These tasty recipes are packed with nutrition - and require almost no effort. There's nothing better than a steaming hot pot of creamy, mouthwatering soup, especially after you've been trekking through windy, chilly weather to get home. Instead of buying the canned stuff, which is generally loaded with sodium, gather up your favourite 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; plus, get more healthy cold-weather recipes while you're looking for inspiration!
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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Curry Soup
Requiring just five ingredients, this autumn-inspired soup makes for a delicious, low-kJ, low-carb dinner with rich, creamy flavour. Opt for a low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to reduce the amount of sodium in this recipe.
Get the recipe from Prevention »
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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 fibre.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Dumpling Soup
This comforting dish combines tender chicken with mixed vegetables and soft biscuit dumplings that soak up the savoury 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 1,040kJ (250cal) when cooked.
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Easy Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder
This recipe's star ingredient is corn, a high-quality complex carb that's also packed with fibre, 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.
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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 savoury flavour 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.
Get the recipe from Fit Slow-Cooker Queen »
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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 1,506kJ (360cal) per cup, this classic dish is a healthier alternative with vitamin-rich broccoli, low-sodium broth, and low-fat milk.
Get the recipe from Skinny Ms. »
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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.)
Get the recipe from Chunky Chef »
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Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Celery and carrots add bulk to this creamy soup, which also combines shredded chicken with wild rice, a low-kJ, high-protein alternative to plain white rice. This blogger suggests throwing in extra garlic, chopped onions, or other seasonings to customise the flavours to your liking.
Get the recipe from Little Spice Jar »
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Slow-Cooker Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Soup
With kale, chicken, quinoa, and white beans, this delicious soup is an excellent source of protein at 35 grams per serving (and just 1,506kJ!). And it's not just good for you - garlic, various herbs, and a few tablespoons of lemon juice give this winter soup its comforting flavour. A small topping of Parmesan cheese won't hurt, either.
Get the recipe from Cooking Classy »
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Enjoy all the flavours of a cheesy enchilada without the carb overload. There's very little prep and quite a lot of veggies involved in this Mexican-inspired soup, which throws together shredded chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and chiles in a savoury red enchilada sauce. Top it with a serving of sour cream and tortilla chips for extra flavour and crunch. This soup still tastes amazing without the add-ins, though, if you want to lower the kilojoule count even more.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven »
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Slow-Cooker Broccoli, Ginger, and Turmeric Soup
Aside from the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, the spice is also shown to improve memory, ward off certain cancers, and ease arthritis pain. Plus, it adds a distinct, earthy flavour that takes any dish from bland to delicious. Broccoli and chopped leeks are tossed in for a healthy dose of disease-fighting beta carotene and vitamin K.
Get the recipe from Sweet Peas and Saffron »
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Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken Soup
Why order Thai takeout when you could whip up this spicy goodness right in your slow-cooker? While this dish may be slightly more indulgent, you can substitute in "lite" coconut milk to cut the fat and kilojoules and use half the amount of brown sugar, if you'd prefer. With peas, capsicum, onions, and chicken, there's still plenty of nutrition to be found in this tasty soup.
Get the recipe from Foodie Crush »
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Slow-Cooker Spicy Cabbage Soup
This spicy soup spotlights one of our favourite superfoods, cabbage, which is packed with fibre, vitamin C, and phytonutrients that ward off cancer. Jalapeño and fennel seeds add a unique kick of flavour while chopped carrot and celery give an extra crunch that's so satisfying.
Get the recipe from Apples for CJ »
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Creamy Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Butternut Pumpkin
This sweet-and-spicy soup is a seasonal delight, with heart-healthy sweet potatoes and immunity-boosting pumpkin cooked in rich coconut milk, onion, and broth. If you're feeling particularly fancy, top off each bowl with toasted, seasoned pumpkin seeds for an added crunch that's delightful.
Get the recipe from Catz in the Kitchen »
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Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup
Fibre-rich lentils simmer with a host of other veggies like butternut squash, carrots, and potatoes to make this simply delicious soup. A splash of sherry and red wine vinegar add extra tanginess. Pair with crusty bread for an extra dose of comfort or enjoy on its own to keep the recipe lower-kJ - either way, this meal won't disappoint.
Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum »
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