Category Archives: Main Course

4 cups chicken stock 2 cups chicken, cooked 15 oz can white beans, drained 4 cups baby spinach leaves Pesto Directions: Heat stock in pan until steaming. Add chicken, beans, and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve in bowls and top with dollop of pesto. (There is nothing identifying in thisContinue reading “Chicken, Spinach, and White Bean Stew”

6 cups chicken stock 3 cups chicken, cooked 3 carrots, chopped 1-1/2 cups Bisquick 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions: Combine stock, chicken, and carrots in pot on medium-high heat. In a separate bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, and cheese to create dough. Once pot reaches slow boil, reduce heat to medium. Drop doughContinue reading “Chicken and Dumplings”

3/4 lb lean ground beef 1 cup onion, diced 1 clove garlic, pressed 15 oz can lower-sodium tomato sauce 1-1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, or to taste 1-1/2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Cincinnati Chili”

1 lb Italian Sausage, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (qty) 14.5 oz cans fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 soup can water 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked 1-1/2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fatContinue reading “Hearty Italian Sausage 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”

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”

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”

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”

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”