Hearty!)
This easy chicken minestrone soup brings all the comfort of the classic, with a protein boost from tender chicken, pantry-friendly beans, and a handful of pasta. It’s a hearty, satisfying one-pot meal that comes together with real ingredients and a simmered-all-day flavor; whether you’re cooking on the stovetop or letting the slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, salt, carrot,celery, garlic, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), kidney beans, white beans, crushed tomatoes, chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken), macaroni (or gluten-free pasta), balsamic vinegar.
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Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
This easy, creamy slow cooker tortellini soup recipe requires minimal prep yet produces super flavorful and filling results every time. A true one-pot weeknight dinner wonder sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients: tortellini, ground sausage, chicken broth, carrots, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cream, baby spinach, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt.
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Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
Simple and hearty, slow cooker hamburger soup is loaded with vegetables and ground beef, and can be simmered all day in the slow cooker or made in 35 minutes on the stovetop.
Ingredients: lean ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, tomato paste, chicken stock (or beef stock), olive oil, potatoes, red & yellow bell peppers, red wine vinegar, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Dump-and-Go!)
This easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, is packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and hearty beans; topped with crispy tortilla strips (no soggy tortillas here!), and is a 5-minute prep, dump-and-go crockpot that's bound to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), chicken stock, corn tortillas, avocado oil, onion, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, garlic powder, mild chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt.
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Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
Hearty and oh so comforting, this easy stuffed pepper soup is a satisfying meal-in-a-bowl, featuring plenty of vegetables and tons of protein. Slow cooker or stovetop instructions included.
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, ground beef, salt, Italian seasoning, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilis, Worcestershire sauce, white rice.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Soup
Brimming with sweet corn, succulent chicken, and hearty potatoes, this easy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is a simple dump-and-go recipe. Since you can use fresh or frozen corn, this soup is perfect for any time of year!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or chicken thighs), sweet corn (fresh or frozen), chicken stock, celery, carrots, onions, yellow waxy potatoes, garlic, cream cheese (traditional or plant-based) and salt.
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Cabbage Soup (w/ Ground Beef!)
This easy cabbage soup is packed with vegetables and ground beef and is just the thing when you want a light yet filling dinner. Simmer it all day in the slow cooker, or make it a quick weeknight meal on the stovetop; instructions for both are included!
Ingredients: green cabbage, bell pepper, fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis, vegetable stock, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, ground beef and salt.
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Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
Hearty and oh so comforting, this easy stuffed pepper soup is a satisfying meal-in-a-bowl, featuring plenty of vegetables and tons of protein. Slow cooker or stovetop instructions included.
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, ground beef, salt, Italian seasoning, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilis, Worcestershire sauce, white rice.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (w/ Ham)
This comforting and easy slow cooker split pea soup is fast to prep in just 5 minutes, and is made with simple ingredients like green split peas, vegetables, and ham (or a ham bone); without any pre-cooking required. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Ingredients: split peas, vegetable broth, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, bay leaves, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar and salt.
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Thai Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup
Cozy and delicious Thai Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup can be made on the stovetop or slow cooker resulting in a super flavorful coconut curry broth. Includes easy swaps to make this whole30, paleo, nut-free, vegetarian and vegan friendly!
Ingredients: ground chicken, rice noodles, chicken stock, almond flour (or oat flour), lemongrass, garlic, ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, coconut aminos, water, coconut milk, baby spinach, lime juice and salt (includes swaps for vegetarian, vegan, whole30, paleo)
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Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup
This Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup is an easy prep, gluten-free & dairy-free take on the classic everyone knows and loves! A delicious, cozy soup packed with veggies, leafy greens and hearty, tender meatballs. Also includes stovetop directions.
Ingredients: ground beef (or ground turkey), carrots, celery, onion, nutritional yeast, escarole (or kale), chicken stock, garlic, granulated garlic powder, almond flour (or oat flour), baby spinach, lemon juice, egg (optional) and salt
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Crockpot Turkey Soup
Made with carrots, celery, onions and potatoes, this comforting crockpot turkey soup is so easy to prepare. The perfect way to stretch leftover turkey meat into extra meals.
Ingredients: cooked turkey, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt
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Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder (Crockpot, Instant Pot, Stovetop!)
Light, nourishing, and bursting with flavor this Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder makes for an easy weeknight dinner or for anytime. Can easily be made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), baby potatoes, celery, cauliflower, onion, chicken stock, coconut milk (or cream), lemon juice, turmeric and other seasonings
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Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup
Crockpot Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup is hearty one-pot meal that’s packed with the good stuff. A gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30 recipe your family will love.
Ingredients: ground turkey (or ground beef), onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, stock, spinach, Italian seasoning and other spices
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Stew
This simple recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Stew is wholesome, hearty and so delicious!
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, quinoa, zucchini, corn, garlic, onion, carrots, chickpeas, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and other spices
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Summer Crockpot Soup (w/ Chicken & Veggies)
Simple to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors, this light summer soup is made simple in the crockpot with chicken, and plenty of vegetables. A mostly hands-off recipe, just chop, drop, and dinner's done!
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), chicken stock, zucchini, tomato sauce, leafy greens, onion, chili powder, cumin and other seasonings
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew (w/ Vegetables)
This hearty slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is the kind of comforting one-pot meal you’ll keep coming back to! Made with juicy chicken breasts, tomato paste, a splash of balsamic, and a mix of hearty veggies, it cooks low & slow until everything is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients: chicken breast (or thigh), stock, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and other seasonings
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Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew (Instant Pot, Crockpot, Stove Top)
Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew is a super-simple, ultra comforting one-pot meal that comes together in a matter of minutes. A cozy, delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, whole30 recipe that can be made in the Instant Pot, Crockpot or stove top.
Ingredients: polish beef sausage, stock, sweet potato, purple cabbage, onion, apple cider vinegar
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Slow Cooker Chicken Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Kale)
This slow cooker chicken sweet potato soup is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients including chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, chicken stock and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients: chicken breasts (or thighs), sweet potatoes, lacinato kale, chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning.
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Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
This easy slow cooker lentil soup is made with simple pantry ingredients like green lentils, celery, carrot and spinach making for a hearty vegan and vegetarian meal. Plus instant pot and stovetop directions!
Ingredients: Green (or brown) lentils, stock, onion, celery, carrot, diced tomatoes, garlic, red wine vinegar, spinach, salt and bay leaves.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)
Cozy & flavorful, this easy slow cooker butternut squash soup requires no pre-cooking so you can just dump the ingredients, set-it, and forget it. With an extra boost of flavor from carrots and sweet apple, it's blended together with coconut milk, making for an absolutely delightfully simple and creamy soup.
Ingredients: Butternut squash, apples, onion, carrot, turmeric, coconut milk, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and other spices.
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Sweet Potato Peanut Soup (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
Made with simple pantry ingredients, sweet potato peanut soup is a hearty, satisfying vegetarian meal that will have everyone heading back for seconds.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth (or chicken broth), coconut milk, creamy unsweetened peanut butter, baby spinach, lime juice and salt.
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Simple Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (w/ Canned Beans!)
Super easy and incredibly delicious, this easy black bean soup uses canned black beans; plenty of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion; plus a little kick from chili powder for a simple, filling and hearty soup.
Ingredients: canned black beans, stock, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
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Easy Carrot and Lentil Soup
Ingredients: red lentils, carrots, diced tomatoes, broth, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, olive oil, red chili flakes (optional), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (optional) and salt.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup (No Cream)
Lusciously creamy (with no cream) this simple dump-and-go slow cooker potato leek soup is vegetarian, requires no pre-cooking, and is packed with Yukon gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, and is made creamy with a "secret" ingredient – raw cashews (or coconut milk) for a sustaining, nourishing meal with very little effort.
Ingredients: leeks, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, vegetable stock, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cashews (or cream / coconut milk), butter (traditional or plant-based) and salt.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup (with Canned Pumpkin!)
This easy slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe is so easy to prepare with canned pumpkin! It's a simple dump-and-go slow cooker meal that's perfectly rich, creamy and oh-so cozy.
Ingredients: canned pumpkin puree, vegetable stock, canned tomato sauce, cream or coconut milk, onion, garlic, cinnamon and salt.
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Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup (Dump and Go!)
This easy, hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is made with a mix of cut veggies that stand up well to a longer cook time, such as carrots, potatoes, and celery (no mush veggies here!) Best of all, you can make it without sautéing the vegetables first, which is a nice time-saver, too!
Ingredients: potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, peas, corn, green beans, stock, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt.
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Easy Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Soup (w/ Canned Pumpkin)
Creamy and warming, pumpkin and sweet potato soup is an easy, healthy, vegetarian soup that can be made with canned pumpkin on the stovetop or in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, pumpkin puree, chipotle peppers, vegetable broth, coconut milk or cream, pumpkin pie spice, olive oil, onion, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and salt.
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Easy Red Lentil Soup w/ Coconut Milk (Crockpot + Stovetop!)
This easy red lentil soup is an easy one-pot meal you'll want to make again and again. Using dried red lentils, plus simple spices like ginger and turmeric; it comes together with coconut milk for a creamy (without a drop of cream), hearty, and seriously simple vegetarian meal made in the crockpot or stovetop.
Ingredients: red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric and other spices.
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash, Kale & Quinoa Stew
A simple and delicious plant-based meal, Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew is hearty, nourishing and packed with all the good stuff.
Ingredients: butternut squash, quinoa, kale, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, cumin, paprika, and other spices
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple, & Turmeric Soup
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Apple & Turmeric Soup is a simple chop and drop recipe that yields creamy, nourishing results. It’s a hit with the entire family, plus is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 friendly!
Ingredients: sweet potato, apple, potatoes, stock, coconut milk, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric and other seasonings
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Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
This easy slow cooker corn chowder is a breeze to prep, and is a veggie-packed vegetarian recipe that’s luxuriously creamy without a drop of cream. A surprisingly simple yet deliciously vibrant soup that can be made with fresh or frozen corn!
Ingredients: russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, broth, coconut milk, onion, garlic, white wine vinegar and other spices
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Easy Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup (w/ Canned Tomatoes)
This ultra easy roasted red pepper and tomato soup is secretly so simple to make, yet yields rich, creamy, restaurant-worthy results with very little effort. With a short list of pantry ingredients like canned tomatoes and jarred roasted red peppers, you'll have a bowl of this cozy, creamy soup ready to eat simply and easily. Includes instructions to make it on the stovetop in under 30-minutes, or hands-off the slow cooker.
Ingredients: jarred roasted red peppers, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, chicken stock (or vegetable stock), water, smoked paprika, olive oil, heavy cream (traditional or dairy-free), butter (traditional or dairy-free), brown sugar (optional), and salt.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Stew
Slow Cooker Vegetable and Quinoa Soup is a hearty, vegetarian meal that's easy to make and completely satisfying. Warm, nourishing, and so simple, you'll want to make this soup for dinner tonight!
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, white beans, chickpeas, carrots, diced tomatoes, quinoa, kale, onion, stock.
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Winter Minestrone (Slow Cooker + Stovetop!)
A delicious, nourishing winter soup that’s beyond easy to make at home, this vegetarian winter minestrone combines a mixture of flavors and textures, resulting in a cozy and hearty dinner soup you'll love! An easy dump-and-go slow cooker dinner or a 30-minute + 1-pot stovetop meal.
Ingredients: Chickpeas, white beans, butternut squash, diced tomatoes, kale, stock, onion, garlic, pasta.
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Slow Cooker Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes, No Cream)
Slow-cooked in the crockpot, this easy slow cooker tomato soup is decadently creamy, made with of canned tomatoes, and with no milk or cream.
Ingredients: canned tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, onion, garlic, raw cashews, Italian seasoning, salt.
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Butternut & Red Pepper Soup (w/ Coconut Milk)
This easy butternut squash and red pepper soup recipe is so smooth, creamy, and is made with simple ingredients like butternut squash, jarred roasted red pepper, and coconut milk. Plus I've streamlined things by skipping any pre-roasting, so this creamy, dreamy soup comes together in under 30 minutes on the stovetop, or with no pre-browning in the slow cooker.
Ingredients: butternut squash, roasted red peppers, tomato paste, coconut milk (or heavy cream), chicken stock (or vegetable stock), garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt.
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