The end of summer means one thing: it's soup season, y'all! So it's time to break out the slow cooker recipes. One of the simplest joys that the cold weather brings is coming home to a hearty Crock Pot soup that's been cooking all day and is waiting to be devoured by you and your family (preferably alongside a loaf of fresh bread).

While slow cookers can be used for making everything from pot roast to Thanksgiving dinner, we tend to lean on them most heavily for making incredibly flavorful soups. That's because the low, slow style of cooking lets the flavors simmer together for hours, creating a much richer and more flavorful meal for you at the end of the day. Maybe you're hankering for a fall soup that encompasses the all the earthy flavors of the season, like a pumpkin soup, butternut squash soup, or sweet potato soup. On the other hand, you might be on the hunt for a winter soup to get you through a freezing day, like a hearty soup with sausage or beef and lots of cheese. Whatever your desire, these Crock-Pot soups have you covered. The best part about these recipes is that they ensure a quick, easy dinner, since there's no cooking required once you put it all in the pot. All you'll have to do when you get home is slip on your coziest pajamas, fill up your bowl, and settle by the fire with one of these delicious recipes.