Not without reason, buckwheat is called the “queen of cereals”, because such a seemingly simple cereal contains in record quantities vitamins (B, E, PP), minerals (iodine, iron, copper, phosphorus), bioflavonoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids and Allowed even by sugar diabetics. And low calorie content and high nutritional value make it the best choice for those who want to lose extra pounds. Therefore, now we will learn how to cook healthy buckwheat soup in a slow cooker.
Recipe number 1: classic
For this version of the dish we will need 0.3-0.4 kg of chicken and potatoes, 1 medium onion and a small carrot, 1 portioned buckwheat for a slow cooker, salt, black pepper, a few leaves of laurel, vegetable oil, herbs and 1.5 -2 liters of water. To begin with, thoroughly wash all products under running water, peel vegetables from peel, and buckwheat - from husks and impurities. We cut the chicken and potatoes in medium cubes, rub the carrots coarsely, chop the onion. Now we begin to cook buckwheat soup in a slow cooker.
Cooking process
First of all, pour a little oil on the bottom of the bowl (it is better to smear it with a brush), pour onions and carrots, turn on the “Fry” mode and, stirring occasionally with a silicone coated spatula, cook them until they lightly brown and become soft. Then add the chicken and fry for another quarter hour. If you cook buckwheat soup in the Polaris slow cooker, you can also choose the “Stewing” mode, but then it will take 20-25 minutes to cook.
Now the matter remains small: add potatoes, washed buckwheat, salt, spices, three or four bay leaves and cold water, put everything in the “Soup” mode and cook until the process ends automatically. After that, you will need to fill in fresh chopped greens and serve with sour cream and croutons. Enjoy your meal!
Recipe number 2: Lenten
Since in the spring season, as never before, more people are joining fasting and switching to diets, so vegetarian dishes are becoming more and more relevant. One of them is buckwheat soup in a slow cooker, the recipe of which is supplemented with fresh mushrooms in the amount of 200 grams for satiety and nutrition. The remaining necessary ingredients are simple and familiar: 2-3 medium potato tubers, 1 small carrot and onion, 1.5-2 liters of water, a little vegetable oil, salt, spices to taste and herbs. So, first, of course, we prepare all the products: clean, wash, finely chop. Onions - in cubes, carrots - in thin strips, mushrooms - in small pieces.
Now, so that our buckwheat soup in the slow cooker has a rich taste, the first thing we do is cook the onion, carrots and mushrooms, like the first recipe. Then we fall asleep potatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaf and fill everything with water. We turn on the “Soup” mode again and cook for about 40 minutes. Then we fall asleep finely chopped green onions and dill, serve to the table with fresh bread and homemade sour cream. Optionally, the composition of soup vegetables can be supplemented with cauliflower and green beans, so the dish will become even more useful and give you a real spring mood. Enjoy your meal!
Recipe number 3: milk
Buckwheat soup in the Redmond multicooker can also be prepared according to your favorite children's recipe - with milk. Such a dish, firstly, is prepared very quickly, and secondly, it will have a minimal effect on your weight. On the contrary, buckwheat, coupled with milk, will restore your strength without harm to the figure. This is the perfect breakfast for the whole family, especially if you eat it with fresh rye or brown bread. And for those who switch to a diet, it will become the best option for dinner, as it is easy to digest and will allow you to wake up in a cheerful state and good mood.
So, to make buckwheat soup in a slow cooker with milk, you will need a little, namely: 1.2-1.5 liters of milk, 1 multi-glass of buckwheat, well sorted from husks, small stones and other impurities, a piece of butter, salt (pinch) and sugar (to taste). So, for starters, you need to thoroughly rinse the cereal under running water, pour it into the crock-pot. Then we fill everything with milk and put it on the “Milk Porridge” mode, which the developers carefully included in the capabilities of this wonderful invention. It will take about 30-40 minutes to prepare the dish, depending on the model of your slow cooker.
Some secrets
At the end of the cooking process, it remains only to salt, add sugar and butter. If desired, this dish can be made a real masterpiece if you add your favorite fruits or berries to your family. So, slices of bananas or kiwi for fans of tropical taste, as well as fresh blackberries and raspberries will fit most successfully into it.
But, of course, the variety of soup ingredients depends only on the wishes of your household and the hostess’s imagination. However, in any case, it should be remembered that fruits and berries should be added only to the finished dish and, if possible, in a cold form, this will preserve the real taste of the additives and leave them unchanged. Serving such milk soup can be both hot and cold. Enjoy your meal!