12 Crockpot Soup Recipes Parents Vouch For

Kelly R said:  This is one the favorite soup recipes in our house! It is well liked by everyone, which is a huge win because my kids tend to be iffy on new crockpot recipes. I usually have most of the ingredients on hand, and everyone likes to customize their own bowl with toppings like avocado, sour cream, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. It can also be made in the instant pot or on the stovetop, depending on your preference and how much time you have.

This kid-friendly crockpot tomato soup tastes decadent, but is mild enough for picky eaters and simmers away all day without you having to lift a finger. Don't skip caramelizing the tomato paste because it adds wonderful flavor, but you can make extra and store in the freezer to make your future batches easier.

Kelly R said:  I've made a lot of slow cooker tomato soup recipes that have been sort of underwhelming or needed a lot of tweaking, but this one is amazing! A nice deep and complex flavor, wonderful texture, and perfect for dunking. We love enjoying the leftovers over the next couple of days, too. It seems pretty close to the tomato soup at Sweet Tomatoes (RIP), which was a favorite of my daughter.

This tasty and kid-friendly soup is made with lots of fresh veggies and cheddar cheese. The best part is that your crock pot does (almost) all the work! After cooking, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree your soup to give it a restaurant quality texture.

This crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is incredibly easy and uses simple kid-friendly ingredients, but tastes so fresh and wonderful compared to packaged soup.

Jennie Utsinger said:  Chicken noodle soup is a staple in our freezer and fridge during the winter. With minimal ingredients, this kid friendly crock pot meal is easy to assemble, and delicious and comforting on a cold day. My kids love alphabet pasta in theirs!

This creamy white chicken chili is picky eater-approved, and the slow cooker does almost all of the work. The spice can be customized to your family's preferences by choosing the canned green chiles and enchilada sauce with the right level of heat.

Sarah Calamita said:  My kids are picky! And looking at these ingredients I didn't think they would enjoy it. Low and behold they LOVED it. We topped it with greek yogurt and shredded cheddar and avocado and I did a side of tortilla chips. It was a filling recipe and also froze some for another day.

This cozy slow cooker soup tastes like chicken pot pie, but comes together much more easily for a busy weeknight.

Slow cooker lasagna soup feels close enough to the classic dish that kids who don't like soup might even warm up to it. If you're planning to enjoy some as leftovers, plan to cook the noodles separately and add when you serve so they don't get mushy.

Use your crockpot to transform a bag of dried black beans into a simple and kid-friendly soup, and you can skip the need for a lengthy pre-soak.

A kid-friendly crockpot soup inspired by the favorite game day appetizer.

Creamy, comforting crockpot soup that combines shredded chicken, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi in a flavorful broth. A simple, hands-off recipe perfect for picky eaters.

This is a simple and flavorful crockpot soup recipe that even picky eaters will love, and everyone can customize their own bowl with whatever toppings they like.

This simple and kid-friendly vegetarian crockpot soup is flexible enough to use the beans, veggies and pasta that you happen to have on hand.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Easy to make and super fun to eat for the whole family! To lower the sodium content, use low-sodium vegetable broth.