Here's a quick crockpot soup that's absolutely delicious and full of all kinds of good stuff. I use my crockpot(s...I have six) all Fall/Winter long and this creation was a favorite with the entire fam. Enjoy! Feel free to make it vegetarian by substituting Vegetable Stock and omitting the Turkey Sausage. But don't leave out my secret ingredient...just a bit of applesauce! It gives it a tiny bit of sweetness that tastes amazing. This also makes a huge batch, feel free to halve this (but I like leftovers).
Ingredients:
3 cups chopped Butternut Squash (bite-sized pieces)
3 cups chopped Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cups Kale, torn in small pieces
1.5 lbs Turkey Sausage
64 ounces Chicken Broth (homemade or storebought)
1/2 cup unsweetened Applesauce
1 Tablespoon fresh sage, diced
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, diced
1/2 cup Rainbow Quinoa, uncooked
Shredded parmesan, optional, for serving
Directions:Brown turkey sausage in a medium saucepan until cooked. (this is actually optional but I like to cook my sausage first). Place all other ingredients in a 6-quart Crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese and with crusty bread. Serves 10.
