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post #81 of 700
10/5/05 at 3:07pm
AMB8301~ thanks for that shockingly simple red lentil soup recipe.

i received a slow cooker from my mil and did not use it. she then checked "fresh from the vegetarian slow cooker" from her library for me. everything looked amazing (and i want to own the book) but i still didn't use it.
i think i was feeling intimidated. i needed something simple to get started.

keep the recipes coming--especially veggie ones. beans and grains with little to no pre-cooking.

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post #82 of 700
10/5/05 at 5:43pm
kangamitroo - I did the same thing - checked "Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker" out of the library, and ended up buying it! My fave so far is "Almost Irish Stew". Soooo good. And easily adaptable to whatever veggies you have lying around!
post #83 of 700
10/5/05 at 6:18pm
this is a simple split pea soup that I made today - it's delicious!!

Layer in this order:
1 lb split peas
2 c diced cooked ham if you aren't vegetarian
1 c diced carrots
1 med onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
5 c Boiling water

cook 4-5 hours on high heat.

If you like the consistency of the soup leave it like it is, otherwise add either 1 c hot milk or 1 c hot water (I used vegetable stock instead of water) after cooking!

mmmmm!
post #84 of 700
10/5/05 at 7:01pm
Ooo, I'm glad this thread got resurrected! I have been thinking about doing some more crock-pot cooking, as the weather is predicted to turn colder soon (I hope! it's still in the 80s here, ugh), and the various and sundry complaints of pregnancy are taking their toll. Seems like the last few days all I've done all afternoon is make dinner, KWIM?

Anyway, am going to try scalloped potatoes and (turkey) ham in the crockpot tomorrow. I'm just going to wing it. Will let you know how it comes out!

~Nick
post #85 of 700
10/7/05 at 12:43pm
what a great thread! I had been looking for new crockpot recipes for winter (I have really only used it for Chili & Bean soups so far)

Does anyone have a suggestion for a dairy free substitute for Cream of Mushroom soup? So many recipes call for it & I usually just use unsweeteened soymilk & some flour to thicken (with mixed results! )

Thanks!

Kate
post #86 of 700
10/7/05 at 2:22pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by CaraboosMama
Does anyone have a suggestion for a dairy free substitute for Cream of Mushroom soup? So many recipes call for it & I usually just use unsweeteened soymilk & some flour to thicken (with mixed results! )
You can make a white sauce -- start with a roux (equal parts butter or oil and flour, stirred together in a saucepan) then add either chicken broth or veggie broth, or soymilk, or both. Depending on the final recipe, I add a splash of Worcestershire and a splash of hot sauce, too, and some garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let it boil for at least a minute, stirring, to thicken. That would be more reliably thick than just soymilk and flour. If you really want the mushrooms in there, you can saute them briefly and then add them.

HTH!
~Nick
post #87 of 700
10/7/05 at 3:04pm
thanks!
post #88 of 700
10/7/05 at 3:37pm
Whoops! Double post...
post #89 of 700
10/7/05 at 9:09pm
[QUOTE=gus'smama]
I tried to do my fave spicy maple black beans (to serve over rice) in the crockpot, but it was a dud -- But, I think it would work okay if I sauteed the onions and spices first.
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i WOULD YOUR REGULAR RECIPE FOR THESE IF YOU DON'T MIND. thEY SOUND great!!!!!
post #90 of 700
10/8/05 at 9:37am
post #91 of 700
10/9/05 at 9:50am

I'm gonna have a lot of crockpot cooking to do. . . .

Keep them coming!
post #92 of 700
10/12/05 at 6:21pm
EASY CHUNKY MINESTRONE

You may have to vary the amt of veggies depending on the size of crock pot, mine is a medium one.

To crock pot add:

2 cut up carrots
3 cut up celery ribs
2 medium zuchini, sliced into chunks
half an onion, chopped
a couple cloves garlic, squished
a can of diced tomatoes with juice
a handful of shredded spinach
a diced potato, if you wish
a drained can of garbanzo beans, kidney beans or a combination thereof
a tablespoon or so of italian seasoning
some salt and pepper
add broth to one inch of top of crock pot

Put in crock pot on low in the morning, and dinner is ready when you are. Top with a little parmesan, add some cooked noodles to the bowls too if you like. Serve with bread or crackers. This is my kids favorite.
post #93 of 700
10/12/05 at 7:09pm
Ooooh I LURVE Minestrone - that sounds delicious!
post #94 of 700
10/12/05 at 7:15pm
post #95 of 700
10/12/05 at 11:20pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by daekini
this is a simple split pea soup that I made today - it's delicious!!

Layer in this order:
1 lb split peas
2 c diced cooked ham if you aren't vegetarian
1 c diced carrots
1 med onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
5 c Boiling water

cook 4-5 hours on high heat.

If you like the consistency of the soup leave it like it is, otherwise add either 1 c hot milk or 1 c hot water (I used vegetable stock instead of water) after cooking!

mmmmm!
Should you pre-soak the peas, or just throw them in the crockpot?
post #96 of 700
10/12/05 at 11:49pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by lenore80
Should you pre-soak the peas, or just throw them in the crockpot?
I just tossed them in and it came out great. I made this last night and it was wonderful...and I don't usually like split pea soup! Even my picky eater ate a good portion. I made some yummy French bread to go with it!
post #97 of 700
10/13/05 at 11:13am
I was cleaning out/reorganizing my recipes today (a task that was LONG overdue!) and came across this one. Remembered how good it was, and promptly pulled out the ol' crockpot. It's cooking right now and smells sooo yummy.

Chicken Adobo

5 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 lbs chicken -- dark meat, on the bone, is best

Combine it all in the crockpot and cook until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. Serve with rice and a green veggie!

Enjoy!
~Nick
post #98 of 700
10/15/05 at 8:43pm
What a great thread!!!

I have some easy fallish deserts I will post later!
post #99 of 700
10/15/05 at 8:51pm
post #100 of 700
10/17/05 at 2:19pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by SpringRain
I just tossed them in and it came out great. I made this last night and it was wonderful...and I don't usually like split pea soup! Even my picky eater ate a good portion. I made some yummy French bread to go with it!
Bumping this thread. Pea soup turned out great. Im going to try the chicken recipe someone posted earlier today...
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