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French Lentil Rice Soup

May 2, 2024 by Karen Breyer Leave a Comment

Yield: 8 servings

French Lentil Rice Soup

French Lentil Rice Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth (see notes for vegan option)
  • 2 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced small
  • 1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

    1: Add all the ingredients to a crockpot or slow cooker. Stir well.
    2: Cover. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Cook until the lentils are as soft as you like them.

Notes

You can use 8 teaspoons of vegan (or regular) instant chicken broth/seasoning and 8 cups of water instead of the liquid chicken broth.

Add fewer lentils for a thinner soup.

Cut this recipe in half for 4 - 5 servings.

Reheated French Lentil Rice Soup tastes great and makes an easy meal.

You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.

© Karen Breyer

In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make delicious and nutritious French Lentil Rice Soup in your crockpot or slow cooker. This easy, healthy recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal that practically cooks itself.

This French Lentil Rice Soup is made with wholesome ingredients like French lentils, brown rice, vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices. It is not only satisfying but also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Plus, it’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through preparing and assembling all the ingredients in your crockpot, setting it to cook, and returning to a delicious aroma filling your kitchen hours later. It’s the perfect recipe for meal prep or lazy weeknight dinners.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to cooking, this French Lentil Rice Soup recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. Watch this cooking video and try this easy, healthy, and satisfying recipe today!

Crockpot Beets

November 2, 2022 by Karen Breyer Leave a Comment

Crockpot Beets

Crockpot Beets

Ingredients

  • 8 - 10 beets (medium)
  • 2 cups water
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Cut the stem and greens off the beets. Try not to cut into the beet.
    2: Gently clean the beets with a vegetable brush under running water.
    3: Place the beets in the crockpot.
    4: Add 2 cups of water.
    5: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours (or until desired tenderness).
    6: Take the cooked beets out and let them cool a bit.
    7: Rub the beet skins off with a dry paper towel.
    8: Cut beets as desired. Salt to taste and serve. You can also chill the beets for later.

Notes

You can wear gloves when removing the beet skins so your hands don’t get stained.
Smaller beets cook faster and larger ones take longer.
Save the beet greens for other recipes or to use in your salad.
Chill leftover beets. They can be served chilled or reheated. Chilled, chopped beets are delicious on salads.

© Karen Breyer

Try cooking fresh Beets in your Crockpot! It’s so easy and the Beets turn out sweet and tender. Cooked beets are super easy to peel. After they are cooked the skins will slip right off. Serve the Cooked Beets them right away or chill them for later. So easy! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Beets. Cook some fresh Beets in Your Crockpot and serve them for dinner tonight!

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

August 25, 2022 by Karen Breyer Leave a Comment

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken, boneless
  • 3 - 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 12 taco shells or 6 inch tortillas
  • Taco toppings as desired:
  • Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, shredded cheese and more!

Instructions

    1: Spread 1 cup salsa over the bottom of a crockpot or slow cooker.
    2: Slice the chicken in pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
    3: Rub the chicken with taco seasoning.
    4: Lay the seasoned chicken pieces evenly over the salsa layer.
    5: Spread the remaining salsa over the chicken.
    6: Cook for 3 - 4 hours on high or 6 - 8 hours on low. Cook until chicken is cooked through, but not dry or mushy.
    7: Break the cooked chicken into smaller pieces.
    Stir the chicken and salsa sauce together to make sure all the chicken is well coated.
    8: Place the cooked chicken and desired toppings in taco shells or tortillas. Serve.

Notes

If using tortillas you can fold 3 sides of the tortilla to hold the fillings in.
In place of taco seasoning, you can use 2 teaspoons of cumin mixed with 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
This chicken taco filling is delicious in burritos, quesadillas and on salads too!

© Karen Breyer

Try this super easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe! It is so delicious and the taco filling has only 3 ingredients. Set up a taco bar and everyone can put on the toppings they like. This Crockpot Chicken Taco recipe is sure to make everyone happy!

If you have any Chicken Taco filling leftover it reheats wonderfully. You can make more tacos later or use the taco filling on tostadas, salads or in burritos and quesadillas. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Chicken Tacos. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Crockpot Chicken Taco recipe today!

Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

March 8, 2021 by Karen Breyer Leave a Comment

Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups lentils, dried
  • 3 cups onion, diced
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, homemade
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Spray crockpot or slow cooker with cooking spray.
    2: Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
    3: Cook on high 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until the lentils are as soft as you like them. Add salt to taste. Serve.

Notes

You can use 1 package (about 2.5 ounces) of store-bought packaged taco seasoning in place of the homemade .
This Lentil Taco Filling is delicious in tacos, burritos, with chips and on taco salads.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious, Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling recipe! It has only a few, healthy ingredients and is super easy to make. This Lentil Taco Filling is perfect in tacos, burritos, with chips and on taco salads. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling. Watch this cooking video and make some delicious Crockpot Lentil Taco Filling today!

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