TomBrooklyn
Assistant Cook
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- Apr 1, 2003
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Are slow cooking electric crock pots superior to covered saucepans on a gas stovetop for making soups?
I've used the slow cooker for soup when I've needed a lot but didn't have time to stand over it. Not much difference really except that it doesn't boil over. Not much of a time saver as the veg & meat (or whatever you are using) need to be prepped in an ordinary pan before they go into the slow cooker with the stock.Are slow cooking electric crock pots superior to covered saucepans on a gas stove top for making soups?
I must admit that there is definitely a difference! I've made my soups both ways and voude to never use the stove top method for soups again. Slow cooking is the best and more flavorful way to make soup.
Hi Rick. My opinion is exactly the opposite. I like to have complete control of my soup making plus I enjoy making soup as a process of adjusting the heat and taste as it goes. If one has the time, it's what real cooks do the way I see it.
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I used to think so but I think ‘better’ is a term that gets thrown around too much.
Is it better because the prep can be done ahead so you can socialize?
Is it better because your kitchen doesn’t heat up?
Is it better because you can make it and be at work at the same time?
Is it better because things are spicier, thinner broth....
Some people like how a stove top soup can steam off instead of recycling the water
I make some soups in the oven to bring brings out the roasted taste.
Pea soup vs chicken noodle vs squash vs beef vegetable etc so on different cooking methods bring out different tastes that appeal to different people with different spice levels etc. So slow cookers are great I love them. But hey better isn’t an easy word to agree with on such a huge topic.
Stovetop takes about half the time to make BUT the flavor isn't there as it is with a slowcooker.Hi Rick. My opinion is exactly the opposite. I like to have complete control of my soup making plus I enjoy making soup as a process of adjusting the heat and taste as it goes. If one has the time, it's what real cooks do the way I see it.
Stovetop takes about half the time to make BUT the flavor isn't there as it is with a slowcooker.
GotGarlic mentioned that slow cooking over cooks it and it will if you leave it in the pot too long and 'over cook' it. You've got to monitor the process as you do with stovetop methods. It's just not as critical.
Stovetop takes about half the time to make BUT the flavor isn't there as it is with a slowcooker.
GotGarlic mentioned that slow cooking over cooks it and it will if you leave it in the pot too long and 'over cook' it. You've got to monitor the process as you do with stovetop methods. It's just not as critical.
I make a Chicken Vegetable with Rice that comes out fantastic in a slowcooker. It's also great on the stovetop but not as flavorful.
My split pea soup is the same way. Best in a slowcooker but only good on the stovetop.
I will admit that I have over cooked my soups in trying to find the right length of time to slow cook them for.
But all in all, slowcooking is the best for flavor.
Chicken Vegetable with Rice
Split Pea