Simply Soupy: Autumn Chowder

Autumn Chowder
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium red potato, cubed
1 small carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup milk
2/3 cup frozen corn
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper [...]

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Simply Soupy: Stone Soup

Stone Soup

Yes, like the famous children’s book, Stone Soup. Unfortunately I don’t have this book, but after making this soup, I think I will go check it out at the library!
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
4 medium red potatoes, cut into eighths
1 yellow summer squash, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, [...]

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Simply Soupy: Chunky Veggie Chowder

Chunky Veggie Chowder
Ingredients

2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 small zucchini, cubed
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a [...]

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Simply Soupy: Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

4 cups tomatoes, diced or pureed in the blender
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp sea salt or garlic salt
1 tbsp dried basil
dash of pepper
2-3 tsp sweetener (sugar, rapadura, etc)

Saute onon and garlic in oil until tender & translucent. Add tomatoes and chicken broth and cook over medium heat for approximately [...]

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Simply Soupy: Summer’s Bounty Soup

Summer’s Bounty Soup

4 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 cups halved fresh green beans
2 small zucchini, cubed
1 medium yellow summer squash, cubed
4 small carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Broth base: 4 cups vegetable broth + tomato paste OR 4 cups V8 [...]

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Simply Soupy: Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup

Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup
2 medium onions
2 celery ribs
4 cups water
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Chop [...]

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Simply Soupy: Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

6 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
32-ounces chicken broth
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup butter
2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 cup half & half
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbl chopped fresh chives (optional)
4 bacon slices, cooked & crumbled (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese

In 5-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, [...]

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 large onion, chopped
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 [...]

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Simply Soupy: Fiesta Chicken Chowder

Fiesta Chicken Chowder

3 tbls all-purpose flour
1 envelope fajita seasoning, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbls vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) Rotel
1 can (11 oz) Mericorn, drained
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 can (4 oz) chopped green [...]

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Simply Soupy: What I Won’t Try

I don’t have a new soup to post this week (though I am trying a new one and will post next week!). I thought I would share some soups that I won’t be attempting to make — either because they seem too weird or because they have ingredients I don’t like. Maybe you’ll see something [...]

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