Cheeseburger Soup

So, I just realized this morning that I only have about 7 weeks of work left before I stay home to get ready for our baby boy to arrive at the end of May. It is exciting but at the same a little sad to be leaving my wonderful job. Oh well, I will be busy enough when he arrives :) Plus maybe I will be more on top of these posts ;)

This recipe is AWESOME! It is from my favorite recipe blog "navywifecook.com".
It did take a little time to prep for this dinner, but it was so totally worth it! (And you could really do all the chopping of the veggies the day before so it will save time.)

The ingredients are:

1 lb hamburger
3/4 C shredded carrot
3/4 C chopped onion
3/4 C diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
4 T butter, divided
3 C chicken broth
4 C potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 C all-purpose flour
16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 C milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 C sour cream

Directions:

  Brown the hamburger in a large skillet (I used my cast iron dutch oven). Drain and set aside.
  In the same skillet place 1 T butter, the shredded carrot, onion, basil, parsley and celery. Saute until tender.
  Add the potatoes, hamburger and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  In a small skillet melt the remaining 3 T of butter and add the flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes over low heat.
  Stir in the Velveeta cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and add sour cream. Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Creamy White Chili

This is an absolutely delicious and simple recipe from Taste of Home.
Prep time is about 10 minutes and cook time is about 40.
We usually have leftovers in my house, but this recipe made enough where I have only a tiny little bit for lunch today (luckily I have that!)!

Let's waste no more time and get right to it.

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1T vegetable oil
2- 15.5oz cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1- 14.5 oz can chicken broth
2- 4 oz cans chopped green chilies
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 C sour cream
1/2 C heavy whipping cream

In a large pan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and cream. Enjoy!

This is the perfect recipe for these last wintery days!

Chinese Chicken Stew

If you like oriental food you will really like this recipe! It is the perfect warm meal for a cold evening.

There are quite a few ingredients, but, despite that, the recipe was super easy to make. :) So, grab your crock pot and go make this for dinner!!

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces.
1 tsp. Chinese 5 spice powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1T vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 -8oz package sliced, fresh mushrooms
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth, divided
1T cornstarch
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4" pieces
2T soy sauce
2 green onions, cut into 1/2" pieces
1T sesame oil
3 cups hot, cooked rice

Directions:

Toss chicken with 5 spice powder and pepper flakes. Heat vegetable oil in skillet. Add onion and chicken. Cook about 5 minutes (until chicken is browned). Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
Combine 1/4 cup broth with the cornstarch and set aside. Put chicken mixture, bell pepper, soy sauce, and remaining broth in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or until peppers are tender.
Stir in green onions, sesame oil and cornstarch mixture. Cook 30 - 45 more minutes, or until thickened.
Place cooked rice into bowls and ladle chicken stew over the top.

 

This makes about 6 servings, so if there are only two of you at home you can enjoy the left overs the next day for lunch :)

Kayla