Best Soup Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS 10 Points Plus+ CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP

2011-01-21T07:23:00.008-06:00

INGREDIENTS

2 thick slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 can (14 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 3/4 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped chives, thyme or parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large sauce pan over medium heat until crisp,
stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel.
Set aside.

2. Cook onion in drippings in same sauce pan 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broth, milk, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.

3. Turn off heat and add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, stirring until melted.
Ladle into shallow bowls; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and reserved bacon. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Yield: 4 Servings Serving size: 1/4 of Recipe

Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ =10 Per Serving

Nutritional Information

Calories 377
Fat 21.2 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Carbs 26.5 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 21.7 g
Sodium 905 mg

POTATO BLUE CHEESE SOUP

2011-01-19T06:28:00.003-06:00

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
4 lbs red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a 6 quart sauce pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until tender.

2. Heat broth and potatoes in sauce pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until
potatoes are tender.

3. Pour 1/3 of broth mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Repeat twice more with remaining broth mixture. Return all of the pureed mixture to the sauce pot. Stir in vinegar and cheese. Increase heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbling. Season as desired.

Yield: 12 Servings Serving Size 3/4 cup

WEIGHT WATCHERS 7 PointsPlus ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

2011-01-05T04:36:00.003-06:00

INGREDIENTS

1 large parsnip, peeled and sliced thin
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced thin
1 large red bell pepper,
cut in 1/2 inch chunks

1 large sweet potato, peeled and
cut in 1/2 inch chunks
1/4 cup light Italian dressing
2 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup 2% Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.

2. Spread vegetables onto bottom of 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Drizzle with dressing; toss to evenly coat vegetables.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring after 20 minutes.

3. Add 1/2 cup broth and 1 1/2 cups vegetables to blender; blend until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan. Add remaining broth, remaining vegetables, beans and black pepper.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer on medium low heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Serve topped with cheese and basil or parsley.

Yield: 4 Servings Serving size: 1 1/4 cups

Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 280
Cholesterol 15 mg
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total fat 7 g
Sugar 8 g
Carbs 40 g
Protein 17 g
Sodium 790 mg

THAI CHICKEN SOUP

2010-12-30T11:27:00.003-06:00

INGREDIENTS

1 (2 to 2 1/2 lb) deli roasted chicken
1 (15 oz) can coconut milk
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 medium size carrots, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp Thai seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
Thai seasoning blend (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken. Shred chicken.
In a large sauce pan combine shredded chicken with coconut milk, water, lime juice, sliced carrots, soy sauce, the 2 teaspoons Thai seasoning and salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered 8 minutes or until
carrots are crisp tender.

2. To serve: Sprinkle bowls of soup with additional
Thai seasoning and cilantro. Pass lime wedges.

Yield: 4 Servings

Nutrition Information

Calories487
Total Fat (g)38
Saturated Fat (g)24
Cholesterol (mg)125
Sodium (mg)1437
Carbohydrate (g)11
Total Sugar (g)4
Fiber (g)1
Protein (g)29
Vitamin C (DV%)12
Calcium (DV%)2
Iron (DV%)17
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

EASY CROCK POT CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

2010-11-15T10:24:00.003-06:00

Ingredients

12 oz skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 (26 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (14.75 oz) can cream style corn
1 (14 oz) can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup chopped celery, about 1 rib
3/4 cup water
3 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine chicken, chicken soup,
cream style corn, chicken broth, carrot, onion, frozen corn, celery and water.

2. Cover and cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

3. Remove chicken from cooker; cool slightly.
Chop chicken and stir into soup in cooker.
Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

WEIGHTWATCHER 6 PointsPlus MEXICAN STYLE TURKEY SOUP

2010-10-23T05:55:00.009-05:00

Ingredients

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 or 4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 canned chipotle chile peppers in
adobo sauce, drained and chopped*
2 medium carrots, chopped
5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth or
turkey stock
2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1/8 tsp salt
1 lb cooked turkey, cubed or shredded(about 3 cups)
2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
6 fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

1. In a dry medium size skillet, combine onion slices and
unpeeled garlic cloves; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until
edges are brown. Chop onion; peel and slice garlic cloves.

2. In a 4 quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat.
Add chopped onion, sliced garlic and chipotle peppers.
Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add carrots.
Cook and stir 3 minutes more.

3. Add broth, tomatoes and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add turkey, zucchini and
snipped cilantro; cover and cook 5 minutes more.

4. Serve with queso fresco, avocado, lime wedges
and cilantro sprigs.

Old Method=Weight Watcher Points per Serving =4
Weight Watchers Points Plus=6

Makes 6 servings Serving size = 1 2/3 cups per serving

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Servings: 6 (1-2/3 cup) servings
Calories229
Total Fat (g)8
Saturated Fat (g)2
Cholesterol (mg)65
Sodium (mg)609
Carbohydrate (g)12
Fiber (g)4
Protein (g)27

Diabetic Exchanges

Vegetables (d.e.)1.5
Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3.5
Fat (d.e.)1.5

Slow Cooker Easy Beef Vegetable Soup

2010-03-06T04:32:00.002-06:00

Ingredients:

1 lb beef stew meat
1 (15 1/4 oz) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 oz) can green beans, undrained
1 (15 oz) can carrots, undrained
1 (15 oz) can sliced potatoes, undrained
1 (28 oz)can crushed tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 oz) pkg beefy onion soup mix
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place meat, corn, green beans, carrots, potatoes,
tomatoes, soup mix and salt and pepper to taste into the slow cooker.

Stir to combine.

2. Cook on LOW at least 6 hours. Add water if necessary.

YIELD: 6 Servings

Chilled Tomato Soup Recipe

2010-02-10T11:16:00.002-06:00

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups country style bread, 1 inch cubed
3 lbs ripe tomatoes, each cut into quarters
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, chopped
Additional basil leaves, for garnish
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In small skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add garlic and cook 1 minute while stirring. Remove skillet from heat.

2. In a food processor with knife blade attached, pulse bread until coarsely chopped. Add tomatoes and garlic; pulse until soup is almost pureed. Pour soup into bowl; stir in chopped basil, sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish each serving with basil leaves. Makes about 6 cups.

Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 145
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 445mg
Total Carbohydrate 28g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars --
Protein 5g
Calcium --

Microwave Beef Soup Recipe

2010-01-14T03:27:00.003-06:00

Ingredients:

2 carrots, minced

1 onion, minced

2 tablespoons (30 ml) barley

4 teaspoons (20 ml) chopped parsley

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 cubes for beef broth

2 1/2 cups (625 ml) hot water

2 tablespoons (17.5 g) all purpose flour

2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water

3/4 to 1 pound (340 to 454 g) cooked beef, cut into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) cubes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Arrange minced carrots and onion, barley, parsley, bay leaf and beef broth cubes into a large bowl.

Pour in 5/8 cup (156 ml) hot water; cover and microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on HIGH, stirring once.

Dissolve flour into cold water; add to vegetables, along with remaining hot water and beef cubes.

Cover and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes on HIGH.

Stir; microwave for 18 to 20 minutes more, stirring once, until barley is tender.

Season to taste; let stand for 3 minutes.

Discard bay leaf and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings
.

Mexican Style Chicken Soup

2010-01-12T02:42:00.003-06:00

Ingredients

1 32-oz. box reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can golden hominy, rinsed and drained
1 cup bottled salsa
1 cup bottled nopalitos (cactus leaves), drained, or 1 green sweet pepper, cut in strips
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
2-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Snipped fresh herbs (optional)

Directions

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven combine chicken broth, black beans, hominy, salsa, nopalitos, undrained green chiles, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. To serve, sprinkle with fresh herbs. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 240,
Total Fat (g) 6,
Saturated Fat (g) 1,
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2,
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
Cholesterol (mg) 52,
Sodium (mg) 1060,
Carbohydrate (g) 25,
Total Sugar (g) 3,
Fiber (g) 7,
Protein (g) 25,
Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
Vitamin C (DV%) 12,
Calcium (DV%) 10,
Iron (DV%) 14,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Beef and Bacon Chowder

2010-01-10T05:25:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups milk
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes, cooked
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chopped carrots, cooked
Salt and pepper to taste
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the milk, potatoes, soup, carrots, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in the bacon just before serving. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Spiced Lamb Stew

2010-01-05T04:02:00.000-06:00

Ingredients:

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or stewing lamb
salt and pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
dash coarsely ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, diced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup chicken broth
juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation:

Trim fat from lamb; cut into bite size pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then toss with the flour. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the floured lamb pieces and the chopped onion; cook until lamb is browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, until lamb is tender. Serve over hot cooked rice, grits or polenta, or cous cous, or serve with hot buttered noodles or potatoes.
Serves 4.

Brunswick Stew

2010-01-05T03:45:00.011-06:00

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3/4 pounds), skin removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup cream-style corn
1/3 cup frozen lima beans
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, chicken, onion and ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to the pan.
Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Yield: 3 servings.

Microwave Vegetable Soup

2010-01-05T01:16:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 cups cubed acorn squash
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place butter in a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add the squash, carrot and leek; stir to coat. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes.
Stir in the remaining ingredients; cover and cook on high for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables and macaroni are tender, stirring twice. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings.

Louisiana Oyster Stew

2010-01-04T12:40:00.001-06:00

Ingredients

6 tbs. butter, divided
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (10-oz.) container oysters, drained and liquid reserved (or use more oysters, if desired)
3 tbs. flour
1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 drop bitters (such as Angostura bitters)
1 tbs. dry sherry
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Salt, to taste
1 cup half-and-half
Directions:
1. In skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter and saute green onions and parsley until vegetables are soft.
2. Add drained oysters and cook just until edges curl. Do not overcook. Take off heat and set aside.
3. In heavy saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir in flour. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes. Do not brown.
4. Combine oyster liquid with enough milk to make 2 cups. Lower heat and slowly pour this mixture into flour mixture. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles.
5. Season with peppers, bitters, sherry, Worcestershire and salt. Add oysters and green onions. Stir in half-and-half. Heat thoroughly, but do not boil. If too thick, thin it with more milk.
Serve with crackers or French bread.

Serves 4

Slow Cooker Curried Zucchini and Apple Soup

2010-01-03T03:53:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 lb) Zucchini, (or how ever many it takes to make the weight), sliced.
2 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped.
2 large onions, diced
1/2 cup rice
4 cups Chicken Stock
2 tsp Curry Powder
3 tbs milk per serving

Directions:

1. Mix curry powder and stock together.

2. Place all of the other ingredients except milk in cooker.

3. Pour the stock over top.

4. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on LOW.

5. When ready to serve, puree soup in a blender or use a hand held device in the crock pot (saves washing another item).
6. Add 60ml (3 tbs) milk per serve and enjoy.

Notes:
    Serves 8 to10
    Freeze the excess, for an extra quick meal later.
    Add the milk just as serving. Don't add milk if freezing.

Lucky Blackeyed Soup

2010-01-01T05:20:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups finely shredded Napa cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 pounds ham hocks
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt to taste
1 quart chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, well rinsed
3 cups water

Directions

Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice. Makes: 4 servings.

Slow Cooker Hoppin John Chowder

2009-12-30T11:05:00.000-06:00

An easy southern soup good for a New Years Day meal or cold winter evening. Serve it with a green salad and cornbread.

Ingredients

1 cup instant white rice
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
3 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas with liquid
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
1/2 cup water, or as needed

Directions

Prepare rice according to package instructions, and set aside. Meanwhile, combine the ground sirloin, green pepper and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, and crumbling beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease.
Place the rice and beef mixture into a 5 quart slow cooker. Add the black-eyed peas, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and enough water to cover everything.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
Serve with cornbread if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

1point Weight Watchers Taco Soup

2009-12-29T02:15:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

3 cans fat free chicken broth
1 cans chili(fat free)
1 can black beans, drained(any brand)
1 can Mexican style tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons taco Seasoning
1/2 chopped onion
1 yellow summer squash, sliced(whole raw )
1 zucchini, sliced(whole raw)

Instructions

Saute veggies in a nonstick pan with cooking spray. When veggies are browned, tender
and onion translucent, add remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly.

Makes 2 servings

Day after Christmas Turkey Soup(Crock Pot)

2009-12-26T05:02:00.001-06:00

8 c. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with liquid
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1 large turnip, diced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 turkey carcass

Place everything in crock pot. (Don't bother picking the meat off of the carcass, it will cook off in the pot.) Cook 7 to9 hours on LOW. Remove bay leaf .

Tortellini Meatball Mushroom Soup

2009-12-23T13:26:00.001-06:00

Ingredients

2 quarts beef or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
14-16 frozen prepared meatballs
14-16 baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups fresh, sliced mushrooms
1/2 of a (10 oz.) package frozen, chopped spinach
1 box (9 oz.) frozen or refrigerated prepared three-cheese tortellini
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

In a large saucepan, bring broth and seasoning to a boil over high heat. Add meatballs to broth; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, microwave spinach package for several seconds and then cut in half, reserving remaining spinach for another use. Add carrots, mushrooms and spinach; cover again and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes longer. Finally add tortellini and cook over low heat, uncovered, for 6 minutes. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

Number of Servings: 4-6

Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup

2009-12-21T04:58:00.000-06:00

Ingredients:

1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp. butter
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes (or turkey stock
2 cups diced cooked turkey (or chicken)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
2 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1. Saute onion in butter until translucent. Add water, bouillon cubes, turkey and vegetables. Cover and boil gently until vegetables are tender.

2. Add a small amount of milk to the flour, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add remaining milk, salt and pepper.

3. Stir milk mixture into soup. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and serve. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Vegetable Chicken Soup(2 serving size)

2009-12-20T10:48:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces chicken tenders, cut into bite size chunks
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons orzo
1 1/2 cups packed baby spinach

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add zucchini, shallot, Italian seasoning and salt and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, wine and orzo (or other tiny pasta); increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, about 8 minutes, or according to package directions. Stir in spinach, the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices from the chicken; cook, stirring, until the chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes.

Makes 2 servings, (2 cups per serving)

Smoked Sausage Soup

2009-12-17T02:50:00.000-06:00

Ingredients:

1 (7oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, (2 cups uncooked)
1 (1lb.) pkg. smoked sausage links (any variety), sliced and quartered
11/2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
4 green onions with tops, sliced
6 cups chicken broth or beef broth, prepared
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. pepper, course ground
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 to 3 drops hot sauce

Directions:

Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.

In large kettle, cook smoked sausage, cabbage, carrot, and green onion until vegetables are tender.

Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in macaroni and heat through.

6 servings

Old Fashioned Oxtail Soup

2009-12-11T16:53:00.000-06:00

Ingredients:
2 pounds oxtail, cut in 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks and trimmed of excess fat
1/2 cup unsifted flour plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons beef drippings or cooking oil
2 medium size yellow onions, peeled and minced
2 quarts water or 6 cups water and 1 pint beef broth or bouillon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
3 cloves
2 sprigs parsley
2 medium size carrots, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, diced
1/3 cup dry sherry or port wine (optional)

Preparation:

Dredge oxtail in 1/2 cup flour, then brown in drippings in a large, heavy kettle over high heat; drain on paper toweling. Turn heat to moderate and stir fry onions 8 to 10 minutes until golden; sprinkle in remaining flour; mix well and brown lightly.
Slowly add water, stir in tomato paste, salt and pepper, also bay leaf tied in cheesecloth with thyme, cloves and parsley. Return oxtail to kettle, cover and simmer 3 hours until meat is fork tender; cool and skim off fat; remove cheesecloth bag.
Separate meat from bones, cut in bite size pieces and return to kettle along with carrots and celery. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until carrots are tender; if you like, mix in sherry. Serve as is or strain kettle liquid, serve as a first course, and follow with oxtail and vegetables.