Load-&-Go Slow-Cooker Soup with Mushrooms & Kielbasa

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The aromatic trio of garlic, cumin and thyme harmonize in this hearty soup that comes together quickly before the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Kielbasa adds protein and a deeply savory note to this dinner in a bowl.

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Carolyn Casner
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Load & Go Mushroom and Sausage Slow-Cooker Soup
Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cups
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound white mushrooms, halved and sliced

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 4 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach

  • 1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Place mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, kielbasa, garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker; stir in broth. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in spinach; cover and cook until wilted, 15 to 20 minutes more. Add butter (or oil) and vinegar to taste. Stir to incorporate.

Equipment

5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
13g Fat
15g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Vitamin A 4047IU 81%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Vitamin D 10IU 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 89mcg 22%
Vitamin K 151mcg 126%
Sodium 700mg 30%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 39mg 9%
Potassium 1048mg 22%
Zinc 2mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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