Category Archive: Soup/Stew

Beef and Bean Chili – Slow Cooker

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The slow cooker / crock pot is perfect for making chili, that slow cooking allows all of the flavors to develop and once you put that lid on, your work is done! I love that. Of course remember that recipes are just a starting point. Use the ingredients you have on hand. If you don’t have …

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Black Bean Soup

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This is super economical to prepare since it starts with a bag of dried black beans. Although it doesn’t photograph well it is a flavorful, filling soup. It is super easy and will easily feed six people. Black Bean Soup Beans: 6 cups water 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and picked over 2 bay …

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Italian Sausage Bean Soup with Kale

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On top of the outstanding flavor,this soup is a powerhouse of fiber,vitamins and good nutrition! The Italian sausages do add a lot of flavor and the al fresco brand are really low fat and low calorie for a sausage. These soup freezes well so be sure to put some away to enjoy later in the …

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Brazilian Ham and Black Bean Soup

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Delightful!   Brazilian Ham and Black Bean Soup 1 quart chicken broth 1 can 14.5 ounce petite diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 medium-large onion, cut into medium dice 1 teaspoon chopped garlic* 12 ounces diced ham 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into medium dice 1 mango, peeled, pitted and cut …

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Multi Bean Soup with Turkey Kielbasa

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A big bowl of comfort. I bought one of those dried multi-bean soup mixes and tossed the flavor packet that came with it. This soup is very forgiving so use the veggies you have in the crisper, most any veggie you like in soup will work here. This is a hearty, thick soup with tons …

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