Category Archives: Soups

Homemade Mixes, Soups

Condensed Cream Soup Substitution

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To be used in place of canned soups in casseroles, lower in fat or salt.
2 c. powdered nonfat milk
3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. instant chicken bouillon
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight container until ready to use. To substitute for 1 can, combine 1/3 cup dry mix in 1 1/4 cups cold water. Heat until thickened and add to casserole. 131 calories; 1.4 grams fat.
Soups, Vegetarian

Chili’s Southwest Vegetable Soup

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6 cups chicken broth
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup water
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans, with liquid
1 cup frozen yellow cut corn
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1/2 cup diced Spanish onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
6 corn tortillas, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
dash garlic powder
Garnish
1 cup grated cheddar-jack cheese blend
1 cup crumbled corn tortilla chips
Combine all the soup ingredients in a large saucepan over high heat. Mince the corn tortillas into small pieces with a sharp knife before adding them to the soup.  Bring soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the soup has thickened and tortilla pieces have mostly dissolved.
To serve, ladle 1 1/2 cups into a bowl. Sprinkle a tablespoon of the grated cheddar-jack cheese blend over the top of the soup, and then a heaping tablespoon of crumbled corn tortilla chips over the cheese.

*To make this Vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.

Makes 6 servings
Chicken, Soups

Chicken Noodle Soup

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1  tablespoon olive oil
3   carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2  medium onions, diced
2  ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10  cups homemade or canned chicken broth
1-3/4  teaspoons salt
1/4  teaspoon thyme
2-1/2  to 3 cups diced, cooked chicken 
2  cups cooked egg noodles
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, onions and celery and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.  Add broth, salt and thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in chicken pieces and cook 5 minutes. Add egg noodles and cook until heated through. 
Makes 6 servings.  
Soups

Chicken Chili Stew

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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 cups chicken broth
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups salsa verde, store bought
12 ounces leftover roast chicken meat, skinned and shredded into large pieces
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 avocado, diced, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add chili powder and season with salt.
Stir in the chicken broth, sweet potato, and salsa verde, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is just tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the shredded chicken and beans. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro at the end of cooking. Ladle into soup bowls and top with some diced avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
Cheese, Soups, Vegetarian

Cheddar Cheese Soup

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1 cup finely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 (16 oz) pkg shredded cheese
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cooked, diced ham
1 1/2 cups cooked broccoli florets
3/4 cup cooked, diced carrots
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups half-and-half cream 
Saute onion and pepper in butter in large saucepan. Mix cheese and cornstarch in bowl. Pour broth into saucepan and add cheese mixture a little at a time. Cook soup over medium heat until cheese melts. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add ham, broccoli, carrots, Worcestershire, garlic powder and a little salt and pepper and stir well. Heat over low heat, pour in cream and stir well.
*To make this Vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and omit ham.

Serves 6-8