The chicken & sweet potato stew in the Feb./March 2006 issue of EatingWell is quick and easy. 20 minutes total acting time.
Try it!
If you have any slow cooker recipes please share.

here is one we love and have made often.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Slow Cooker Split Pea Sausage Soup

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Soups/Stews


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces dried split peas
10 cups water -- see notes
1 pound turkey kielbasa -- or smoked sausage
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1 1/2 cups chopped carrot
1 cup celery -- chopped
2 potatoes -- peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 onion -- chopped

In a 5 quart slow cooker combine the peas, water, sausage, bouillon, carrot, celery, potatoes, garlic powder, oregano, bay leaves and onion. Allow to cook on high setting for 4 to 5 hours.

Note: If you do not have a slow cooker, combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring often.

Source:
"allrecipes"

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 428 Calories; 6g Fat (12.5% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 22g Dietary Fiber; 74mg Cholesterol; 1967mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat.


my notes: this is very good and easy. next time don't use 10 cups of water!! start with 7. if it seems to need more, then add it.

from allrecipes: " This is a soup I have come up with myself that everyone in my house will eat. Chop the potatoes real small to help thicken the soup. "

Yes, my slow cooker is one of my favorite kitchen toys. My son and wife bought me one for Christmas last year and us it once a week. My favorite dish is chicken stew.

3 chicken breast, skinless
carrots
string beans frozen or fresh
tomatoes 15oz can with juice
two potatoes, any kind you like
onions
celery
fresh garlic to taste
whole cloves, 3 or 4 pieces

let cook for 4-6 hours.

For those who are watching their weight, this is a very low calorie and tasty meal.

You can also combine or add any other type of veggie of choice to this pot for the same results. A good meal !!