More Chili and Soup Recipes!

Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Makes about 5 quarts

6 chicken breast, cooked and shredded (or leftover turkey)
4 quarts chicken broth
1 large onion chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
1 pkg. Uncle Ben's White & Wild Rice (throw away seasoning)
½ cup butter
¾ cup flour
1 pint Half & Half
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste

In large pan cook onions, celery, carrots, rice and 2 quarts of the broth. Cook about 20-25 minutes. Melt butter; add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the remaining broth, and then stir into the vegetable pot. Add the Half & Half, seasonings, and chicken. Heat through until a bit thickened.

submitted by Suzanne Jensen


Tortellini Soup

1 lb. Italian sausage
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup water
2 cans beef broth
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
3 carrots, sliced
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 chopped green pepper
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
4 Tbs. parsley
1/2 cup apple juice
8 oz. pkg. cheese tortellini (I always use the larger pkg.)

Brown sausage with onion and garlic. Drain off fat. Add everything but the tortellini. Bring to a slow boil, lower the temperature and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tortellini 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

submitted by Dale Snider
Note: This is a hearty soup. Kids love it because of the tortellini, Dads love it because of the sausage and Moms love it because it is so quick and easy to make. It tastes even better the next day. Serve with your favorite crusty bread or rolls.


Chili Lovers Chili

1 T oil
2 celery stalks chopped
1 large onion (I use dried onion flakes)
2 T Chili Powder
1 t ground cumin
2 t ground red chili (I use a little more)
1/4 t oregano
1/2 t salt
1 can crushed Tomatoes 28 oz can
1 can Beef broth (I use bullion and water)
2 c cooked hamburger
2 cans 15 oz red kidney beans (I use chili beans for 1 can)

Cook hamburger and drain. add onion celery and garlic, cook until celery is tender, add other ingredients. Can be ready in 30 -40 minutes, but I usually simmer it most of the day, sometimes you need to add more water if simmering a long time.

submitted by Karine Romero