Smoky Corn and Potato Chowder Recipe

It is probably one of the best things I made in a long time, plus it's easy and most ingredients you probably have on hand. Even my kids gobbled it up. Really, it's perfect for the chilly weather, since it's a nice, warm, flavorful, hearty bowl of soup with a perfect blend of texture. Next time I make it, I'm doubling the batch. I wonder how well it will freeze?

yummy topped on Ritz crackers

♥ Ingredients ♥ 

-1 1/2 c milk
-1 can Del Monte Cream Style Golden Sweet Corn

-1 can Del Monte Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
-1 c smoked sausage, halved & thinly sliced (or cubed cooked ham)
-1/2 small onion, chopped (about the size of a corn kernel)
-7 peeled, coarsely chopped potatoes, boiled until tender & drained
              (or 1 can Del Monte Whole New Potatoes, drained and coarsely chopped)
-salt and pepper to taste (white pepper if you want to avoid black flakes)
-1 1/2 c shredded smoked cheddar (or swiss or gouda cheese)
-chopped chives or green onion slivers for garnish

♥ Directions ♥

1. lightly sear sausage in large, sprayed saucepan
2. stir in milk, and cream corn
3. add whole kernel corn, onion and potatoes
4. heat through, stirring occasionally, add salt and pepper.
5. stir in cheese until melted
6. garnish with green onion slivers or chives and serve (I didn't have these, so used Mrs. Dash or something)

*full post here*

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 1/2 lb shredded chicken (4-5 breasts)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can green enchilada sauce
1 can corn with juice
1 can beans (black, pinto, whatever you prefer)
1 can diced green chili
1 onion chopped
14 oz can chicken broth
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 glove garlic minced
1 t chili powder
1 t cumin
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper

Throw it all in the crock pot and cook 6-8 hrs on low or 3-4 hrs on high.  You can even put the chicken in frozen and then shred before serving.
Put some Mi Nana's Tortilla strips on top....YUM!

Hope you enjoy!  We sure love it!  Donelle

15 Minute Warm and Hearty Taco Soup

by Picky Palate
www.picky-palate.com

2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef *We use one of the packages of beef we got from our processed cow
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 15 oz cans chicken broth
1 oz pkg. Taco seasoning
1 oz pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 10 cans Rotel mild tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chilies
1 can of corn
15 oz can black beans, drained
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
14 oz can white beans, drained

Garnish with:
sour cream
cheese
Frito's

Place oil into a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef, salt and pepper; cook until brown and crumbled. Add remaining ingredients until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve. Top with sour cream, cheese and Frito's.

makes 8 large servings

Tortellini Soup

Source: Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking

This is one of my favorite healthy recipes. I found it online a few years ago. I tweeked it into what works for us. My kids will also eat this because of the tortelinni. This is great on a cold day!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 T dried basil
1 can diced tomatoes
1 package three cheese tortellini
1 package Italian TURKEY sausage
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 T oregano
3 cans fat free chicken broth
1/2 tsp black pepper

Coat a large pot with cooking spray. Remove sausage from casings into pot; try to crumble this up as you cook. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until sausage begins to brown. Add vinegar to deglaze the pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until vinegar has almost evaporated. Add basil and oregano and cook for 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add tortellini and pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sister Amon brought us this meal when I had Reagan. We instantly fell in love with this. I found a recipe that was healthy and that tasted just like hers. Adam also froze this and took this on the Winter camp out with the Scouts.

8 cups chicken broth - reserve 2 T * I use the broth from the chicken I boil
2 tsp minced garlic
2 c cooked cubed chicken
1/2 bell pepper chopped or sliced
1 tsp lime
1 c chopped onion
1/4 c green chile's
1 can corn
1/4 c fresh cilantro
2 tsp cumin
shredded cheese and tortillas chips

Spray large pot with Pam. Add 2 T chicken broth and heat over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, chilies. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened, add remaining broth, chicken, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and cumin. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 -15 minutes. This soup can be frozen.

Garnish with any cheese and chips you like.