Comforting Slow Cooker Soups

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
2. Place the wild rice, chicken breasts, chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, chicken broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
4. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
6. Stir the cream mixture into the slow cooker, along with the shredded chicken.
7. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low until the soup has thickened.
8. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and discard the bay leaf.
9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, and flour, coating them evenly.
2. Place the floured beef, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, red wine (if using), diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste in the slow cooker.
3. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
6. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve the hearty beef and vegetable stew hot, perhaps with a crusty bread on the side.

These comforting slow cooker soups are not only delicious but also perfect for providing warmth and nourishment during chilly days. The slow cooking process allows the flavours to meld together, creating a rich and satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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