Slow Cooker Hearty Thick Turkey Barley Soup

Smoked turkey adds richness to this filling root vegetable soup. It freezes well, so you can make a double batch and keep it to enjoy as an easy meal later on. Pot barley is a whole grain, so it adds healthy fibre to the soup; pearl barley is refined, but still very tasty. INGREDIENTS 1 […]
Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup

If you have Slow Cooker Beef Stock (page 45), use it in place of the broth and check the seasoning at the end of cooking. INGREDIENTS 450 g stewing beef cubes ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 carrots, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Caldo Verde

INGREDIENTS 250 g mild dry-cured chorizo sausages, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 Spanish onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 450 g yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth 1 bunch kale, trimmed and shredded PREPARATION In Dutch […]
Cozy Chicken And Rice Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 340 g boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 leek, diced 2 each ribs celery and carrots, diced 1 yellow-fleshed potato, peeled and diced Half sweet potato, peeled and diced 3 sprigs each fresh thyme and parsley ¼ tsp each salt and pepper 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth ½ cup basmati rice, […]
Quebecois Style Pea Soup

Look for an unsmoked ham hock in the meat department of your local supermarket. If you can’t find one, a smoked ham hock will work; simply reduce the salt in the recipe to ¼ tsp. INGREDIENTS PEA SOUP: 450 g unsmoked ham hock 2 tbsp butter 2 carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 onion, […]
Slow Cooker Potato Cheddar And Chive Soup

This hearty soup has all the flavours of a stuffed baked potato. The stock is the key to its taste, so homemade is best. But if you don’t have any in your freezer, the soup is still yummy made with no-salt-added broth. INGREDIENTS 5 russet potatoes (about 900 g), peeled and chopped 1 sweet onion […]
Slow Cooker Beef Stock

Homemade stock couldn’t be simpler to make—your slow cooker does all the work. It’s far more delicious than store-bought and contains no added salt, giving you better control over the amount of sodium you add to recipes. INGREDIENTS 2.25 kg beef soup bones 12 cups cold water 2 onions, coarsely chopped 3 ribs celery, coarsely […]
Fresh Tomato Soup With Herbed Fresh Cheese

Herbed soft cheese, such as Boursin, comes nicely seasoned with garlic and herbs. If you use plain soft goat cheese instead of seasoned, garnish the soup with some minced fresh chives and parsley to give it the same flavour notes. INGREDIENTS 1.8 kg tomatoes (see tip, below) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 onions, finely […]
Shrimp bisque

A bisque is an elegant puréed soup featuring seafood and cream. Shrimp stock created from the shells enriches every spoonful with luscious flavour. INGREDIENTS 675 g raw small shrimp (40 to 44 count) 3 tbsp butter 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 large sprigs fresh thyme (or […]
Cream Of Mushroom Soup With Multigrain Garlic Crouton

Restaurant and packaged soups can contain as much as 1,000 mg of sodium per bowl. We’ve reduced that amount by more than half by using sodium-reduced chicken broth and less salt—without sacrificing any of this soup’s flavour. INGREDIENTS CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP: 1 package (14 g) dried mixed mushrooms 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons […]