Creamy Potato Soup

 https://sugarspunrun.com/creamy-potato-soup-recipe/

How To Make Bone Broth

https://wholefully.com/bone-broth/

Carrot Lentil Soup

https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/

Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 Tbsp canola oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 tomato, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1-1/4 cups cheese-filled tortellini
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen)

1. Cook chicken in oil until brown.
2. Add broth, tomato and celery, heat to a boil.
3. Stir in tortellini, garlic, oregano and pepper, heat to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in spinach and simmer until tortellini is cooked, about 5 minutes.

Green Bean Soup (Schaubel Zup)

Cooked farmers sausage, ham or back bacon, chopped in to bite size pieces
3 cups green beans, cut in to bite size pieces
4 medium potatoes, cut in to bite size pieces
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 Tbsp summer savory
1 Tbsp parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Optional: Add 2 cups shredded zucchini

Put all ingredients in to a slow cooker and simmer all day.

Creamy Potato Soup

https://pinchofyum.com/creamy-potato-soup#tasty-recipes-36004

Cream of Celery Soup

Adding cooked, chopped ham to this soup makes it delicious!

https://www.daringgourmet.com/homemade-cream-celery-soup/

Ham Lentil Soup for the Slow Cooker

1 meaty ham bone
5 cups water
Cooked ham or bacon
2 cups red lentils
3 carrots, sliced or diced
1 cup green peas
1 cup corn
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/4 tsp thyme

1. Put ham bone and water in slow cooker. Cover. turn on low for 6-8 hours. Remove ham bone and pull the remaining meat off. Strain water in slow cooker to ensure there are no small pieces of bone left. Return broth to slow cooker, add the pieces of meat, plus as much extra ham or bacon as desired.

2. Add remaining ingredients. Cover. cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

Hamburger Lentil Soup for the Slow Cooker

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onions, chopped
4 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 can tomato soup
2 tsp salt
2 cups dry lentils, washed with stones removed
1 quart water
1/2 tsp dried marjoram or thyme
1 Tbsp brown sugar

1. Brown ground beef and onions in skillet. Drain.
2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
3. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours.

Mushroom Cheddar Soup

Onion Soup

1/4 cup butter

4 onions, sauteed
4 cups water
8 tsp beef base

Combine ingredients and cook all day in a slow cooker.

Pumpkin Soup With Apple And Cinnamon

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 
1 medium onion, chopped 
2 apples, peeled, cored and cubed 
2 cups pureed cooked pumpkin 
1/2 cup apple juice 
1/2 cup applesauce 
2 Tbsp brown sugar 
1/2 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 tsp dried thyme 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp white pepper 
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 
1 bay leaf 
6 cups vegetable stock 

In a large soup pot, melt the butter. Add the onion and apples; saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in pumpkin, apple juice, applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, thyme, salt, pepper, nutmeg, bay leaf and stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Borscht (Based on Oma Mary Block Recipe)

Day #1 - Place two meaty soup bones in a large slow cooker (7 quart). Fill with water and cook on low for 10-12 hours. Remove the soup bones and chop the meat finely and put back into broth. Cool overnight in fridge.

Day #2 - Add:
- Small dish peeled potatoes, cut in to cubes 
- Half of a medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 - 796 ml can of diced tomatoes
- 1 - 284 ml can of condensed tomato soup
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- Fresh dill, chopped (to taste)
- Sprinkle crushed red pepper on top (if desired)
- 1 Bay Leaf
Cook 10-12 hours. 

Hamburger Soup For The Slow Cooker

In a fry pan, cook together: 

1 lb of ground beef

1/2 large onion, chopped

1 Tbsp minced garlic

 

Add the cooked meat to slow cooker, plus the following ingredients:

 

1 large carrot, grated coarse or fine

1 or 2 stalks of celery with or without leaves, chopped 

2 Tbsp barley or rice

1 cup beef consommé

3 cups water

10 oz can of condensed tomato soup

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch of thyme

1 bay leaf

 

Cook on low for 8 hours.

 

Broccoli and Cheese Chowder

1 bunch broccoli
2 Tbsp butter or canola oil
1 spanish or other sweet onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
1/4 tsp dried leaf thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large carrots, grated
2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Cut broccoli tops into small florets. Peel remaining thick stems and cut into chunks.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery and garlic, cook for five minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour; stir until absorbed. Slide pan off heat. Add stock a little at a time to avoid lumps, stirring after each addition until smooth.

Return saucepan to heat. Add broccoli stems, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf. Puree in a blender or food processor, then return to saucepan.
Heat soup until hot. Stir in grated carrots. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli florets and simmer for five minutes. Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Heat until hot. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into heated soup bowl; garnish with a generous sprinkle of cheddar.

Turkey Soup For The Slow Cooker

Place a leftover turkey carcass in a stock pot, cover with water and boil for two hours. Pull the meat off. Strain. Add stock to slow cooker and add the meat. Chop 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, slice 2 carrots and add 2 spoonfuls of minced garlic and add to stock. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp thyme, 2 Tbsp parsley and a bit of basil to taste, plus a bay leaf. Add extra chicken stock or water, if necessary.

Cook all day on low.

Add egg noodles the last hour or half hour before serving.