Chicken Tortilla Soup

This hearty and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup is perfect for a cozy evening and incredibly easy to prepare in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips and fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking method

  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in corn and black beans; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Let it cook for another 30 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips and cilantro.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Indulge in a rich and creamy Tomato Basil Soup that's effortlessly made in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

  1. Combine crushed tomatoes, onion, vegetable broth, butter, and sugar in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Lentil and Spinach Soup

Packed with nutrients, this Lentil and Spinach Soup is a perfect healthy meal option.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Cooking method

  1. Place lentils, onion, carrots, garlic, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Add thyme and stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  6. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Beef and Barley Soup

Hearty and satisfying, this Beef and Barley Soup is a classic comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

  1. Place beef, onion, carrots, garlic, barley, and beef broth in a slow cooker.
  2. Add thyme and mushrooms, stirring to combine.
  3. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or until beef is tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Potato Leek Soup

A creamy classic, Potato Leek Soup is both comforting and delicious, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives for garnish

Cooking method

  1. Combine potatoes, leeks, garlic, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
  3. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes and serve garnished with chives.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This Curried Butternut Squash Soup combines warmth and spice, offering a delightful flavor twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro for garnish

Cooking method

  1. Place butternut squash, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Stir in curry powder.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until squash is tender.
  4. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook for an additional 30 minutes and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Minestrone Soup

A vibrant and hearty Minestrone Soup that's bursting with vegetables and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup pasta (small shapes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Cooking method

  1. Combine beans, carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Add Italian seasoning and stir well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  4. Add pasta and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Split Pea and Ham Soup

Rich and savory, Split Pea and Ham Soup is a classic recipe that warms the soul.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

  1. Place split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, ham bone, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Add thyme and stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  4. Remove the ham bone, shred any remaining meat, and return it to the soup.
  5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Indulge in the creamy texture and cheesy flavor of Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a true comfort dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

  1. Combine broccoli, onion, garlic, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until broccoli is tender.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

This Italian Sausage and Kale Soup offers a deliciously savory twist with a hint of spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage, browned
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

  1. Place browned sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  3. Add kale and cook for an additional 30 minutes until wilted.
  4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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