I find that I have been using my slow cooker a great deal. For instance, some of our favorites are lentil soup, pea soup, vegetable soup, pulled pork (husband likes this) etc.
I find that it is easier to cook like this, especially in the winter, and then freeze portions for later use.
Sample Soup Recipe for you:
one medium onion
3 or 4 gloves of garlic
4-6 cans of vegetable or chicken broth
1 pkg of lentils
1/4 pkg of sliced baby peeled carrots
1 tablespoon of oil (optional - I use Pam oil spray on the bottom of the pot)
1/4 sliced red bell pepper
salt and pepper
There you have a basic soup recipe. You can substitute vegetables, or make this a pea soup and add potatoes.
When I am home I put the slow cooker on high for about 4 hours.
I cook rice or pasta on the side and added to the soup you have a meal in itself.
Enjoy! |