Category Archive: Soup/Stew

White Chili

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You can use leftover chicken or turkey in this yummy soup. Shown with a cheddar cornmeal biscuit with chives. White Chili 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 pound raw, boneless skinless, chicken breast, cubed or 12 ounces shredded cooked chicken or turkey meat 1/2 cup onion, chopped 4 cups chicken broth 2 small cans, chopped green …

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Chipotle Chicken Stew

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A hearty stew with a smoky flavor.   Chipotle Chicken Stew Cooking spray 3 pounds skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces *(I poached the chicken breasts whole and shredded them) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled red potato (about 1 pound) *(used Yukon Gold …

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Mexican Corn and Quinoa Chowder

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Mexican Corn and Quinoa Chowder 3/4 cup quinoa, washed and drained 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups canned corn, drained of all liquid (I like Trader Joe’s or Green Giant canned corn the best) 1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (scrubbed but with peel left on) 1/4 cup yellow …

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Beef Barley Soup

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This easy peasy recipe uses ground beef so it goes together with very little fuss. I like to saute the vegetables with the ground beef, it adds flavor and depth to the end result. You can cook this soup in a slow cooker or on top of the stove. I have done both with equally …

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Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This is my go to slow cooker/crock pot stew recipe. Don’t let the list of simple ingredients fool you into thinking this is boring as it is anything but that! It seems to be the perfect balance of stew meat, potatoes, onions, baby carrots, canned tomatoes a little red wine (you can sub beef broth) and …

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