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Fiesta Vegetable Soup Recipe

July 22nd, 2010 at 03:49pm Under soups+ vegetables

For a healthy, veggie soup try this delicious recipe.

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Ingredients

1 Tbs. oil
1 med. onion, diced
2 C. mixed frozen vegetables
2 1/2 C. water
1 8-oz. can whole tomatoes or 2 med. fresh tomatoes
3 cubes or 1 tsp. low-sodium beef bouillon powder
1/2 C. broken pieces spaghetti, uncooked

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and vegetables to the hot oil and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Slowly add the water, the tomatoes with their liquid, and the bouillon cubes. Over high heat, heat the soup to boiling, stirring to break up the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Add spaghetti. Stir occasionally. Do not overcook.

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Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe

June 4th, 2010 at 11:28am Under soups+ vegetables

Serve this soup hot or cold; whatever you prefer. It’s thick and sticks to your ribs! I love it!

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Ingredients

4 Tbs. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
3 C. washed asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
dash white pepper
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
1 C. half and half

Directions

Melt butter in 3-qt. saucepan and gently cook onion until soft. Add asparagus and cook 1 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 5-10 minutes until asparagus are fork tender. Stir in half and half.

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Turkey Fried Rice Recipe

October 7th, 2009 at 01:27pm Under rice+ soups

My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious… and it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.

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Ingredients

2 C. reduced sodium chicken broth
1 C. uncooked brown rice
2 C. cubed cooked turkey breast
3 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 C. chopped peas
1/4 C. chopped carrots
1 Tbs. canola oil

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Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Soup Recipe

October 2nd, 2009 at 01:16pm Under cheesy+ creamy+ soups

This is based off of my mom’s broccoli casserole. To make this completely vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

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Ingredients

1 C. chopped onion
2 Tbs. butter
1 10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of milk
3 C. cubed Velveeta cheese
5 C. chicken broth
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 C. cooked rice

Garnish:
shredded cheese
sliced green onion
sour cream

Directions

Melt butter in a heavy saucepot. Saute onions until clear. Add mushroom soup, milk and cheese. Cook until well incorporated. Then add broth, broccoli and rice. Simmer for around 30 minutes.

Garnish with shredded cheese, green onions, and sour cream.

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Ravioli or Tortellini Soup Recipe

August 14th, 2009 at 03:32pm Under Mexican+ chicken+ soups

Quick and easy is what this delicious recipe is all about. It is even light enough to serve on warm days too.

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Ingredients

2 sm. bags ravioli (or tortellini) (meat or cheese or mixed)
4 C. homemade or canned broth or stock (you pick the flavor)
1/2 C. shredded carrots
1 box frozen spinach, thawed
2 tsp. dried parsley
4 grinds black pepper
Parmesan for garnish

Directions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water about 3 minutes (they will continue cooking in broth). Drain pasta and add back to pot with remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, about 5-8 minutes. You can add sliced chicken breast for a heartier soup. Serve with Keep Away the Vampires Cheesy Garlic Bread.

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Tortilla Soup Recipe

August 10th, 2009 at 03:17pm Under beef+ soups+ turkey

A hearty soup with ground beef, two types of beans, corn and cheese! This is a great meal for those cold winter nights or to take to a pot luck dinner.

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Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 sm. onion diced
1/8 Tbs. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. brown sugar
1-pkg. taco seasoning
1 15-oz. can kidney beans
1 15-oz. can pinto beans
1 15-oz. can pork ‘n beans
1 24-oz. bottle tomato juice

Optional garnish:
shredded cheese
sour cream
jalapenos
green onion
Greek yogurt

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Comfort in a Cup Chicken Soup Recipe

July 24th, 2009 at 02:10pm Under chicken+ soups

This easy soup was made for us whenever we were sick from a cold. It is good any season of the year.

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Ingredients

* 2-3 cans chicken broth
* 1/2 C. cooked orzo or acini pepe pastina
* 2 grinds black pepper
* Parmesan cheese
* 1 pkg. frozen spinach thawed and drained, optional
* 2 eggs, beaten

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Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

November 18th, 2008 at 08:48am Under soups

With Thanksgiving looming around the corner, I look for something new to make for dinner and try it out ahead of time - I liked this sweet potato soup. Found this one on another website. Sounds warm, creamy and good. I would substitute fat free evaporated milk to lessen calories and make it in the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

1 Tbs. flour
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 1/2 C. chicken broth (or vegetable broth, if desired)
1 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 1/2 C. cooked sweet potatoes
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp.ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 C. milk
salt

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Old Fashioned Tomato Soup Recipe

November 13th, 2008 at 09:44am Under soups

Forget the can and get the same comforting effect from fresh and delicious tomato soup.

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Ingredients

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Salt to taste
1 qt. milk
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
Chopped fresh parsley, (opt.)

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Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe

October 2nd, 2008 at 02:37pm Under chicken+ soups

Traditional “feel good” “cure-all” mom’s homemade chicken soup is a sure-fire hit and a time-tested budget stretcher. Filled with savory stock, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rice, and if desired, elbow macaroni, this recipe makes a “big pot” to feed the biggest clan or to save for leftovers the next day.

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Ingredients

Leftover chicken parts from cutting a whole chicken up (cost: $0.75)
2 or 3 carrots, cleaned and sliced (cost: $0.40)
2 stalks celery, cleaned and chopped (cost: $0.40)
1/4 of small onion (cost $0.35)
2 cloves fresh garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (cost: $0.12)
1 C. uncooked long cooking white rice (cost: $0.35)
1 C. elbow macaroni cookied al dente (optional) (cost: $0.50)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. sage if desired
Other poultry seasoning if desired,
1 can stewed tomatoes (optional)

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