Soup/Stew
Chilie Cheese Chowder (Low Fat)
Michie111 — Thu, 08/26/2010 - 11:38am
2 bacon slices
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped, seeded, poblano chiles
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeno peppers
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 oz.) cans fat−free chicken broth
5 cups diced, peeled, baking potato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups 1% milk
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced−fat sharp cheddar cheese
2/3 cup sliced green onions
In a dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan, remove bacon and set it aside.

Grandma's Chicken & Dumpling Soup
Michie111 — Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:35am
Chicken Broth:
1 (2 1/2 - 3 lb.) fryer chicken, cut up
6 C. cold water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
6 peppercorns
3 whole cloves
Soup Base:
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 C. chopped celery
1 1/2 C. chopped carrots
1/4 C. chopped onion
1 C. chopped potatoes
1 sm. bay leaf
1 C. fresh or frozen peas
1 tsp. seasoned salt
Cook fryer and cut in bite size pieces. Reserve chicken broth, strained.
Feather Dumplings
2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. white or black pepper

Czechoslovakian Cabbage Soup
Michie111 — Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:33am
2 lb beef soup bones
1 C chopped onion
3 carrots, pared & coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 lb. beef short ribs
1 tsp dried leaf thyme
1/2 tsp. paprika
8 C. water
8 C. coarsely chopped cabbage (1 head)
2 cans (1 lb.) tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1/2 - 3/4 tsp. Tabasco
1/4 C. chopped parsley
3 T lemon juice
3 T sugar
1 can (1 lb.) sauerkraut
Place beef bones , onion, carrots, garlic and bay leaf in roasting pan. Top with short ribs; sprinkle with thyme and paprika.

Vegetable-Chicken Noodle Soup-Diabetic
Michie111 — Mon, 08/02/2010 - 12:59am
6 cups 1/3-less-salt chicken broth, divided
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup peeled and chopped turnip
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces uncooked "no-yolk" broad noodles
1 cup diced cooked chicken
Directions

Country-Style Chicken-Vegetable Soup
Michie111 — Sat, 07/31/2010 - 11:03am
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium celery stalk, diced
2 (14-1/2 oz.) cans fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 oz. chicken breast, skin removed
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
1-1/2 cups thin noodles
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and saute 5 minutes or until softened. Add broth,
tomatoes, chicken, turnip, and basil. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Spinach And Tortallini Soup
Michie111 — Thu, 03/18/2010 - 9:45am
INGREDIENTS
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups sliced carrots
1/4 cup sliced green onions and tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (9 ounces) fresh low-fat tomato and cheese tortellini
3 cups torn spinach leaves
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
Spray bottom of large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute carrots, green onions, garlic, and basil until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.

Baked Chili W/ Cornbread Biscuits
MICHIE — Mon, 12/28/2009 - 7:39pm
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 large green pepper chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
CORN BREAD BISCUITS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour c

Potato Soup
MICHIE — Fri, 10/30/2009 - 4:11pm
7-9 medium sized potatoes sliced into roughly 1 inch cubes thicker if you want more potato to bite.
3-6 carrots chopped
1 med sweet onion chopped
2-4 stalks celery chopped
2-4 cans evaporated milk
2-3 cups of chicken broth or water
3-5 chicken bullion cubes if using water can also be used with chicken broth.
Salt and pepper to your liking
Mix all ingredients in crock pot and cook on medium heat for about 3 hours or until all veggies are tender.
You can cook it on the stove top also or even over an open fire.
It will feed 7 people or more depending on portion sizes.

Sweet Potato Chowder
MICHIE — Thu, 10/22/2009 - 5:34am
1 Celery Rib, Chopped
2 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
2 Cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
2 cups Water
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
4 med potatoes, peeled & cubed,
1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed
2 Cups cubed fully cooked turkey ham
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Seasoned Salt
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp parsley flakes
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ Cup all purpose flour
2 Cups Milk
In a large saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender.
Stir in broth, water and bouillon. Add potatoes, sweet potato, turkey ham & seasonings.
Bring to a boil.

Hearty Black Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)
MICHIE — Mon, 10/19/2009 - 4:38pm
1 lb. black beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 T. vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. fresh cilantro or Italian parsley, minced
2 quarts chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup crumbly fresh cheese, such as feta cheese
Combine all ingredients except the cheese in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 2 hours, then on low 8 to 10 hours.
To assemble, sprinkle cheese evenly in eight individual bowls and pour soup over the cheese.
Serves 8

Vegetable Beef Barley Soup
MICHIE — Thu, 10/15/2009 - 3:41pm
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3-1/2 cups beef stock
1/3 cup barley
2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
4 oz.

Pace® Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
MICHIE — Thu, 10/15/2009 - 3:37pm
Ole! A hearty, satisfying soup simmered in Swanson® Broth featuring chunks of chicken, Mexicorn, rice and salsa, finished off with cilantro and lime.
Serves: 6
Prep. time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut up
2 cans (14 oz. each) Swanson® Chicken Broth, (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup uncooked regular long grain white rice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (11 oz.) Mexican-style corn
1 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. lime juice
Crisp Tortilla Strips
Spray saucepot with vegetable cooking spray and heat 1 min.

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
MICHIE — Sun, 08/23/2009 - 6:00pm
1 onion chopped
1 16 0z can black beans
1 8oz can tomato sauce
10 oz package frozen corn
2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
chili peppers, chopped (optional)
Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker.
Place chicken on top and cover.
Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred.
Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in.
Servings - 10

Peanut Soup (by Bruce M)
LehnaS — Sat, 08/08/2009 - 6:28pm
2 cans condensed green pea soup
2 cans condensed tomato soup
2 2/3c. whole milk
1 1/2 TBS (+/-) curry powder
sour cream
Put soup in medium pot, and mash w/spoon to make it pasty. Add milk a little at a time while heading on medium heat. (the less milk you use, the thicker the soup, the more milk, the thinner). When soup is hot & creamy, take a large spoonful of it & mix w/ curry powder to become paste. Add to pot & stir frequently.

Disney's French Onion Soup
MICHIE — Tue, 07/07/2009 - 5:31pm
2 c. sliced Spanish onions
2 tsp. butter
2 3/4 c. water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. dry sherry or white wine
French bread, sliced 1 inch thick and toasted
Mozzarella cheese
Saute onions in butter in a heavy 6-cup saucepot until golden brown, stirring often.
Add water, bouillon cubes, pepper, salt if needed, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes.
Add sherry and cook 2 minutes longer.
Serve topped with French bread and Mozzarella cheese.

Cold Cucumber Soup
LehnaS — Fri, 06/26/2009 - 4:37pm
4 med cukes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 qt plain nonfat yogurt
handful of mint
1 large of 2 med cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp salt
Mince together in blender so still has some texture. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more vinegar if desired.
Chill.
Serve w/ mint leaf in each bowl.

Baked Potato Soup
MICHIE — Thu, 03/05/2009 - 5:13am
2 large baking potatoes (8 oz each)
3 tablespoons thinly slice green onions
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill-optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded American Cheese 3 oz.
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
4 slices crumbled bacon crisp cooked drained
Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a brush pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork.
Bake in a 425ºF oven for 40 to 60 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise gently scoop out each potato.
Discard potato skins.

Potato Soup
MICHIE — Wed, 02/25/2009 - 7:29pm
Onion, chopped 3/4 cup (1 medium)
Potatoes, peeled, diced 4-1/2 cups
Margarine 1 tablespoon
Flour 3 tablespoons
Whole milk 1 quart
Place onions and potatoes in sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Melt margarine in saucepan. Add flour and stir until smooth.

Cream of Tomato Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:29pm
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups strained tomatoes or tomato juice
Procedure
Melt butter in saucepan. Blend in flour and salt. Stir milk in slowly. Heat strained tomatoes or tomato juice. Pour into the white
sauce, stirring very quickly. You may add a small can tomato sauce with the juice if you like it stronger.
You may also simmer fresh onion rings in the juice for a few minutes, then discard the rings

Cream Of Mushroom Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:27pm
Ingredients
1 lb fresh sliced mushroom
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup evaporated skim milk
2 Tbsp corn starch
Procedure
Put mushrooms onions, and 2 Tbsp chicken broth in skillet, cook and stir over med heat until tender. Stir in broth. Transfer to blender.
Blend until smooth. Return to saucepan and set aside.
Stir 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir the mixture into mushroom mixture. Stir in remaining milk.
Cook and stir over med heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Makes 4 servings.
111 calories and 1 gram fat.

Cream of Broccoli Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:22pm
Ingredients
6 cups broccoli florets
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Procedure
In saucepan, combine broccoli and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Transfer to blender. Blend until nearly smooth ( the broccoli will be in tiny pieces).
Return mixture to pan and set aside.
Mix 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into broccoli mixture. Add the remaining milk and broth.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Crab Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:16pm
Ingredients
1 can cream of shrimp soup
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 cans mushroom soup
2 cans tomato soup
1 large can chicken broth- mix together in soup pot
1 can creamed sweet corn
1 can diced potatoes
2#'s lump crab meat ( or 1# crab meat/1# shrimp)
1 ½ sticks of butter
1# sliced mushrooms
6 stalks of celery chopped)
2 onion s chopped
1/2 & 1/2 cream
½# bacon chopped
Procedure
In a large skillet sauté- (sauté until tender)
1 ½ sticks of butter
1# sliced mushrooms
6 stalks of celery chopped)
2 onion s chopped
Add flour, salt, pepper, old bay seasoning, onion powder, parsley and thyme.

Corn and Potato Chowder-Microwave
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:13pm
Ingredients
½ cup onions, chopped small
1/2 cup bacon, diced small
3 cups potatoes, diced 1/4 inch pieces
2 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups milk
salt and pepper
Procedure
In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, place onion in the centre with bacon around the edges. Cover and cook at 100% power for 3 minutes, until onion is tender, stirring once. Arrange potatoes on top of bacon and onions.
Cover and cook at 100% power for 6 minutes, stirring twice, until potatoes are tender.

Connie’s Café Vegetable Beef and Turkey Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:11pm
Ingredients
1 lb of Lean Ground Beef
1 lb of Ground Turkey
1 lb of any type of Cooked beef steak or roast cut into small bite sized chunks around a 1/2 “ (Cheep Cuts work well for this just place the chunks in a crock pot the night before with Salted water and cook on low till morning let cool)
1 stick of REAL Butter
1/2 Cup of Plain Flour
1 & 1/2 quarts of water
1 cup of chopped onion
1 28 oz can of tomato sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 Tablespoon of Black Pepper
2 – cans of mixed veggies, Undrained
1 – can of Lima Beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 to 10 large pot

Chicken Wonton Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:07pm
Ingredients
4 Cups low sodium Chicken Broth
2 Cups Shredded Carrots
8 frozen pork dumplings
1 Cup thinly shredded precooked rotisserie chicken
1 T low sodium soy sauce
Procedure
In a large pot heat chicken broth over medium heat until simmering. Add the carrots and cook 2 minutes.
Add the dumplings, cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes.

Chicken Soup W/ Pasta
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:05pm
Ingredients
1 qt. water
1 qt. chicken stock
1 small onion, peeled and halved
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 or 3 large pieces
4 medium carrots
3 tbsp. pastina, Alphabet shapes or of your choice, (available in pasta section of grocery stores)
Procedure
In a large soup pot, combine the water, chicken stock, onion, celery, bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Bring to a rapid boil. Add the chicken breast pieces and reduce the heat to low.

Chicken Barley Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:04pm
Ingredients
½ cup barley
1 stalk celery, sliced
½ carrot, diced
¼ cup onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup chicken
¼ tsp. turmeric (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)
Procedure
Rinse and cook barley in broth as instructed on package. Halfway through, add vegetables, chicken and seasonings.
Makes 2 quarts.
from Mary Poppins 2

Chicken (Turkey) Corn Tortilla Chip Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:02pm
Ingredients
2 cans Campbell's Cream of Mushroom
2 cans Campbell's Cream of Chicken
2 cans Campbell's Cream of Celery
2 cans Campbell's Cheddar Cheese
2 (15 oz) cans Chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Pace brand Medium Salsa
1 (4.5 oz) can Ortega Green Chiles
1 med Onion, chopped
¼ cup fresh, chopped Cilantro
4 cloves fresh Garlic, minced
1 tsp Red Chile Powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 cooked Chicken Breasts (or equivelent turkey)cut into small chunks
1 small bag Corn Tortil

Cheesy Ham Chowder
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 7:00pm
Ingredients
10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tsp.

Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
MICHIE — Mon, 02/23/2009 - 6:58pm
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups fat-free milk
16 ounces frozen broccoli, chopped
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Procedure
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until tender.
Add flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth.Heat until slightly thickened.
Add milk, broccoli and potatoes.

