Aunt Chantel's White Chili

This is similar to Nichole's white chili recipe with just a few differences. This one is made in the crock-pot so it's very easy. I'm not a chili fan, but I LOVE this one! Actually, my whole family loves this one, especially served with "Hint of Lime" Taco chips.--Elnora (Forgot to take a picture, so will add that next time.)

4 cans white northern beans, with liquid
3 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
Minced onions to taste
2 cans white corn, with liquid
2 cans green chilies
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. cumin
4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

1 (24 oz) sour cream
4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Mix all ingredients (except sour cream and cheese) in a crock-pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (high 2-4 hours). Fifteen minutes before serving, stir in sour cream, mix well, replace lid and continue cooking for the last 15 minutes. Serve with grated cheese (and hint of lime taco chips!)

Tortilla Soup!

This is a staple in our home. My kids love coming home from school and having the smell of this soup filling our home. (Plus it's Christmas colors)--Elena

1 small onion chopped

1 4 0z can of green chilies

2 cloves of garlic ( I use the fresh garlic that is chopped in a glass jar)

2 tsp oil

Put in a pot and let cook a bit.

Then add:

1 can diced tomatoes

2 can beef broth

1 can chicken drained (I use frozen chicken tenders or chicken breasts and then cut up)

12 oz can tomato juice

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

2 tsp worstershire sauce

cilantro to taste

Simmer

Garnish with

Tortilla chips

grated cheese

sour cream

fresh diced avacado

Creamy Chicken Chili

This creamy chili is a nice change of pace from the typical "red" ones. (This was in the "Taste of Home" contest winners).--Nichole

1lb. skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1 med. onion

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tabls. veg. oil

2 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can chicken broth

2 cans (4 oz) chopped green chilies

1 teas. salt

1 teas. ground cumin

1 teas. dried oregano

1/2 teas. pepper

1/4 teas. cayenne pepper

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Saute chicken, onion, 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 heavy whipping cream. (7 servings)

Easy Taco Soup

I love this crock-pot recipe because it requires no more work than using a can opener! Several of my children complain about the beans but we have this often anyway! Elnora



1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans and meat
1 can (15 oz.) whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, with liquid
1 1/2-3 Tablespoons dry taco seasoning mix

Combine all ingredients in a greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Makes 4-6 servings. Serve with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream and taco chips, if desired.

Kale and White Bean Soup

This soup is very good and easy to make. All my kids love it. Serve it with rolls or breadsticks to soak of the broth.--Elena

1 TBS olive oil

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 head kale, chopped

8 c chicken broth (4 cans)

2 15 oz can cannelini beans, drained

2/3 lbs italian sausage links

Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp pepper

salt to taste

Slice the sausage into rounds and brown in a soup pot until cooked through. Remove. In same pan heat 1 TBS of olive oil over medium-low heat. add the garlic and saute until fragant (about 2 minutes). Add the kale and saute until wilted (about 2 min) Add the chicken broth, beans, sausage, and cheese. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Grandma Merrill's Oyster Stew

Dad said his mom used to fix Oyster Stew every Sunday for dinner. He wasn't fond of it as a child but eventually acquired a taste for it. When he would complain about eating the oysters, Grandma would say "You might as well eat the devil as drink his broth."


3/4 gallon of whole milk
8 oz. can of oysters
salt and pepper to taste (approximately 1 tsp. of salt and 1/8 tsp. of pepper)
2 Tbsp. buter
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce

Drain oyster juice into the milk. Cook oyster in butter in skillet then add oysters and Worcestershire Sauce to the milk. Cook until starts to boil, then turn off.