To Freeze and Cook Later

1. Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.
2. Add all ingredients except broth to your freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze.

To Cook

1. Thaw freezer bag overnight in refrigerator or in water in the morning.
2. Pour contents of freezer bag into your crockpot and add broth.
3. Cook on “low” setting for 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot or 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot.
4. Remove bay leaf and stir.