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Slow Cooker Saint Nicholas Soup

Comforting Slow Cooker Saint Nicholas Soup for Cozy Nights

A nourishing, Weight Watchers friendly Slow Cooker Saint Nicholas Soup, perfect for cold winter nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 116

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 large turnip
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 4 medium potatoes Yukon gold or russet recommended
  • 1/2 medium green cabbage
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 2 leaves bay remove before blending
  • 1 tsp dried thyme substitute with fresh if available
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 8 cups water for boiling
For Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup cream optional, can substitute with coconut milk
For Toppings
  • croutons optional garnish
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill or parsley minced, can swap with chives or basil

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion, turnip, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage into uniform bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine chopped vegetables with salt, bay leaves, thyme, pepper, and water in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until vegetables are tender.
  4. Blend the soup using an immersion blender to your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in cream and adjust seasoning. Heat gently for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 11930IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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