It’s time to get cozy and kick off soup (and sweater) season with a bang. A warm, hearty soup is nourishing and the perfect meal for a chilly fall day. But who has time to spend all day fussing over one meal? No one. That’s where our handy friend the slow cooker comes in.
Because we love slow cooker soups so much, we scoured the internet for the greatest slow cooker soup recipes out there. Just pop the ingredients in, head to work and come home to a delicious, hearty soup. Bonus: Your house will smell great.
Check out our top 10 picks for delicious soups you can make right in your slow cooker. From the classics (like split pea and chicken noodle) to the more exotic (like chicken pho and smoky butternut squash) — these easy recipes will hit the spot with minimal effort on your part.
Grab your spoon and slurp on!
A version of this story was originally published October 2017.
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Spicy chicken tortilla soup
Image Credit: Half Baked Harvest. Throw everything in your slow cooker, forget about it all day long, and come home to a house that smells like your favorite Mexican restaurant. That’s a win in my book.
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Butternut squash soup
Image Credit: The Lemon Bowl. This healthy and comforting butternut squash soup is made with smoky chipotle peppers and a hint of warm cinnamon — the perfect fall soup.
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Chicken noodle soup
Image Credit: Damn Delicious. Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food made right in the slow cooker. It’s hearty, comforting and the perfect antidote for the sniffles or a bad day.
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Vegetable minestrone soup
Image Credit: A Beautiful Plate. This hearty winter vegetable soup is made with carrots, zucchini and red lentils. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped parsley and freshly grated Parm — this bowl of soup is restaurant-quality.
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Black bean soup
Image Credit: Budget Bytes. Top this delicious and filling black bean soup with a dollop of sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, green onions, cilantro, pepitas, cheddar cheese or even a scoop of cooked rice.
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Split pea soup
Image Credit: Kitchen Confidante. Split pea soup is the perfect comfort food when the temperature drops.
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Beef barley soup
Image Credit: The Food Charlatan. This soup simmers away in the slow cooker to produce a super-rich broth. Shredded carrots, barley and potatoes add just the right texture to the soup.
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Tomato-basil soup
Image Credit: Creme de la Crumb. This creamy and rich tomato-basil soup would be perfect alongside a grilled cheese… comfort food at its finest.
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Lentil vegetable soup
Image Credit: Sweet Phi. Stay warm with this hearty lentil vegetable soup. Make a big batch in your slow cooker and take it for lunch throughout the week.
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Chicken pho
Image Credit: The Lemon Bowl. A fresh and flavorful slow cooker version of your favorite Asian soup, this Vietnamese chicken pho is super-easy to make.
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