Hearty beef stew

I love a good stew and when i was browsing the six sisters blog and found this recipe I could not wait to make it. The best thing is that this is a freezer meal.

Ingredients:
1 pound beef stew cubes
4 carrots, sliced
4 red potatoes, cut into large cubes
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 cans 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz) package frozen green peas
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix together and zip bag closed. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on LOW for 7-10 hours (or HIGH for 5-6 hours).

Chicken enchilada soup

With the weather getting yucky out i like to make soups in my crockpot for dinner. I was browsing Kaitlins blog and found this soup recipe.


3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, rinsed and trimmed of excess fat
32 oz. Chicken Broth (4 Cups)
19 oz. Can Enchilada Sauce
15 oz. Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz. Can Corn, drained
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 1/2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano



Add everything except the chicken to the slow cooker, and mix it all together. Place the chicken in, putting it under the liquid. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the chicken and shred it then add it back into the soup and stir it in. Serve and top with your desired garnishes.

easy crock pot potato soup

I love potatoe soup and this one is great because you dont have to chop or peel any potatoes. I found this recipe on pinterest but i adapted it to my liking.

1 30oz. bag of frozen, shredded hash browns {I used Ore Ida}

3 14oz. cans of chicken broth

1 can of cream of chicken soup

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 tsp. ground pepper

1 pkg. cream cheese {don’t use fat free. It WON’T melt!!!}

1 pkg real bacon bits - I use hormel in a glass jar

In a crockpot, combine everything EXCEPT for the cream cheese. Cook for 6-8 hours on low heat. About 1 hour before serving, add cream cheese and keep heated until thoroughly melted.

I like to garnish each bowl with some more green onions and some shredded cheese and of course a dollop of sour cream

Tomato basil parmesan soup

With the yucky weather we have been having lately this would be the perfect soup to make.This recipe comes from pinterest.

2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T fresh oregano
1 T dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups chicken broth
½ bay leaf
½ cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

1. Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.
3. About 30 minutes before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Add all back into the slow cooker. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper. Add additional basil and oregano if needed (the slow cooker does a number on spices and they get bland over time, so don't be afraid to always season to taste at the end).
4. Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes or so until ready to serve.

Beefy corn and black bean chili

One of my goals for the new year is to eat healthier.So i will be post alot of healthier recipes than i normally do. This one comes from cooking light. It is such a great magazine with alot of great recipes.


1 pound ground round
2 teaspoons salt-free chili powder blend (such as The Spice Hunter)
1 (14-ounce) package frozen seasoned corn and black beans (such as Pictsweet)
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can seasoned tomato sauce for chili (such as Hunt's Family Favorites)
Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)
Preparation

1. Combine beef and chili powder blend in a large Dutch oven. Cook 6 minutes over medium-high heat or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and return to pan.
2. Stir in frozen corn mixture, broth, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Ladle chili into bowls. Top each serving with sour cream and onions, if desired.

Chicken taco soup

Since the weather is getting colder I will be making more soups and i came across this one over at life as a lofthouse. I cannot wait to try it out.

Chicken Taco Soup


1/2 cup chopped Onion
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 (16 oz) jar of Salsa
32 oz Chicken Stock
1 (1.25 oz) package of Taco Seasoning
1 (12 oz) bag of frozen Corn
1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
2 lbs boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
4 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Sour Cream


In a large crockpot, combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT the cream cheese and sour cream. Cook on Low heat for 6-8 hours. A half hour before serving, remove chicken breasts and shred. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and also add in the cream cheese and sour cream. Stir and let them both melt into the soup. Serve in individual bowls with shredded cheese and tortilla strips!

Chili soup

This is a great soup for those chilly nights ! I like to garnish my soup with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

2 lb hamburger
2 qt tomato juice
1 qt pizza sauce
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 pkg taco seasoning(1/8 cup)
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pt kidney beans(1 can)
1 t chili powder
salt and pepper

Brown onion and pepper with hamburger. Add other ingredients and simmer for 1-2 hours

Recipe comes from this site

Pampered chef loaded potato chowder

This is a pampered chef recipe so if you do not have all the tools like it says to make this recipe don't hesistate ! Because i do not have all the tools and still made it. At the end of the recipe i will tell you how i made it .

* 3 baking potatoes, large (about 2 1/2 pounds)
* 3 1/2 cups milk, divided
* 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 2 -3 green onions (with tops)
* 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
* bacon, chopped and cooked
* sour cream
* broccoli florets, steamed



Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

1. 1 Slice potatoes in half lengthwise with Santoku Knife.
2. 2 Place in Deep Covered Baker.
3. 3 Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over the potatoes.
4. 4 Microwave, covered on high for 11 minutes. Remove baker from microwave.
5. 5 Move center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center.
6. 6 Cover and microwave on high 8 to 11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
7. 7 Remove baker from microwave and coarsely mash potatoes with Mix 'N Chop.
8. 8 Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in Classic Batter Bowl.
9. 9 Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth.
10. 10 Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker.
11. 11 Microwave, covered, on high 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
12. 12 Slice green onions with Chef's Knife.
13. 13 Carefully remove baker from microwave.
14. 14 Grate cheddar cheese over chowder using Rotary Grater.
15. 15 Add green onions, salt, and black pepper and mix using Small Mix 'N Scraper until cheese is melted.
16. 16 Serve with bacon, sour cream, and broccoli, if desired

HERE IS HOW I DID IT
I cut my potatoes in small chunks and boiled them on the stove until tender ( I omitted the 1/2 cup milk it called for). I drained the water from the potatoes and added the milk and cream cheese mixture. I used my potato masher and mashed the potatoes a little bit. But not to much else they will turn into mashed potatoes and not soup. I added the rest of the ingredients and warmed up the soup an little and served it. As you can see i garnished mine with more bacon,sour cream and green onions

Sausage-Bean Chowder

This is a great soup for those chilly days.Serve with some yummy rolls for a great meal.

1 lb ground sausage
1 onion chopped
16 oz can chopped tomatoes undrained
1 bag great northern beans rinsed and drained - I like to soak mine in water overnight
1 potato chopped
1/2 t dried basil
2 cups water

In a lg skillet brown sausage and onion together and drain grease. Place sausage mixture in slow cook and add the remaining ingds.Cook on low 5 to 6 hours

* For a tangy twist drizzle some balsamic vinegar in while soup simmers

Pasta Fagioli Soup

This is a great soup to make on a chilly night.

1 bag of great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
1 ham bone
2 C chopped ham
1/2 box ditalini pasta
2 cans tomato soup
1/2 tsp pepper

In a large pot of water, bring beans, onion and ham bone to a boil. Simmer over med low heat, until beans are tender, 2 or more hrs, adding water when needed. Once beans are tender, add ham, ditalini, tomato soup and pepper and any additional water, to almost fill the pot. Simmer, on very low heat, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.

recipe courtesy of hun whats for dinner

Egg flower soup

This is a quick and easy way to make egg flower soup like the serve in chinese places.

1 green onion diced
2 eggs slightly beaten
3 cups chicken broth
1 sm can of water chestnuts drained and diced
1 cup frozen peas thawed

Stir onions into eggs. Heat broth to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste. Add in the veggies and pour the eggs slowy into the broth.Stirring constanly with a fork. Boil about 5 mins

Texan chili

This recipe came from jaimies kitchen and it is a great alternative to regular old chili. Serve with some jalapeno cheese cornbread and you have a great meal.

1 can corn
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg dry ranch seasoning
1 lb hamburger meat browned with an onion
1 can water (optional)

* Brown the meat with the onion.
* Put everything in a pot and heat. That's it!!!!
* Serve with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips

A suggestion she gave me, which I used, if you don't drain the beans, corn, etc then don't put the water. It really depends on how thick you want it. In my opinion, chili should be thick so don't add it. :-) I bet you can also do this easily in your crockpot. So delicious!!!!

Strawberry soup

This is the perfect soup to make on a hot summer day or would be great for brunch.

Strawberry or Raspberry Soup
2 pints fresh berries, washed
2 cups sour cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup gingerale
1/4 cup sugar
2 TB fresh lemon juice
strawberry or raspberry jam to taste
In a food processor puree the berries until smooth.
Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
Whisk the remaining ingredients in, adding the jam last to desired sweetness. Chill and serve cold.

Tortellini soup

recipe courtesy of our family treat blog

3 cans chicken broth
3 cans Progresso Tomato Soup
2 8 oz packages cream cheese
1 family size package of tortellini
1 tablespoon dried basil

Boil chicken broth. Then add tomato soup. Reduce heat. In a separate bowl, microwave the cream cheese until soft-for about 30 seconds. Remove and add about a cup of the soup. Whisk together to get the cream cheese all melted. Add cream cheese and tortellini to soup and let simmer for about 10 minutes-or until tortellini is cooked. Serve immediately!

Hearty Fiesta Bean Soup

This soup looks very tasty and I will be making it very soon. I found the recipe on one of the blogs that i like http://thesistersdish.blogspot.com/

Ingredients:

* 1 (15 oz) can chicken or vegetable broth (I used chicken)
* 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
* 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (15.25 oz) can corn, drained and rinsed
* 1 (10 oz) can tomatoes & chilies, like RO*TEL

Directions: Put the broth and refried beans into a soup pot and heat, while whisking together, until the beans have incorporated fully into the broth.

Add the rest of the ingredients and heat, while stirring until the soup is boiling.

Serve with cilantro, cheese, sour cream and a couple dashes of Tabasco.

Cream cheese potato soup

Got this wonderful recipe over at needleinahaystackstictchery.blogspot.com

6 medium potatoes diced (I like to use new or red potatoes and leave the
skins on)
1 large onion finely chopped
1 cup celery finely chopped
1 quart water
4 T. butter
3 T. flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp dill
1 package softened cream cheese
1 tsp minced garlic
(can also add crumbled bacon if you desire)

First saute' the onion and celery in a little butter. Then combine
potatoes, onion, celery, water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer until tender (about twenty minutes.

In a skillet melt butter; add flour; cook and stir until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Return to heat; cook and stir until thickened.

Stir mixture slowly into potatoes; cook and stir until thick. Add
seasonings, garlic and cream cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and
blended. (If you are going to add bacon go ahead and add now). Makes 6
cups.

Zuppa Toscana Soup

I love this soup and its a copycat version of the olive gardens.
1 pound Italian Sausage-browned
6 strips Bacon-crumbled
4 cups water
2 cans chicken broth
1 onion-chopped
4 potatoes-peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves-minced
2 cups Kale-chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Parsley flakes

Brown up the sausage and bacon, and set aside. In large pot put water, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes (or until potatoes are done). Add bacon, sausage and kale. Let simmer on low for another 10 minutes. Then add heavy cream and parsley flakes. Turn up the heat to medium and stir until thick. Yum!

Broccoli cheese soup

This is very yummy .
- 1/2 C butter
- 1/2 C flour
- 1 Quart Half & Half
- 3 C cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 C broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 pkg frozen broccoli (or 2 small heads fresh broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces)
- 1 tsp salt

Combine broccoli, broth and salt – bring to a boil, simmer until broccoli is cooked.

Melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour gradually, whisking. Simmer and whisk for a few minutes. Add half & half four times, whisking constantly (make sure it gets thick before each addition of half & half).

Add cheese.

Add broccoli/broth/salt mixture and stir.

crockpot chicken tortilla soup

This is a very yummy soup!

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in small chunks

2- 15oz cans black beans, undrained

2 15oz cans Mexican stewed tomatoes, or rotel tomatoes

1 cup salsa (any heat you enjoy)

4 oz can chopped green chilies

14.5 can tomato sauce

tortilla chips

Grated cheese (optional)


Combine all ingredients except chips and cheese in large slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hrs. Just before serving remove chicken and cut into bite sized pieces. Stir back into soup.

To serve, put a handful of chips in each bowl. Ladle soup over chips and top with cheese.

Cheese and corn chowder

This is a great meatless soup !

3/4 c water
1/2 c chopped onions
1 1/2 c sliced carrots
1 1/2 c sliced celery
1 tsp salt
1 can corn drained
1 can cream corn
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

Combine water,onions,celery,carrots,salt and pepper in slow cooker. cook on high 4-6 hours. Add corn,milk and cheese cook on high 1 hr