Cooks! Help me make this a slow cooker recipe

[southernbelle5672]

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Tomato-Basil-Soup

This recipe calls for use of a Dutch oven and I don't have one (or honestly, know what one is). I figured I could just cook the carrots and onion in a skillet on the stove top. Or, can I just throw all of these ingredients into a slow cooker? About how long would it take to cook?

 

[Mom2Nick]

If you have a large pot you can just use that.

 

[SpecialK]

A Dutch oven is just a heavy, covered pot. The lid is curved so the condensation runs back into the pot. Mine's and enameled cast iron. Back to the recipe - I think you'd be better off using a big pot and following the recipe as written, or cooking the veggies in a skillet and then using a pot. It's hard to control a boil in a crock pot, especially when it's uncovered. If it continues to boil when you add the milk, the soup could be ruined. (Sounds like a great recipe!)

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

A dutch oven is a large pan that you cook in on the stove. At least that is what I have always thought it was! LOL! A slow cooker takes a few hours.

 

[SundancePass]

Don't use a slow cooker and don't worry about what a Dutch Oven is. Just use the biggest pot with a lid that you have and make the recipe as written.

 

[southernbelle5672]

Thanks everyone! I made it with the pot as suggested. It was pretty good.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Oh. Apparently nobody informed you of the newest rule. DISers seeking recipe assistance must then send a sample of the finished product to all the posters who provided advice. It appears you'll need to make another batch .

Disclaimer A: This does not apply to me, since I didn't help. You only need to make and ship enough soup for the four DISers who did.
Disclaimer B: No, really, there's no such rule - but I bet they wouldn't mind if you sent them some anyway