Thai Shrimp Soup Crockpot Recipe

Thai Shrimp Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
* 8 cups fish or chicken broth
* 1 cup of diced carrots
* 3 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
* 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
* 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai basil or basil
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
* 1 serrano pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced
* 1 to 2 limes, juiced
* 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek chile paste
* 6 thin lime slices

Preparation steps:

* Halve shrimp lengthwise. Place in refrigerator. Place shrimp shells, broth, carrots, lemongrass, ginger and garlic in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.
* Strain broth; discard solids. Return broth to crockpot. Add shrimp, basil, mint, cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, coconut milk and chile paste. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with lime slices.

Enjoy
(serves 6)

Tomato Soup with Basil Dumplings Crockpot Recipe

Tomato Soup with Basil Dumplings Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of chopped onion (1 large)
* 1 cup of chopped carrots (2 medium)
* 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 small)
* 1/2 cup of sliced celery (1 stalk)
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
* 1 14.5 ounce can vegetable broth or chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
* 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon of sugar
* Dash of cayenne pepper
* 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons of snipped fresh basil
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine onions, carrots, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic. Stir in tomatoes, broth, tomato juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
* For dumplings, in a bowl stir together flour, basil, salt, and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine eggs and oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Using a wooden spoon, beat until a soft, sticky dough forms.
* If using low heat setting, turn crockpot to high. Drop dumpling dough by tablespoons into twelve mounds on top of mixture in crockpot, spacing mounds evenly. Cover and cook for 55 minutes more or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the dumplings comes out clean. (Do not lift lid during cooking.) If desired, sprinkle with additional fresh snipped basil.

Enjoy
(serves 6)

Mulled Riesling Punch Crockpot Recipe

Mulled Riesling Punch Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 750-milliliter bottle Riesling
* 2 cups of apple cider or apple juice
* 1/4 cup of honey
* 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
* 12 whole allspice
* 8 whole cardamom pods
* 1/2 cup Calvados or brandy

Preparation steps:

* In a 4 quart crockpot, combine wine, apple cider, and honey. For a spice bag, place ginger, allspice, and cardamom in the center of a double-thick, 6-inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. Bring up corners; tie closed with clean kitchen string. Add spice bag to mixture in crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. (Do not boil.) Stir in Calvados or brandy.

Enjoy

Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Crockpot Recipe

Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 10 cups)
* 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
* 1/4 cup of water
* 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
* 2 tablespoons of butter, cut up
* 4 slices of bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled

Preparation steps:

* Place sweet potato slices into crockpot. In a small bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, the water, brown sugar, salt, dried sage, and thyme. Pour mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Top with butter.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
* Before serving, stir potatoes to coat with sauce; sprinkle with bacon. If desired, garnish with fresh sage.

Enjoy
(serves 10)

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Crockpot Recipe

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 teaspoons of peanut oil
* 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/2 cup of peanut oil
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 packages prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper
* 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups frozen cut okra, thawed
* 1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
* 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
* 2 dried bay leaves
* 5 cups hot cooked rice
* Red pepper sauce, if desired
* Sliced green onions, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in oil until browned on both sides. Remove from Dutch oven; set aside. Discard drippings from Dutch oven; heat 1/2 cup over medium-high eat. Gradually stir in flour with whisk; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixtures turns chocolate-colored. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion mixture and garlic. Cook 3 minutes. Transfer to crockpot. Stir in broth, okra sausage, Creole seasoning and bay leaves. Add chicken; stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Remove chicken from crockpot to plate; shred, using 2 forks. Discard bay leaves. Return shredded chicken to crockpot. Serve gumbo in bowls over rice. Garnish with pepper sauce and green onions.

Enjoy

Ham Tetrazzini Crockpot Recipe

Ham Tetrazzini Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 1 cup of sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 cup of cubed fully cooked ham
* 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
* 2 tablespoons of white wine or water
* 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
* 1 package of spaghetti (7 oz.)
* 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine the soup, mushrooms, ham, milk, wine and horseradish. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
* Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add the spaghetti and cheese to crockpot; toss to coat.

Enjoy

French Lentil Rice Soup Crockpot Recipe

French Lentil Rice Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
* 1 cup lentils, rinsed and sorted
* 2 medium carrots, finely diced
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 stalks celery, finely diced
* 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice
* 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/8 teaspoon white or black pepper
* 1/4 cup of heavy cream or sour cream (optional)
* 1/4 cup of chopped fresh Italian parsley, optional

Preparation steps:

* Stir broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, rice, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
* Remove 1 1/2 cups soup; process in blender or food processor until almost smooth. Stir pureed soup back into crockpot
* Divide soup evenly among four serving bowls. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon chopped parley.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)