24 Mini Crockpot Soup Recipes (Full Recipes)
All recipes are designed for a 1.5–2 quart mini slow cooker and make about 2–4 servings.
CHICKEN & POULTRY
1. Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast (cubed), 2 carrots (sliced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), ¼ onion (diced), 3 cups chicken broth, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 cup egg noodles, salt & pepper
Instructions: Add everything except noodles. Cook on Low 4 hrs. Add noodles last 30 min. Season to taste.
2. Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, 1 can diced tomatoes, ½ can black beans, ½ cup corn, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 4 hrs. Shred chicken. Top with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado.
3. Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, ½ cup wild rice blend, ½ cup mushrooms, 1 carrot, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk
Instructions: Add all except milk. Cook Low 4 hrs. Stir in milk last 15 min.
4. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, ½ cup peas, 1 carrot, 1 potato (diced), 2 cups chicken broth, 1 can cream of chicken, ¼ cup milk, ½ tsp thyme
Instructions: Combine all except milk. Cook Low 4 hrs. Add milk last 15 min. Serve with biscuits.
5. Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, 1 can coconut milk, 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tbsp lime juice, ½ bell pepper, 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions: Add all. Cook Low 3–4 hrs. Top with cilantro and lime.
6. Chicken Parmesan Soup
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, 1 cup marinara, 2 cups chicken broth, ½ cup pasta, ¼ cup mozzarella, 2 tbsp parmesan, ½ tsp basil
Instructions: Add all except cheese and pasta. Cook Low 4 hrs. Add pasta last 30 min, cheese last 5 min.
BEEF
7. Classic Beef & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: ½ lb stew beef, 1 potato, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp thyme
Instructions: Brown beef (optional). Add all. Cook Low 5–6 hrs until beef tender.
8. French Onion Soup
Ingredients: 2 onions (sliced), 2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp thyme, 1 tbsp sherry (optional), 1 slice toasted bread, ¼ cup gruyère
Instructions: Cook onions with broth Low 5 hrs. Top with bread and cheese; broil or microwave to melt.
9. Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients: ½ lb ground beef, 1 potato, ½ cup cheddar, ½ cup milk, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp garlic
Instructions: Brown beef. Add all except milk and cheese. Cook Low 4 hrs. Stir in milk and cheese last 15 min.
10. Beef Taco Soup
Ingredients: ½ lb ground beef, 1 can diced tomatoes, ½ can black beans, ½ cup corn, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions: Brown beef. Combine all. Cook Low 4 hrs. Top with sour cream and cheese.
11. Stuffed Pepper Soup
Ingredients: ½ lb ground beef, ½ cup rice, 1 bell pepper (diced), 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions: Brown beef. Add all except rice. Cook Low 4 hrs. Add rice last 30 min.
12. Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients: ½ lb stew beef, ½ cup pearl barley, ½ cup mushrooms, 1 carrot, 2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp thyme
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 6 hrs until beef and barley are tender.
VEGETARIAN & VEGETABLE-FORWARD
13. Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, 2 garlic cloves (minced), ¼ cup cream, 1 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions: Add all except cream. Cook Low 3 hrs. Stir in cream last 15 min. Blend if desired.
14. Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients: 2 potatoes (diced), 1 leek (sliced), 2 cups vegetable broth, ¼ cup cream, 1 tbsp chives
Instructions: Cook all except cream Low 4 hrs. Blend, then stir in cream.
15. Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: ½ can beans, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 can diced tomatoes, ½ cup pasta, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ tsp Italian herbs
Instructions: Add all except pasta. Cook Low 4 hrs. Add pasta last 30 min.
16. Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash (cubed), ¼ onion, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp butter, pinch nutmeg, ¼ cup cream
Instructions: Cook all except cream Low 4 hrs. Blend smooth. Stir in cream.
17. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, ½ cup cheddar, ½ cup milk, 1½ cups vegetable broth, 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp butter
Instructions: Cook all except milk and cheese Low 3 hrs. Stir in milk and cheese last 15 min.
18. Lentil Soup
Ingredients: ½ cup brown lentils, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ tsp cumin
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 5 hrs until lentils tender.
19. Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: ½ cup dried split peas, 2 tbsp diced ham (or smoked paprika), 1 carrot, ¼ onion, 2 cups broth
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 5–6 hrs until peas break down.
20. Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, ½ cup salsa, ½ cup corn, 1 tsp cumin, 1½ cups vegetable broth
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 3 hrs. Blend half for creamier texture. Top with sour cream.
21. Mushroom Barley Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup mushrooms, ½ cup barley, ¼ onion, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ tsp thyme
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 5 hrs until barley is tender.
22. Cabbage Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups cabbage (chopped), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, ¼ onion, 2 cups broth
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 4–5 hrs.
23. Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 cup corn, 1 potato (diced), ½ cup milk, 1 tbsp butter, ¼ onion, 1½ cups broth, 2 slices bacon (optional)
Instructions: Cook all except milk Low 4 hrs. Stir in milk last 15 min.
24. Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
Ingredients: 1 can cannellini beans, 1 cup kale (chopped), 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions: Combine all. Cook Low 3–4 hrs until kale is tender.
QUICK REFERENCE TIPS
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Liquid: Fill only ¾ full to prevent overflow.
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Pasta/Rice: Add last 30–45 min.
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Dairy: Stir in at the end.
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Meat: Cut small; mini cookers heat gently.
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Cook times: Low 3–6 hrs (depending on meat/beans); High 1.5–3 hrs.
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