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Chicken & Dumplings (Simplified)

4 cups water 1 chicken cube 1 can fat free cream of chicken soup 1 can homestyle biscuits 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins black pepper, to taste Boil water and cook chicken, then remove and flake with a fork. Return chicken to pot, add soup and milk and return to a boil. Gradually add cut upContinue reading “Chicken & Dumplings (Simplified)”

Chili

1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef 1 small can tomato paste* (See Edit) Chili seasoning (Can use packaged kind or, I make mine from chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and minced onion, all to taste) 1 can navy beans 1 can diced tomatoes Water (to desired thickness) Brown beef in a skillet, drain.*Continue reading “Chili”

Egg Drop Soup

5 cups water + one bruillon cube 1/2 cup canned mushrooms 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup egg beaters 1 TBSP dried chives Salt and garlic powder to taste Mix all ingredients except egg beaters in a pan and bring to a boil. When broth has come to a boil slowly drop egg in, 1Continue reading “Egg Drop Soup”

Salmon Chowder

1/3 cup chopped carrot 4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water + 2 bruillon cubes) 1 cup water (if desired to thin, I didn’t add any) 2 5 oz cans salmon 2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower mix, thawed and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions, or 1 1/2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Salmon Chowder”

Puerto Rican Fish Stew

1 tbsp minced onion 2 tbsp garlic powder 4 tilapia fillets (or other flaky fish, such as haddock or flounder) cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (mine was about 13.5 oz fish) 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper 2 TBSP cilantro 2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green olives 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2Continue reading “Puerto Rican Fish Stew”

Taco Soup

1lb Extra Lean Ground Beef 1 can Black Beans, ranch style (I’ve substituted navy beans and/or canelini beans when I’m out of black) 1 can Fiesta Mexican corn (or regular corn) 1 can rotel 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added 1 package taco seasoning OR make your own: 1 TBSP each: Chili powder,Continue reading “Taco Soup”

Cream Cheese Potato Soup

Panera Bread copy cat recipes…healthified! 4 cups chicken broth (or water w/ bruillion cube) 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 medium) 2 TBSP minced onions 1/2 tsp seasoning salt or regular salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional) 1 TBSP chives 1-8oz pkg fat free Philly cream cheese, cut into chunksContinue reading “Cream Cheese Potato Soup”

Chili’s Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup (Copy Cat)

1/2 lb chicken tenderloins 2 TBSP minced onion (or use fresh) 1 tbsp garlic powder (or use fresh) 2 cups chicken broth (water + cube) 1 cup water 1/2 cup masa harina 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (I use taco bell mild sauce) 8 ounces Velveeta 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cuminContinue reading “Chili’s Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup (Copy Cat)”

Zuppa du jour (Bacon Soup)

6 slices turkey bacon, chopped, microwaved 2 tbsp minced onion (or fresh onion if you like) 2 tbsp garlic powder (or use cloves garlic, minced) 1 cup carrots, chopped small (about 12 baby carrots) 1 cup canned mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp cayenne (or to taste, will get spicy) salt and pepper to taste 1 tspContinue reading “Zuppa du jour (Bacon Soup)”

Holly’s Crockpot Gumbo

This is one of my recipes I’m most proud of. It can be done in a dutch oven too, but I always do it in a crock pot. Ingredients 2 cup chicken broth (I used water with sodium free chicken brullion powder) 1 link Italian turkey sausage 2 oz chicken tenderloin (or you can useContinue reading “Holly’s Crockpot Gumbo”