Smoked Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients 16 oz bag dried black eyed peas 2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced 2 Tbsp bacon drippings or oil 1 onion diced 1 whole fresh jalapeno, minced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can rotel, mild or original 1 quart chicken broth 3 cups water Instructions Soak peas in cold water overnight. Drain the next day. … Read more

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 Tbsp. ghee or avocado oil (for stovetop version only) 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium bell pepper, any color 1 small jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed and finely diced 6 cloves garlic. minced 2 ½ tsp. ground cumin (add more to taste) 1 tsp. … Read more

Creamy Basil Parmesan Italian Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 pound chicken breasts chopped bite size 2 cups uncooked small macaroni 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4-6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup flour 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 2 14.5 oz. cans … Read more

Slow Cooker Parmesan and Tomato Soup with Gnocchi and Chicken

Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, diced 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes (sauce included) 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped finely 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup half and half 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup unsalted butter … Read more

Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

INGREDIENTS 8 cups chicken broth 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper, to taste Meatballs: 1 egg 1 lb lean ground beef ¼ cup onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, minced 1 slice … Read more

Tomato, Beans, and Greens Soup

INGREDIENTS: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small 3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced 6 cups (48 ounces) reduced sodium vegetable broth two 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes, with juice two 14.5-ounce cans cannellini beans (navy or garbanzo beans may be substituted; or mix … Read more

Easy 30-Minute Mushroom Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small 3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced 8 cups (64 ounces) reduced sodium vegetable broth about 12 ounces trimmed and thinly sliced fresh mushrooms (I used 4 ounces shitake and 8 ounces baby portobello) 2 cups broccoli … Read more

Taco Soup

Ingredients 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef, venison) 1 onion, diced 1  bell pepper, diced 1 small zucchini, diced 2 cups frozen corn or 15 oz can 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 15  oz can of beans, undrained I used an organic Tri-Bean Blend (kidney, black, and pinto beans) from Wal-Mart 2 cups water … Read more

Turkey Orzo Soup

Ingredients 1 c . Carrots, small dice 1/4 c . Red Onion, small dice 2 Stalks Celery, small dice 1 tbs . Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp . Fresh Parsley, chopped 1 c . Turkey, cooked and chopped 4 c . Chicken or Vegetable Broth 2 c . Water 1/2 c . Orzo Kosher … Read more