Can You Cook Soup In A Slow Cooker

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Becky Stayner

Winter in our house means one thing: it's soup season, y'all! So it's time to break out the slow cooker recipes. One of the simplest joys that the cold weather brings is coming home to a hearty Crock Pot soup that's been cooking all day and is waiting to be devoured by you and your family (preferably alongside a loaf of fresh bread).

While slow cookers can be used for making everything from pot roast to Thanksgiving dinner, we tend to lean on them most heavily for making incredibly flavorful soups. That's because the low, slow style of cooking lets the flavors simmer together for hours, creating a much richer and more flavorful meal for you at the end of the day. Maybe you're hankering for a fall soup that encompasses the all the earthy flavors of the season, like a pumpkin soup, butternut squash soup, or sweet potato soup. On the other hand, you might be on the hunt for a winter soup to get you through a freezing day, like a hearty soup with sausage or beef and lots of cheese. Whatever your desire, these Crock-Pot soups have you covered. The best part about these recipes is that they ensure a quick, easy dinner, since there's no cooking required once you put it all in the pot. All you'll have to do when you get home is slip on your coziest pajamas, fill up your bowl, and settle by the fire with one of these delicious recipes.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans

This slow cooker chili is as filling as its meatier mainstay because of its hearty helping of high-protein wheat berries and kidney beans.

Get the recipe.

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Black Bean-and-Chile Soup

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Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew

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Chicken-and-Quinoa Minestrone

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Spiced Sweet Potato-and-Peanut Puree

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Sausage-and-Tortellini Soup

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Split Pea and Tomato Soup with Bacon

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Spicy Slow Cooker Pad Thai Chicken & Ramen Soup

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Slow Cooker New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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Kale Lentil and Beef Stew

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Cuban Ropa Vieja

Looking to switch things up? Pack your Crock Pot with this rich beefy Cuban stew of spices, olives, tomatoes, and meat. It can also be piled into a sandwich!

Get the recipe at Food Fidelity.

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Crock Pot Beef Stew

This is your no-fuss, no-muss, set-it-and-forget it guide to making an easy, hearty slow cooker stew.

Get the recipe at Simply LaKita.

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Jamaican Coconut Curry Chicken

This flavorful stew gets a kick from scotch bonnet peppers, and tons of flavor from coconut milk, plenty of herbs, and spices like ginger, coriander, and cilantro.

Get the recipe at That Girl Cooks Healthy.

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Crock Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup

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Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup

This recipe is a play on a traditional African peanut stew, which calls for pumpkin puree to add a creamy, rich taste.

Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Beer Cheese Soup

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Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup

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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup

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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Stew

This satisfying stew will warm you up in no time. You can even serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes—but it's also perfect on its own!

Get the recipe at The Chunky Chef.

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Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

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Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Veggie Quinoa Soup

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Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup with Pepper Jack and Bacon

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Slow Cooker Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Butter Roasted Mushrooms