Sane Cooking ~ Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

There are certain days that I am so busy, that coming home and cooking is the last thing I want to do.  On those days, I make something in my nifty Crock-pot.  

These past few weeks, we have been getting a lot of rain in the evenings in South Florida.  And even though it's not even close to being cold outside, the weather makes me want something comforting.  Namely, soup.  I found this great recipe in a magazine called Taste of Home Slow Cooker Classics. 


Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 TBL olive oil
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed & drained
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
dash cayenne pepper

Directions:
In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, & green pepper in oil until crisp-tender.  Add the potato, sweet potato, and garlic.  Saute 3-5 minutes longer.

Transfer to 5-qt slow cooker.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Discard bay leaf before serving.

Serves about 12.


This was so yummy!  I ate it with oyster crackers.  It also went well as a side to my usual sandwich for lunch. 

What are your favorite soups to make in a Crock-pot?

Alexis

Sane Cooking ~ Tortellini Soup

This isn't a recipe really as it is just an idea.


On those days when you are so busy that dinner is not the top of your agenda, here is an idea that is both healthy and EASY!


Tortellini Soup


Ingredients:
1 package (or 2 depending on the size of your family) Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
6 c chicken broth
carrots diced
scallions diced
grated parmesan cheese


Directions:
Bring 6 c of chicken broth to a boil.  Add carrots for a few minutes to begin the softening process.  Add the tortellini.  Bring to a simmer.  Cook for about 10 minutes until the tortellini are tender.  Add scallions for last 2-3 minutes.  Serve hot with parmesan cheese for flavor.


You can add anything to this soup.  Some ideas are leftover chicken breast strips, celery, onions, kale, spinach.  The possibilities are ENDLESS!!




Check out more Sane Cooking ideas. 



Alexis