Cheap and Delish Vege Soup

Here is the recipe for soup we had with our Twice Baked Potatoes. Its a very easy and cheap recipe, throw it in the crockpot and forget it 'til supper!

 

 

Ingredients

 

2 zucchinnis

1 2lb bag of frozen mixed veges

1/2 onion

1 29oz can of tomato puree OR

2 small cans diced tomatos

2 lb box of chicken stock

1 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. basil

1/4 tsp. oregano

(Note: this makes quite a lot, I froze about half of it. If making recipe for only a few I would suggest cutting it in half.)

 

1. Chop zucchini and onion and throw in crockpot. You can also add other veges you like such as asparagus, squash, okra ect. Add mixed veges, chicken stock, tomatoes and spices. Stir well. Cook on low 6 hours or so.



Savory Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is either something you really love or really hate. I happen to really love it, and its cheap to make so I double love it! I have to admit its not the prettiest meal I've ever seen, but it sure is yummy.

 

Ingredients

Bag of dried split peas

1 medium onion, chopped

1-2 cloves of garlic, minced

8 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

2-3 carrots

Ham hock or Bacon (I used a handful of bacon ends and pieces from a $7 pack I had. Buying the ends and pieces is cheaper than buying the regular packs of bacon and lasts forever.)

salt and pepper to taste

 

1. Rinse and drain peas and add to crockpot. Heat olive oil in a pan and sautee the onion and garlic. Add to crockpot.

 

2. Add in the broth, meat, carrots and salt and pepper, stir well.

 

 

 

 3. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours. Stir before serving.

 

 

Ok definitely not the prettiest but its delicious!

 

 



Loaded Baked Potato Soup

With the colder weather we've been having I was excited to make my first soup of the fall. Potatoes are pretty cheap right now so I took advantage of that and decided to make Potato Soup. This soup turned out amaaaazing!

Ingredients

5lbs russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
4 cloves roasted garlic (for instructions go Here ) You can also use 3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large onion, chopped
64 oz. chicken broth
16 oz cream cheese
Bacon, chives, cheese for garnish

1. Combine potatoes, garlic, onion and broth in crockpot. Cook on low 8 hours or high for 5 hours.

2. 1 hour before serving slice up cream cheese and add to soup.

3. When soup is ready to serve add to blender and blend. I took the soup from the crockpot to the blender and then poured into a pot. There was so much soup I had to do this in sections. Make sure your lid is on TIGHT! Don't overfill the blender and be very careful with the hot soup.  (My lid popped off during the blending process and I got burning hot soup on my arm OUCH!)

4. Serve in bowls and top with bacon, cheese and chives.