Minestrone Soup

1 Qt chicken broth
1/2 lb small tube pasta like ditalini 
1 lb smoked sausage, chopped into coins
2 celery stalks diced
1/2 onion diced
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 T italian seasoning

Directions:
brown onions in small frying pan until golden (optional)
put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours

Curried Split Pea Soup

Curried Split Pea Soup

1 or 1.5 cups of dry yellow split peas
1 qt chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
1 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
2 tbsp curry powder
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white rice

Directions:
Cook split peas ahead of time by following directions on the package.  Pour off foamy liquid 1-2 times as you cook (helps digestability of peas)
Throw all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until rice is tender
Optional: puree soup with an immersion blender if you want a smoother soup