Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Description This soup is perfect as an introduction to a full Greek meal, or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself. Serve with fresh pita triangles, and you’ll be sure to please your guests!! Ingredients 8 cups chicken broth ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup shredded carrots ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup … Read more

Puerto Rican Sancocho

Description This is my mom’s Puerto Rican comfort soup. The mix of vegetables and herbs is an influence of the Spanish Canary Island ancestors of some Puerto Rican families. The soup was adjusted to the vegetables available in Puerto Rico by the addition of corn and pumpkin. In the Canary Islands of the 1700s, corn … Read more

Beef and Vegetable Stew

Description This variation of beef stew is hearty, easy to make and low in fat. You can substitute venison for the beef. If you want to stretch out the recipe, try serving over cooked noodles. Ingredients 1 pound cubed beef stew meat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) can tomato … Read more

Hungarian Goulash I

Description A spicy way to dress up stew beef. My mom made this when we were kids, and we loved it. It is spicy while not mouth-burning! Can be made with cheaper cuts of beef, and comes out very tender. If it gets too thick, add a little water while it’s cooking. Garnish with sour … Read more

Brett’s Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Description The first time I decided to try making a loaded baked potato soup, I could not decide which recipe I found to use…so I combined 2 together that sounded great. It’s is the best potato soup I’ve ever had! Anyone who’s tried it cannot get enough of it. Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, … Read more

Cioppino

Description A wonderful seafood stew! Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread for sopping up the delicious broth! Ingredients ¾ cup butter 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried basil ½ … Read more

Laura’s Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Description This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground turkey 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup 2 (15 ounce) cans … Read more

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Description You can call this soup or chili, but either way it is wonderful! This recipe is also very adaptable to your personal taste. I recommend using Bill Echols’ Taco Seasoning from this website. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if you like. I hope you … Read more

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

Description My friend’s mother from Ukraine taught me this recipe for the classic beet soup. It’s as authentic as it gets. It can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed … Read more

Dry Onion Soup Mix

Description Replacement for 1 packet of purchased onion soup mix. Ingredients ¼ cup dried onion flakes 2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon parsley flakes ⅛ teaspoon celery seed ⅛ teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions Stir onion flakes beef bouillon granules onion powder parsley flakes celery seed … Read more