As fall approaches, the body starts to crave heartier foods that give us comfort. This craving is intensified, as school picks up and gets more stressful. But as the assignments, midterms and quizzes start flooding in, often it becomes harder to find time to cook and consume healthy and hearty foods. This is where slow cooker soups save the day!
Though a slow cooker seems like yet another kitchen appliance to buy for your university house, it isn’t a purchase you will regret. A small slow cooker goes for about $30.00, and will last you years, and have your taste buds thanking you. Your tummy will be extra happy enjoying these fall soup ideas, that if cooked for multiple servings, will be feeding you for several meals! That means less time cooking and worrying about your next meal, and more time to attend to your studies!
1. Creamy Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
Red peppers and butternut squash are a combination guaranteed to bring comfort. Check out this recipe from “Mina’s Journey,” to get your body in tune with the coming autumn weather!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours
Servings: Up to 12 cups
Details at:
http://www.minasjourney.net/recipe/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-red-pepper-soup/
2. Tomato Basil Soup
Of course, no talk of fall soups is complete without including a classic tomato soup, that can be beautifully paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. Though you will have to make that grilled cheese later, this easy recipe is one you can walk away from for four hours. Imagine cutting up some tomatoes, and coming back post-studying to a meal like Momma used to make! Thank you “Delish Knowledge”!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Details at:
https://www.delishknowledge.com/slow-cooker-vegan-tomato-soup/
Pro Tip: Grilled Cheese Croutons
If you want to take your tomato soup and grilled cheese experience to the next level, consider making some grilled cheese croutons to float in your soup. This step is done closer to the end of making the tomato soup of course, but it is sure to give you a gourmet experience at a university student price!
All you need- cheese of your choice, bread of your choice, and some butter!
The steps: Just fry up a grilled cheese, cut into small squares, float on your soup, and enjoy!
Not sure how to make a grilled cheese? Visit:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23891/grilled-cheese-sandwich/
3. Thai Chicken Soup
If you were looking for a more interesting and spicy fall soup option, look no further! The only thing to be wary of is this recipe’s use of peanut butter, though of course this ingredient can always be substituted or left out. Regardless, this recipe from “Show Me the Yummy” is sure to keep you feeling as warm and relaxed as any other fall soup recipe!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Servings: Up to 11 cups
Details at:
https://showmetheyummy.com/slow-cooker-thai-chicken-soup-recipe/