It's no big surprise that busy moms are big fans of Crock-Pot cooking [1], especially if you have multiple hungry mouths to feed. If you're looking to amp up your slow-cooker recipe arsenal, you've come to the right place. Whether you want to keep it simple with a hearty chicken noodle soup [2] or are aiming to find a recipe that's outside of the box — hello, cheeseburger soup! — we have these mouthwatering options you're gonna want to bookmark ASAP. Read through to see our favorite hearty and healthy slow-cooker soups that will satisfy even the hungriest crowd, and don't forget to top off your bowl with a big hunk of bread. Yum!
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Give the ole spaghetti and meatballs a break with a hearty bowl of traditional Italian pasta e fagioli [4].
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Throw all the ingredients for this chicken enchilada soup [5] in your slow cooker in the morning, and you'll come home to a delicious, filling meal.
Chicken Taco Chili
Warm up any night of the week with a big bowl of slow-cooker chili [6]. And you can tailor this recipe to fit your family by adding different types of beans, using ground turkey instead of the chicken, or going vegetarian for a really healthy dinner!
Taco Soup
Spice it up with a hearty batch of taco soup [7]. It's meat-free, but you could always throw in some ground turkey or beef — or shredded chicken — for an added boost of protein.
Potato and Corn Chowder
This potato and corn chowder [8] doesn't require any more work than just throwing everything into the Crock-Pot. Have at it!
Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Chili
Give your traditional chili a kick to the curb and try this cheesy chipotle chicken chili [9] this Winter. Two small chipotle peppers and a tablespoon of adobo sauce give it just the right amount of spice for the entire family!
Healthy Greek Turkey Soup
With lean ground turkey, a hint of citrus, and plenty of vegetables, this healthy Greek turkey soup [10] is a hearty meal on a chilly day (and would be great in kids' lunch thermoses as well!).
Loaded Potato Soup
Bacon, potatoes, and cheese? Sign us up for this loaded potato soup recipe [11]!
Chicken Broth
After whipping up some of this chicken broth [12], you'll want to make a ton of it and freeze it. This broth can be used on its own or as the basis for a number of recipes!
Lasagna Soup
Enjoy all of the flavors of lasagna without ever heating up the oven! This lasagna soup recipe [13] uses Italian sausage, onions, carrots, and a variety of tomato flavors!
Santa Fe-Style Vegetable Soup
This high-protein, vitamin-A-rich Paleo Santa Fe-style vegetable soup [14] can help kids' bodies refuel after a long day. Add one cup of precooked shredded chicken to the original recipe for extra protein.
Lentil and Sausage Soup
Perhaps one of the easiest recipes ever — you just drop it all into the Crock-Pot and let it cook — this lentil and sausage soup [15] has a small kick due to the tasty smoked turkey sausage.
Chicken and Corn Chowder
This chicken and corn chowder [16] is packed with so many flavors, no kid will turn it down!
Vegetable Beef Soup
Getting your kids to chow down on this nutrient-packed vegetable beef soup [17] will be a breeze! Isn't it colorful?!
Chicken and Rice Soup
A hearty bowl of classic chicken and rice soup [18] will keep their bellies full all night long.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Take your grandma's recipe up a few notches with a creamy chicken noodle soup [19] that puts a heartier spin on a classic.
Taco Chili
Who wants regular soup when you can chow down on a big bowl of taco chili [20]? All you need are some sour cream and a few tortilla chips to top off the recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
A crowd favorite for decades, this chicken pot pie soup [21] is surprisingly easy to whip together when you have a slow cooker on hand.
Cheeseburger Soup
This out-of-the-box cheeseburger soup [22] puts your little one's favorite food in an entirely new format. Bonus points for creativity!