30 Light Crockpot Soup Recipes for Cozy, Guilt-Free Meals

There’s nothing quite like coming home to a house filled with the warm, inviting aroma of a delicious meal waiting for you. That’s why I absolutely adore my crockpot. With life getting busier every day, it’s a lifesaver for preparing simple, tasty meals with minimal effort.

And when it comes to soup, I’ve found it to be a perfect match for light, cozy meals that don’t induce guilt. Today, I'm sharing my favorite 30 light crockpot soup recipes for cozy, guilt-free meals. These soups are nutritious, satisfying, and will warm you up from the inside out.

1. Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Nothing beats a classic chicken and vegetable soup for a light yet hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken breasts, broth, carrots, celery, peas, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Serve hot.

2. Lentil and Spinach Soup

Packed with protein and iron, this lentil and spinach soup is both filling and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 diced tomatoes
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Stir in spinach leaves 10 minutes before serving and cook until wilted.

3. Beef and Barley Soup

This beef and barley soup is hearty without being heavy, perfect for a filling evening meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean beef stew meat
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine beef, broth, barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
4. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

4. Tomato Basil Soup

A creamy yet light tomato basil soup that’s perfect for pairing with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add tomatoes, broth, basil, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the light cream before serving.

5. Minestrone Soup

A healthy and satisfying minestrone soup that’s packed with vegetables and beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot.
2. Stir to mix well and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.

6. Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet and savory, this butternut squash soup will warm your soul without weighing you down.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add squash, broth, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and serve hot.

7. Chicken Tortilla Soup

This light version of chicken tortilla soup is full of flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, broth, tomatoes, corn, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Serve with tortilla strips if desired.

8. Potato Leek Soup

A creamy yet light potato leek soup that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine potatoes, leeks, broth, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the light cream before serving.

9. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A healthier take on a classic, this broccoli cheddar soup is creamy without being indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place broccoli, broth, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cheese and cream until melted and combined.

10. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

Rich in fiber and nutrients, this sweet potato and black bean soup is a fantastic meal for any day.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add sweet potatoes, beans, broth, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend half of the soup for a chunky consistency and serve hot.

11. Cabbage Roll Soup

All the flavors of cabbage rolls in a light, easy-to-make soup form.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
2. Add beef, cabbage, broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and rice to the crockpot.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Serve hot.

12. White Bean and Kale Soup

This white bean and kale soup is not only healthy but delicious and filling too.

Ingredients:

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine beans, broth, kale, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Serve hot.

13. Tortellini Soup

Comfort food in a bowl, this light tortellini soup is both satisfying and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 package cheese tortellini
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add broth, tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Add tortellini and spinach 30 minutes before serving. Cook until tortellini is tender.

14. Zucchini and Basil Soup

A fresh and light soup perfect for warm weather, but comforting enough for any season.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups diced zucchini
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine zucchini, broth, basil, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth before serving.

15. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This chicken and wild rice soup is hearty enough to be a complete meal yet light on calories.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, broth, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Serve hot.

16. Carrot Ginger Soup

This light and zesty carrot ginger soup is a great way to brighten up your day.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped carrots
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place carrots, broth, onion, ginger, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth before serving.

17. Turkey and Brown Rice Soup

Utilize leftover turkey in this light yet filling turkey and brown rice soup.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked turkey
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine turkey, broth, rice, carrots, celery, and onion in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve hot.

18. Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Smooth and creamy, this cauliflower and leek soup is perfect without being heavy.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower, chopped
• 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine cauliflower, leeks, broth, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the light cream before serving.

19. Corn and Potato Chowder

A lighter twist on a classic chowder, this corn and potato chowder is rich in flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine corn, potatoes, broth, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Blend half of the soup for a chunky consistency, then stir in the light cream. Serve hot.

20. Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

This red lentil and tomato soup is not just filling, but also bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine lentils, broth, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Serve hot.

21. Shrimp and Spinach Soup

This light shrimp and spinach soup is perfect for a healthy, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine shrimp, broth, spinach, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve hot.

22. Pea and Mint Soup

Surprisingly refreshing, this pea and mint soup is delightful and light.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine peas, broth, mint, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth before serving.

23. Sausage and White Bean Soup

This sausage and white bean soup is filling yet light enough to enjoy guilt-free.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add sausage, beans, broth, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Serve hot.

24. Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

Earthy and robust, this mushroom and wild rice soup is both hearty and light.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced mushrooms
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine mushrooms, broth, rice, onion, garlic, and thyme in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Serve hot.

25. Winter Squash and Apple Soup

Sweet and savory, this winter squash and apple soup is perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium winter squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add squash, apples, broth, onion, garlic, and cinnamon to the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth before serving.

26. Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Packed with protein and nutrients, this quinoa and vegetable soup is a complete meal in a bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine quinoa, broth, carrots, zucchini, kale, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve hot.

27. Detox Vegetable Soup

Cleanse your body with this light and nutritious detox vegetable soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 diced zucchini
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all vegetables, broth, onion, garlic, and turmeric in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve hot.

28. Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This tangy and light Greek lemon chicken soup is a refreshing change of pace.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Fresh dill for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, broth, orzo, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
4. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir in lemon juice before serving and garnish with fresh dill.

29. Asian Noodle Soup

Enjoy flavors from the East with this light and zesty Asian noodle soup.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 piece ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 package rice noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine broth, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Add rice noodles 30 minutes before serving. Cook until tender.

30. Artichoke and Spinach Soup

This soup has all the flavors of your favorite dip but in a lighter, more wholesome form.

Ingredients:

• 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add artichokes, broth, spinach, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Blend the soup until smooth and stir in the light cream before serving.

Conclusion

These 30 light crockpot soup recipes are perfect for enjoying cozy, guilt-free meals. They’re simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and will keep you warm and satisfied. Give these soups a try, and you’ll find there’s nothing better than a bowl of homemade soup waiting for you.