Does soup taste better in slow cooker?

Slow cookers can transform a few simple ingredients into the most delicious soups by simmering them for hours . This low and slow cooking allows the flavors to mingle, creating rich, flavorful soups perfect for chilly days, nights, or any day you want to enjoy a bowl full of goodness.

Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot?

One of the main attractions for many people is the ease of a slow cooker, so when you're looking for recipes, avoid those that suggest a lot of pre-preparation. For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in .

How long can you leave soup in crockpot on low?

Stick to the cook time indicated on your recipe In general, it's best to stick to the indicated cook time on the recipe you're following. Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours.

Is it OK to leave soup in a crockpot overnight?

The short answer: Yes. slow cookers are made to cook food for extensive periods of time ( some can be left up to 24 hours ). But, of course, follow safe practices outlined in your instruction manual, and keep the appliance on low or warm, as opposed to high, overnight.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker?

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high .

What order do ingredients go in a slow cooker?

There's a method to food placement in your Crockpot slow cooker. The slowest cooking items should go on the bottom and then layer accordingly for the remaining ingredients . The top layer should be for any fresh herbs or slices of citrus.

What is the best meat to cook in a slow cooker?

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

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 .

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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September 14, 2014 By Cris

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This delicious Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe has quickly become a family favorite. If you love stuffed peppers, you need to try this soup!All the flavor, none of the work!

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How to Make Stuffed Pepper Soup in a Slow Cooker

NOW UPDATED with Cooking Show Video!

Cris here.
We love this soup. And, by we I mean everyone but especially Miss Add. She loved it so much that she asked me to pack it in her lunch all week!The base of this soup starts with browned ground beef and onion and layers in the flavors of the peppers, tomatoes and broth to make a fantastic soup that will have everyone coming back for more!

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NEW Easy LOW CARB Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup Version Too!

Watch the video below for an update on this recipe that simplifies it and reduces the carb count without losing the flavor- yum!

Freezing Soup for Easy Lunches

We like to throw all the leftovers in my favorite individual soup containers and freeze them for quick and easy lunches.

Notes on Crock Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup:

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup is adapted from one of our FAVORITE slow cooker cookbooks, Gooseberry Patch’s Slow Cooker Christmas Favorites
We toss the rice in at the beginning of cooking, however some reader prefer to wait until the end.
We used one of our favorite varieties of diced tomatoes in this soup to give it some added flavor. Both the Basil, Oregano and Garlic and Roasted Garlic with Onions varieties would be fantastic in this soup.
Oftentimes we freeze leftovers in my favorite individual soup containers.
I’m often asked which slow cooker I would use for a specific recipe. Since there is a browning step involved in this recipe, I love to use my one of my favorite multi-cookers to brown the meat and slow cook in the same pot.
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As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Allslowcookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your ownslowcookerand time adjusted as needed.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 cup onion diced
14.5 oz diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, garlic
2 cups green peppers and/or red peppers chopped
15 oz tomato sauce
3 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

Brown your beef with your onion in a skillet over medium heat.
Drain your beef and onions and place in your 6-quart slow cooker.
Add your tomatoes (juice and all) and the rest of your ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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Notes

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup is adapted from one of our FAVORITE slow cooker cookbooks, Gooseberry Patch’s Slow Cooker Christmas Favorites
We toss the rice in at the beginning of cooking, however some reader prefer to wait until the end.
We used one of our favorite varieties of diced tomatoes in this soup to give it some added flavor. Both the Basil, Oregano and Garlic and Roasted Garlic with Onions varieties would be fantastic in this soup.
Oftentimes we freeze leftovers in my favorite individual soup containers.
I’m often asked which slow cooker I would use for a specific recipe. Since there is a browning step involved in this recipe, I love to use my one of my favorite multi-cookers to brown the meat and slow cook in the same pot.
Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,slowcookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Allslowcookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your ownslowcookerand time adjusted as needed.

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Kate says
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May 3, 2017 at 12:17 am

I love your husband’s video! I found this recipe to be a little bland. I added a Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp garlic. I added uncooked rice late in the process, but didn’t add extra liquid. The “soup” turned out more like a stew, but that’s what I was hoping for. Keep the recipes coming!
Sylvia says
April 29, 2017 at 2:10 pm

can the stuffed pepper soup be frozen and then cooked in the slow cooker?
Amy says
April 12, 2017 at 8:42 pm

Loved it! Will definitely make again!
Barbara Cosperrecipes says
April 12, 2017 at 12:06 pm

cant wait to try these
Rick says
March 31, 2017 at 9:31 pm

Made this tonight. Fantastic! As far as the rice, I put the cooked rice in for the last half hour. Was perfect. Thanks for posting this.
- Cris says
  April 4, 2017 at 4:51 pm
  
  So glad you enjoyed it Rick!
Debbie Dzurilla says
March 2, 2017 at 4:22 pm

This soup is wonderful! Cooked well. I used some leftover rice from a Chinese carry-out that I had frozen. Just put it in at the end. Got going about 10:30 am and set to high for a while to get going and then on low till dinner. Really great flavor and so easy! Just love the recipes at this site!
- Cris says
  March 30, 2017 at 11:58 am
  
  So glad you enjoy the site Debbie!
Becca says
February 23, 2017 at 10:40 am

We love this soup. Do you think it would be good with sausage too?
- Cris says
  February 23, 2017 at 10:44 am
  
  Hi Becca-
  Absolutely! In fact, I want to try that! So glad you enjoy the recipe!!
Mrs. C says
October 13, 2014 at 1:24 pm

I made a vegetarian version of this last night and it turned out GREAT! I used veggie crumbles and vegetable broth, served the soup on top of brown rice, and also just ate is w/o rice for lunch. This is an awesome recipe! And even better on the 2nd day! This one will go into my normal rotation. Thanks!
- Ramona says
  May 4, 2017 at 10:20 pm
  
  I also did the vegetarian dish and it was oh so yummmmmm…….thanks so much for sharing, my new favorite….I also use red and green peppers❤️❤️
Jean says
October 10, 2014 at 3:04 pm

I think I will try this with ground sausage…mmm sausage and peppers just make sense together. Delish! Thanks for sharing!
Janet says
October 9, 2014 at 9:50 pm

I am unable to find that brand of tomatoes. Is there something special I have to look for if using a different brand?
Julie says
September 29, 2014 at 6:13 pm

I just wanted to let you know this soup was delicious ! I put 1/2 cup uncooked rice in and added one cup of beef broth ( that made a total of four).
- helen says
  March 12, 2017 at 4:19 pm
  
  Thanks for the info! I’ll do it your way!
Lynn B. says
September 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm

Love the recipe and tried it for the first time today. The cooked rice did soak up all the juice and it did get mush within 4 hours. However it did taste very good. I think I’ll try throwing in the cooked rice an hour or so before eating the next time I make this.
Julie says
September 20, 2014 at 7:45 am

Your recipe looks good. I love recipes with few ingredients. I was wondering why you couldn’t put the rice in iuncooked. I would think cooked rice would get too mushy.
- Cris says
  September 20, 2014 at 11:05 am
  
  Hi Julie!
  I too was concerned about mushiness but it turned out just fine. You could certainly try it uncooked. I would probably add a bit more liquid to allow for what the rice will absorb. Enjoy!
- Barbara says
  September 24, 2014 at 3:41 pm
  
  Hi Cris- I was wondering the same thing as Julie- about adding the rice uncooked. I’m just lazy, I guess- I have also never heard of a slow cooker that you could use on the stove top. We have green paper coming out out ears this year from the garden and can’t wait to try this recipe on the family. THANKS
- Cris says
  September 24, 2014 at 3:48 pm
  
  You can definitely give it a try! As for the slow cooker on the stove top, it is one of the newer models out there. (You definitely don’t want to put a traditional crock on your stovetop 😉 ). Enjoy!!
- Judy says
  March 30, 2017 at 10:00 am
  
  I make this soup a lot being one of my favorites. I prefer to just throw the rice in with the rest of the ingredients. I have used both minute rice and regular. They both turn out fine. I also use a can of tomato juice so there is a bit more liquid.
- Cris says
  March 30, 2017 at 11:59 am
  
  So glad you enjoyed it!

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