Simple ingredients, big flavor! These 25 dump and go crockpot soups are easy dinners for busy days — just dump everything in the slow cooker, set it and forget it. Comfort in a bowl that feeds the family!
Browse the Recipes
- Chicken and Corn Soup
- Hearty Beef Soup
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Tortilla Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Sausage and Tortellini Soup
- White Chicken Chili
- Ham and Bean Soup
- Minestrone Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Split Pea Soup
- Taco Soup
- Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Potato and Leek Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
- Quinoa and Chicken Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Sausage and Potato Soup
- Crockpot Soup Success Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Dump & Go Classics1-9 • Set It, Forget It, Enjoy
Chicken and Corn Soup
Creamy + Sweet + Family Favorite
Creamy chicken soup with sweet corn — a family favorite.
You need: chicken breasts, corn, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, cream, thyme
Make it: Dump everything except the cream into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred the chicken, stir in cream.
Hearty Beef Soup
Meaty + Filling + Robust
Beef chunks with vegetables in a robust, hearty broth.
You need: beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, beef broth, tomato paste
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours until the beef is tender.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Velvety + Classic + Basil
Velvety tomato soup with fresh basil — made easy in the crockpot.
You need: crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, basil
Make it: Dump tomatoes, onion, garlic and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 4 hours. Blend, stir in cream and basil.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Golden + Comforting + Classic
The classic chicken noodle soup, made hands-free in the slow cooker.
You need: chicken breasts, egg noodles, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, thyme
Make it: Dump chicken, vegetables and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Add noodles in the last 30 minutes. Shred chicken.
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded + Cheesy + Bacon
Creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese and chives.
You need: potatoes, bacon, cheddar, sour cream, chives, chicken broth
Make it: Dump potatoes and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Mash, stir in cheddar and sour cream. Top with bacon and chives.
Vegetable Soup
Colorful + Healthy + Light
Colorful vegetables simmered in a light tomato broth.
You need: mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours.
Tortilla Soup
Spicy + Zesty + Topped
Spicy chicken tortilla soup with crispy strips and avocado.
You need: chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, avocado, chicken broth
Make it: Dump chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred, serve with tortilla strips and avocado.
Lentil Soup
Earthy + Hearty + Protein
Hearty lentils with carrots and celery — cheap and filling.
You need: brown lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 7 hours or HIGH 4 hours until the lentils are tender.
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Earthy + Velvety + Rich
Velvety mushroom soup with fresh herbs.
You need: mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Dump mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 4 hours. Blend, stir in cream.
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Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Italian + Cheesy + Hearty
Italian sausage with cheese tortellini and spinach.
You need: Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, diced tomatoes, chicken broth
Make it: Brown the sausage. Dump sausage, tomatoes and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 5 hours. Add tortellini and spinach in the last 30 minutes.
White Chicken Chili
Creamy + Mild + Crowd Pleaser
Creamy white chili with chicken and white beans.
You need: chicken, white beans, corn, green chiles, cream cheese, chicken broth, cumin
Make it: Dump everything except the cream cheese into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred chicken, stir in cream cheese until melted.
Ham and Bean Soup
Savory + Old Fashioned + Hearty
White beans with smoky ham in savory broth.
You need: white beans, ham, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours until the beans are tender.
Minestrone Soup
Italian + Colorful + Veggie Packed
Italian vegetables with beans and pasta in tomato broth.
You need: mixed vegetables, kidney beans, small pasta, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning
Make it: Dump vegetables, beans, tomatoes and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Add pasta in the last 30 minutes.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cheesy + Comforting + Copycat
Creamy broccoli cheese soup — a restaurant favorite at home.
You need: broccoli, cheddar, onion, carrots, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Dump broccoli, onion, carrots and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 4 hours. Blend partly, stir in cheddar and cream.
Split Pea Soup
Thick + Smoky + Satisfying
Thick split pea soup with smoky ham.
You need: split peas, ham, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours, stirring once or twice.
Taco Soup
Zesty + Bold + Tex Mex
Zesty beef taco soup with cheese, corn and black beans.
You need: ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cheddar, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef with taco seasoning. Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 5 hours. Top with cheddar.
Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Creamy + Soothing + Simple
Creamy chicken soup with tender rice and vegetables.
You need: chicken breasts, rice, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Dump chicken, vegetables and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Add rice in the last hour. Shred chicken, stir in cream.
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Potato and Leek Soup
Silky + Elegant + French
Silky potato and leek soup with chives.
You need: potatoes, leeks, butter, chicken broth, cream, chives
Make it: Dump potatoes, leeks and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 5 hours. Blend, stir in cream and butter. Top with chives.
Cabbage Roll Soup
Savory + Hearty + Deconstructed
All the cabbage roll flavors — beef, cabbage and rice — in a soup.
You need: ground beef, cabbage, rice, diced tomatoes, onion, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef. Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours.
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy + Cheesy + Low Carb
Creamy cheddar cauliflower soup — cozy and satisfying.
You need: cauliflower, cheddar, onion, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Dump cauliflower, onion and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 4 hours. Blend, stir in cheddar and cream.
Quinoa and Chicken Soup
Healthy + Protein + Wholesome
Wholesome chicken soup with protein-rich quinoa and vegetables.
You need: chicken breasts, quinoa, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Shred the chicken.
Corn Chowder
Sweet + Creamy + Golden
Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and bacon.
You need: corn, potatoes, bacon, onion, celery, chicken broth, cream
Make it: Dump corn, potatoes, onion, celery and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Stir in cream. Top with cooked bacon.
Tomato Basil Soup
Fresh + Bright + Classic Pair
Fresh tomato soup with lots of basil — perfect with grilled cheese.
You need: crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream
Make it: Dump tomatoes, onion, garlic and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 4 hours. Blend, stir in cream and basil.
Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet + Silky + Autumn
Silky butternut squash soup with warm sage.
You need: butternut squash, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, sage
Make it: Dump squash, onion, garlic and broth into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Blend, stir in cream and sage.
Sausage and Potato Soup
Smoky + Hearty + Filling
Smoked sausage with potatoes and kale in savory broth.
You need: smoked sausage, potatoes, kale, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Dump everything into the crockpot. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours. Stir in kale in the last 30 minutes.
Crockpot Soup Success Tips
- Minimal prep. Dump everything in and let the slow cooker do the work — set it and forget it.
- Add dairy last. Stir in cream, cheese and sour cream at the end so they don’t curdle.
- Don’t overfill. Keep the crockpot 2/3 to 3/4 full for even cooking.
- Pasta goes last. Add noodles and tortellini in the final 30 minutes to avoid mush.
- Feeds the family. These recipes all make generous portions — great for busy days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave soup in the crockpot all day?
Yes — cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Keep warm mode holds it safely for a couple more hours.
Can I freeze crockpot soups?
Yes — cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Do I need to brown meat first?
Not required — it adds flavor, but dump and go works fine for most soups.
Can I cook on HIGH instead?
Yes — most LOW 6-8 hour recipes work on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
What size crockpot do I need?
A 6-quart slow cooker fits these recipes. Halve recipes for smaller pots.