lentil soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

• in a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 pounds chuck roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ready Time: 9 hrs 40 mins


• season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
• place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
• cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

slow cooker pumpkin turkey chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon spice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; brown turkey, stirring often, until crumbly and no longer, pink, about 10 minutes. drain and discard any fat.
• transfer turkey to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, pumpkin, chili beans, black beans, brown sugar, spice, and chili powder. set cooker to low, cover, and cook until pumpkin is tender and has started to break apart, at least 3 hours.

grandma's green bean casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans french style green beans, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. add green beans, and stir to coat.
• transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. spread shredded cheese over the top. in a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Summer Squash Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 zucchini, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 medium carrots, grated
• 1 (5.5 ounce) package croutons
• 1/2 cup butter
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• boil squash and onion in a small amount of water for 5 minutes. place boiled squash and onions in a 9x13 inch baking dish. mix in soup, sour cream, carrots, croutons, and butter. top with mozzarella cheese.
• cover dish and bake in preheated oven for one hour.

slow cooker chicken taco soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, , and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
• remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

baked potato soup i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 slices bacon
• 2/3 cup margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium heat until browned. drain, crumble, and set aside.
• in a stock pot or dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat. whisk in flour until smooth. gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. stir in potatoes and onions. bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.