Fresh Tomato Soup

 The hubby came across this gem, and boy was it delish! So, let's get on with it!

4 c. fresh peeled tomatoes

2 c. chicken broth

1 onion sliced

4 cloves

Cook these ingredients together, simmering for 20 min. Remove cloves, and blend until smooth.

In pan make a rue with 2T. butter and 2T. flour. 

Add the blended ingredients, 1 t. salt, and 2 t. sugar, mix well, and then enjoy!

White Chili

1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans of Chicken Broth
2- 4 oz.cans diced green chilis(I prefer mild)
3 cans of great northern beans, drained
1 can of corn, drained
1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
1- 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 pt. half and half
salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to flavor.

Throw all of the above ingredients in the crockpot on low and let it simmer for six hours. It is delicous!

I think I would have won our chili cook off with this if they ever announced the winners...that is the rumor. It could be that all sisters heard this rumor. My family and I liked it!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. Warm and delicious memories.

1 whole chicken
2-4 carrots chopped
2-3 celery stalks chopped
1 med onion chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
homemade noodles

Place Chicken inside of pot. cover with water plus 1/2 inch. Add bouillon cube. Bring to boil then simmer for 1-2 hours, or until meat falls off the bone.

Remove meat from water and add noodles one at a time if they are still moist. Then shred meat and return to broth. Now slice and chop vegetables. Add to the soup and let cook for 1/2- 3/4 an hour, until veggies are soft

Homemade Noodles
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
milk

Stir eggs and salt together. Add flour bit by bit until kneading consistency, then continue to knead in remaining flour. If it feels dry add just a sprinkle of milk and knead in.

Sprinkle flour onto clean counter top. Place dough atop and begin to roll with rolling pinto desired depth (keep in mind they will expand while cooking) Now cut into rows and then strips. Repeat until all dough is used.

***For a fun treat you can use a pastry brush and brush on a light layer of butter and then sprinkle with a sugar and cinnamon sugar mixture and toast in oven for just a couple of minutes.***

Vanessa's Chicken Chili

4 chicken breasts
2 cans corn (1 drained, 1 not drained)
2 cans black beans (1 drained, 1 not drained)
1 can rotel tomatoes
2 pkts  ranch powder
2 T. Chili powder
2 T. Cumin
1\2 onion chopped
1 blocks cream cheese on top

Cook on high 6-8 hours in crock pot. Stir 1-2 times and shreds chicken. Delish!

Grandma Grace's Chicken and Dumplings

This is a favorite recipe my grandma made for the kids and they have talked about it for ages. I am now blessed to have it.

Soup Base
1-2 lbs chicken thighs
2-3 cans chicken broth
1 qt. half and half
1 med. onion chopped
1-2 stalks of celery chopped
salt and pepper to flavor

Boil broth, celery, onions and chicken thighs until chicken is well cooked. Remove chicken and shred or dice meat. Before adding back to broth make your dumplings.

Dumplings
3 c. flour
3 t. baking powder
1/2 c. butter,
1/4 t. salt
Just enough milk to make it a little sticky

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. then add just enough milk to make it sticky. Add by spoon +/- 1/2 T. to broth mixture until all of the dumplings are in the pan. Cook 5-10 min until Dumplings are well cooked. Return Chicken to soup, then over Med. heat add half and half. If it is too creamy youcan add 1/2 c.-1 c. of milk. Add salt and pepper to flavor and enjoy.

Potato and Corn Chowder

4-5 medium potatoes cubed
3-6 strips of bacon chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 stalks of celery diced
2 shredded carrots
2 cans corn, drained
3 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cans milk
1-2 t. salt
chopped parsley

Brown onions and bacon together.

Add potatoes, carrots and celery with 1 c. water, cover and bring to boil. Cook on low until potatoes are tender.

Add corn, soup, milk, salt and parsley. Simmer for flavors to blend. M!

Dad's Chili Recipe

This recipe is my dad's. As a kid we would have it every Sunday. We didn't have a lot of money, so my dad would make it stretch by adding potatoes. We loved it! He can't stand it with potatoes, because that wasn't the way he meant for it to be, but if you try this, you might be converted yourself, so lets get started!

1 can of kidney beans, rinsed
1 can of chili beans
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 lb hamburger
3 cans tomato sauce & equal parts water
3-4 potatoes
garlic to taste
onion
chili powder
Cayenne  pepper

Brown hamburger and onions together. Add other ingredients and simmer approximately 2 hours and then enjoy!

Snider's Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 lb mushrooms
1/2 c. butter
1 T. lemon juice
1 small minced onion
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
salt and pepper to flavor
1 c. heavy cream

Trim tough mushroom stems and set aside. Thinly slice mushroom caps. In large sauce pan over medium high heat melt butter and saute the sliced mushrooms and lemon juice until mushrooms are tender. Stir constantly. Reduce heat to medium low and remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon.

With remaining butter cook onion, and mushroom stems until onions are translucent. Stir in flour blend and cook 1 min. Stirring constantly. Gradually stir in broth, cook until thickened, stirring all of the times. Place 1/2 the mix in blender on high until smooth. Put back in saucepan, add salt and pepper. Stir in cream and add sliced mushrooms. Reheat until boiling and then serve.

Italian Soup

This is comparable to the soup you can eat at Olive Garden.

1 lb Italian sausage
2-3 cans chicken broth
equal parts milk
3-4 potatoes
1 stalk of kale

Fry sausage, breaking it up as you cook. When done Drain  and place in large soup pan.

Add chicken broth and equal parts milk

Dice potatoes and add to soup. Bring to a boil, then lower hear to med/hi and simmer.

When potatoes are soft shred Kale and add to soup. Cook 2-3 min.

Serve hot

Tips: Parmesan or cheddar cheese sprinkled over the top and bread sticks are the perfect things to complete this dish. Hope you enjoy it!

Enchilada Soup

This is my husbands specialty, and a family favorite!

1 lb chicken breast cubed
1 T. oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced

Saute together

Add:
1 qt chicken broth
1 c. mesa hernia
3c. water
1 can enchilada sauce
2 c. shredded cheddar
1 t. salt
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. cumin

Allow to simmer then serve with the following or whatever you choose:
tortilla chips
pico de gallo
shredded cheese
sour cream
diced tomatoes
cilantro
chopped olives
etc.

Dad's Chili

My Dad used to make this for us as kids for a Sunday dinner. We didn't have a lot of money back in the day so he would add potatoes to make it more filling. We LOVED it as kids! now when my dad shares the recipe he skips the potatoes(he thinks they ruin it) however I make it that way as do my siblings and we still love it.

1 can kidney beans, rinsed
1 can chili beans
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 lb hamburger
3 cans tomato sauce with equal parts water
3-4 potatoes, diced
Seasonings to your likings:
garlic' onion, chili powder, cayenne, bell peppers(my brother goes as far as to add jalapeno peppers)

Cook hamberger and onions together. Add other ingredients and simmer aprox. 2 hours. Add water as you desire. Then eat it up yum!

Snider's Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 lb fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. butter
2 t. lemon juice
1 small onion chopped
3 1/2 cups water
3 chicken bullion cubes or 3 cans chicken broth
salt to flavor
pepper to flavor
1 c. heavy cream

Remove and set aside mushroom stems. Slice mushroom caps in thin slices. In large sauce pan over med/high heat melt butter and sautee mushrooms with lemon juice until tender. Stir constantly. Reduce heat to med/low and remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon.

With remaining butter cook onions and mushroom stems until the onions are tender. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute while stirring constantly. gradually stir in broth cook until thickened, stiring constantly.

Put 1/2 of the mixture above in blender. Blend on high until creamy then pour back into pan. Add salt and pepper. Stir in cream and add mushrooms. Reheat until just boiling, then serve and enjoy.

Minestrone

I found this recipe in the local news paper, and my family enjoyed it.

2 T. olive oil
1 med onion diced
2 med carrots diced
1 stalk celery diced
2 med zucchini diced
3 med potatoes diced
1 garlic clove minced
3 c. thinly sliced cabbage
1 can (15 oz) favorite beans rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
2 cans chicken broth
3 c. water
1/2 t crushed dried rosemary
1/2 t salt
1/2 t. pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1.   Heat oil in a large stalk pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally. Until softened. About 6 minutes.

2.   Add carrots and celery; cook stirring occasionally. 3 min. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.

3.   Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer gently 1-2 hours. Serve with cheese if desired.