Loaded Baked Potato Soup

4 med. Baking Potatoes, unpeeled
2 (14oz.) can Chicken Broth
2 cups Milk
6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
2-3 Green Onions, sliced
4 oz. Sour Cream

Wash potatoes. Pierce potatoes with a fork.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Cut potatoes into chunks.
Combine potatoes, broth, and milk in soup pot.
Cook on medium heat 10-15 minutes
Add cheese, sour cream, bacon and onions.
Cook on low heat one hour or until potatoes are fork tender.

Autumn Minestrone Soup

7 1/2 cups of Chicken Broth
1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
2 cups Butternut Squash, peeled and diced
1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion, diced
4 Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 6oz. bag of Fresh Spinach, chopped
1 (15oz) can of Chickpeas, drained
1 cup fresh Basil, sliced or 1/4 cup dried
2 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked and diced
2 cups cooked Bowtie Pasta

In a large stockpot add chicken broth, tomato paste, oregano, rosemary,(if using dried basil add it now) stir and bring to a boil.
Stir in squash and cook for 10 minutes; set aside.
Heat butter and oil in a skillet; add onions and saute for 3-5 minutes.
Add onions, tomatoes, spinach and chickpeas; heat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the fresh basil, garlic, chicken, and pasta; heat through

Easy Crock Pot Chili

1 lb. Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
1 cup Onion, diced
2 (16oz) cans Diced Tomatoes
1 (15oz)can Chili Beans
1 cup Salsa
1 tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cumin

Heat large skillet over medium heat.
Add beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onion is tender.
Drain.
Place all ingredients into crock pot.
Cook on low 5-6 hours.

Chicken Soup

1 Chicken, I get the one that is already cut up.
32 oz. Chicken Broth
2 Celery stalks, chopped into large pieces
1 medium Onion, chopped into large pieces
salt and pepper
3 medium Potatoes, peeled and chopped
16 oz. frozen Mixed Vegetables

Put chicken, onion, celery, salt and pepper into soup pot.
Pour in chicken broth.
Add water until chicken is covered, about 3 cups

Bring to boil.
Lower heat to med-low.
Simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is done.

Remove chicken from pan and let cool for 1 hour.
After chicken is cooled remove the meat.
Add chicken, potatoes and vegetables to broth.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat to med-low.
Soup is done when potatoes are fork tender.

*When I remove the chicken I also remove the onion and celery. My kids do not like the onion and celery but I like the flavor that it gives the broth.

Crock Pot Beef Stew

2 lbs Stew Meat, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Flour
1 tsp Salt
2 1/2 cups Beef Broth
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/2 Onion
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Paprika
4 Carrots, chopped
3 Potatoes, chopped
1 Celery stalk, chopped

Add oil and beef to skillet. Brown beef. Put beef, flour, salt, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in crock pot and stir. Add rest of ingredients and stir.
To cook you have three options:
1st: is Low for 10-12 hours
2nd: is High for 4-6 hours
3rd ( I like this one) : High for 4 hours and then turn to low for 4 hours for a total of 8 hours

Salmon Chowder

3 tbsp Butter
3/4 cup Onion, chopped
2 Celery Stalks, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 cups Potatoes, diced
2 Carrots, diced
3 cups Chicken Broth
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dill Weed
2 (14 3/4 oz) canned Salmon
12 oz can Evaporated Milk
14 3/4 oz can Cream Corn
1/4 lb Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1/4 lb Mild Cheddar, shredded

Melt butter in your favorite soup pan. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.
Stir in potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, pepper and dill. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in salmon, milk, corn, and cheese. Cook until heated through.

White Chili

1 med. Onion, chopped
1/2 cup. Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 (14 oz.) can Chicken Broth
1 cup Water
2 cups diced cooked Chicken
2 (15.5 oz.) cans Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped Green Chilies, undrained
1/2 tsp. dried Oregano
1/2 tsp. ground Cumin
Sour Cream
Cilantro, chopped

Put all ingredients except sour cream and cilantro in croc pot. Cook on low 5-6 hours. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.

Ham And Beans Over Corn Bread

1 (8.5oz) Box Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
1 Egg
1/3 c. Milk
1 (48oz) Jar Northern Beans
1/2 Jar (24oz) Water
2 lb. Cook Ham, Cubed**
Vinegar

Make Corn muffins according to package directions. Meanwhile put bean, water and ham in soup pot and cook on medium heat for 30-45 minutes.

To serve.... cut muffin in 1/2 and place both halves on plate. Spoon beans and ham on top of muffin. Drizzle with vinegar to taste.

**You can substitute the Ham with Turkey Ham .

Swedish Meatball Soup

If you are looking for something different in a soup this recipe is for you.

1 egg
2 cups half and half cream, divided
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp garlic salt
4 cups water
1 lb red potatoes, cubed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Salt
Pepper

In a bow, mix egg, 1/3 cup cream, bread crumbs, onion, dash of salt, and beef. Mix well. Shape into 1/2 inch balls. In soup kettle brown meatballs, half at a time. Remove from the pan; set aside. Drain fat.

Melt the butter in the soup kettle. To the butter add, flour, dash of pepper, garlic salt. Stir until smooth. Gradually stir in water; add bouillon cubes. Bring to boil, stirring often. Add potatoes and meatballs.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in peas and remaining cream; heat through.

I like to serve this with dinner rolls.