Soups & Sandwiches, Stews and Chilis

All American Cheeseburger Soup


Yummy soup! Serve with rolls and pickles! Nix the Ketchup.


http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/all-american-cheeseburger-soup/

Chicken & Tortilla Soup

This is my mom’s recipe. It is a great soup base that I love to play with (no two batches are ever the same!) For a variation, you can also add cooked rice.

1 chopped large onion
6 minced cloves of garlic
1 chicken breast chopped
4 tsp cumin
½ tsp of cayenne pepper
49 oz chicken broth
15 oz diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce

grated cheddar cheese
diced green onions
sour cream
tortilla chips

Saute onion & garlic in olive oil. Add chicken. Cook until browned. Stir in cumin and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, and sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Top with remaining ingredients & serve with chips!

Chunky Bean & Chicken Chili
This recipe is a little bland--but I LIKE IT! We had just gotten done with a lot of sick tummies and this recipe really hit the spot! It is a great cold weather dish. Be sure to make the chips and cheese to go with it.
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chili/chunky-bean-and-chicken-chili/

Corn Chowder


This is by far the best corn chowder I have ever made. LIke all recipes though, next time I will make a few adjustments. For example, less sugar--maybe just a tablespoon? I also used 2 cans of corn and 1 can creamed corn. You could also throw some additional veggies in. I think I would also try sausage or ham as the meat as well. Enjoy!



4 ounces bacon sliced into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

2 cups chopped onions

3 ribs celery chopped (1 cup)

2 TBSP flour

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups milk

2 large potatoes diced

4 cups of corn

2 TBSP sugar

1 cup half and half

salt and pepper to taste

1 red pepper chopped



In large stock pot cook bacon for 5 minutes over med-high heat.until almost crispy. Reduce heat to med-low and add butter/oil, onions, and celery. cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flour.and cook stirring for another 3 minutes. add stock, milk and potatoes. Bring to a simmer over med-high heat, then reduce heat to med-low and cook until potatoes are just tender 12 minutes. Lightly mash in the pot with potato masher. Stir in corn and sugar, half and half, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring back to a simmer over med heat and add red peppers. Garnish with cilantro.
Ann's Ham-Apple-Cheddar Quesadillas

I got this from my friend Ann. These are very yummy and so easy to make! A perfect side to a bowl of soup!

5 (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas (I use whole wheat tortillas)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 lb thinly sliced deli ham
2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced

Spread half of each tortilla with mustard. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over mustard on each tortilla. Top with ham and apple slices. Fold tortillas in half over filling. Heat a lightly greased griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat just until hot. Cook quesadillas, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and outside browns. Remove from heat, and cut into wedges. Serve with fig preserves for dipping, if you want to be all fancy about it.

Minestrone Soup


This is a nice quick and yummy Minestrone recipe
(Prep Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes)

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 large carrot, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 (15 oz) cans Italian style petite diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained

1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained

1 (32 oz) box chicken broth

1 small zucchini, diced

1 Tablespoon basil or oregano

1 ½ cups small dried pasta such as small shells

Parmesan cheese

1. In a large stock pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots and celery in olive oil for a few minutes.

2. Add remaining ingredients, except for pasta. Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat. Allow soup to simmer for at least 30 minutes .

3. Prior to serving, cook pasta as directed

4. To serve, place a ¼ cup of cooked pasta in each bowl and top with soup. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top as desired.