Food and Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Our Top Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes to Make in 2018 By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Associate Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories.She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, which she insists is home to the country's first Mardi Gras (not New Orleans) and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and rescue pup Rocky, whose name is unrelated to The University of Tennessee (Roll Tide). Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jennifer Davick There's nothing like a slow-cooker recipe to help you out during busy weeks. Simply add the ingredients, press a button, and dinner cooks itself! Even regions in the South are feeling the effects of frigid winter weather right now, so cravings for piping hot soup are at an all-time high. Lucky for us and our freezing Southern selves, these slow-cooker soup recipes are here to save the day. Whether you're in the market for a cozy chicken noodle soup, a hearty turkey chili, or a Mexican posole, you can make it in your slow cooker. If you're craving pasta, make slow-cooker soups like classic minestrone and sausage-and-collard greens stew for more veggie goodness than a pasta dish will provide. Instead of sitting by your stove and stirring a soup as it simmers for hours, put it in the slow cooker and get on with your day. These slow-cooker soups will save you time without sacrificing flavor, and they're filling enough for a family dinner. Make a batch of slow-cooker soup and eat it for lunch throughout the week, or freeze leftover soup for next time. These are the best slow-cooker soup recipes to get you started this new year. 01 of 15 The Secrets to Making the Best Slow-Cooker Soups 02 of 15 Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Sausage-and-Collard Greens Stew You can use any kind of sausage you prefer whether spicy, smoked, or mild. 03 of 15 Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms Southern Living Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms Use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or leftover cooked chicken for this comfy soup. 04 of 15 Slow Cooker Turkey Soup Southern Living Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Soup Swap heavy chowders for this healthy and light recipe. 05 of 15 Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr Recipe: Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stick with the classics this winter with a timeless beef stew every member of the family will savor. 06 of 15 Slow-Cooker Green Chile Posole Alison Miksch Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Chile Posole Adding Monterey Jack cheese to the slow cooker and stirring it in the soup just before serving takes this fragrant, flavorful Mexican dish to a new level of yum. 07 of 15 Ham-and-Bean Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup Southerners know the key to comfort is adding a ham bone to a slow-cooked meal. 08 of 15 Classic Minestrone MyRecipes Recipe: Classic Minestrone Video: Classic Minestrone This classic soup is packed with good-for-you veggies, and the kids will still love it. 09 of 15 Creamy Turnip Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Turnip Soup Top this creamy soup with chopped bacon, sautéed turnip greens, and croutons for added flavor and a little crunch. 10 of 15 Soulful Chicken Soup Iain Bagwell Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup It's good when you're sick; it's good when the temperatures drop; it's good for the soul, we swear it. 11 of 15 Slow Cooker Beef-and-Barley Stew Jennifer Causey Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef-and-Barley Stew Healthy whole-grain barley and tender slow-cooked beef are a comforting pair for a winter dinner. 12 of 15 Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili Photo: Oxmoor House Recipe: Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili Lighten up a heavy chili with lean ground turkey and one of our most popular chili recipes. 13 of 15 Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Jennifer Causey Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it do its thing. Set up a mini toppings bar with cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, hot sauce, and fresh sliced avocado. 14 of 15 Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Sausage and White Bean Stew This colorful stew is hearty but healthy for a chilly night at home. 15 of 15 Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder You can use that slow cooker for soup when it starts to warm up outside, too. Stock up on fresh corn at the farmers' market for this recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit