Slow-Cooker Soups
When the weather outside is frightful (or life is just a bit to hectic) there is nothing quite like coming home to a warm home-cooked meal. For those of us whom unfortunately do not have our own Mrs. Doubtfire to prep such a meal, employing your slow cooker is the next best thing. If you're looking for creative dinner ideas you can set, forget, and come home to, we have a collection of slow cooker soup recipes that will satisfy and warm you right up. From slow-cooker chicken soup to slow-cooker split pea soup we have a range of broth- and creamy-based soups that promise to delight. And if soup isn't your thing, don't worry, we have plenty more slow cooker recipes to get you through winter and beyond.
Slow Cooker Turkey Soup
If you don't have a turkey carcass you can substitute 2 1/2 pounds of fresh turkey legs in this simple, six-hour soup from Ian Knauer.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup
Cooking the chicken on the bones adds more flavor to this creamy soup with butter, stock, and heavy cream.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Pasta spirals add texture to this straightforward tender chicken soup with carrots, onion, and celery, plus a parsley garnish. If you prefer your pasta al dente, add it after the chicken has cooked.
Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Hock Soup
Ask your butcher to split the ham hock in half, and plan to peel and cube 3 pounds of baking potatoes before six hours of slow cooking.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
Forget chicken noodle soup, this hearty and flavorful chicken soup will be your new classic! Browning the chicken first adds depth of flavor to the stock, and whisking the eggs in at the last minute ensures a silky texture.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Linguine and Caper Berries
Adding tart caper berries to a cacciatore goes a long way toward brightening the flavors.
Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
In this soup, fresh turmeric pairs up with cinnamon, cumin, and coriander to spice up red lentils and wilted Swiss chard. It's power-packed full of flavor and warmth and also subtly sweet. To serve, add a dollop of yogurt for a bright, creamy, and cooling topping.
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