Soup Archives

Crock Pot Pumpkin Soup

You didn’t think I’d leave pumpkin out of my crock pot day, did ya? No. I’m up to the challenge. I accept!

I’m usually a meat and potatoes kind of girl when it comes to soup. I don’t really like weird things in there – like those soups that call for clams and they leave the shell on? Ew. Totally not for me. I don’t like to have to work around a shell to get to my food, but thanks anyway.

This might qualify as a “girly” soup…it’s pureed. BUT, my manly man who doesn’t like his food pureed (weirdo) liked this soup just fine. And so did I. And so did Annie – she ended up eating out of my bowl. And for those of you who know me, you know this is a BIG step for me. Normally someone who eats out of my bowl or off my plate loses a finger. [Read more…]

Crock Pot Moroccan Chicken Stew

If you’re anything like me, you’re like, “What on earth is Moroccan seasoning?” Well, I gotta tell you – before I made this recipe, I didn’t know either. So, I looked it up. Moroccan seasoning is a blend of nutmeg, cumin, coriander, allspice, ginger, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Yummy, right? If you like those seasonings, you’ll LOVE this recipe. Trust me.

Victoria Taylor’s Gourmet Spices sent me a sampling of their spices to try and review. I asked them to also send me a crock pot recipe that I could try. This one arrived in my inbox…and I’ll admit I was skeptical. It calls for cubed butternut squash and Moroccan seasoning – which I had never used before…and chickpeas. It seemed like an odd combination. But buddy, let me tell ya – this stuff is GOOD. If I loved butternut before, now I love it a lot! [Read more…]

Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

Barry and I are huge fans of Cincinnati style chili. It’s GOOD stuff, man. It’s not your typical chili…it’s got a different taste to it – and you eat it with NOODLES. Being such a big proponent of all things noodle, I was destined to love this dish. Noodles and me, we’re tight.

Don’t be thrown off by the cinnamon in this dish…it’s special. I like special food. That’s because I’m special. Yep – I said it. [Read more…]

Crock Pot Chicken and Whole Wheat Dumplings

There are a few things in life my husband is passionate about: woodworking, Christ, not touching the computer screen with your finger, and Chicken ‘n Dumplings.

I knew when we got married that he was crazy about them…and that kept me from making them. I was afraid I would bomb it royally and he’d wonder, “why did I marry this sorry excuse for a woman who can’t make dumplings?”

See, my Mama didn’t teach me to make this dish. She doesn’t like it, so she never made it.

I didn’t even eat them for the first time until after Barry and I were married. I’ll be honest – they’re not my favorite.

I’d rather have a hamburger. But, in order to make my man happy, I decided I would learn how to make his favorite dish. [Read more…]

Mama’s Tomato Soup – With Cloves

For as long as I can remember, my Mama has made this soup. She has spoiled me. I can’t even touch the “tomato soup” in a can. What is that stuff anyway? It tastes like a big bowl of nothingness to me. Yuck! (No offense to my husband and dad who actually like that stuff.)

This recipe is SO easy and SO frugal that I just had to share it. I’m tickled that my mom is letting you in on some of her awesome recipes like this and Sausage Macaroni. Can you tell that I was fed well as a child? Annie loves this soup now too! She gobbles it down and begs for more. So, pull up to the computer with your grilled cheese and let’s make soup! [Read more…]

Crock Pot Venison Roast

Barry and I are HUGE fans of venison. I was raised on ground venison…so it’s not unusual to me. I was blessed to marry a hunter…even more blessed that he doesn’t make me come along with him to hunt. *Snore fest*

Venison is really great for you! If you can get your hands on some, I would highly recommend it. Ask around. Do your friends hunt? If so, they might be willing to give you some of their plunder, only charging you for the processing. SCORE! [Read more…]

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Chili

It’s Fix and Forget Friday! Woohoo! Joining us today is Jami from The Young Wife’s Guide. Take it away, Jami!

I love soup. Soup of any kind. I could eat it for lunch and dinner everyday and never get sick of it. Okay, maybe eventually, but it hasn’t happened yet.

Soup is perfect for any time of the year, and is a great meal that takes only seconds to prepare once it’s already made. We love having soup for lunches in our house. It’s the perfect meal to make ahead, freeze, and then stick in the crockpot when you are ready to make it.

In my house we do freezer cooking, which means taking one long day and making all our meals for the month. I make 2-3 batches of this soup on that day, which gives me soup all month long. [Read more…]

Crock Pot Beef Stew

Nothing is much more comforting on a rainy or cool day than Beef Stew. Here sharing her recipe is my friend, Mary, from The Encouraging Home. Thanks Mary!

I love beef stew or stew beef…however you say it. Meat, potatoes, and carrots ~ a comfort food that I love. This is an easy, yummy meal. Sometimes I cook the beef with vegetables, other times I just cook the meat and serve it over noodles or rice.

First, place diced potatoes, carrots, and celery in the crockpot. Add however many that you like.

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Crock Pot Cheesy Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Today we have a great post from my colleague, Debra, from Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes. Just the name of this soup makes this pregnant mama happy. Chow down! Thanks Debra.

When Stacy asked me to do a guest post for Fix-It-And-Forget Friday, I was smile-from-ear-to-ear-and-giggle-a-bit excited. I immediately started to think about what I would make… and failed three attempts in a row (though don’t worry, the recipe below is a winner!) That lead to three *cough* interesting meals. The food would have been fine if it had been cooked correctly, but I did not know how to use the crockpot for those recipes.

It never occurred to me that I could not just pick up my slightly dusty crock pot and make an amazing meal. I tend to think I can do anything, which leads to a lot of humbling experiences. Ooops. Chicken and broth. Chicken and broth. My crock pot did not realize it could do anything else. Except that one time it cooked meatloaf in a hotel overnight, but that was unusual circumstances. [Read more…]

Crock Pot Minestrone

Y’all today we have a guest post by my awesome friend, Becca from Frugal Wannabe. I met Becca at a workshop and she’s been a blessing to me ever since. Crock on!

I admit, I’m one of those weird people who can and will eat and/or make soup any time of year, even in summer. So, yes, I am bringing you a soup recipe when it’s warmish weather! I also love using my Crockpot, because I have 4 kids to care for during the day, which means almost no free time, and standing over the stove leaves plenty of opportunity to forget and burn food. I am known for burning grilled cheese sammiches. Oh well, on to the recipe!

To make this yummy soup, you need lots of fresh, yummy ingredients. You could use frozen if you want, but why, when you can use fresh?! Look at all this goodness.

See that onion? Don’t mind that. I forgot that I was using leeks and stuck it in the picture. Oh well, it still looks good, right? [Read more…]