Crock Pot Hearty Hobo Soup - Vegetarian

Chef RZ Fan's Note:

From the Busy Peoples Slow Cooker Cookbook by Dawn Hall

• Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 lbs frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (46 ounce) can vegetable juice
• 2 bay leaves
• salt
• garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix

Directions:

1. I use my largest 6 Quart Smart Pot for this recipe.
2. I also use Low Sodium V-8 which comes in a 64 ounce bottle and adjust.
3. Spray a Slow Cooker with cooking spray ( I sometimes use those new Crock pot liners) for easy cleanup.
4. In the Slow Cooker mix together the Vegetables, Vegetable Juice, Bay Leaves, Cole slaw, Garlic Powder and Salt to taste (I substitute 1 Tbs ONLY of Ms. Dash Original Flavor for the garlic and salt and sometimes add chopped onions to taste).
5. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.

Reviews

[GaylaV]

Although I was a bit disappointed in the result it was ok. My husband enjoyed it more than I did. To me it tasted very sweet, not sure why as I had a glass of the vegetable juice before making it and it didn't taste sweet. I cooked it on top of the stove and perhaps didn't give it enough time but after simmering for an additional 2 hours the next day I didn't notice any difference. I should have started with the part I really liked. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare. On a tired morning it would be great to throw this in the crock pot. I did add some water the next day and I liked that better, chicken stock would be even better. I also added some fresh pressed garlic and pepper. Next time I will make those changes and only use half the amount of mixed veg. It is certainly worth trying again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[mydesigirl]

I love a good soup on a cold day! I skipped the bay leaves and the salt and used pepper. I also chopped up an onion and used fresh garlic plus the garlic powder...lol. I cooked this overnight in my crock and had some for breakfast...I couldn't resist! Thanks so much for posting! :)

[Courtney Elizabeth]

Great dish, especially for someone who is dieting and calorie counting. Very hearty and filling. I have made this three times now with many variations: V8's Spicy Vegetable juice with some Soymage sprinkle cheese is my favorate. To reduce calories even more, substitute 8 oz of vegetable juice for 8 oz of Braggs Amino Acids (I love my Amino Acids, so you may want to water it down a bit). Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 tablespoon of ginger (w/Braggs Amino Acids) to existing recipe for a more Thai/Chineese flavor. A phenominal staple in helping me shed those pounds, satisfy my hunger, and get the proper nutrition. Thanks for Sharing!