20 Dump Soup Recipes to Get You Through Winter

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There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch on a chilly winter night with a warm bowl of soup. Some of my favorite soups to make when it’s cold outside are menudo and caldo de pollo. But sometimes, making soup ends up being more laborious than you anticipated—cue the dump soup. These 20 dump-and-forget-about-it soups are perfect for when life gets a little too hectic and you just can’t be bothered with making dinner when you get back from work. Keep this list in your back pocket to get hands-off, delicious dinners on the table in no time.

Instant Pot Dump and Go Seven Can Soup

This soup perfectly captures what a dump soup is: simple, easy, and very comforting. Dump all the ingredients in the instant pot, then walk away. This soup is packed with beans, veggies, and a nice touch of nacho cheese.

Slow Cooker Dump and Go Cheesy Chicken

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According to Chris Mueller, who submitted this recipe, this soup is “a creamy, cheddar, cheesy soup sauce cooked with chicken and a little seasoning in a slow cooker. This is an easy way to enjoy a great chicken dinner, even when you run out of time! The trick is to not lift the lid while cooking. Make with rice, pasta, or potatoes.”

Dump-and-Go Instant Pot Tortilla Soup

A good rule of thumb for this soup is if it’s a good topping on a taco, it’ll be great on this soup. While the recipe calls for canned chicken breasts, an Allrecipes member recommends swapping in rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.

Instant Pot® Black Bean Soup

You just can’t go wrong with a classic bean soup. Beans, veggies, and a nice touch of chicken bouillon make up this soup. And the best part? The Instant Pot does all the work for you!

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

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“This easy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, zesty soup recipe with only 6 canned ingredients!” community member Terryn wrote when submitting this recipe. “Serve topped with tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese. Throw away the cans, and no one will know it is not from scratch!”

Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

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For me, there’s nothing better than ham soup in the winter—and this soup is sure to meet that craving. The soup is packed with flavor, spice, and everything nice. And if you can’t wait for the slow cooker, user Hannen has discovered that this soup can come together on the stovetop in just 45 minutes.

Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup

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Another vegetable forward soup, this one comes together in just 30 minutes. The great thing about this soup is that you can choose frozen, canned, or fresh veggies and it’ll still be just as delicious.

Garbage Soup

Okay, don’t let this name fool you. This soup is anything but garbage. If you have leftover veggies that need to be used before they go bad, bookmark this recipe! Throw in whatever leftover vegetables you have, maybe some ground beef, and call it a day.

Kitchen Sink Soup

“I liked this, and it’s so versatile that you can use whatever veggies take your fancy,” one reviewer wrote. “This is a delicious healthy soup, and will join my rotation.” For a thicker soup, simply add in more veggies or other goodies that you wish for.

Ranch Taco Soup

Imagine all the goodness of a taco blended down into a soup and this is it. While this soup calls for some heat, feel free to adapt according to your spice tolerance. One reviewer said they were surprised by the flavors in this. “When I made this soup, I realized that it tasted exactly like Wendy’s chili, which I was not going for or expecting, but everyone loved it,” commented Milly Guzzo.

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

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This is one of our top-rated ham and potato soup recipes and it’s not hard to see why. It’s creamy, rich, and as one Allrecipes community member put it, like “a warm hug in a bowl.” Add as much or as little ham as you like!

Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Soup

This crockpot beef stew requires no chopping and comes together so easily. “A bonus is that you can keep all ingredients on hand in the pantry or freezer, and whip this together without an extra trip to the store,” writes an Allrecipes community member. “The result is a very tasty and healthy beef vegetable soup.”

Cheeseburger Soup

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When you crave a cheeseburger, it’s easy to just go out and grab the first one you see. But why do that when you could encapsulate the flavors in a hearty soup? “Creamy, filling on a cold winter’s night. My family loves this, we have been making it for about 5 years now, I was surprised to find it on this site,” user Cindy Carnes writes. But if you’re like me and prefer a thicker soup, Carnes has the right method. “To thicken this, use potato flakes, it works great! The potato flakes make it a richer, thicker soup with substance.”

Grandma’s Corn Chowder

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User CKINCAID1 received this recipe from her husband’s grandmother and, if you grew up eating corn chowder, it’s sure to invoke some childhood memories. “It was amazingly simple to put together. Prep time was easy as well as clean up. What an amazing flavor to capture after only 45 minutes from start to finish,” one Allrecipes member commented. “I have written it on a recipe card and it’s in my recipe box already. I plan to freeze individual servings for future meals.”

Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Soup

While this recipe calls for chicken breasts, I always simplify the recipe by using rotisserie chicken. It’s a great way to infuse a ton of flavor in half the cooking time.

Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

“This is without a doubt the best soup I have ever had. I made it exactly as it was written and I changed nothing,” user Muzzie commented. “I put some aside for my Mom but it was so good that I ended up eating mine and hers too. My bad. So thank you Jennifer for a wonderful soup recipe.”

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut Soup

If you need to use up some sauerkraut, this is the best way to use it. Since sauerkraut is fermented, it lends the soup a slightly tangy flavor. In case you want the soup sooner, there’s an alternative cooking method in a Dutch oven that comes together in only an hour!

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

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“This slow cooker minestrone soup is ideal for a weeknight family dinner! Slow cooking the beans, veggies, and spices allow the flavors to intensify, delivering a delicious, hearty meal that everyone’s sure to enjoy,” user Laura wrote when submitting the recipe.

Slow Cooker Broccoli-Cheese Soup

I am a sucker for a good broccoli and cheese soup so this soup was immediately bookmarked for me to try. As on user summed it up, this soup is “flavorful, and perfect for a winter evening.”

Colleen’s Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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Sometimes, the best soups are made just by experimenting. That’s exactly how this soup was made, according to Coleen Murtaugh, who developed the recipe. “I have to say, I am impressed with the flavor considering how easy this is!” commented Allrecipes member catchewning. “Such a great weekend dish that makes enough to eat on the whole week. Definitely will make again.”

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