10 Cozy Crockpot Soups for Winter

Hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This comforting and nutritious soup is perfect for a chilly winter evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken breasts, wild rice, onion, carrots, and celery in the crockpot.
2. Pour in chicken broth and water, then add thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or until chicken and rice are tender.
4. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir well and serve warm.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

This rich and velvety soup is a classic favorite that will keep you warm all winter long.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. In the crockpot, combine crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
3. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil, then blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Chunky Beef and Barley Soup

This hearty and filling soup is packed with tender beef and nutritious barley.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add beef, barley, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Pour in beef broth and add the bay leaf.
3. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until beef and barley are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Lentil and Vegetable Soup

A nutritious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a meatless Monday.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine lentils, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Add vegetable broth and cumin, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until lentils are tender.
4. Stir well and serve hot.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

This flavorful and spicy soup is sure to warm you up on the coldest days.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. In the crockpot, combine black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth.
2. Add chili powder and cumin, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree some of the soup for a thicker consistency, then serve.

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in this creamy soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place butternut squash, apples, and onion in the crockpot.
2. Pour in broth and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until squash and apples are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, then adjust seasoning if necessary.

Ham and Potato Soup

A comforting and creamy soup that’s perfect for using leftover holiday ham.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced ham
• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add ham, potatoes, onion, and carrots to the crockpot.
2. Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

A flavorful and hearty soup that’s loaded with Italian sausage and kale.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Brown the sausage in a skillet, then transfer to the crockpot.
2. Add kale, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes.
3. Pour in chicken broth, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Stir well before serving.

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup

A delicious and nutritious soup that’s rich in flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and onion in the crockpot.
2. Add vegetable broth and curry powder, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Blend the soup slightly for a creamier texture, then serve.

French Onion Soup

This classic French soup is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy winter night.

Ingredients:

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 baguette, sliced
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated

Cooking method:

1. In a pan, melt butter with olive oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
2. Transfer onions to the crockpot and add beef broth and red wine.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Serve with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese on top.