Seeking Yummy "Soup Recipes"

I like starting with a base like the soup mixes from Bear Creek. Then I just add things that I like to it. For example, their potatoe soup is great when you add cheese or if you want a clam chowder you can add clams.

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Yes I've got one. My fam. loves it. You dice up onions and potatoes and place them in a skillet with a tad of oil and a chicken bullion cube , just enough oil to brown them. Then let it sizzle until browned a little and the onions/potatoes are soft. Chop up celery leaves or pieces of celery. Chop up little pieces of chicken. Take any kind of noodle to use, preferably spaghetti noodles broken into small, small pieces like the size of a your nail. Bring water to boil, add the chopped chicken,celery and noodle. Then your skillet mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste but be careful with the salt cause the bullion cube already has it. One the noodles are cooked your done! It's so easy. You can also make it a creamy soup by adding milk and corn flour to thicken. Enjoy!

This one is an absolute hit with everyone. What's great is you pick your favorite salsa, so it caters to your own preference.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 4

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (I just use 2 cans of cooked chicken, drained)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups chicken broth (I use "Better than Bouillon" mixed with water, so it's natural and no MSG)
1 cup water
1 cup frozen or canned corn kernels
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 T lemon juice
1 cup chunky salsa (I used Pace Extra Mild Picante Sauce, but it's however spicy you want to go)
8 oz corn tortilla chips

Optional Garnishes:
shredded cheese
sour cream
sliced avocado
additional chips

1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chicken & onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and mix well. Then add the broth, water, corn, cilantro, chili powder, lemon juice and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with desired garnishes.

Broccoli Cheese Soup
two or three broccoli heads (which ever you prefer)
2 potatoes dices
carrots dice (i use the already shredded ones)
1 lb velveeta cheese
2 small cans of cream on chicken soup

Put veggies in pot and add water enough to cover the veggie
cook until soft DO NOT DRAIN water when veggeis are cooked add soup and velveeta cook until desired temp ENJOY

My sister-in-law has a recipe blog called "Quick and Healthy Meals" that several family members post to. There are a few of our favorite soup recipes there, with more to come as the weather gets cooler. You're welcome to take a look!

http://quickandhealthymeals.blogspot.com/

Chicken and Rice soup

boil 2 chicken breasts
once chicken is done, take out and cut up into small pieces and put back in. add chopped celery, chopped onion, carrots, add chicken bullion cubes to taste. Then add about 3 servings of cooked rice. Simmer until the vegetables are the way you like them. I would add the rice last. Maybe 20 minutes before serving. I like putting a spice called natures seasonings in once served but you could add salt and pepper if you don't have any.

A quick and simple one is Enchilada Soup..

4 cans chicken broth
2 cans enchilada sauce (1 is also ok depends on taste)
1 can creamed corn
some diced green onions
shredded chicken either store bought or the chiken from a can
tortilla chips
shredded cheese (your choice)
sour cream

Dump all the canned goods in a pot along with the chicken and heat. Top with crushed chips, salsa and sour cream. I like to serve with a salad.

Hi H.,
I just sent this to my recently-married niece:

Potato Soup (amounts are estimates--I never measure)
Cook 1/2 an onion, chopped, in 1-2 Tbsp. butter in a large sauce pan until clear (2-5 min.).
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for ~ 1 min. more.
Add:
chicken broth (3 cups or more, can add some water),
4-6 chopped (or sliced) potatoes, 1 tsp. dried tarragon or 2 tsp. dried parsley (or fresh if you have it),
pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Bring to boil, cover, let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
When potatoes are soft you can mash them a little to thicken the soup or take out a portion and run through the blender, then add back into soup.
Serve with sour cream to stir in if desired.

B.

Hearty Tomato Soup

4 Whole Peeled Tomatoes, frozen or fresh
4 Cups Tomato Juice
½ Cup Heavy Cream
1 Onion, chopped
4 Celery Stalks, chopped
2 Peeled Carrots, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
1 Cup Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
1 Bay Leaf
Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper and Basil (fresh or dried) to taste
2 Tablespoons sugar (optional)

Heat tomatoes and tomato juice in a stockpot over medium heat to soften. Meanwhile, sauté onion, celery, carrots and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until tender. Combine softened tomatoes and sautéed vegetables in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to pot and add heavy cream, broth and remaining seasonings. Simmer over medium heat 15 minutes.

Seasoned Soup Crackers

2 Bags Oyster Crackers
¾ Cup Oil
1 Package Dry Ranch Buttermilk Salad Dressing
1 Teaspoon Dill, dried
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Lemon Pepper

Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Combine oil with seasonings and coat oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes, stirring half way through.

My favorite church soup supper recipe ever by Lillian Erbes
Minestrone
1 lb italian sausage, brown then slice thin (I found chicken italian sausage at Sunflower that makes it really healthy and still tastes great)
3 carrots thinly sliced
1/2 cup V8 juice
1 med onion chopped
2 cups chicken broth
16 oz can of stewe tomatoes, chopped
1 med zucchini, sliced thinly
1 tsp each of basil, parsley flakes, and salt
16 oz can kidney beans, drained
Cook above until veggies are tender.
Add 1/3 cup broken spaghetti
Cook until tender.

I have made this in a pot and in a crockpot. It does take most of the day on low in a crockpot. I made the mistake of starting it at 7:00 am for a luncheon and it was not done.