This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is a simple, comforting and delicious Midwestern classic. A hearty meat and potatoes dinner in a bowl, this soup simmers to perfection while you’re at work!

Juicy And Tender Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe has been in my Midwest family for generations. It’s the most comforting soup for anybody who is sick, just had a baby, or is just looking for a warm soothing meal to come home to on a cold day.

While for some reason my family refers to this as just “vegetable soup,” the star of this dish is actually beef short ribs. They add meaty flavor and make a luscious broth.

As my mom says about this recipe: “years of perfection!“. I hope your loved ones will love it as much as we do.

Why You Will Love This Vegetable Soup Crock Pot Recipe

• It’s Midwest comfort in a bowl, because it’s really hard not to love “meat and potatoes” made into a soup.
• Bone-in beef short ribs make this soup punch above it’s weight class in terms of flavor.
• Cooks on low all day while you’re at work!

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These 30+ Crockpot Soup recipes deliver hearty, satisfying meals that are ready when you are. From meaty chilis to veggie-packed broths, there’s something for everyone.

There’s Nothing Quite Like A Crockpot Soup!

Crockpot soups are the ultimate comfort food. They require minimal effort, fill your home with cozy smells, and deliver hearty, satisfying meals that are ready when you are.

Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner for your family or need a crowd-pleasing recipe for a potluck, the crockpot soup recipes below are foolproof.

From creamy potato soups with bacon to meaty chilis to veggie-packed broths and everything in between, there’s a crockpot soup to suit every taste and craving.

Why You’ll Love These Crock Pot Soup Recipes

• Tons of Variety. I’ve included recipes with a bunch of different flavor profiles and proteins so there’s something for everyone.
• Budget-Friendly. So many of these soups are made with classic affordable ingredients like beans and lentils.
• Hands-Off Cooking. Just toss in the ingredients, set the timer and let the slow cooker do the work! Even better, many of them are freezer friendly, for a future easy meal!

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“I LOVE this recipe! The ribs came out tender and tasty and my wife loved them. That’s the true test!  We’ll be making this recipe again. And again.”

—Richard

Fall off the bone Crockpot Ribs

For me, baby back ribs are the epitome of a FUN MEAL. The only thing about ribs that I don’t love is having the oven on for several hours, especially if it’s already a warm day.

The oven heats up my small house and makes it into an unbearable sauna! By the time the ribs are ready, I’m so hot that I’m not even hungry anymore. So what am I to do?

Turns out that the slow cooker collecting dust in my basement is good for a lot more than crock pot beef stroganoff.

These crock pot ribs are the easiest, most fuss-free way to make baby back ribs, all year long. And best of all, they’re simple enough to make on a weeknight!

Why you’ll love Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs with Dry Rub

• If you love ribs where the meat simply falls off the bone, this is the recipe for you! Kids tend to gobble up this soft, succulent meat, too.
• This recipe is ideal for parties as it frees up oven space, and your guests will love the mouthwatering result.
• No need for an outdoor grill if you don’t have one. The final step has an option of a grill OR the broiler of your oven to char the ribs slightly.

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My favorite place for amazing comfort food (outside of my own home) is a tiny little hole-in-the-wall Ukrainian restaurant in a nondescript strip mall near the railroad tracks, called Christine’s Cuisine.

The best thing on the menu, by far, is their beef stroganoff. It’s decadent and creamy, and the meat just falls apart in your mouth.

When Christine’s was temporarily closed in 2020, I was craving that stroganoff and decided to try to recreate it myself. After many tests, this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is my best recreation of this classic.

It’s creamy and comforting, just like “the original,” and it slowly cooks in your crock pot all day long. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Psst – I also have the best chicken stroganoff recipe if you’re not a beef eater.

“I love this recipe! It is very easy to make but tastes like I worked for hours making it.”

—Shannon

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There used to be a restaurant chain here in the Midwest called Max & Erma’s that had delicious chicken tortilla soup. It was creamy, lightly spicy and so comforting on a cold day.

Sadly, I think the chain mostly went out of business a few years ago, and the only one still around is at the airport, I think.

This Crockpot Taco Soup is inspired by, but quite a bit different than that restaurant soup. My version is a little lighter (less creamy) and uses ground beef instead of chicken.

Unlike many other crock pot soup recipes out there, this one doesn’t just have a dull, one-note flavor. Deeply browned ground beef, tomatoes, two types of beans, green chiles and lots of seasoning give this soup layers of comforting flavor.

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This Crockpot Pork Roast requires no pre-cooking, but you still end up with succulent meat and flavorful, umami-rich gravy!

“This was SOO yummy! I seared the roast just like the notes said to do and it locked in the flavor and made it so tender and flavorful! Will definitely be making it again.”

—Andrea

Get Ready For The Most Tender And Flavorful Crockpot Pork Roast

After years of experience working with all cuts of meat (including a Butchery class in culinary school where I got very up close and personal!), I can confidently say that the humble boneless pork shoulder deserves more attention.

This versatile and affordable cut, sometimes confusingly called “pork butt” is a hidden gem in the kitchen.

Pork shoulder transforms into a tender, flavorful masterpiece after slow cooking. This Crockpot Pork Roast recipe gives you fall-apart-tender meat, soft carrots and onions, and a rich umami-bomb gravy – all with minimal effort, thanks to the magic of your slow cooker.

Why You Will Love This Pork Roast Crock Pot Recipe

• Create simple yet powerful flavors with everyday ingredients like carrots, onions and garlic.
• The slow-cooking technique is foolproof, practically guaranteeing success for seasoned chefs and kitchen novices.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings, so if you’re feeding a smaller crowd, you’ll be left with leftovers that you can repurpose into satisfying pork sandwiches.

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“Great, cooked up nice for 90 degree weather.”

—Julie

Green Bean Casserole Crockpot Recipe

If you’ve been underwhelmed by classic green bean casserole made with canned soup, I really don’t blame you. It’s not my favorite, either.

So I set out to not only give it a fresh and flavorful upgrade, but also do it in a crockpot, so your casserole doesn’t have to take up valuable oven space on Thanksgiving or Christmas. What can I say, I enjoy a challenge.

I ended up testing this recipe five times to get it just right for you. It uses fresh green beans and fresh mushrooms (no gloppy canned cream of mushroom soup).

It’s the perfect balance of cooked but not mushy, saucy but not too liquidy, and it’s the epitome of comfort food with the convenience of slow cooking.

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Best Lasagna Soup Recipe

This Lasagna Soup brings together all of the flavors of my family’s classic Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese, but takes MUCH less time than putting together a traditional lasagna.

This will definitely hit the spot for anybody craving lasagna but pressed for time. The combination of two different types of meat, herbs and spices, and a rich tomato broth make this the best lasagna soup recipe out there.

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“I grew up eating my mom’s chicken parm, and this is such a fun way to use those flavors in a soup! I used to make this recipe in college to rave reviews, and now years later I still turn to this soup for a comforting, easy meal.”

—Katherine

When I was growing up, my mom had a slow cooker that she used to make exactly one thing – her Beef vegetable soup slow cooker. Actually, she just called it “vegetable soup,” which I teased her about since it contained beef short ribs.

Midwest livin’, man. She also made her lasagna recipe cottage cheese instead of ricotta – another Midwest classic!

So from a young age, I associated slow cookers with crockpot soups like taco soup in slow cooker. It was only later in life that I discovered the pleasure of a slow cooker chicken burrito bowl and the ease of my crock pot green bean casserole recipe.

Crock pots really are a great way to make soup, as the ingredients have all day to slowly simmer, release their flavors, and come together into one harmonious bowl of deliciousness.

“I made this last night for my family and it was a huge hit! Thanks so much!”

—Marcie

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