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Easy Chicken Barley Soup

February 28, 2013 by AndreaG

This Chicken Barley Soup is pure comfort soup in a bowl. Made with ingredients you most likely have on hand, it comes together quickly on a cold winter’s night.

Since this quick and healthy recipe makes about 8 servings, I love to make it at the beginning of the week so I can have leftovers to put in thermoses for lunches.

Why barley instead of noodles? Barley is much higher in fiber, which means your family will stay fuller longer. I’m pretty sure there is nothing worse than preparing a meal for my family, only to have them hit me up for a snack an hour later. If I’ve gone through the effort of preparing a meal – I want it to satisfy!

Chicken Barley Soup

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 16 oz package frozen vegetables
3/4 cup barley

Instructions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook an additional 45 minutes, or until barley is cooked. Serve immediately.

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Andrea has been married to Peter for 20 years, and together they have two teenage daughters. You can also find her at The Greenbacks Gal where she finds organic deals, green steals and cooks real food meals.

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Cheesy Hamburger Soup

January 2, 2013 by Tiffany

We love soup in our house. This is a hearty soup, perfect for winter.

The recipe comes from an Amish Cookbook I have called Amish Friends Cookbook by Wanda Brunstetter. The original name for the soup was Cheeseburger Soup, but there’s something a little unappealing about that to me. So, I changed the name.

If you’ve got someone in your family who likes meat with a meal, this is a good soup to make for them. It’s full of ground beef and potatoes.

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

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Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

December 18, 2012 by Tiffany

I love soup. I’ll eat just about any kind. But of all soups, tomato soup and grilled cheese has to be the most classic combo. If you think so too, you’re going to love this version. The soup is easy to make and tastes much better than the canned version.

And the grilled cheese croutons? Oh. my. goodness!

They are crunchy, melty, amazing.

This recipe is inspired by a recent trip to Panera Bread. We don’t eat out very often (I am the Eat at Home Lady, after all), but every once in a while we do get out of the kitchen. So when Panera Bread asked if I was interested in sampling their soups and the creating a recipe, I jumped on the opportunity. Panera is one of my favorite places to eat. What’s not to love about bread and soup?

Panera Bread has a “Good Goes In” philosophy when it comes to making soup. I agree with that. When good ingredients go into making soup, good soup can be shared.

Jim and I went to Panera Bread with our youngest daughter for dinner one night. Every once in a while, we only have one child at home for an evening and it’s always fun to make it special.

I chose French Onion. Jim tried Broccoli Cheddar. And Mia went adventurous and tried Clam Chowder, which she’d never had before. She loved it!

While we were standing in line to order, the people behind us were having a debate about whether to dip or not dip grilled cheese in tomato soup. That spurred in my mind a photo I’d seen of grilled cheese croutons. I’m not sure where the original idea came from, but I decided to try my own version.

The soup recipe is altered from the More with Less Cookbook. I used more tomato juice, more onion and made more soup than the original recipe. I don’t think I did less of anything. And the croutons are not to be missed. Especially if you’re in the camp of dipping the grilled cheese in the soup.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Yield: Soup makes 6-8 servings

Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Ingredients

4 Tbs. butter
1/2 small onion, minced
6 Tbs. flour
96 oz can tomato juice
4 cups milk, warmed
4 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

For the Grilled Cheese Croutons

2 slices Italian bread per person
2 slices cheese per person (Cheddar, American, Provolone etc)
butter

Instructions

Melt butter in 5 qt. soup pot.
Add onion and cook over medium heat till soft.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
Gradually add tomato juice, whisking to blend.
Stir in milk.
Season with sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat to warm, but do not let boil.

For the Grilled Cheese Croutons

Make 1 grilled cheese sandwich per person, using 2 slices of cheese. Two different types is really good.
Cut finished sandwiches into cubes.
Separate pieces and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 275 degrees for about 10 minutes.
Serve with soup.

Notes

Grilled cheese croutons are best when fresh. We let each person decide whether to eat the croutons in the soup or along with it.

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I can’t wait to try this again. Those Grilled Cheese Croutons are calling my name!

Disclosure: I was provided with a Panera Bread gift card to sample the soup as well as a stipend for my time in writing the post. All opinions are my own.

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Light & Healthier Potato Soup

November 27, 2012 by KimM

It is getting to be that time of year when we embrace the saying “eat, drink and be merry!” (and when I say ‘we’, I mean ‘me’) Food takes center stage much of the holiday season, with parties, family get-togethers, and goodies everywhere you look. Just one of the many reasons it is my favorite time of year! However, as much as I would love to live off pies, cakes and cookies, I need a healthier option to get me through the ~~door~~ cold winter days (for between the times when I am eating the pies, cakes and cookies!) That is where this soup comes in. There is just something comforting about a nice, steamy bowl of soup, and potato is one of my favorites. It’s thick, hearty and filling. However, it is very high in carbohydrates, and often it is loaded down with cheese, bacon, cream…you know, the good stuff! So, instead of depriving myself of this yummy soup, I decided to try out a lighter version.

I have been experimenting with cauliflower for quite some time, and you may not realize how versatile it is! Cauliflower can be a great lower carb substitute for potatoes, without sacrificing flavor. Yes, I said cauliflower….but hear me out! I came across this recipe and knew I had to give it a try. I changed it up a little, and the results were delicious! (and I do not even like traditionally prepared cauliflower!)

Light & Healthier Potato Soup

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes - cooked
1 bag of frozen cauliflower florets (or one small head) - cooked
1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
3/4 cup skim milk
3/4 cup fat free half and half
1/2 cup plain fat free yogurt
1/4 cup green onions (or to taste)
salt and pepper - to taste
Toppings (shredded cheese, green onion or chives, bacon bits)

Instructions

Prepare potatoes (wash, dry, then boil, bake or microwave. I like to use microwaveable steamer bags. Potatoes cook in 4-7 minutes) Allow potatoes to cool, then peel.
Prepare cauliflower (steam with water in a large pot until tender), drain.
Puree cauliflower and one potato in a blender or food processor.
Add pureed cauliflower/potato, chicken broth, milk, half and half to a pot on medium heat.
Bring mixture to a boil
Add remaining potato (chopped), yogurt, green onions and salt and pepper to pot.
Cook on low for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
To serve - top with cheese, green onions or chives, and bacon. (I used Hormel Jalapeno Bacon Bits!)

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If you prefer your soup completely smooth, you can puree both potatoes. Also, you can use an immersion blender to blend the potatoes and cauliflower if you have one. It’s one of the items on my Christmas list

I was pleasantly surprised by this soup, and the fact that I did not miss the extra carbs! If you go easy on your toppings, I think it is a pretty healthy bowl of comfort food!

KimM can also be found blogging and scarfing up cookies over at Mo’Betta, where life revolves around 3 crazy kids, food allergies and a diabetic husband!

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili

November 20, 2012 by AndreaG

This slow cooker recipe for Black Bean Butter Squash Chili receives high marks from my family. In fact, while eating it the other night, my oldest daughter remarked, “This chili is marvelous!” Which struck me as funny, because who says “marvelous”? However, as she asked for seconds, I knew her compliment was sincere.

Since this recipe only needs to cook for 3-4 hours on high, it is the perfect recipe to throw in the slow cooker right before I pick-up the kids from school. Then, it is ready when we get home from whatever practice (usually volleyball) we have that evening. [Read more...]

Filed under: Crockpot, Main Dish, Soup, vegetarian Tagged with black bean, butternut squash, chili, slow cooker2 Comments

Quick and Easy – Tomato Basil Chicken Soup

October 16, 2012 by Tiffany

This is the soup that made me wish I owned an immersion blender.

Alas, I don’t have one. But even without smoothing out the soup base, this dish is a winner. It’s creamy and full of the summery flavor of tomatoes and basil. The chicken adds heartiness and keeps the boys from whining for meat.

And if you’ve got cooked chicken in the freezer, this soup only takes a few minutes to make. I love a quick meal!

Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]

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Pumpkin Black Bean Chicken Chili in the Slow Cooker

September 18, 2012 by Tiffany

Fall is my favorite season. There are a lot of reasons, but some of them are:

comfort foods
pumpkin
apples
cool weather that makes me want to turn on the oven…
soup, soup, soup!

I’ve shared my love of Autumn foods and soups before. This recipe, which came from a friend of mine {hi, Bev!} fits into both of those categories.

I’d never had pumpkin in a savory dish before and I wasn’t too sure what it would be like. The flavor isn’t strongly pumpkin, not like adding pie to your chili. It’s more of a healthy, warm veggie base that goes well with the black beans and chicken.

For the record, I did keep the pumpkin part a secret from the kids until after dinner. No need to share all the truth before it’s necessary to do so.

Here’s what you’ll need to get this simmering in your slow cooker: [Read more...]

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Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Soup – with variations to fit your pantry

April 10, 2012 by Tiffany

This soup has a lot of things going for it.

It can be made entirely in the slow cooker.

The chicken cooks in the soup, so no need for an extra step.

Just like taco soup, there are a million variations. Use what you’ve got available in your pantry.

Here’s what I used: [Read more...]

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Hamburger Pasta Soup

February 10, 2012 by Tiffany

I created this soup the other day when I needed something fast for dinner. If you’ve got cooked hamburger in the freezer, this meal really comes together quick. It’s a combination of Hamburger Vegetable Soup and Pasta Soup.

Feel free to vary the recipe according to what you like and what you have available in your pantry. It’s a good one for using up small amounts of pasta. You could also use rice or barley instead of the pasta. And you might want to add more veggies.

Here’s what I used: [Read more...]

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Tortellini Meatball Soup with Mini Baguettes

December 6, 2011 by Tiffany

This meal is so fast to get on the table. The soup cooks up very quickly and Sister Schubert’s Mini Baguettes are not only the prefect accompaniment, they are also quick to the table.

Do you like dipping bread in your soup? I do and these were perfect for doing that. The outside of the baguette is crunchy, making them great for dipping. The inside is soft and warm, which gives them a homemade taste. I also really appreciate that they are individual servings, versus a whole loaf that needs to be cut. When you need to get dinner to the table fast, every little time-saving step helps!

The other thing I love about this whole meal is that it requires no advanced planning. It’s basically a pantry/freezer meal. All the ingredients can be kept on hand and pulled out when you need them. The Mini Baguettes warm in the oven while the soup comes together. I love meals like this!

Here’s what you’ll need to make the soup: [Read more...]