Momma’s Best Chicken and Dumplings

Description There’s a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this bowl of heaven. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 2 ribs celery, quartered 1 large carrot, quartered … Read more

Quick Chicken Soup

Description This is a quick and easy recipe, yet it makes a tasty, mostly homemade chicken soup. Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 cups baby carrots 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon celery salt 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (Optional) Instructions Bring the chicken … Read more

Bacon and Potato Soup

Description A delicious winter warmer. Ingredients 6 thick slices bacon 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped carrots 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth 4 cups cubed potatoes ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Cook bacon until … Read more

Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

Description This is great as thick soup served with French bread or served over rice or noodles. Better the next day! Ingredients 1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces celery 2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup … Read more

Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Soup

Description A delicious blend of chicken, rice, and vegetables. Perfect as a meal, or to take the edge off hunger between meals. Excellent winter warmer. Ingredients 5 cups water 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes 3 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped … Read more

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew)

Description A traditional Polish stew using pork, kielbasa, and sauerkraut. Great for a cold winters day. Well worth the time it takes to make it! Ingredients 2 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 pound cubed pork stew meat ¼ cup all-purpose flour 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 … Read more

Flatlander Chili

Description Easy to make, great anytime, and always a favorite. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 ½ cups chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper ¼ cup chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder … Read more

Easy Curried Cauliflower Soup

Description I found a really good basic cauliflower soup recipe and modified it. This soup is easy, healthy, and so good! It’s really good with a little bit of butter or sour cream as a garnish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed ½ onion, sliced, or to taste 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch … Read more

Minestrone Soup I

Description All the food groups are represented. Serve this hearty soup with lightly toasted bread to get every last drop. Recipe can be doubled. Ingredients 4 tablespoons margarine ¾ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped carrots 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans ½ cup shredded cabbage 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed … Read more

Dill Pickle Soup

Description Finely chopped dill pickles are combined with lots of seasonings in chicken broth to make a very unique soup. This does sound like an odd recipe, but it really is good! Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup all-purpose flour 7 cups chicken broth ½ cup finely chopped dill pickles 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice … Read more