Sam's Favorite Chili 1½ lbs ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)6 strips thick bacon1 15 oz. can kidney beans (drained)1 15 oz. can pinto beans (drained)1 15 oz. can black…

Tortellini Spinach Soup 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet, spicy, or mix)½ 4.5 oz bag fresh spinach leaves4 cups chicken broth8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms16 oz frozen tortelliniolive oil1 24 oz…

Chili 3 lbs hamburger1 lg onion (chopped)2 Tbsp chili seasoning2 tsp chili powdersalt to tastepepper to tastegarlic powder to taste2 cans chili beans2 cans red kidney beans1 can pinto beans1…

Sunday Chicken Stew 1 3 lb chicken (cut up, skinned, deboned (I use a Costco rotisserie chicken))½ cup flour1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper2 Tbsp canola oil3 cups chicken broth6 lg…

Italian Wedding Soup 2 eggs (lightly beaten)½ cup seasoned bread crumbs1 lb ground beef1 lb Italian sausage3 medium carrots3 celery ribs (diced)1 large onion3 garlic cloves (minced)4½ tsp olive oil4…

Mom’s Clam Chowder 2 6 oz cans minced clams¾ cup flour¾ cup butter1 cup onions (diced)1 qt half-n-half2 cups potatoes (diced)½ tsp sugar¾-1 cup celery (diced) Place chopped veggies in…

Cheesy Potato Soup 8 cups potatoes (cubed)3 cans chicken broth3 lg carrots (grated)1 tsp salt1 lg onion (chopped)½ tsp pepper1¾ cups celery (chopped)¾ cup butter¾ cup flour1½ qt half-n-half1 8…

White Chicken Chili 1 lb chicken cut into cubes1 medium onion (chopped)1½ tsp garlic powder1 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil2 cans Great Northern Beans (drained & rinsed)1 can chicken broth2…

Idaho Potato Soup In large pot, melt butter & stir in flour⅔ cup butter⅔ cup flourAdd:7 cups milk4 potatoes (cooked, peeled & cubed)12 bacon strips (cooked & crumbled)2½ cups shredded…

Cream of ANYTHING Soup Various vegetables which could include all or any of the following:potatoes (cubed)celery (finely chopped)onions (finely chopped)garlic (minced)carrots (chopped)cornZuchini (chopped)asparagus (chopped)broccoli (cut into small pieces)mushrooms (chopped)meat of…