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7 Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes
Beef Vegetable Soup
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 14-1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1/2 cup loose-pack frozen peas
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Directions
1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine beef chuck pieces, sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, and chopped onion. Sprinkle with salt and thyme. Add bay leaf, tomatoes with their juices, and water. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in peas and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving: 269 calories, 28g protein, 29g carbohydrate, 4g fat (1g saturated), 4g fiber
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I made this today, and there was not enough water. I cooked at the appropriate temp for the instructed amount of time, and it was bland, potatoes were not cooked. What a waste of veggies.
2/5/2013 06:22:24 PM Report Abuse1 cup of water was NOT enough. I added at least 4-5 cups in order to make 'soup' and then had to adjust seasoning accordingly due to the added liquid. Also added in one small can of roasted and peeled green chilis as well as sliced celery.
11/17/2012 12:13:02 PM Report AbuseLove Love Love the soup!!! I added the celery, cooked it on the stove on high for 1.5 hours and added some cornbread! AMAZING!
1/14/2012 07:04:36 PM Report Abuselkjlkj
2/22/2011 07:27:23 PM Report AbuseTo cut carbs (if you do) don't use potato. Add celery and mushrooms instead. Also, try a few dashes of worcestershire. It gives it a nice tangy flavor.
12/23/2010 04:29:53 PM Report AbuseThe husband liked this soup a lot, but I thought it could use something else, we decided maybe celery would give an additional flavor and make it really great! I also like to spice up my soups with a couple drops of Louisiana hot sauce or tabasco.
11/18/2010 11:41:03 AM Report AbuseSays it makes 4 servings, but how large is a serving?
10/3/2010 12:43:56 PM Report AbuseI recieve too many E-mail's
10/3/2010 12:00:36 PM Report AbuseNote to Veggies- any of these recipes you can sub tofu or any other protein for the meat!
11/12/2009 11:32:39 PM Report Abuse