I’ve developed an affection for crockpot soup this winter. Shocker, right?
What can I say? They are just so hearty and warming, not to mention incredibly easy to make and versatile. I threw this one together earlier this week, and it was just as good as the last few.
Navy Quinoa Crockpot Soup
1 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 1/2 c dried navy beans
1 c quinoa
7 c water
1 T each dried rosemary, oregano and dill seed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Olive oil and sea salt, for topping
Croutons or crackers, for topping (optional)
Peel and dice the acorn squash. Combine all ingredients (except the olive oil and sea salt) in a crockpot and cook on low for 7-10 hours.
Before serving, use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree about half the soup. This step is optional, but makes the soup thick and creamy.
Top with a swirl of olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt. Top with crackers or croutons, if desired.
You’re saying those croutons are optional, but to me, they look aMAzing!
Acorn squash is so naturally sweet and wonderful — I’m always so shocked at the amount of flavor it adds to everything.
I just love using my crockpot. Definitely comforting meals – and just so darn easy to prepare!
I loooove crockpot soups, too! Did you use canned beans or dried ones for this?
Dried. Thanks for the catch–added that to the recipe!
I really want to try this. When I’m busy, I never have real dinners because I have no time! This would be so nice to come home to.
So I just found out that we actually have a crockpot. I’ll have to try one of your soups soon.
This soup looks terrific! I never thought to use quinoa in soup.
I just got a crock pot and I’m literally collecting recipes so thanks for this one
yum yum. crock pot dishes are my favorite! so convenient!
i have a friend who has a crock pot from the 70′s. she just brought a lemon tea cake to share that she MADE IN HER CROCK POT. i was in awe. the cake was delicious and she made it in her crock pot! do you know of any newer models that have this capability? her’s is pretty small and has a metal insert that she used…
That is AWESOME. I need to look into that!!
check out this blog: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/
she bakes and does ALL KINDS OF THINGS in her slow cooker!
awesome!! thanks for the link heather!
Those croutons look delicious! Are they homemade?
Yes. Aka, I chopped up two of my ‘almost-bagels,’ tossed them in olive oil and toasted them for 6 or 7 minutes.
I have one question: Did you soak your beans prior to cooking them in the crock pot?
I didn’t, no. They cook long enough in the crockpot to take care of it!
Why do you use water and not veg or chicken broth?
I didn’t have any broths on hand when I made this soup, but the herbs make up for it! It would be good with vegetable or chicken broth as well, I’m sure.