Tim the Younger

Minestrone Soup with Ground Beef

1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 large celery stalk, chopped 1/4 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced 14.5 to 16 oz can tomatoes 10.5 oz can garbanzo beans 7 oz can whole kernel corn 1 medium-sized zucchini (about 10 oz), sliced 3/4 cup medium-sized shell macaroni 1-1/2 teaspoons beef-flavor bouillion 1/2 teaspoonContinue reading “Minestrone Soup with Ground Beef”

Tortilla Meatball Soup

1 teaspoon canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon ground cumin 14 oz can reduced-sodium beef broth 2 cups water 8 oz lean ground beef 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 14 oz can no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup frozen corn 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Toppings: choppedContinue reading “Tortilla Meatball Soup”

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

1 tablespoon canola oil 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) 1 onion, finely chopped 16 oz coleslaw mix 2 (qty) 15 oz cans beef broth 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Black pepper 1 cup rice, uncooked Directions: In a large pot, add oil andContinue reading “Stuffed Cabbage Soup”

Three-Tomato Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 3 (qty) 14 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained 8 oz can tomato sauce 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Three-Tomato Soup”

Kathy’s Italian Sausage Soup

1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, ground 2/3 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 6 cups beef broth (low sodium if desired) 15 oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon pepper 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry Directions: Cook sausage over medium heat in a soup potContinue reading “Kathy’s Italian Sausage Soup”

Oyster Stew

2 cups whole milk (Granny’s note: I use 12 oz can Carnation evaporated milk and 1 cup water.) 1/2 cup cream 4 tablespoons butter (or margarine) 1 pint oysters, not drained 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Directions: Melt butter in saucepan. Add oysters (with juices), salt, and pepper. Cook gently until edges of oystersContinue reading “Oyster Stew”

Split Pea Soup

1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 cups chicken broth 1 lb dried split peas 1 cup cubed cooked ham (or a ham bone) Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Saute onion in oil in large pot until tender. Add all other ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1Continue reading “Split Pea Soup”

Corn Chowder

1 tablespoon butter (or margarine) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 can (2 cups) creamed corn 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Bacon bits (or crisp bacon) Directions: Melt butter, saute onions until tender. Add potatoes and water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes untilContinue reading “Corn Chowder”

Taco Soup

1 lb ground chuck 1 medium onion, chopped 1 quart tomatoes, crushed 1 quart tomato sauce 1 cup water 15 oz can pinto beans 15 oz can whole kernel corn 1 package taco seasoning 1/2 cup grated cheese Optional: Corn chips Directions: Brown chuck and onions. Add remaining ingredients (except cheese and chips). Simmer coveredContinue reading “Taco Soup”

Reuben Soup

2 quarts chicken broth 4 cups cabbage, shredded 2 cups uncooked noodles (Not specified, but I’m assuming egg noodles or spaghetti) 1 lb Kielbasa or smoked sausage (I think it says kielbasa, but I could be wrong. Handwritten, so, you know…) 1/2 cup onion 1-1/4 teaspoon caraway seed 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: Bring toContinue reading “Reuben Soup”