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Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

by Allison on February 5, 2009

The soup that tastes like a cheeseburger without the bun! A little goes a long way as it is quite a hearty soup.

Recipe for Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1lb ground beef
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups potatoes, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1- 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat

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Italian Vegetable Soup

by Lisa on February 3, 2009

Lots of vegetables and wonderful beef flavor make this Italian soup recipe a heart healthy favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces

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Creamy Baked Potato Soup

by Allison on December 27, 2008

A creamy potato soup that tastes like a loaded baked potato. So good and super easy! Great for using up extra baked potatoes!

Recipe for Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 7 cups milk
  • 5 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed, about 5 cups
  • 1 large onion chopped, OR a few green onions
  • 10 to 12 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled OR 1 cup cubed, cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Cabbage Soup

by Lisa on December 9, 2008

This healthy cabbage soup is accented with delicious tomato and anise seed flavors!

Recipe for Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 medium cabbage, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon aniseed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt and pepper (or as desired)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cups carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely sliced
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 can water

Instructions

  1. In a dutch oven or soup kettle, bring all the above ingredients to a boil.

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Butternut Squash Soup

by Lisa on December 4, 2008

This butternut squash soup is amazing with a little hint of curry!

Recipe for Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sized butternut squash – cubed
  • 1 apple, cut in pieces
  • 1 potato, cubed
  • 1-2 tablespoons mild curry paste
  • 1 small can chicken broth
  • 1 can water

Instructions

  1. Saute onion in oil until onion turns clear.
  2. Add squash, apple, potato and paste.
  3. Toss to coat vegetables with paste.
  4. Add chicken broth and water when the contents in the pot are almost boiling.

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