Italian Soup

By Amy P.

1/2 # sausage (I prefer Jimmy Dean Hot)
1/2 # hamburger
1 slice bread broken into crumbs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese (I usually use fresh, but you don't have to)
3/4 tsp onion salt
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 c. chopped onion
28 oz. Italian tomatoes (I chop them in my processor)
6 oz. tomato paste
14 oz. beef broth
1 c. water (I usually use more beef broth)
1/2 tsp sugar -- or less
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley or 1 T dried
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
12 oz. frozen ravioli or tortellini-- give or take (we usually use the cheese filled from Sam's)

Brown meat and onion. Add remaining ingred. except ravioli. Simmer 20-30 min. Meanwhile cook and drain Ravioli. Before serving add Ravioli to soup and top with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Broccoli Chowder

4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
4 cups milk, divided
2 tsp chicken boullion granules
1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (8 oz) Velveeta cheese

In a large saucepan, combine first 6 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6-8 mins. Add 3 cups milk and boullion, Worchestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to boil, cook for 2 mins. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Rachel Swanton

Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small carrot, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons beef boullion granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms (cremini are my favorite)

5 cups milk, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pkg (16 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed

In a soup kettle, combine first 8 ingredients, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 mins. In a large skillet, cook turkey and mushrooms, drain. Add to soup. Stir in 4 cups milk, heat through. In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup milk. Whisk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to boil, cook & stir until thickened. Take off heat. Stir in cheese until melted. (So not diet friendly but very good!)
Rachel Swanton

Cheesy Potato Soup

1 pkg frozen cubed hashbrowns
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
4 chicken boullion cubes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup whipping cream

Heat 8 cups of water to boiling. Add everything except the pasta, cheese, & cream. Cook for 2 mins then add the pasta. Turn heat down to medium and cook until tender (about 8 to 10 min) Stir often. When the pasta is done, turn off heat. Stir in cheddar cheese. When the cheese is melted, stir in cream. Salt and pepper to taste.

Rachel Swanton

Baked Beans

Kaleena Jensen

These can be done on stovetop or dutch oven (if in dutch oven put coals on top and bottom to cook evenly)

Fry together 1/2 lb bacon, 1 lb hamburger and a small onion season to taste

Then add the following and simmer for 1/2 hr

1 53 oz can van camps pork and beans

1 15 oz can kidney beans

1 15 0z can garbanzo beans (or lima beans)

1 cup catsup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 TBS  white vinegar 

dash of liquid smoke (to taste liking0

White Chicken Chili

**Judy, this is for you - sorry it has taken me so long to post it!**

posted by Melanie G.

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 T. olive oil
1 1/2 cup cooked chicken
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cans Great Northern beans
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. celery salt
3/4 c. salsa
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Saute onion in olive oil until translucent. Add the rest of the ingredients except the cheese and heat through. Add the cheese last and heat until melted. Serve!