To warm your soul this winter, try out this vegetable soup that’s made entirely in the slow cooker (Image: Getty)
Winter signifies the season of comfort and nothing quite hits the spot like a steaming bowl of soup – it’s the perfect thing to warm the soul.
It is the go-to easy that allows for creatively, letting you toss together various ingredients for a nutritious delight; a great way to repurpose leftovers, therefore reducing waste dramatically.
Nate Anthony, the creative force behind Bored of Lunch, took to to demonstrate just how easy it is to whip up a tasty vegetable soup in a slow cooker.
His video not only showcases the simplicity of the but concludes with pairing the soup with a heavenly cheese toastie, creating the “ultimate comfort food” combo.
Previously highlighted by Mob, the versatility and practicality of slow cookers during the bleak months can be extremely useful.
Put your slow cooker to good use with this soup recipe (Image: Getty)
They enable cooks to maximize their food , utilising more affordable meat cuts without compromising on taste.
Additionally, slow cookers offer the bonus of efficiency, an even more crucial point given today’s environmental considerations.
As Mob points out: “Slow cookers use less energy than traditional ovens and stovetops, making them an eco-friendly option for cooking. Considering the current state of the melting ice caps – that’s a very good thing.”
Nate’s soup has already attracted over 27,000 views. He’s no stranger to experimenting with kitchen , having previously embarked on crafting an entire soup using an , reports .
This red pepper soup, paired once again with a luscious cheese toasty, takes a mere 20 minutes to prepare, and the can be found
However, for those drawn to the slower cooking styles, here’s a straightforward method to put together a scrumptious veg soup in your slow cooker. .
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Slow cooker vegetable soup
Ingredients
- 2-3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 3 celery sticks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2-3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1.2L vegetable broth
- 200ml milk
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh chives, to garnish
Method
Chop all your vegetables and toss them into the slow cooker with vegetable broth, butter, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook on high for three hours or low for five hours.
Once cooked, add in some milk to get your desired creaminess, then blend everything together with an immersion blender. Top with some fresh chives.
Pair it with a cheesy toastie made in the air fryer for the ultimate comfort meal.