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When I was thinking of doing a healthy crockpot recipe this Fall, I had a bunch of options. And the three things that compelled me to specifically choose to write this vegeterian potato crockpot recipe is:
The creaminess.
The easiness of making it.
And the flavor of the potato crockpot recipe.
I couldn’t help but feel that this is the vegeterian crockpot recipe that will truly warm you and your family up this Fall.
Another thing you’ll like about this recipe is its ability to keep you and your kiddos pretty full…. Its really fulfilling unlike most of the other Fall crockpot recipes you’ll try.
And finally, this healthy vegeterian crockpot recipe can be tweaked to your liking and budget but still have great flavor.
With that being said, I added substitutes and also gave you options to remove certain ingredients especially if you don’t have the ingredients that the recipe calls for.
You might not always have the ingredients ready at hand so you can quickly take out some of the ingredients and still expect to get the flavor of this cozy Fall potato crockpot recipe.
I know I rumble so much so let’s get Into it already…
Who Is This Vegeterian Recipe Best For?
This healthy vegeterian recipe is for anyone looking to live a healthy life but it is especially helpful for those who:
Have a busy schedule…
Or those who have young ones running around and dont have much time to spend in the kitchen, but still want to have a healthy flavorful Fall dish.
In short, if you’re looking for a healthy vegeterian crockpot recipe that is easy to make, takes a short time to get ready but is extremely filling, then this healthy potato crockpot recipe is definitely for you.
How Many People It Serves/ Bowls/ Plates
This healthy recipe serves 9 people if served with another dish.
If the dish is served as a warm cozy Fall soup without any side dish, then it serves 6 bowls of soup.
Ingredients
1 finely chopped Bulb Onion
2 diced medium sized Tomatoes
7 diced medium sized Potatoes / 5 extra large potatoes
3 crushed Garlic cloves
1 bunch of finely chopped parsley
A quarter teaspoon of salt
A teaspoon of paprika
A pinch of grinded pepper
1/2 chopped green pepper
1/2 chopped yellow pepper
1/2 chopped red pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 cups of water
1 cup Heavy cream
1 cube royco cubes
1 tablespoon Royco powder
Utensils Required To Make This Vegeterian Crockpot Recipe
Since this is the simplest recipe, you’ll only need a few Utensils to make this dish and they are:
A big bowl to put in your unpeeled potatoes
Small bowls to store prepped ingredients
Ingredient Substitution Tips
Now I know I’ve shared a long list of items that you need to make this the perfect creamy vegeterian crockpot recipe.
And just as I promised, I’ll help you get substitutes or help you eliminate some of the ingredients in this dish while still maintaining the flavor.
The substitutes will also include some of the Utensils.It will shock you so…..
Lets get into it:
Heavy Cream substitute
Heavy cream actually helps in thickening the dish and makes it creamy but if you can’t get your hands on Heavy cream, you can easily mix milk, flour and royco. That will give the same effect to this vegan crockpot recipe.
The peppers
I added the three types of peppers as they add depth of flavor and even help to elevate the overall aroma of the dish, look and texture.
But if you don’t have them, you can completely remove them from the recipe and your vegeterian crockpot recipe will still be great.
Alternatively, you can add just the green pepper as opposed to all the 3 types of peppers.
Royco cubes & Royco powder
If you don’t have a royco cube, you can easily remove it from the list of ingredients and instead use royco grinded powder. I like using the beef flavor but you can use any other flavor.
Also, instead of using royco beef powder, you can use Royco Tomato and garlic which is the best vegan option.
If you can’t find the vegan Royco option, you can use curry powder instead.
Parsley
I love parsley as it adds such a great smell and taste to food but sometimes you might not have it readily available in your kitchen.
If so, then you can use coriander instead and it will still give your food that sweet aroma.
Water
In the case of substituting water, I’ll say that it’s a matter of preferences.
I prefer adding water but you can also use vegetable broth like mushroom broth or corn broth.
Utensil Substitutes
When it comes to utensil substitutes, you dont have to have everything in that list to make your healthy vegeterian potato crockpot recipe.
One of those Utensils you can easily substitute is the soup serving spoon. You can easily switch it out for a regular serving spoon and it will still get the job done.
Another utensil is the small glass bowls for keeping prepped ingredients. Instead of having those, you can simply place your prepped ingredients on a plate or a plastic bowl. They’ll all get the job done.
Alternatively, you can chop up your ingredients as you add them into your crockpot.
Speaking of a crockpot, you can switch it out for a metallic pot (sufuria) and your healthy vegan dish will still be as delightful as it would be if you were to cook it in a crockpot.
And don’t think that it makes your dish less of a crockpot recipe. Plus, the sufuria is a lot cheaper than a crockpot.
Cooking Style
I love this dish because of how easy it is to cook.
There are two ways to do it:
- One, by adding all the ingredients into your pot all at once and putting it into your oven at 180°c / 350°F for 45 minutes.
- And the second method, is what I’ll be talking about in the section below. I must say that I’ve tried both methods and the method I share with you below is way way better.
Not only does it give you control but it also ensures the broth doesnt dry out. (which is always a problem with the first method of cooking this dish)
Furthermore, the garnishes on this dish always end up almost burnt with the first method unlike with the second method that I’ll be sharing with you.
And that doesn’t leave a great taste in your mouth.
So if you ask me, I’d say you should keep reading to get the second method of cooking this dish.
Other Tips and Tricks to Make This Healthy Fall Vegeterian Crockpot Recipe
I cannot emphasize enough how easy it is to make this dish. But with that being said, it can also be very easy to mess things up.
That’s why I wanted to share 3 simple dos and donts to avoid messing this dish up.
Dont use a ton of vegetable oil
Sometimes (if you’re anything like me) you might think that the oil you’re using to fry your onions isn’t enough. But if you add too much oil, all that extra oil settles at the top of your dish when the dish is ready.
So what ends up happening is your vegeterian crockpot dish has a layer of oil at the top, which is not healthy at all.
Dont let your onions darken
You want a golden brown shade on your onions not burnt onions. Once your onions become dark/ churred, they will show up everywhere and the end result will not be pretty or tasty. Your entire dish will have a tangy taste and you don’t want that.
Avoid adding too much water/ broth
The water / the broth helps to soften the potatoes ( which is a good thing). But if you add too much of it, you’ll water down your entire dish. So instead of having a creamy vegeterian potato crockpot dish, you’ll have a watery dish that is almost tasteless.
Preparation Method (step by step)
Step 1: Take a clean crockpot/ sufuria and add your finely chopped onions.
Step 2: Add your vegetable oil and heat it up.
Step 3: Use your wooden spoon to stir the onions. Add the crushed garlic and Cook the onions until golden brown
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Step 4: Add in your diced Tomatoes and simmer them until they are completely crashed into a thick soupy paste
Step 5: Add in the paprika, black pepper and royco cubes. And stir well. Then, add in your peppers and mix well. (It’s best to mix the different colored peppers to give your vegeterian dish a vibrant color)
Step 6: Then add in your potatoes and mix well. Cover the mixture and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. (You want the potatoes to get two color shades)
Step 7: Now, add your water/ broth and bring to boil for 15 minutes
Step 8: When the potatoes are almost ready, add in your Heavy cream or your Substitution (the one we talked about in the substitution section) and stir continously for about a minute.
(The best trick is to stir continously as you pour the heavy cream into your dish. Aaaaaand don’t stop as will form little balls and you don’t want that)
Step 9: Then finally add in your parsley / coriander when your potatoes have completely softened.
Step 10: Cover your dish for about 2-3 and let it simmer.
Now your dish is ready to serve.
How to Serve it ( Dishes to serve it with)
Now that your Fall vegeterian potato soup is ready, you can serve it as is in a bowl
Or….
You can serve it with rice, bread slices, buns or ugali. Personally, I love having this vegeterian potato soup with rice or bread slices.
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