larry_stewart
Master Chef
Im making a soup in my slow cooker ( which I rarely use other than to caramelize onions).
The recipe says to add all ingredients ( veggies, lentils + 8 cups of broth) and either put it on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
I chose to do the 4 hour/ high option.
Im about 3 hours in and it just doesn't seem like its going to be done in 1 mor3 hour, so I was wondering if im just being impatient ( which is a very likely possibility). or if the slow cooker is not functioning properly.
The Soup is not and has not come to a boil or even low simmer ( not sure if its supposed to in. a slow cooker.
I decided to check the temp with my thermometer, and the temp is approximately 175 F.
What should I expect at this point in the cooking process ( soup on high for 3 hours) ? Should it be boiling or simmering? Is 175F in the right temp range ( which if it is, obviously it wouldn't be boiling) ? Am I just being impatient ?
***I only lifted the lid once when taking its temp. Its not like I keep opening the lid and letting the heat out***
The recipe says to add all ingredients ( veggies, lentils + 8 cups of broth) and either put it on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
I chose to do the 4 hour/ high option.
Im about 3 hours in and it just doesn't seem like its going to be done in 1 mor3 hour, so I was wondering if im just being impatient ( which is a very likely possibility). or if the slow cooker is not functioning properly.
The Soup is not and has not come to a boil or even low simmer ( not sure if its supposed to in. a slow cooker.
I decided to check the temp with my thermometer, and the temp is approximately 175 F.
What should I expect at this point in the cooking process ( soup on high for 3 hours) ? Should it be boiling or simmering? Is 175F in the right temp range ( which if it is, obviously it wouldn't be boiling) ? Am I just being impatient ?
***I only lifted the lid once when taking its temp. Its not like I keep opening the lid and letting the heat out***