Easy slow cooker recipes are the perfect solution to crazy busy days. Prep these soups in just 15-minutes and check dinner off your list.
44 Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
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General Tso’s Stew
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker makes this super easy, and you can use any meat you like. It’s wonderful with turkey, ground meats or leftover pork. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 222 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Italian Sausage Pizza Soup
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom’s friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and it's still a family favorite. Warm garlic bread is heavenly on the side. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 158 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 828mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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English Pub Split Pea Soup
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for five hours, and come back to "soup's on." Finish it with more milk if you like your soup a bit thinner. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this soup, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 218 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it several days in a row without ever having to have it the same way twice. You can substitute fresh onions and celery in this recipe if you prefer, but using the dried version makes it easy to throw together on a weekday morning. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 215 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. —Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 146 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup
Total Time
4 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love buffalo chicken wings, so we created a soup with the same zippy flavor,. It's very popular with guests. Start with a small amount of hot sauce, then add more if needed to suit your family's tastes. —Pat Farmer, Falconer, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 1/3 cups: 572 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 1308mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 57g protein.
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Easy Pot Sticker Soup
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband and I have soup often, I’m always coming up with something new. I saw pot stickers in the freezer and decided to feature them in an Asian soup. The results were delicious. Rice vinegar provides just the right tang, and the green onions and carrots add color. Stir in chopped cabbage or bok choy if you'd like. A little sesame oil goes a long way, but you can always add a bit more. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Meatball Soup
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! —Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 288 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1173mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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French Lentil and Carrot Soup
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Chicken and Kale Tortellini Soup
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
With tender tortellini, artichokes, greens and lots of herbs, this soup is so flavorful. The fact that it's easy to make is just a chilly-night bonus. —Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 386 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup really does taste like stuffed green peppers! With beef and brown rice, slow-cooker stuffed pepper soup makes a hearty meal on a cold day. —Gina Baxter, Plainfield, IL
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 141 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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The South in a Pot Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
With black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, ground beef and comforting spices, this soup has every wonderful memory from my childhood simmered together in one tasty pot. —Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp, Cincinnati, OH
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It's a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie Gunn, Asheville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
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Pumpkin-Lentil Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients, then created this recipe. Pumpkin adds creamy richness and body. —Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 244 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 11g fiber), 15g protein.
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Marty's Bean Burger Chili
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised the chili using bean veggie burgers. —Marty Nickerson, Ellington, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 348 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1151mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 19g fiber), 21g protein.
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Cabbage Soup
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
After doing yardwork on a windy day, we love to come in for a light but hearty soup like this one. It's brimming with cabbage, veggies and white beans. Pass the oven-warmed bread! —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want soup at a restaurant, it’s broccoli-cheese all the way. When I make it at home it’s creamy cheesy, exactly how I like it. —Kristen Hills, Layton, UT
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 675 calories, 49g fat (30g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1964mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
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French Onion Soup with Meatballs
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall—it's comfort food for the soul. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1760mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and fills the house with a wonderful aroma. My whole family loves it! —Brandy Stansbury, Edna, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 126 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
In our house, this recipe is a win-win. It's easy for me to whip up and easy for my family to devour...the crusty bread for dipping doesn't hurt, either. —Linda Haglund, Buffalo, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 257 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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No-Fuss Potato Soup
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread from our bread machine. —Dotty Egge, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Spicy Chicken and Hominy Soup
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooked soup is also called "posole," a traditional good luck New Year's meal in my native New Mexico. Everyone makes it differently—my soup answers the age-old chili question, "Red or green?" by using both!—Janet Christine McDaniel, Arlington, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 277 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1558mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. —Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Chipotle Chili
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick slow-cooker chipotle chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and friends love it. It’s really nice served with corn bread. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups (calculated without optional ingredients): 343 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein.
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Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It's unusual because it calls for Alfredo sauce. —Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 336 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein.
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Vegetable Lentil Soup
Total Time
4 hours 45 min
Servings
6 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. —Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
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Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings. (21/4 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 231 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Beer Brat Chili
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all day. I can't think of a better way to use up leftover brats. He can't think of a better way to eat them! —Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 383 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1256mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 17g protein.
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Curried Ham & Split Pea Soup
Total Time
7 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so nicely with the salty ham. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 288 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 16g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Hearty Beef Veggie Soup
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's ready to eat. It goes well with a fruit salad and bread. —Colleen Jubl, Dayton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 162 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.
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Shrimp Chowder
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to make. Simply brown the ground beef, then stir everything together to simmer all day. It's wonderful served with bread and a salad. —Carol Calhoun, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 139 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili. You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork roast or boneless pork chops for the pork called for in the recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 395 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 39g protein.
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Spicy Kielbasa Soup
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
5 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Red pepper flakes bring a little zip to this hearty soup that's full of good-for-you ingredients. Should you have any left over, this soup is fantastic reheated, after flavors have had time to blend. I like to serve steaming bowls with rye bread. —Carol Custer, Clifton Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 192 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1210mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein.
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Beef Barley Lentil Soup
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. —Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 232 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Veggie Meatball Soup
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when I get home, and I have a few minutes to relax before supper is ready. —Charla Tinney, Tyrone, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 125 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Potato Minestrone
Total Time
8 hours 40 min
Servings
12 servings (about 3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. I only have to slice some bread and prepare a salad to have dinner ready. For a thicker soup, mash half of the garbanzo beans before adding them to the slow cooker. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 125 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.
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Potato Chowder
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without bacon): 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It's easy to dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning ... and wonderful to come home to the aroma of a hot dinner ready. —Mary Dixon, Northville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
