dutch oven problems

[vixenchild333]

I have a recipe for zuppa toscana I found online here is the link http://allrecipes.com/recipe/super-de...
I already have all the ingredients ready and set aside but it says I need a dutch oven which I don't have and don't have the time to look for or buy. Is it possible I can cook it in a crock pot?

[paulj]

This is all stove top cooking - frying meat, onions, boiling potatoes, finishing over low heat - and the final result is soup. What is required is a pot that has a heavy enough to fry the meat and onions without hot spots and scorching, and deep enough to take all stock and potatoes. In a pinch you could fry in one pan, and assemble everything in a large sauce pan or stock pot.

You don't need a lid, and it does not have to be oven proof; it certainly does not have to be cast iron, enamel coated, and designer colors.

If you don't have a big enough pot, you could finish it in the crockpot. Same would apply if you want to hold it for a long time. But you have to have some idea of how long it takes to cook potatoes in your crockpot.

[sylvan]

I finally purchased a 6 quart Dutch oven and it's one of my favorite, useful things.
Expect to pay at LEAST $40 for a decent one. Mine is enameled cast iron and was $60
A great investment. Easy to clean...mostly just use a soaped sponge.
But they are heavy so be careful not to scratch your sink while rinsing.

[Bada Bing]

Do steps 1 and 2 in a fry pan or sautoir, and then put everything into a crock pot. If you have a lidded skillet or sautoir large enough to contain all the ingredients, then you'll be fine doing this recipe in that pan alone.

[todao]

You may have to use the high setting on the crock pot but there's no reason why this recipe shouldn't work just fine in that vessel. Good luck ............

[vixenchild333]

Ok thanks. I saw a lot of stuff for casseroles that must be cooked in a dutch oven, but I couldn't find a single thing about soups.