Dump and Go Soup Recipes
Soups are the perfect dump-and-go meal, especially when you have a slow cooker to help you out. These easy, hearty recipes are packed with flavor and require minimal effort. Just dump your ingredients in, let the magic happen, and enjoy a comforting bowl of soup.
➡ Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
1. Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
2. Stir in the sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the flavors are well combined.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or leave it chunky for texture.
➡ Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, corn, green chilies, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and chicken broth.
3. Stir to combine and cover.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
5. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the soup.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper before serving.
➡ Beef and Vegetable Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb beef stew meat
4 cups beef broth
2 carrots, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup green beans, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the beef stew meat to the slow cooker.
2. Add the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, green beans, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir everything together and cover.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
➡ Lentil Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, cumin, and turmeric to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine and cover.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the lentils are soft and the soup is thickened.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
➡ Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 leeks, cleaned and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the diced potatoes, leeks, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine and cover.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup for a creamy texture, or leave it chunky.
Tips and Swap Ideas
Broth: You can easily swap vegetable broth for chicken or beef broth depending on what you have on hand.
Herbs & Spices: Adjust the herbs and spices based on your flavor preferences. Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley are great additions.
Add-ins: For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lemon, a dollop of sour cream, or some grated cheese before serving.
Vegetable Variations: Switch up the vegetables according to what's in season or what you prefer—zucchini, spinach, or kale can be great additions.
