35 Healthy Slow-Cooker Soups That’ll Make Weeknight Dinners So Simple
From tomato soup to beef stew, these tasty recipes are packed with nutrition and flavor.
There’s nothing better than pot of hot, creamy soup, especially after a chilly fall run. (We’re almost there!) Instead of buying the canned stuff, which is generally loaded with sodium, gather up your favorite seasonal veggies and combine them in your slow-cooker before heading off for the day. Homemade soup isn't just way healthier—it’s also more delicious, and because you're cooking in bulk, you're bound to have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch or dinner. These simple, comforting slow-cooker soup recipes will keep you warm and satisfied.
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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Curry Soup
Requiring just five ingredients, this fall-inspired soup makes for a delicious, low-calorie, low-carb dinner with rich, creamy flavor. Opt for a low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to reduce the amount of sodium in this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Chili Verde
Shredded chicken, protein-rich edamame, green bell pepper, and crunchy celery are cooked together with garlic and spices over several hours and served with small corn tortillas, which are rich in filling fiber.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Dumpling Soup
This comforting dish combines tender chicken with mixed vegetables and soft biscuit dumplings that soak up the savory broth. With just 15 minutes of prep and six ingredients, you can throw together this classic recipe that’ll please kids and adults alike. Plus, this soup weighs in at only 250 calories when cooked.
Easy Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
This recipe’s star ingredient is corn, a high-quality complex carb that’s also packed with fiber, heart-healthy folate, and natural plant chemicals that preserve your vision. Potato helps thicken the soup while low-fat milk and a little butter leave it perfectly creamy.
Slow Cooker Turkey Wild Rice Soup
This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays when you have plenty of leftover meat that you don't know what to do with. Just throw it into a slow cooker, along with onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and wild rice—and you have a delicious meal that reimagines turkey meat.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup With Fried Sage and Halloumi
If you’ve gone apple picking and have a big batch to work with, consider cooking up this thick and creamy soup. Apples lend a natural sweetness, texture, and fiber in this already highly nutritious dish. Topped with halloumi and crispy sage, this soup is everything you need on a cold winter day.
Slow Cooker Brown Rice Chicken Congee
Congee is a very popular dish in many Asian countries and is usually eaten for breakfast because it’s so hearty and filling. This version features brown rice instead of noodles, but has the same savory flavors you'd find in the traditional dish, including ginger, chili flakes, garlic, green onions, and peanuts.
Chicken Cauliflower Curry Soup
Brimming with flavor, this chicken cauliflower chicken curry soup freezes well and can be re-heated for several weeknight dinners. Enjoy it on its own or have it with a side of brown rice for an even heartier meal.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
On gloomy, cold days, this bright and flavorful soup will put a smile on your face. Prepare a big batch over the weekend and have leftovers throughout the week. Flavored with classic chili seasonings, like chili powder, cumin, paprika, jalapeno, and onion, this black bean soup will fill you up.
Slow-Cooker Roasted Tomato Soup
It truly doesn’t get much simpler than this low-sodium tomato soup recipe, which combines roasted roma tomatoes with garlic, onion, and broth for a naturally savory flavor that warms your belly. Pair with crackers or crusty bread for added texture, or sip on this soup alone to keep it paleo and Whole30-compliant.
Slow Cooker Sausage Kale Soup
For a simple dish that's equally comforting and nutritious, go for this easy slow cooker soup. Packed with sausage, kale, celery, carrots, and onions, this dish will cheer you up and make you feel better on days when you're feeling a little under the weather.
Split Pea Soup
Rich, savory, and low-carb, this delicious split pea soup will warm you up on chilly days. Made with split peas, ham bone, carrots, yellow onions, shallots, celery, and garlic, this low-sodium dish fills hungry bellies without much work. Just add the ingredients into the slow cooker and allow it to cook on low for five to six hours. When the ham is tender and easily pulls off of the bone, that's when you know the dish is done.
Slow-Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
We all have days when we’re sick or completely exhausted and need extra comfort from our nightly meal. With fresh ingredients, this broccoli cheddar soup does just the trick without being overly indulgent. At just 360 calories per cup, this classic dish is a healthier alternative with vitamin-rich broccoli, low-sodium broth, and low-fat milk.
Hearty Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
This classic Italian soup takes a bit more effort, but the end result is so worth it. Hearty and nutritious, this soup has a long list of ingredients including carrots, celery, yellow onion, tomatoes, zucchini, red kidney beans, spinach, green beans, and more. Need we explain why this one’s so good for you? (Plus, it’s absolutely delicious.)
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew
If you haven’t tried Moroccan fare before, it’s guaranteed to be your next go-to with this super flavorful stew. A combination of turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and pepper make this stew come alive with spice. It’s packed with quinoa, butternut squash, and chickpeas for a hearty and filling dish.
Crockpot Tuscan and White Bean and Lemon Soup
Traditional Tuscan-style soups will have some kind of meat, but this soup has only veggies and gets filling plant-based protein from quinoa and white beans. Brimming with carrots, sweet onion, and Tuscan kale, this dish serves up a balanced meal. Swap in low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to cut down on the salt, if you have high-blood pressure.
Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup
This slow cooker recipe puts a lighter take on the traditional dish by substituting low-fat Greek yogurt for heavy cream without sacrificing taste or texture. Leeks, sweet onions, garlic, and thyme also infuse this dish with mouthwatering flavor.
Healthy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
This potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato, but it gets a healthier twist by incorporating roasted chickpeas instead of bacon. The roasted chickpeas are seasoned with paprika, soy sauce, Sriracha, and maple syrup to give them a salty, sweet, and spicy flavor.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
If you’re craving a heartier soup for dinner, look no further than this slow cooker beef stew. It has a deliciously filling combo of beef chuck, carrots, and sweet onion, and is flavored with Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and fresh rosemary.
Crockpot Tortellini Soup
This crockpot tortellini soup is perfect for nights when you need to put a little more meat in your bones. It's filling, delicious, and comforting, and has a nice balance of protein and carbs. Red wine vinegar, onion, and fennel help the main ingredients stand out by infusing them with deep flavor.
Jenae is the editorial assistant for Prevention.com, where she regularly covers nutrition, beauty, celebrity workouts, and health trends. Previously, she was an intern at ELLE and CountryLiving.com and a web producer for O, the Oprah Magazine. When she’s not writing about health and wellness, Jenae is either playing video games or reading tweets about The Bachelor.
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