Butternut Squash Soup

Consider this as a new tradition starter for your Thanksgiving this year!

Submitted by Joe
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped 6 c. chicken stock
salt & pepper

Directions

  1. butternut squash soup by mary.w.e. on FlickrCut squash into 1″ chunks.  In a large pot, melt butter.  Add onion & cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.  Add squash & stock.  Bring to a simmer & cook until squash is tender.
  2. Remove squash chunks with a slotted spoon & place in a blender & puree.  Return blended squash to the pot.  Stir & season with salt & pepper.  Serve.

Porcupine Meatballs

Submitted by Robb “Movidude74” Johnston
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp onion, finely chopped ¼ c. rice, uncooked
1 tbsp parsley, snipped ½ tsp salt
½ c. water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 ¾ oz. condensed tomato soup (1 can) dash of pepper

Directions

  1. Combine meat, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, & ¼ c. tomato soup. 
  2. Mix thoroughly & shape in about 20 small balls & place in a skillet.
  3. Mix remaining soup, water, & sauce; pour over meatballs.
  4. Bring to a boil & reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring often.

Taco Soup

Submitted by Joe
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef ½ c. onions, diced
15-16 oz. black beans (1 can) 15-16 oz. pinto beans (1 can)
14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chiles (1 can) 14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Jalapeños (1 can)
11 oz. Green Giant Mexicorn (1 can) 14 oz. beef broth (1 can)
1 pkg. Old El Paso Taco Seasoning 1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper ½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp chili powder 16 oz. sour cream
1 pkg. Kraft Mexican 4 Cheese Blend, shredded

Directions

  1. Dice the onions. Rinse & drain all cans of beans.
  2. Crumble & brown beef in a large pot over medium high heat.
  3. Once the meat starts to brown, add salt, pepper, garlic powder & chili powder, stir.
  4. Add onions & mexicorn, stir. When the meat is fully cooked, add beans & cans of diced tomatoes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add beef broth, taco seasoning & stir to mix.
  6. Cover pot & let soup simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve in a bowl, top with spoon full of sour cream & shredded cheese.

Chef’s Note: For red-meat free soup, substitute ground turkey in place of beef & chicken broth in place of beef broth. For vegetarian soup, double the beans called for in place of the meat & use vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken broth.

Turkey Jack Chili

Turkey Chili by Theryn Fleming on Flickr Submitted by randilicious
Serves 8

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced 3 roma tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp butter
¼ c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp basil 1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp crushed red pepper ½ c. chili powder
14.5 oz. whole peeled tomatoes w/ liquid, chopped 1 lb. ground turkey
15.25 oz. kidney beans 1 jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp Jack Daniels whiskey salt & ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Brown the ground turkey w/ ½ large onion, ½ bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, & 1 tbsp chili powder. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until melted. Stir in flour until thickened.
  3. Combine remainder of onion, green pepper, garlic, & tomato paste. Cover & cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, chili powder, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, turkey, & Jack Daniels. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the beans & cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt, pepper, & other spices to taste. Simmer covered over low heat until serving time.
  6. Goes great over baked potatoes & some cheddar cheese on top.

Chicken Salsa Soup

Turkey Salsa Soup by Alice Henneman on Flickr Submitted by AnyasMom
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1¾ c. water 14 oz. chicken broth
½ lb. cut up boneless chicken 2 tsp chili powder
1-2 c. salsa 11 oz. corn
3 c. tortilla chips, broken ½ c. Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, chicken, broth, & chili powder; bring to a boil.  
  2. Reduce heat & cover for 8-10 minutes until chicken is done.  Add corn & simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  
  3. Stir in salsa & cook another 10-15 minutes.  Stir regularly.  
  4. Top with tortilla chips & cheese.