Vegetable Soup Crock Pot OAMC

Submitted by DustyPyatt

"A very nice hearty soup to come home to. Great to throw in the freezer and have it ready when you are!"

 

• Ready In: 7hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 1 cup pasta shells, your choice
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. In a large freezer bag combine all ingredients except pasta shells and grated cheese. Seal the bag, squeeze out as much air as possible.
2. In a 1 quart freezer bag add the parmesan cheese, seal the bag.
3. I choose to also add the pasta shells into a quart size baggie so I have everything in one place.
4. Place the 3 filled bags and the printed recipe into a large freezer bag, seal.
5. To cook; thaw.
6. Pour veggie mixture into the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until veggies are tender.
7. Add pasta to the mix during the last hour of cooking.
8. Serve with grated parm cheese.

Reviews

[900759]

I'd never thought about using tomato juice before as part of the base, but it really turned out great. The flavors were wonderful. I've done two things with this recipe: I've made it as a veggie soup (sometimes adding kidney beans to make it more hearty) or I've added 1 1/2 lb italian sausage and made a "lasagna" soup. Both are really good. I also sometimes add a little red pepper to add some kick!

 

[*Parsley*]

Wondeful veggie soup! Loaded with nutrients and flavor, but lowfat! I used vegetable (V-8) juice instead of tomato juice, and tossed in a handful of chopped cabbage, but otherwise made no changes. I did not do the freezing preperation..... I just put everything in the crockpot as I chopped it. The shell pasta wokds great, but I think alphabet pasta would be a fun shape to try next time. Thanx for sharing!

 

[jessi0824]

This recipe is really good and easy to prepare. I did the freezer preparation but I didn't give it enough time to thaw so I just threw it in the crock pot still kind of frozen and cooked for 7 hours on low. I was a little concerned the veggies would end up too soft but they were good. The pasta was a little over done for my taste though (I used elbow macaroni) so I think next time I will add it 30 min before serving. I also added 1 can of cannelini beans for protein.

 

[cavedweller]

I made it with V8 juice and it turned out great. I froze it first in a ziplock baggie. (I put the uncooked noodles in a seperate bag.) I then defrost and out it in the crockpot. It was good. I did cheat and put a little left over chicken in it. I think a can of beans (white??Kidney??) would make it better and more filling.