As the chilly days roll in, nothing beats the comforting warmth of a hearty vegetable soup, especially when it’s made effortlessly in a crockpot. Slow cooker soups are perfect for busy schedules, allowing you to toss in fresh, wholesome ingredients and come back to a flavorful meal ready to enjoy.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or simply looking to add more plant-based meals into your routine, these 10 veggie crockpot soup recipes offer a delightful variety of tastes and textures. From creamy blends to chunky stews, each recipe is designed to be simple, nourishing, and packed with vibrant vegetables that will keep you cozy and satisfied all season long.
These soups are not only healthy and delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can adapt them to what’s in your pantry or swap ingredients for your favorites.
Plus, slow cooker soups are fantastic for batch cooking, meal prep, or simply enjoying as a wholesome dinner with minimal fuss. Ready to dive into these veggie-packed crockpot recipes?
Let’s get cooking!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Convenience: These crockpot veggie soups require minimal prep and cook themselves while you focus on other tasks. Just set it and forget it!
Nutrition: Packed with a variety of vegetables, legumes, and herbs, these soups provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals essential for a balanced diet.
Flavorful: Slow cooking melds flavors beautifully, resulting in rich, comforting soups that warm you from the inside out.
Versatility: From spicy to mild, creamy to broth-based, these recipes cater to all taste preferences and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- Fresh Vegetables: carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, kale
- Legumes: lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans
- Grains: barley, quinoa, brown rice
- Vegetable Broth: low sodium preferred
- Herbs & Spices: thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper
- Oils: olive oil or avocado oil for sautéing (optional)
- Other: canned diced tomatoes, coconut milk (for creamy soups), soy sauce or tamari, lemon juice
Equipment
- Crockpot/Slow Cooker: Essential for slow cooking soups
- Cutting Board and Knife: For chopping vegetables
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To ensure accurate ingredient quantities
- Wooden Spoon or Ladle: For stirring and serving
- Blender or Immersion Blender: Optional, for creamy soups
- Can Opener: For canned ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Rinse legumes and grains if using.
- Sauté Aromatics (Optional): For enhanced flavor, sauté onions, garlic, and spices in a little oil on the stovetop for 3-5 minutes before adding to the crockpot.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: Add vegetables, legumes, grains, and canned tomatoes to the crockpot. Pour in vegetable broth until ingredients are just covered.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Toss in your choice of herbs and seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender and legumes/grains are cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add salt, pepper, or lemon juice to brighten flavors just before serving.
- Blend if Desired: For creamy soup varieties, use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot or transfer a portion to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Serve Warm: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or your favorite toppings.
Tips & Variations
Tip: For extra protein, add cubed tofu or tempeh during the last hour of cooking to keep texture intact.
Variation: Try swapping vegetable broth for coconut milk and adding curry powder for a rich, Indian-inspired soup.
Tip: Use frozen vegetables if fresh ones aren’t available; just reduce cooking time slightly.
Variation: Add cooked pasta or noodles in the last 30 minutes for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 cups | 180-250 kcal (varies by recipe) | 8-12 g | 30-40 g | 6-10 g | 3-7 g | 350-600 mg |
These soups are low in fat and sodium if you use low-sodium broth and minimal added oil. Rich in fiber and plant-based protein, they make for a balanced, nutritious meal perfect for any day of the week.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or garlic bread for a comforting meal.
- Pair with a fresh green salad tossed in a light vinaigrette to add crunch and freshness.
- Top with a dollop of dairy-free yogurt or cashew cream for creamier soups.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives for vibrant flavor and color.
- Add a side of roasted vegetables or a grain bowl for extra variety and nutrients.
10 Veggie Crockpot Soup Recipes
Classic Lentil and Vegetable Soup
- Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils, 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 can diced tomatoes, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
- Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash, 2 apples (peeled, cored, sliced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 cup coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Place squash, apples, onion, and spices in crockpot.
- Add vegetable broth and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend soup until smooth, stir in coconut milk, and heat through.
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans black beans (drained), 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced), 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, salt to taste
- Add all ingredients to crockpot and stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Hearty Minestrone Soup
- Ingredients: 1 zucchini (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 1 can kidney beans (drained), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 cup green beans (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup cooked pasta, 1 tsp oregano, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except pasta in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in cooked pasta 15 minutes before serving.
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 can chickpeas (drained), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, and broth to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Blend half the soup for creaminess, stir in coconut milk, and serve.
Tomato Basil Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except basil in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend until smooth, stir in basil before serving.
Kale and White Bean Soup
- Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (chopped), 2 cans white beans (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Curried Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
- Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Mushroom Barley Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 1 cup pearl barley, 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Season to taste and serve.
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash, 2 apples (peeled, cored, sliced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 cup coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Place squash, apples, onion, and spices in crockpot.
- Add vegetable broth and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend soup until smooth, stir in coconut milk, and heat through.
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans black beans (drained), 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced), 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, salt to taste
- Add all ingredients to crockpot and stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Hearty Minestrone Soup
- Ingredients: 1 zucchini (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 1 can kidney beans (drained), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 cup green beans (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup cooked pasta, 1 tsp oregano, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except pasta in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in cooked pasta 15 minutes before serving.
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 can chickpeas (drained), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, and broth to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Blend half the soup for creaminess, stir in coconut milk, and serve.
Tomato Basil Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except basil in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend until smooth, stir in basil before serving.
Kale and White Bean Soup
- Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (chopped), 2 cans white beans (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Curried Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
- Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Mushroom Barley Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 1 cup pearl barley, 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Season to taste and serve.
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Ingredients: 1 zucchini (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 1 can kidney beans (drained), 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 cup green beans (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup cooked pasta, 1 tsp oregano, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except pasta in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in cooked pasta 15 minutes before serving.
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 can chickpeas (drained), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, and broth to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Blend half the soup for creaminess, stir in coconut milk, and serve.
Tomato Basil Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except basil in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend until smooth, stir in basil before serving.
Kale and White Bean Soup
- Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (chopped), 2 cans white beans (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Curried Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
- Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Mushroom Barley Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 1 cup pearl barley, 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Season to taste and serve.
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Ingredients: 2 cans diced tomatoes, 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except basil in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Blend until smooth, stir in basil before serving.
Kale and White Bean Soup
- Ingredients: 1 bunch kale (chopped), 2 cans white beans (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 4 cups vegetable broth, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Curried Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
- Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Mushroom Barley Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 1 cup pearl barley, 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Season to taste and serve.
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 2 sweet potatoes (cubed), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can coconut milk, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients except coconut milk in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
- Stir in coconut milk before serving.
Mushroom Barley Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 1 cup pearl barley, 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp thyme, salt and pepper
- Add all ingredients to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Season to taste and serve.
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (drained), 2 carrots (diced), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, salt and pepper
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
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Conclusion
These 10 veggie crockpot soup recipes prove that healthy eating can be simple, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re craving a creamy butternut squash soup or a spicy Moroccan chickpea stew, your crockpot is your best friend for effortless meal prep.
Using fresh vegetables, wholesome legumes, and aromatic herbs, each recipe offers a unique taste experience that brings warmth and nutrition to your table.
Slow cooker soups are perfect for busy lifestyles, allowing you to prepare meals in advance and enjoy nourishing food with minimal stress. Plus, these soups are easy to customize according to your preferences and pantry staples.
Give these recipes a try this season and discover the joy of cozy, veggie-packed meals that will keep you fueled and happy. Don’t forget to explore more vegetarian delights on our site to keep your meals exciting and wholesome!
