South of the Border Bean Pot Soup:

>South of the Border Bean Pot Soup:

• 1-can of rotel
• 1-can of corn
• 1-can of black beans (drained & rinsed)
• 2-cans chicken breasts(drained) or 3 cups chopped up cooked chicken
• 1- 8 oz cream cheese
• 1- Packet dry ranch dressing
• 1- Tablespoon cumin
• 1- Tablespoon onion flakes
• 1 Teaspoon chili powder.
• 1 can chicken broth
• Put all ingredients in bean pot and microwave 8 minutes.Stir
• 2 more minutes - Easy and delish!
• Serve with Corn Chips

EASY TURKEY SOUP (Gluten-Free)

1 1/2 lb. fresh turkey breast, skin on
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
Half a red onion, finely diced

2 ribs of celery, trimmed and chopped
4 large carrots, sliced (I plan on one carrot per person)
Half of a medium-large winter squash, peeled and cubed (butternut, banana, etc)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Italian style herbs, to taste (basil, rosemary, thyme)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Rinse the turkey breast in cold water and place it in the bottom of the bean pot  Top with chopped garlic, onion, celery, carrots, squash. Season the goodies with sea salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Add the vinegar. Pour fresh cold water over the turkey and veggies until submerged.

Cover and cook at 350* for 2-2.5 hours until the turkey falls apart with the turn of a fork. Remove the piece of skin and discard. Pull apart the the cooked turkey into pieces, using two forks or a big spoon.

Serve with a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley. Serves four.

Thankful Fiesta Soup

3-4 Cups of Leftover Turkey, chopped
20 Ounces of Chicken Broth
1 Can of Black Beans, drained
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn
1 Can of Rotel
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Can of Small Can of Green Chilis
1 Can of Tomato Paste
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup
4 Ounces of Queso Blanco Velveeta Cheese
Pepper
Ground Cumin
Garlic Powder

Directions
Mix all in the Bean Pot and cook on high for 325 for 1.5 hours

Taco Soup

2 pounds ground beef (cooked)
2 cups diced onions
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans
1 (15 oz) can pink kidney beans
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 oz) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can tomatoes with chiles
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 package ranch salad dressing mix

Place all ingredients into the bean pot and cover.
Cook in microwave for 20 minutes
Serve with Corn Chips

WINTER WHITE CHILI

1 pound ground turkey
1 chopped onion
1 16 ounce can white beans drained
1 14 oz. whole kernel corn drained
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
Chili Powder to taste

Brown meat and onion drain and add to Bean Pot. Add remaining ingredients and cook in microwave for 20 minutes. Serve in the soup and sandwich set, just add chips or bread

30 Minute Chicken and Vegetables

30 Minute Chicken w/ Mushrooms & Tomato Soup

30 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

30 Minute Chicken ala King and Chicken Stew

30 Minute Potato Soup

Thankful Fiesta Soup

3-4 Cups of Leftover Turkey, chopped
20 Ounces of Chicken Broth
1 Can of Black Beans, drained
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn
1 Can of Rotel
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Can of Small Can of Green Chilis
1 Can of Tomato Paste
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup
4 Ounces of Queso Blanco Velveeta Cheese
Pepper
Ground Cumin
Garlic Powder

Directions
Mix all in the Bean Pot and cook on high for 325 for 1.5 hours

Shrimp Creole

1 Pound of Shrimp
2 Stalks of Celery, chopped
1 Can of Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoons of Tabasco Sauce
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Parsley
2 Teaspoons of Garlic, chopped
1 Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
1 Green Onion
2 Cans of Diced Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon of Sugar
Cooked Rice

Directions
Combine all ingredients (except shrimp and rice) in Bean Pot.
Cook on 350 for 1.5 hr.
Add shrimp last hour of cooking.
Serve over rice!

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

1 Large Onion, chopped
4 Carrots, chopped
2 Celery Ribs, chopped
1/4 Cup of Butter
1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
1/4 Teaspoon of Pepper
1/2 Cup of Flour
8 Cups of Chicken Broth
3 Cups of Whole- grain Rice, cooked
2 Cups of Chicken Breast, cubed
1 Cup of Evaporated milk, fat-free

Directions
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter until tender; add salt and pepper while cooking.
Stir in flour until blended.
Add mixture to the Bean Pot, then add broth, rice, chicken, and milk.
Cook on 375 for 1 hour .

Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup

6 Large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 Cups of Vegetable stock
1/4 Cup of Butter
Diced onions to taste
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste
2 Cans of cream of celery soup

Directions
Combine first 8 ingredients in a Bean Pot and cook on 375 for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in cream of celery and mash potatoes until coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
Garnish with toppings and serve.

Corn Chowder

4 potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 Can of cream corn
1 Can of whole kernel corn
2 Cups of chicken broth
8 Ounces of diced ham
1 Cups of diced onions
1/4 Cups of butter
2 Cups of half and half

Directions
Place potatoes, both cans of corn, chicken broth, ham, and onions into the Bean Pot.
Cook on 325 for 1 hour.
Mash the mixture to your desired consistency and then add the butter and half and half.
Cook for an additional 30 minutes, and you are set!

Healthy Chicken Soup

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stems of celery, chopped
1 small bag of baby carrots
5-6 small potatoes, cubed
1 Can of pinto beans, drained
1 Can of kernel corn, drained
1 Can of Rotel
3 Cans of chicken broth (low sodium)

Directions
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on 325 for2 hours.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

6 Large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Large Onion, diced
1 Quart of Chicken Broth
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4 Cup of Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Cup of Cream (Half and Half Okay)
1 Cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions
Combine all ingredients except for cream/ half and half, and cheese.
Cook on 375 for 1.5 hours  (potatoes should be tender).
Then you will need to mash potatoes until coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
Stir in cream and cheese. Garnish with toppings (bacon, chives, sour cream, cheese).

Tator Tot Soup

Here's one the Kids will Love too!

1 Package of Frozen Tater Tots
1 Whole of Small Container of Sour Cream
1 Package of Chopped Ham
2 Packages of Shredded Cheese
4 Cups of Milk

Directions
Cook on 350 for 1 hr.
Midway through stir it up.

Low Fat Chili with a Kick

1-2 Pounds of Ground Turkey
1 Small Onion Diced
1 Can of Tomato Sauce
1 Can of Rotel, Original
2 Tablespoons of Chili Powder
1 Tablespoons of Cumin
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 Can of Large Can of Hot Chili Beans (optional)
1 Cups of Large Can of Red Kidney Beans (optional)
Frozen Corn (optional)
Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni or Spaghetti (optional)

Directions
Brown and drain ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper on the stove top.
Add the meat mixture along with all other ingredients (except the pasta) to your Bean Pot.
Cook on 325 for 1 hour. Cook pasta on stove top, drain, and add to your chili.
If you like your chili thick and you are not using beans, you can add a tablespoon of corn starch. If you like it thinner, you may need to add a little water.