Soup Special of the Day…Fiesta Pasta Soup
January 27, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Soup Special of the Day, Soups | Leave a commentTags: Black Beans, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Fiesta Pasta Soup, Food, recipes, Sausage, Soup Special of the Day, Soups, Tomatoes, Vermicelli Pasta
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is Fiesta Pasta Soup.Vermicelli Pasta, Sausage, Tomatoes, and Black Beans are just some of the ingredients you’ll need to make the recipe. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes! So check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Fiesta Pasta Soup
Recipe Ingredients:
3 ounces vermicelli pasta, uncooked
1/2 pound sausage, sliced thin
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexi-corn, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon lime juice
Cooking Directions:
1 – In kettle, simmer sausage in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes.
2 -Drain water, cook meat over medium heat until browned. Cut meat into pieces.
3 – Add broth, tomatoes, and spices to sausage; simmer 10 minutes.
4 – Add pasta, corn, beans; cover and simmer 10 minutes until pasta is cooked.
5 – Stir in lime juice.
6 – Garnish each serving with minced fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 332; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Total Carbs: 35g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 15g; Sodium: 1075mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/fiesta_pasta_soup_recipe.html
Soup Special of the Day……..Harvest Bowl Soup
January 20, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Beans, carrots, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Harvest Bowl Soup, Italian Seasoning, Onions, recipes, Soup
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is Harvest Bowl Soup. Onions, Carrots, and Beans are just 3 of the ingredients that make up this week’s recipe. Its from the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes! Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Harvest Bowl Soup
This easy minestrone variation makes a satisfying chilly-night meal.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups peeled, sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
5 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup canned green beans
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chopped zucchini
Cooking Directions:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic and sauté until tender. Add Italian seasoning. Stir in broth, tomato juice, green beans, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add kidney beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.
Tip: For a heartier flavor, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/harvest_bowl_soup_recipe.html
Soup Special of the Day…..Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
January 6, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: 15 Bean Soup Mix, Beans, Cooking, Food, Ham, Ham Bone, recipes, Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Spices
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is a recipe for Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup. One easy Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup, so get the slow cooker out! You’ll be using 15-bean soup mix, diced ham, ham bone plus all the other ingredients. A big thank you to Shirley B. for sharing this recipe! Well Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
1 ham bone
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can great Northern beans (low sodium), drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 bay leaf
Directions
1 – Place 15-bean soup mix in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
2 – Place 15-bean soup mix, ham bone, cooked ham, chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, great Northern beans, garlic, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Soup Special of the Day…Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup
December 30, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Chicken Broth, Chili powder, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Pinto Beans, pork chops, recipes, Soup Special of the Day, Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup, Tomatoes
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is a recipe for Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup. Made using Diced Bonrless Pork Chops, Onion, Mexican – Style Chopped Tomatoes, Pinto Beans, and Spices. Suggested sides of warm flour tortillas and salad. Dinner is served! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the CooksRecipes website. Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Southwestern Pork and Bean Soup
Who says that soup has to take a long time to cook? This soup can be made on those busy nights. Serve along with warm flour tortillas and salad.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 boneless pork chops, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can Mexican-style chopped tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions:
1 – In deep saucepan, brown pork with onion; stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/southwestern_pork_and_bean_soup_recipe.html
Soup Special of the Day…Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
December 23, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Celery, chicken breasts, Onion, Reames Frozen Egg Noodles, Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles, Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Spices
It’s nothing but a Comfort Food for this week’s Soup Special of the Day, Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles. As they say Chicken and Noodle Soup is good for the Soul, and one great soup! Made using Chicken Breast Halves, Onion, Celery, Dried Parsley, Roasted Ground Cumin, Sea Salt and Ground Pepper, and a package of Reames Frozen Egg Noodles. Warm up these cold Winter Days and Nights! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018 and the upcoming New Year!
Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients
4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
6 cups Water
1 Onion, chopped
1 stalks Celery, chopped (optional)
Dried Parsley, Roasted Ground Cumin, Sea Salt and Ground Pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package Reames Frozen Egg Noodles
Directions
1 – Place chicken, water, onion, parsley, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste into a slow cooker. Add celery if desired. Set temperature to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
2 – When chicken is tender, remove from the slow cooker and tear or chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a small bowl to keep warm. Turn the slow cooker up to high heat and stir in the frozen egg noodles. Cook until noodles are tender then return the chicken pieces to the broth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Soup Special of the Day…Acorn Squash Soup with Chicken and Red Pepper Meatballs
December 16, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Diabetes Self Management, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Acorn Squash, Chicken, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Egg Substitute, Food, recipes, Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Soup Special of the Day...Acorn Squash Soup with Chicken and Red Pepper Meatballs, Spices
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is a recipe for Acorn Squash Soup with Chicken and Red Pepper Meatballs. You’ll need Acorn Squash, Ground Lean Chicken or Turkey, Red Bell Pepper, Egg Substitute, Spices, and Reduced Sodium Vegetable Broth. There are several sites that have this recipe and I went with the one from one my favorite sites, the Diabetes Self Management. At the site you’ll find a fantastic selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes along with Diabetes Management Tips so check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Acorn Squash Soup with Chicken and Red Pepper Meatballs
Ingredients
1 small to medium acorn squash (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 pound ground lean chicken or turkey
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons cholesterol-free egg substitute
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream (optional)
Ground red pepper (optional)
Directions
1 – Pierce squash skin with fork. Place in microwaveable dish; microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Cool 10 minutes.
2 – Meanwhile, combine chicken, bell pepper, egg substitute, parsley, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper in large bowl, mix lightly. Shape mixture into eight meatballs. Place meatballs in microwavable dish; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
3 – Remove and discard seeds from cooled squash. Scrape squash flesh from shell into large saucepan; mash squash with potato masher. Add broth and meatballs to saucepan; cook over medium-high heat 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional liquid if necessary.
4 – Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and ground red pepper.
Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 309 calories, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 31 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 208 mg, Fiber: 4 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/acorn-squash-soup-with-chicken-and-red-pepper-meatballs/
Soup Special of the Day……….Garden Noodle Soup
December 9, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Celery, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Crushed Tomatoes, Egg Noodles, Food, Garden Noodle Soup, Great Northern Beans, Parmesan Cheese, recipes, Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Spices
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is a recipe for Garden Noodle Soup. Egg Noodles with a variety of Vegetables and Spices. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes! Check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Garden Noodle Soup
Recipe Ingredients:
12 ounces medium or thin egg noodles, uncooked
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, cut up and juice reserved
3 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium vegetable, chicken or beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
2 (12-ounce) cans white cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2 – While noodles are cooking, heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, stirring until pale golden, about 5 minutes.
3 – Add garlic, carrots and celery and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4 – Add tomatoes and reserved juice, broth, water, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, about 30 minutes.
5 – Stir in the beans and cooked noodles.
6 – Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle some of the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on each serving of soup, or stir into saucepan prior to serving. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/garden_noodle_soup_recipe.htmlakes
Soup Special of the Day….. Creamed Carrot Soup
December 2, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a commentTags: Beef Broth, carrots, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Creamed Carrot Soup, Food, Onions, recipes, Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Spices
This weeks Soup Special of the Day is a Creamed Carrot Soup. Eat your Carrots! Cooked Onions and Carrots puréed with added Beef Broth to give it that Beefy flavor. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Creamed Carrot Soup
A beef-flavored cream soup with a puréed mixture of cooked onions and carrots.
Recipe Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter
4 onions, chopped
4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups beef broth
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cooking Directions:
1 – Melt butter in a kettle. Sauté chopped onions and sliced carrots until the onions are soft. Blend in flour.
2 – Mix in beef broth and stir until smooth. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Purée in a blender or food processor; return to the kettle.
3 – Stir in milk, salt, and pepper. Heat through and serve with nutmeg sprinkled on top.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/creamed_carrot_soup_recipe.html
Soup Special of the Day……Tomato Basil Soup
November 25, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Soup Special of the Day, Soups | Leave a commentTags: bay leaves, carrots, Cooking, Food, Garlic, Leeks, recipes, Shallots, Soip, Soup Special of the Day, Thyme, Tomato Basil Soup, Tomatoes
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is a Tomato Basil Soup. The recipe uses; tomatoes, leeks, carrots, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and basil. The recipe comes from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, or cuisines so check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Tomato Basil Soup
Consider making a double batch for the freezer or for popping into the microwave the next day for a perfect low-calorie light lunch.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup carrots, washed and chopped
1/2 cup leeks, washed and chopped (can substitute onions)
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Cooking Directions:
1 – Heat olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
2 – Add tomatoes, leeks, carrots, shallots and garlic; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
3 – Add fresh thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste and chicken broth
4 – Simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
5 – Remove thyme and bay leaves.
6 – Purée mixture in blender or food processor.
7 – Reheat soup.
8 – Serve with freshly chopped basil in each bowl.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/tomato_basil_soup_recipe.html
Soup Special of the Day…..Italian Skillet Roasted Vegetable Soup
November 18, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Diabetes Self Management, Soup Special of the Day, Soups | Leave a commentTags: Bell Peppers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Garlic, Italian Skillet Roasted Vegetable Soup, recipes, Soup, Soup Special of the Day, Tomatoes, Zucchini
This week’s Soup Special of the Day is an Italian Skillet Roasted Vegetable Soup. Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, and Zucchini are just a few of the ingredients for this delicious soup! Prepared using your Dutch Oven. It’s from the Diabetes Self Management website. At the Diabetes Management site you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes along with tips on managing your Diabetes, Diabetic News, and much more so check it out today. Plus you can subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine! So Enjoy and Eat Health in 2018! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Italian Skillet Roasted Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can (about 15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Directions
1 – Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 4 minutes or until edges are browned. Add garlic; cook and stir 15 seconds. Add water, tomatoes, zucchini, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
2 – Add beans, basil, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, salt, and liquid smoke, if desired; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.
Tip. If your diet plan permits, top with croutons.
Yield: 5 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 157 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 670 mg, Fiber: 6 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/soups-stews/italian-skillet-roasted-vegetable-soup/
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