2 Savory Slow Cooker Soups

Baby it’s cold outside! A great way to warm your body and lift your spirits is with a warm, hearty, homemade soup. Soups are incredibly easy to make and are a great way to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal with little effort. Ditch the highly processed boxed and canned soups and make one of these 2 simple slow cooker recipes. Bon appétit!

Kielbasa & Kale Soup

Serves 4
Cooking Time 4-6 hours on low
INGREDIENTS
1 TB Coconut oil
1 Onion, minced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 TB Chili powder
1/2 TSP Oregano, dried
6 Cups Chicken broth
4 Medium Red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 LB Sausage, kielbasa, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
1 Head Kale leaves, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt & pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a 12-inch, nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add oil, onion, garlic, chili, & oregano. Stir occasionally. Cook until the onions are aromatic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
• Add broth, potatoes & sausage to the slow cooker. Cover & cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir in kale, cover & cook on high until tender, about 10 minutes. Taste & adjust seasoning before serving garnished with Parmesan.

Turkey & Vegetable Soup

Serves 6
Cooking Time 6-8 hours on low
INGREDIENTS
1 TB Coconut oil
2 Onions, minced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 TB Tomato paste
1/2 TSP Thyme, dried
8 Cups Chicken broth
6 Carrots, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 Celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 Turkey thighs, bone-in (about 2 LB)
2 TB Parsley, fresh, minced
Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a 12-inch, nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add oil, onions, garlic, tomato paste & thyme. Stir occasionally. Cook until onions are aromatic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except the parsley. Cover & cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the turkey is tender.
• Transfer the turkey to a cutting board & let cool for 5 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the turkey off the bones into bite-size pieces. Taste & adjust seasoning accordingly before serving garnished with parsley.

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