What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 12/10: Cabbage Beef Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 2 (14 ounce) tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
  • salt and pepper

Preparation:

In a skillet brown ground beef in vegetable oil. Drain well.
Place chopped onion, carrots and celery in bottom of crock pot.
Add garlic powder, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes and cabbage.
Add browned ground beef.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Turn crock pot on to low and cook 6 to 7 hours.
Serve and enjoy!

Source: Soul.Food.com

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 12/3: Apple-Parsnip Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 6 parsnips (about 2 lb), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 apples (we used Gala), peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cans (14.5 oz each) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:

  1. Place ingredients in 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover. Cook on low 10 to 12 hours, or until parsnips are tender. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  3. Puree soup in blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

Source: Prevention.com

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 11/26: Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T fresh oregano
1 T dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups chicken broth
½ bay leaf
½ cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed (or skim milk if you’re trying to cut some calories)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Preparation:

1. Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker.
2.  Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.
3.  About 30 minutes before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Add all back into the slow cooker. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper.  Add additional basil and oregano if needed (the slow cooker does a number on spices and they get bland over time, so don’t be afraid to always season to taste at the end).
4.  Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes or so until ready to serve.

Source: TodaysMama

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 11/19: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 small bag frozen corn
  • 1 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 4oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cans vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce, or to taste
  • [I used a chipotle hot sauce]
  • 1 bay leaf

For garnish:

  • shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips
  • avocado
  • lime zest

Preparation:

1. Cut bulb ends off green onions. Chop into small pieces, stopping just when the leaves start. Reserve a handful of the greener part for garnish.
2. Saute the remaining chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
3. Mix green onions with the rest of the ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for about 6 hours.
4. Garnish soup with shredded cheese, crushed tortilla strips, a few slices of avocado, some of the reserved green onions, and a little bit of lime zest. Serve.

Source: MissMake

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 11/12: Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1.5 cups chopped green beans
  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 64 oz vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Turn heat on low and cook for 10 hours, adding a little more broth at the end if soup seems too thick.

Source: EatLiveRun

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 11/5: Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 -14 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1 pound frozen white corn
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots pealed and diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp chicken soup base or 2 bouillon cubes
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1/2 t thyme
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • salt to taste

Preparation:

Chop 2 peeled carrots, 2 stalks celery and one medium onion. Trim and cut 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breast into 1 inch cubes. Add veggies, 4 cloves minced garlic, 4 – 14 oz cans chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp of chicken soup base or 2 bouillon cubes, 1 t oregano, 1/ 2 tsp each of thyme and pepper. Salt to taste. 16 oz package of frozen white corn. Add chicken and mix well. Cook for 8 hrs on low.

Source: 101CookingForTwo

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 10/29: Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 quarts water ~ hot (not boiling)
small onion – chopped fine
2 cloves garlic
8 – 10 medium potatoes (peeled and cut in 1/2 inch chunks)
Chicken Base powder
1 cup milk
12 oz shredded cheese

Additional Toppings if desired (get creative). Some of our favorites include – Real Bacon Bits, Sour Cream, Chip Dip, Chives, Cheese and green onions.

Preparation:

Add 4 quarts hot water to crock pot. Add enough chicken base powder to desired flavor. Add potatoes, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on high for 5 – 6 hours, until potatoes are soft. Mash potatoes ( I use hand masher) until all potatoes are fine pieces. Add 1 cup milk and 12 oz shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well. (if you want soup any thicker, slowly add instant mashed potatoes, if you are not careful, you will have loaded mashed potatoes, if that happens, just thin with more milk)

Serve in bowls topped with sour cream (we used ranch dip), real bacon bits and more cheese. Enjoy!!

Source: MoneySavingMichele

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 10/22: Pesto Veggie Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 (14 ounce) cans seasoned chicken broth with roasted garlic (I made my own)
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas (can be fresh)
9 ounces frozen cut green beans (can be fresh)
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (cut up or chopped)
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (2 frozen pesto ice cubes)
1 (6 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
grated parmesan cheese
additional pesto sauce
carrot, cut into disks
potato, cut into cubes
celery, chopped

Preparation:

Put 1st 8 ingredients into 5-6 quart crock pot, cover and cook on low 6 hours. (add in additional vegetables at this time if you so choose).

Stir in pesto and spinach and cover and cook on low an additional 30 minutes.

Serve with grated cheese and additional pesto sauce. Add in some chunky warm rustic bread and you have a comfy meal.

note: cooked chicken can be added as well in the last 30 minutes as well.

Source: Food.com

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What’s Cookin? Manic Monday- Lets Go Make Some Soup 10/8: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Have I mentioned that I love my crock pot? I should give her a name, but I wouldn’t want to upset Nancy, my GPS. I figured since I use my crock pot a lot, that I would post my favorite recipes for Manic Monday- Let’s Go Make Some Noise. I mean Soup.

Oh, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 3 pound butternut squash
  • 2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • nutmeg and cinnamon to taste
 

Preparation:

Begin by peeling your butternut squash with a vegetable peeler. Once peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks and place in a slow cooker. Next, peel and dice your apples – toss them in the slow cooker along with the diced onion and minced garlic cloves. Add your vegetable broth and water. Cover and heat on low for 6 hours. When 6 hours have passed, transfer your soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg to taste.

Source: CleanEatingChelsey

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