Slowcookedharvestvegetableandricesoup Recipes

SLOW-COOKED VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until rice and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. If desired, remove leaves from remaining thyme sprigs and sprinkle over soup when serving.

SLOW COOKER BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Place meat, corn, green beans, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, soup mix, and salt and pepper to taste into the slow cooker; stir to combine.
• Cook on LOW for at least 6 hours. Add water if necessary.

SLOW-COOKED HARVEST VEGETABLE AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients except the rice and basil to a large slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• Add in rice; stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Stir in basil; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve hot.

FOUR-WAY SLOW COOKER SHREDDED BEEF

Steps:

• 1.For optional browning, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Brown beef roast on all sides.
• 2.Place onion and garlic in 3-½ to 5 quart slow cooker; place roast on top. Cover and cook on LOW 9 to 10 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or until roast is fork-tender.
• 3.Remove roast from slow cooker. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary and reserve 1 cup onion mixture. Shred beef with 2 forks. Combine shredded beef and reserved onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Continue as directed in Recipe Variations below, as desired.
• 4.Recipe Variations:
• Mexican Shredded Beef: Combine tomato or tomatillo salsa and beef mixture, as desired. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in warmed flour or corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, slice avocados, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro and/or chopped white or green onions, as desired.
• BBQ Shredded Beef: Combine prepared barbecue sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve on whole wheat rolls topped with creamy horseradish sauce, coleslaw, Cheddar cheese slices, chopped green bell pepper and/or canned French fried onion, as desired.
• Asian Shredded Beef: Combine prepared hoison or teriyaki sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce or cabbage cups topped with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro or mint, sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes and/or chopped peanuts, as desired.
• Indian Shredded Beef: Combine prepared Indian cooking sauce, such as Tikka Masala or Vindaloo. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in naan or pita bread topped with toasted chopped pistachios or coconut, raisins, Greek yogurt or mango chutney, chopped fresh mint or cilantro and/or sliced cucumber or green onion, as desired.
• Beef. It's What's For Dinner

GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Chop up all vegetables.
• Saute ground turkey in the pot sprayed with Pam.
• Spice turkey with season salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and a little chili powder. Begin to brown.
• Add vegetables and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add can of green chiles and saute another 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add 4 cups of chicken stock and 4 cups of water, and bouillon, and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, add rice.
• Add a little more seasonings if desired.
• Bring back to a boil, and then simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
• Remove from heat and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Add vegetables; cover and cook on high 2 hours longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

SLOW COOKER ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Wash, dry and cut vegetables.
• Place vegetables in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
• Pour olive oil on top of vegetables.
• Sprinkle package dry Italian seasoning over the vegetables.
• Seal bag closed and shake to coat vegetables evenly in oil and seasoning.
• Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and pour seasoned vegetables inside.
• Cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

ALISON'S SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Place beef in a slow cooker. Pour in water. Stir in onion, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and potatoes. Season with bouillon, pepper, salt and basil. Cook on low 8 hours.