Garlic Vegetable Soup - Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
2 quarts water
1 can (15 ounces) navy or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 cup each: diced new potatoes, coarsely chopped carrots, cut green beans (1⁄2-inch), chopped leeks (white parts only)
1⁄2cup chopped celery
6 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons each: tomato paste, dried basil leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 148 % calories from fat: 14 Protein (g): 6.4 Carbohydrate (g): 27.5 Fat (g): 2.4 Saturated fat (g): 0.4 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 222

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Black Magic Garlic Chowder - 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 first-course servings
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained, divided
1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 garlic bulb, cloves peeled, thinly sliced or chopped
2 small serrano chilies, seeded, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chili Croutons (recipe)
1⁄4cup each: chopped parsley, reduced-fat sour cream

Per Serving:
Calories: 195 % calories from fat: 15 Protein (g): 9.2 Carbohydrate (g): 39.9 Fat (g): 3.9 Saturated fat (g): 0.4 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 503

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Process 3⁄4cup beans and 3⁄4cup broth in food processor or blender until smooth. Combine puréed and whole black beans with remaining broth, garlic, chilies, and tomatoes in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top each bowl of chowder with Chili Croutons, parsley, and a dollop of sour cream.