Cheesy Potato Soup

Potato soup is one of my favorite things! I don't like my soups very brothy. They have to be chunky and yummy enough to dip breadsticks in :)

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 bunch chopped green onions
1/2 green pepper chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
4 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups peeled and chopped potatoes
1/4 cup flour
8 oz Velveeta
1 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pepper
1/2 salt

Directions:
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a stockpot. Add carrots, celery, green onions, green pepper, basil, parsley and onion salt. Saute for about 5-10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
In a separate sauce pan, melt the rest of the butter and and the flour. stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly. This creates a roux which makes it thick.
Add the roux to the potato mix. Cook for a few minutes. Add the velveeta and milk. Let the cheese melt. Top with some of the shredded Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt.


Recipe adapted from: http://east9thstreet.com/2013/01/13/cheesy-potato-soup-recipe/

Tomato Tortellini Soup

There is a recipe going around on Pinterest that looked so good! When I looked at the ingredients I noticed that my friend makes a recipe similar to that. I decided to take what I liked best about both soups and mix them together.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 ounces of cheese filled tortellini
Parmesan cheese
Basil

Directions:
Heat oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato soup, whipping cream, milk, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and mix well. Turn temperature to medium high heat. Add tortellini. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes, until tortellini is tender. Serve in a dish and top with parmesan cheese and basil.

I like to serve these with nice warm homemade breadsticks. Find the recipe HERE

Foster'sTortilla Soup

Ingredients:

2 cans chili beans

2 cans black beans, drained

2 cans corn

2 cans Rotel tomatoes

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 can coke

3 frozen chicken breasts

Toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips

Directions:

Mix first seven ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours.

Take chicken out and shred. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 more hours.

Serve with desired toppings.
Weight Watchers Points = 8 per serving
*Only 5 without the chicken

Cold Raspberry Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed

¼ cup white grape juice

½ cup to ¾ cup sugar

1 cup sour cream

Directions:

In blender or food processor, combine the first three ingredients; cover and process until pureed. Strain seeds if desired. Transfer to large bowl, whisk in sour cream until blended. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Cheesy Ham ‘n Potato Soup

I got this delicious recipe from a friend, Sheri! This quickly became a favorite! Thanks Sheri

Ingredients:

5 cups cubed potatoes (about 2 1/2 lbs)

2 c. sliced carrots

2 c. sliced celery

1 bunch green onions, chopped

4 c. water

Chicken bouillon (cubes or granules)

2 cups cubed ham

16 oz Velveeta

3/4 c. butter

1 quart milk (4 cups)

3/4 c. flour

Directions:

Cook/boil the first 5 ingredients in a large pot for 15-25 minutes (until veggies taste done).  DO NOT DRAIN.

While the vegetables cook in the large pot, begin preparation of the other ingredients in another large pan.

On LOW heat, make a sauce with the butter and 3 chicken bouillon cubes.  Stir until butter is all the way melted and bouillon is dissolved. 

Gradually add the flour and make a paste. 

Gradually add milk and cook until white sauce is thickened - be sure to stir frequently so milk does not burn on bottom of pan

Stir in and melt the Velveeta (cubed)

Stir in the ham

Pour ham & cheese sauce mixture into large pot with vegetables

Salt & pepper to taste