Happy Meatless Monday veggie loving friends! With Tina off on her honeymoon this month, I am welcoming Angela from Happy Fit Mama as my guest co host today. Let’s show her some love too! With all of the food involved in Thanksgiving and Holiday parties this time of year, I am trying to eat lighter whenever I can. One of the ways I love to fill up without the bulk is with lots of soups. Since the start of our Soup Club (read about it here) a few months back, I’ve been continuously trying to come up with new soup ideas. I think you are going to love this new Ratatouille Soup as much as I do.
A few weeks ago, I was making a traditional Ratatouille for my sister and I thought, “wouldn’t this be a great soup too?!” Yes indeed it is! With a few little tweaks, all the yummy veggie goodness of a Ratatouille in a soup. For most of my tomato based soups, I use V-8 juice as the base instead of just canned tomatoes. I find it gives much more flavor and adds in some more flavor and vitamins.
Even better, this is a throw everything in the Slow Cooker recipe. It is so easy and great for a weeknight dinner. Wait there’s more it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo so everyone is happy. 🙂
Hope you and your family enjoy too! Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day too.
Ratatouille Soup
12/07/2015
Ingredients
- 32 oz bottle of V-8 juice (any flavor)
- 1 green, red and yellow pepper or any combo-cut into bite sized chunks
- 2 cups of diced butternut squash
- 1 large green and yellow zucchini cut into bite sized chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 32 oz chopped canned tomatoes
- basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper to taste
- optional topping: shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Super easy throw all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Top with cheese if desired. Easy to freeze and take out on a busy night.
I am looking forward to telling you all about how the Jingle All The Way race went with my husband yesterday. Stay tuned for a recap Wednesday.
What are your go to meals during this hectic Holiday Season?
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This is one of my favorite dishes and I have forgotten all about it until I visited here today. Thanks for the reminder!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Cranberry Orange Pancakes {GF, Low Cal}
I am all about the soups lately too! Thanks
Can’t wait to hear about the race with your hubby! This soup looks perfect for winter! Love ratatouille!
Annmarie recently posted…Be A SmartyPants: How to Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency
Thanks it is really easy to whip up on a weeknight
Deborah, this looks wonderful. I am going to be referencing your site for recipes over the holidays when we have the whole family to cook for! I was actually thinking of telling my mom to bring her crock pot – they are driving but the rest of us flying.
Kelli recently posted…Consistency
Oh thanks that’s so sweet of you! The crock pot is so helpful on hectic days. Have a great vacation with your family.
Looks yummy AND super easy! That’s my favorite part!
Teri @Reinventitude recently posted…The Reinventitude Wish List & Gift Guide
Thanks definitely one of the easier soups to make!
I love ratatouille, so I have no doubt I would LOVE this!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Making the Most of My Weekend Post MRI Results Shock
Thanks it’s “souper” good 🙂
I definitely eat a lot of soup this time of year when we have a brief moment of coolness here in the desert. This looks really good and easy (which is important for me 🙂 ) Thanks for hosting!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…The Ultimate Vegan Lifestyle Gift Guide
Thanks! It is an easy one. I am all over soup these days
Yum! Anything with tomatoes is a-ok by me! This looks easy to make, too!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…A Whole Bunch of Nothing
I love tomato based soups as well and yes very easy!
Mmmm I could go for a warm bowl of soup, even though temps are warmer than usual and there isn’t snow on the ground (odd for Mn this time of year). Meals for our hectic, to say the least, time right now are eating out and super simple unfortunately. We are on hopefully our last week of the remodel (with the exception of ceiling redo next week since they messed that up big time) and we can’t even use our whole main level and have no stove or dishwasher and our refrigerator is outside. That along with the fact the since Friday my husband and I have been working on things non stop and only getting 3-4 hours of sleep we are eating out the last couple days which we don’t usually do and our family isn’t big on so it has been very hard on our tummies and bodies and it may just be the Whole Foods salad bar or heck maybe even grabbing a veggie tray instead of take-out to get us through the week. We don’t really do fast food other than a couple places that aren’t really “fast food” except sandwich shops. If you lived closer I’d ask you what time dinner is. 😉
Sarah recently posted…Sweet Potato Superfood Kale Salad
Wow sounds like a crazy busy time for you but I bet you will be so happy when the remodel is all finished! I wish you did live closer now that would be fun 🙂
This is such an easy and yummy soup. Perfect for the cooler temps!
Ilka@Ilkasblog recently posted…Gluten-Free Coconut and Almond Macaroons
Very easy yes!
I love using V-8 as a soup base (I use it as my Gazpacho base). Makes for such an easy, yet tasty, soup.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2015: My Year of Running
Me too best secret out there!
Yum! Looks like another winner Deb!
Marcia recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Party Edition
Thanks so much! Have a great week
This looks right up my alley! Can’t wait to make it!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Happy 4th Wedding Anniversary
Thanks! It’s perfect for this time of year
What a great idea to use V8 as a base! Looks delicious!
Jenn recently posted…week in review: 11.29 – 12.5
Thanks! V-8 has been my secret ingredient for all my soups for years.
YUM!! I’m all about my crockpot lately. Things have just been so crazy.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Pistachio Pear Honey Yogurt {lactose, gluten & soy free} + GIVEAWAY
I know crazy busy here too!
What a great idea to use V8! I love these little “hacks.”
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness and Food Lovers
V-8 has been my go to for years it’s a great base for all kinds of soups
This looks delicious!
Mary Long recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date- December
Thanks so much it’s super easy to make too
What a delicious looking recipe! Perfect for this winter season!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #37
Thanks so much!
i’m not a big fan of v8 but otherwise this sounds great!
courtney @ eat pray run dc recently posted…Chelsea Collective Fun
It is my secret ingredient but you could use straight canned tomatoes as well.
Ratatouille is one of those foods that I should love, but just don’t. I wish I did because this sounds good and seems so easy!
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Three party weekend
Very very easy you may have to try it again.
I’ve never had Ratatouille but this looks delicious!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Weekend Fitness Fun (& Workout Recap)
Thanks so much! Ratatouille is filed with all my favorite veggies.
There are always so many amazing recipes on your link up. I love it !
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Weekly wrap #18 : December is here !
Thanks so much friend! Have a great week
I’ve never had Ratatouille before! Sounds yummy!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Cross-training, Star Wars cakes and Ugly Sweaters
Really?! Wow you really do need to come over for dinner sometime
That looks good! This time of year calls for soup 🙂
Akaleistar recently posted…Holiday Looks Inspired by Elsa
It does! I could eat it everyday
This looks amazing! I already pinned it I’m so excited 🙂
Jessica recently posted…Healthy Egg White Breakfast Cups
WEll thanks so much!
I love ratatouille and this look amazing! My kids would get a kick out of it because they love the movie!! 🙂
Natalie recently posted…5 Awesome Hostess Gifts For The Holidays
Oh yes forgot about the movie!!
My family loves ratatouille. I’m going to change things up and make it into a soup. Thanks for the idea Deborah.
jill conyers recently posted…Goals 2016
Thanks hope you enjoy!
I haven’t tried V8 but love Ratatouille- this version looks so good!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted…What to do if your workout isn’t giving you the results you want
Thanks! V-8 is my go to for tomato based soups it really gives a nice flavor
That is a great idea to use V-8! I bet that’s a great base!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Meatless Monday: Pumpkin Boatmeal
It is my go to for tomato based soups-I love it!
Soups are like so my thing right now, this looks fabulous! This even looks pretty easy to make.
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Life Always has Different Plans for me, Than I have Planned
I am so into soup right now could eat it everyday! This one is so easy
Mmmm this looks so good! I’ve been meaning to start making more soups lately and I may just have to start with this one.
Megan | BeetsNotMeats recently posted…Apple Pie Bars
Thanks I have been very into soups lately!
This recipe is going into my crockpot ASAP! I’ve been looking for a hearty veggie soup to try!
Sharita recently posted…Class Review: The Dailey Method DC Barre Studio
I hope you enjoy it!
I’ve never tried ratatouille but it sounds delicious. Love that it can be made in my slow cooker!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Big Chill 5K Race Recap
Oh yes for sure! I think you will love it
Yum! I am in need of some more soup recipes! Plus my crock pot is ready to get back in action when the weather gets colder!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Thermoball Jacket from The North Face Review & Giveaway
I am loving all the soups now but yes we’ve been spoiled by the warmer weather this fall.
I’ve never considered adding V8 to my soups! Great idea 🙂
Jess@hellotofit recently posted…Why Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Give Me Joy
It’s my secret weapon 🙂 Gives them a great flavor