Is there anything as warm and comforting as a hot bowl of soup on a chilly day? The only thing better is when that homemade broth or bisque practically cooks itself for you.
To that end, we've found eleven Crock-Pot soup recipes that will make you look forward to mealtime from the moment you turn on your slow cooker.
From colorful vegetarian cups to hearty helpings of sausage and beef-filled stews, these recipes will make you wish it were winter all year long (yes, really!).
Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, and White Bean Soup
Hearty, comforting, and requiring just 10 minutes of prep, this soup is just what you need at the end of a chilly winter day.
Recipe: Damn Delicious
Crock-Pot French Onion Soup
These onions caramelized by slow cooking for up to 15 hours. We're never cooking French Onion soup any other way ever again.
Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
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Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili
Spice this light recipe up with some toppings like lime, jalepeno, and plain Greek yogurt.
Recipe: WellPlated
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Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup
Just looking at this soup will make your mouth water!
Recipe: Le Creme de la Crumb
Crock-Pot Lentil Soup
Complete with kale, onions, garlic, carrots, and olive oil, this is comfort food that's good for you!
Recipe: Pinch of Yum
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Top this potato soup with bacon, chives, diced green and red peppers and you've got a hearty dinner with minimal effort.
Recipe: Gimme Some Oven
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Slow Cooker Light Chicken Corn Chowder
Add crusty bread and a side salad and you've got the perfect lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Sally's Baking Addiction
Crock-Pot Veggie & Quinoa Salsa Verde Soup
This fiber-rich soup is almost too pretty to eat.
Recipe: 24 Carrot Life
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
Your kids might not even notice the veggies in this delicious soup. Which is kind of the point.
Recipe: CincyShopper
Black Bean Chili
Calling all vegetarians! This chili incorporates baby portabella mushrooms for wonderfully rich texture and flavor.
Recipe: A Couple Cooks
Taco Soup
Skip the take-out, you've got a delicious Mexican fiesta happening right in your slow cooker!
Recipe: Life in the Loft House
