what can i use to thicken the soup?
For this recipe, it’s a little bit thinner of a soup, however, there are a few ways to thicken it up. Here is what we recommend:
- Cream of mushroom soup (I usually just use one can, just to make it a little more creamy).
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (the plain Greek yogurt is a healthier option, but the sour cream has a more creamy texture, that would work better in this stew).
- Corn starch or flour. Both work great as a thickener. You will want to add it slowly, and whisk it steadily, to avoid lumps from forming.
add a little more flavor:
The best way to add a little flavor to soup, is seasonings. We love adding in a little extra taco seasoning, cumin, jalapeño salt, garlic salt, etc. If you have a favorite go to seasoning, I am sure it would taste delicious in this.
My husband like a little kick in his, and sometimes, we cook with jalapeños in the soup. You could also use a beef bullion cube as well.
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Slow Cooker Busy Day Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 Russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ package taco seasoning mix
- 14 ounces beef broth
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the stew meat, carrots, onion, potatoes, canned tomatoes, fresh tomato, and garlic in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top then add your beef broth.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or until carrots and potatoes are soft.
Nutrition
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This looks and sounds yummylicious! I have pinned for future (soon) cooking! 🙂
I love a good crock pot recipe! I hadn’t thought to add taco seasoning before to a stew. I’ll give it a try. Will pin this one for sure. Thanks!
I just have regular carrots – how many do you think should be used? This looks great!
This looks so yummy! I’m adding it to my slow cooker pin board! Thanks for the great recipe.
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Yum! I love the big carrots. I would use 2 or 3. Depending on how many you want. Thanks or the question!
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Great recipes!! Thank you for sharing;)
Great recipes!! Thank you for sharing;)
Great recipes!! Thank you for sharing;)
I would use the entire taco seasoning package next time, my stew came out a little bland. Also too soupy for my liking, what can I add to make it thicker?
I know this was like a year ago… But you could add a mixture of cornstarch and water. Table spoon of cornstarch and a half a cup of hot water. Mix the cornstarch into the water so it is dissolved. It will make the sauce thicker. You could do this with a half hour left of the time and it will thicken.
To thicken…….i’ve used a can of golden mushroom soup in a stew!