Does soup taste better in slow cooker?

That's because the low, slow style of cooking lets the flavors simmer together for hours, creating a much richer and more flavorful meal . Enjoy!

How do you make vegetarian soup less bland?

Add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to your soup to make it taste better . Use a high-quality broth or stock as a base for your soup. Roast or caramelize your vegetables before adding them to your soup to bring out their natural sweetness.

What vegetables are good in a slow cooker?

The best vegetables for a slow cooker are sturdier veggies like celery, carrots, tomatoes, onions, peppers and green beans , like we used in this recipe.

How long should you cook a soup?

Bring it all to a boil, then simmer. You will know it's done when it's all tender, anywhere from 25 minutes to 3 hours depending on the ingredients. Meat is a luxurious addition to any soup. When you can, choose stewing cuts, such as chicken legs, pork shoulder, beef chuck, short ribs or shank.

How do you make soup taste rich?

Add acidic ingredients . Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

Is it OK to leave soup in a crockpot overnight?

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time . The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

What can I add to my vegetable soup to give it more flavor?

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

Is soup better in crockpot or stove?

On the positive side, a slow cooker is a sealed environment . This means there's very little evaporation and your food cooks with the help of moist heat. Technically, this means you're actually cooking your food with flavored steam, which helps to seal in flavor while the soup cooks.

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook soup?

Yes, if you are using meat and dried beans and/or lentils as the pressure cooker cuts down on cooking time dramatically! For other soup vegetables not so much unless you're in a hurry, when it would speed things up. Otherwise the slow cooker is a better option for long slow cooking .

Does soup taste better the longer you cook it?

Originally Answered: Does simmering soup longer make it taste better? If you're simmering a thing for hours, you will intensify the flavor by cooking off some of the liquid. This might make it taste better, but if cooked too long, it may end up too salty or otherwise be over-seasoned.

Will soup reduce in slow cooker?

Our answer. Slow cookers can be useful for cooking stews, but generally the combination of low heat and a tightly fitting lid will mean that the auce doesn't get a chace to thicken (by reduction) and consequently the sauce can be a little thin .

Easy Delicious Vegetarian Slow Cooker Soup Recipes for Clean Eating (2024)

It is the perfect time of year to bring out the slow cooker and make some delicious and healthy vegetarian slow cooker soups. With seemingly endless options, I’ve rounded up 9 amazing vegetarian slow cooker soup recipes to warm your body and soul. All of these whole food Crock pot recipes are fast, easy, AND healthy!

I love my slow cooker. I also adore soup and it’s health benefits. Seriously, it is my favorite food. The options, tastes, and textures are endless! It’s a fast and easy way to get loads of real foods and all the different vitamins they include in one bowl. Not to mention they taste amazing and fill you up without feeling bloated. Unless of course you tend to go back for bowl after bowl… guilty!

Everyone starts thinking about using that slow cooker once fall hits. How could you not? The days become busy, shorter, and colder.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Christmas is coming faster than we know!

RELATED: All Your Thanksgiving Favorites in the Slow Cooker

With all the tasty holiday foods in full swing, what better way to balance it out than with a few delicious vegetarian slow cooker soup recipes?

I’ve already got an absolutely amazing Slow Cooker Soup Roundup that definitely compliments those on this list. BUT I haven’t created any exclusively vegetarian roundup yet so thought it to be the perfect time.

I LOVE vegetarian dishes. I’m not vegetarian but well over 90% of my diet is, my favorite foods all just happen to be plants! My husband is my polar opposite carnivore, with the kids settling between us both. (Definitely closer to his side though!) But even he will never turn down some home cooked split pea soup or pasta sauce.

Cold Weather + Busy Days = Slow Cooker!

In most places the weather is drastically dropping and these vegetarian slow cooker soup recipes are sure to keep you warm, full, happy, and healthy.

We even have already gotten our first snow last week! AND set up the Christmas tree earlier than ever. The kids begged for it so why not. It makes you feel warm and happy. Plus the season is so short already.

RELATED: Easy Healthy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

Not to mention our first “Thanksgiving dinner” with all the fixings last weekend. All of which you can make in the Crockpot believe it or not! I’ve even created the best Thanksgiving slow cooker roundup to free up some oven space on that busy day!

What can I say? We love and embrace the holidays! Now I’m ready to balance all that out with some slow cooker vegetable soups.

8 Delicious Vegetarian Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

1. Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry

2. Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup

Vegtarian Lentil Tortilla Soupfrom Peas and Carrots

This is a ridiculously easy and equally flavorful slow cooker soup that tastes like the best veggie burrito you’ve ever had! The hardest part is chopping the veggies. Plus it has an amazing combination of spices and herbs that will leave your taste buds totally satisfied.

3. Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soupfrom Well Plated

This is a deliciously filling soup comparable to Panera’s broccoli and cheese soup. This might be THE ONLY broccoli soup recipe you find where you don’t have to first make a cheese sauce as a base! It begins with a dump and go method, with a few extra steps and things to add in at the very end for a true melt-in-your mouth experience!

4. Healthy Crockpot Vegetable Soup

Healthy Crockpot Vegetable Soup from Vigor it Out

This soup is absolutely loaded with mouthwatering colors, flavors, and nutrients. The delicious ingredients make it a perfect detox soup that the whole family will love! It’s light and flavorful and perfect for a chilly evening.

5. Slow Cooker Wild Rice Vegetable Soup

6. Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder

Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowderfrom Damn Delicious

This creamy filling soup is beyond simple and tasty. I’d go as far as to say it’s damn delicious! With a mix of red potatoes and few ingredients, it is the perfect soup for a busy and chilly day.

7. Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Butternut Squash Soupfrom Little Spice Jar

I have a butternut squash sitting in the fridge with this soups name all over it! This is a perfect smooth and creamy harvest soup that November is screaming for! Just throw all the tasty ingredients in the slow cooker for the day and mix up with an immersion blender before serving.

8. Slow Cooker Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soupfrom Recipe Runner

I love this recipe because it calls for not only broccoli but also cauliflower… plus Greek yogurt. It’s really simple and unbelievably creamy with absolutely NO guilt! This hearty vegetarian slow cooker soup will leave you full and satiated this season.

9. Carrot Ginger Detox Stew

Carrot Ginger Detox Soup from Vigor it Out

Soups are phenomenal for detoxifying your body. When slow cooked together the vitamins and minerals in your food are easily absorbed and digested. This hearty gluten free stew is utterly unique and delicious! Plus it is loaded with detoxifying ingredients!

10. Crock pot Lentil Soup

Crock Pot Lentil Soupfrom Pinch of Yum

Because, how can I complete a slow cooker vegetarian soup roundup without some detox soups? Many soups have wonderful detoxifying and cleansing properties and this is one of them. This soup is simple and colorful. If we should try to ‘eat a rainbow’ to get the full range of nutrients available in our foods, this soup nails it!

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Because you don’t have to eliminate your family favorites to move in a healthier eating direction! You simply need to be aware of ingredients and with this substitution guide you can still have all of favorites! Just slightly altered to add in nutrients and eliminate empty calories and bad fats.

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With this free printable checklist you will always have ideas for healthy, satisfying, protein packed snack on hand. You deserve more than munching on leftover goldfish and pizza crusts between meals. (I’ve been there!) This healthy snack checklist will ensure that you always have the healthy snack on hand that you and your kids deserve.

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